The record, 17 juillet 2014, Cahier 2

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BROME-MISSISQUOI Funeral Complex - SINCE 1927 - Cowansville 450 266.6061 Lac Brome 450 243.1616 « Bedford 450 248.2911 WWW-COM PLEXEBM.COM Potion Edition ÊÊÊÊÊ ¦ tmm, ¦ ¦ - ' ‘ PIWSB aawüiiipi® ÉÉ^Ëi WMli aaür^ Mjggggji " 3*» July 17,2014 .P Marcoux Inc.Forestry Contractor Francis Marcoux, Pres years of experience Selective cutting • Clear cutting • Forestry engineering Buy hardwood and softwood lots 480-776-8567 (Cell) • 450-292-3471 (Office) mMjm Aiawg^ :rf ¦•¦ ’ " wF Page 2 Thursday, July 17, 2014 POTTON EDITION « newsroom@stierbrookerecord.com The Record -—-•— - .¦ All within walking distance * f»- ' .XSti&ii « m flit -M â i * A- i -éj&îè.?» » 1 % ¦-v-f-n By Mable Hastings Mansonville offers many activities no matter the season, and summer is no exception.All within walking distance of each other, you can park your car and tour the town.Like many towns in the Eastern Townships, Mansonville is picturesque and welcomes tourists, cyclists and visitors from neighbouring towns each year.There is always something happening in Mansonville.The public market, located at the Round Barn site on Main Street in Mansonville is open every Saturday until Oct.11 from 9 a.m.until 1 p.m.offering fresh local produce, baked goods, meat and fish, maple syrup and other delicious treats.For more information or to rent a space, call Gwynne Basen at 450-292-0732.Across the street at the St.Cajetan Church (324 Main Street) you will find bargains aplenty at the Flea Market which is open every Saturday until Sept.6 from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.Here you can purchase everything from furniture to knick-knacks and all things in between.To donate items that are in good condition, please leave them at the basement door of the church.To rent a table, call 450-292-3250.The cost is S10 for an indoor table and $20 for an outdoor table.Add a stop at the Reilly House to your to-do list when in Mansonville.Located on Main Street, for over 30 years now the Reilly House has been offering a delicious homemade lunch (soup, sandwiches, desserts), second-hand clothing store upstairs, a second-hand boutique on the main floor, basement bargains, books, Internet access, photocopy service, meeting rooms, a small museum and, throughout the summer there are various sales held on the weekends.Call the Reilly House for information or to donate items that are in good condition.If you have questions or if you would like to volunteer, you can reach Fawn Patch, the manager, at 450-292-3109.The Reilly House truly is the gath- ering place for friends, neighbours and family.If you play your cards right, you just may find a bargain or two as well.Do you enjoy music?This summer through to Aug.24, enjoy “Sundays in the Park” with musical guests scheduled to perform every Sunday from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m.Bring a picnic, a lawn chair and the whole family to sample some fine musical talent from local musicians and guests from out of town.Please note that Sundays in the Park is a weather-permitting activity.On Saturday, Aug.9, starting at 11 a.m come celebrate our heritage and common pride in belonging to the multi-ethnic community of Potton.The 22nd edition of the Potton Multicultural Festival honours persons whose cultural roots have shaped our township.There are plenty of exciting activities, including live music, outdoor games, art exhibits, craft stands, food stands, an ethnic lunch, the Village Market, face painting, fireworks, book sale, and much, much more! This will be Potton's COURTESY fourth GREEN Multicultural Festival, producing little waste.Come and enjoy the eco-friendly fun! Details are available at potton.ca Throughout the summer on weekends until Oct.12, on Saturdays from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m.and Sundays from 10 a.m.to noon, at the Round Barn site, the Potton Heritage Association presents an extensive exhibition “Landscapes of Potton - Our Collective Cultural Heritage.” This exhibit celebrates the beauty of our landscapes, and aims to bring public awareness to their visual appeal as well as their fragