The record, 2 octobre 2012, Supplément 1

NEW Tuesday, October 2, 2012 — CMMTQ SINCE 1940 duOuNMc U.Q.UM-3«M-«5 PLUMBING YOUR HEATING SPECIALIST (oiï, gas, electric) plomberiegoyer.com I 450 263-2226 1 150 Sherbrooke St., Cowansville TBL spends $250,000 so far on drinking water Town expected to issue a public statement on water woes By Frank Nixon From June 20 to September 25, 773 truckloads of drinking water were purchased by the Town of Brome Lake.The amount of water purchased during this period was 23,856,500 litres, according to town hall officials.In September alone, close to 400 truckloads of water were pumped into the reservoir on Spring Hill Road.The water was delivered to the reservoir to meet the needs of 1,676 households or businesses served by the municipal water system.The total cost to taxpayers, or to the “users" of the water system, has been BROME-MISSISQUOI Funeral Complex \eaoK**eeb.pegged at approximately $250,000.The reasons for the unprecedented water purchases have not been fully or adequately explained, fuelling rumours and leaving many residents to wonder if the town has a handle on the situation.Interim Town Manager Rémi Lafrenière said the town would soon issue a public statement providing a detailed update on TBL’s water woes.“We are preparing a detailed press release updating the entire situation,” said Lafrenière on September 26, adding that the press release is being prepared by communications official Sylvie Char-trand, and Carl Fiset, the new engineer hired in August.The last official statement issued to residents on the state of the water system was over three months ago, on June 20, when the town mailed a letter to TBL households asking residents “to act responsibly and economically" in the face of the water shortage.“Consumption of drinking water has soared substantially to 620 US gallons per minute, considerably lowering water levels in the reservoirs," read the June 20 notice, in part.FRANK NIXON Last week, there was a lineup of trucks to pump drinking water into the Spring Hill reser- M(*Neu Boftn.ftesder* 31A.cH.ttf 450.2*3 1*14 215.wt ML 4S0MA2911 r w M.Milot & M.Bélisle S.E.N.C.Pharmacists owners 25 Principale St.N.Sutton, QC 450 538-0055 \brunetsutton@infopharm.ca Affiliated to î* Brunet New Douglass Beach building studies ongoing TBL has spent $130,518 so far to come up with a final plan By Frank Nixon Town of Brome Lake has spent a total of $130,518 on architectural and engineering studies for a new Douglass Beach building over two council administrations, according to figures obtained from town hall.During the Wisdom administration, two studies were conducted at a cost of $63,318 and $14,536, for a total of $77,854.Under the Decelles administration, two more studies were conducted - one in 2011 for $31,131, and another in 2012 for $21,533, for a total of $52,664.In addition, “about $8,000” is expected to be incurred on a “supplemen- tary study” to finalize plans so that the town can go out to “public tender.” In the town’s 2012 budget announcement, the cost estimate for a new building, excluding the cost of studies, was pegged at $325,000 for a non-winterized building and called for a borrowing bylaw.At a Brome Lake public information meeting held on March 24, 2012, at Centre Lac-Brome, the estimated cost provided was $296,000.Plans presented at the information meeting called for a non-winterized building with an indoor floor space of some 729 square feet.” Plans also included a separate winterized structure for two washrooms at- tached to the main building.The overall size of the building would be “a bit smaller than the existing building and would have the same usage,” said Johanne Morin, executive director of Recreation and Community Services.There would be a canteen, separate men’s and women’s changing rooms with washrooms, a lifeguard room with an infirmary and a storage room for equipment.There would be no showers in the building.The showers would be located outdoors, closer to the beach.Under the Wisdom administration, at a special council meeting on Sept.24, Cont’d on page 3 Pierre Marziali pharmacie-TV" membre affilié Familiprix Contractor I KTMf MQiilll-XIM] Machinery work • Hydraulic hammer (rock breakeri • Private roads • l^ind shaping • Drainage • Artificial lakes/ponds • Septic systems • Demolition - Foundation Topsoil - Aggregate • Sand • (îravel • lieldstone "V Hours; Mon.-Wed.9:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.Thur, Fri.9:00 a.m.- 9:00 p m.Sat.9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.408 South, Cowansville www.familiprix.com ^^(450)242-2544 I I.ch.(,ien.Boiton ABin OtlTg FRIDAY NIGHT LOBS'I F FESTIVAL : LIST • FULL Auberge» Spa West Brome 450-266-7552 ’ I ;¦¦¦¦ page 2 Tuesday, October 2, 2012 Brome County News Quoi de Neuf?Artisan Show and Sale Saturday, October 13,9 a.m.- 5 p.m.Sunday, October 14,10 a.m.- 4 p.m.Club du Golf Les Rochers Bleus Sutton 550 Route 139 Sutton, Quebec This year, the 18th annual Quoi de Neuf?Artisan Show and Sale has definitely settled in to its much larger venue at les Rochers Bleus Sutton for the third year.On Saturday and Sunday, October 13 and 14, the approximately 40 artisans, who have been carefully selected to offer a variety of quality crafted items, will be showing a wonderful display of exquisite, and unique products.Come and enjoy a scenic drive in the country, along the nearby Route des Vins, and take in these wonderful artistic creations, while overlooking the lovely Sutton Mountain area.This show offers a great opportunity to find something really original for your home or for a very unique gift.It also offers a chance to talk to the artists themselves and discuss possible custom orders, and find out how the item is made, and the special care that is taken with their offerings, adding special meaning to your purchase.Each year the organizers try to ensure a mix of wellloved artisans while adding several new and interesting ones to the mix.The wide selection of hand made products offered this year includes: One of a kind Victorian Santas, folk art carvings, several styles of jewellery, some made from recycled silverware, alpaca throws and rugs, angora socks and clothing, dried floral arrangements, beautifully crafted lamps and lampshades, blown, and flamed glass and products from recycled glass, Also in the mix you will find colourful Japanese pottery, traditional braided rugs, art cards, folding cards, glass flowers, drift wood pieces, woven table linens, a line of incredibly beautiful turned pens, and for the Cont’d on page 4 Pet of the week — Theodore ' .V -, mm A .V' - Hi everybody! Guess what - I'm black! Wavy, goofy fur, 65-75 pounds, oneand-a-half years old, male - that’s me! Happy and cheery I am, and really looking forward with great enthusiasm to being taught “the rules of being a good dog.” It should be fun - a great challenge for my brain! Come and show me -1 can't wait! I live at the SPCA Montérégie, 178, ch.du Vide, Ste-Angèle-de-Monnoir (exit 37 on autoroute 10).Visiting hours are 2 - 4 p.m.Thursdays and Saturdays.450-460-3075 www.spcamonteregie.com Brome County Community Bulletin Board October 3 and 10 Bingo at Sutton Legion every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.Bring your friends and lucky charms too.Royal Canadian Legion, 2 Curley St.Info: 450-538-2864.October 4 Bingo every Thursday night at 6:30 p.m.at the Cowansville Legion, Br.99, 120 Davignon, Cowansville.October 5 Brome Lake Books is pleased to bring you authors Peter Gossage, local resident and professor of history at Concordia, and Jack Little, a professor of history at Simon Fraser University, with their new book, An Illustrated History of Quebec at 6 p.m.Information: Brome Lake Books 450-242-2242,blb@b2b2c.ca www.bromelakebooks.ca October 5,6 and 8 Fall rummage sale, Dunham United Church, 3704 Principale, Friday night, October 5, from 7-9 p.m., and Saturday morning October 6, from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.Bag Day: October 8 from 10 a.m.-noon.Fill a green garbage bag for $5 (clothes only).Other articles will be priced as shown.Profits: United Church Dunham.Information and/or drop-offs contact 450-295-3251.October 6 The Mental Health & Well-Being Support Group.Please note: The next meeting will be October 6.Please phone Linda: 450-243-0928 or pleasantvalley@sympatico.ca for the lo- cation of the meeting.Join us for an opportunity to share experiences in a safe environment and receive support, information, encouragement and acceptance.Having support makes all the difference! Emma Stevens welcomes Kathryn O’Brien, her first stage manager, back to Knowlton as an author! Stop by Brome Lake Books on Saturday October 6 at 2 p.m.and join Emma and Kathryn, author of “Murder has a Memory.” Everyone is invited to this free event and refreshments will be served.For more information please call 450-242-2242.Every Sunday: Music with Silverado at at the Cowansville Legion, Br.99, 120 Davignon, Cowansville.1st KNOWLTON SCOUTING GROUP SCOUTS CANADA Adventure in scouting.Come and join our Scouting Group.It is open to boys and girls from age 5 and up.Weekly meetings take place at Knowlton Academy School on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.For more information contact Michael Ellis, Instructor, 450-243-1819 or Robert McWilliams, Group Commissioner, 450-243-0910 Hot chicken sandwich supper on October 6 at the Cowansville Legion, Br.99, JRD JOLYRIENDEAU&DUKEca (COWANSVIilf) INC Taxation, Accounting, Financial Services, Estate Planning and Settlements, Administrative Services, Farm Transfers Cowansville Sherbrooke 127 Principale, Suite 105 3490 Galt West Cowansville Sherbrooke (450) 263-4123 (819) 566-2575 KNOWLEDGE AND KNOW-HOW 120 Davignon, Cowansville.October 7 and 21 Sutton Royal Canadian Legion will be hosting their all-you-can-eat brunch.Omelettes are the specialty.Donation of $8 for adults.Children 6 to 8 yrs are $4.Little ones are always free.10 a.m.to 1 p.m.Everyone is welcome.2 Curley St.Info: 450-538-2210.October 9 Movie Night: “A Mother’s Courage.” Talking back to autism.This inspiring film follows one woman’s quest to unlock her autistic son's mind.6-8 p.m.Free.Avante Women’s Centre, 15 rue du Pont, Bedford, 450-248-0530.avantenancy@bellnet.ca.October 10 Diabetes and foot care: An all-day workshop in Waterloo.We will be travelling to Waterloo by van to spend the day watching a live presentation, a free diabetic lunch, then indulge in an afternoon of “loving our feet." Anyone interested in coming, please call the centre: 450-248-0530.Free.We’ll be leaving at 9 a.m.Avante Women’s Centre, 15 rue du Pont, Bedford, 450-248-0530.avantenancy@bellnet.ca avantebarb@bellnet.ca.Cont’d on page ?WITH SEVEN STORES for your shopping convenience • excellent quality • reasonable prices • satisfaction guaranteed Metro plouffe 89-C Bd de Bromont, Bromont 20 Avenue des Pins, Bedford 450 Meigs N., Farnham 460 St-Patrice West, Magog 4801 Blvd.Bourque, Rock Forest 1175 King St.E., Sherbrooke 65 Principale, Granby TBL resident thanks town hall for culvert : Brome County News Tuesday, October 2, 2012 page 3 Knowlton Academy students honour Terry Fox’s legacy By Frank Nixon Physical education and health teacher Nicolas Lemaître, along with a team of volunteers, led some 250 students from Knowlton Academy on the 32nd annual Terry Fox Run to raise money for cancer research last Thursday afternoon.Students did laps around the Marina Knowlton area for one hour and picked up a single Popsicle stick every time they completed a lap.The sticks were then counted once the walk/run was done.Last year, the school raised $3,800.This year, stu- dents and staff are hoping $6,500 will have been raised when the final tally is known.Sûreté du Quebec, First Responders and the Brome Lake Fire Department were on hand during the event.Fox was diagnosed with bone cancer and had his right leg amputated above the knee when he was 18 years old.In 1980, he set out to run across Canada to raise hope and money for cancer research.Since Fox’s death in 1981, some $600 million has been raised worldwide to fight the disease.FRANK NIXON Raymond McClay, a 94-year-old resident from Bondville, had nothing but praise for TBL officials after the public works department recently installed a large culvert on Mill Road, near his home, which he hopes will prevent flooding in his basement during heavy rains and the spring thaw.The town also removed debris and widened the ditches on both sides of the road.McGay offered a special thanks to local resident Larry Ingold, and interim Town Manager Rémi Lafrenière, for intervening on his behalf.The resident had been seeking a remedy from town hall for the past three years.Douglass Beach building CONT’D FROM PAGE 1 FRANK NIXON Two hundred-fifty students from Knowlton Academy participated in the Terry Fox Run for cancer research Thursday afternoon.2008, council unanimously voted in favour of a “$250,000 borrowing bylaw” for the construction of a new building “in light of plans and estimates provided to the town by the architectural firm Favreau Blais, as well as the engineering firm Teknika.” However, the borrowing bylaw was never adopted after some 165 residents signed the registry on Oct.17, 2008, opposing the town’s plans.“With the economy being what it is, the beach building has been postponed,” said Councillor Cynthia Wilkinson, at a council meeting held on March 2, 2009.“We hope that the next council will take up the torch under better economic conditions.” The beach building, located on 213 Lakeside Rd„ has undergone numerous repairs since it was built in 1974.FRANK NIXON Current Douglass Beach building was built in 1974.¦v\A\mv ' ~ N S Canadian Rad Croat Quebec Division Anywhere.Anytime 1-800-592-7649 www.redcross.ca Jean-Pierre and Robert Désourdy Owners salons funéraires- -funeral homes "/ /t Cowansville ADMINISTRATION 10/4, rue Buzzed Aço-aôî 1212 Farnham CRÉMATORIUM 205, rue Prim iprilf» Est 4r,0‘;»9j.4474 Ange Gardien 23 T.rue St joseph 450 293 4474 Cowansville 109, rue William 450*263*1212 1 Henryville 124, rue St-Georges - 450-299 2033 Knowlton 318, chemin Knowlton - 450 263-1212 Mansonville 4.rue Vale Perkins - 450-292-3204 Sutton 31, rue’PrincIpale Sud 450-263-1212 CELTIC HARMONIE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL M0’ \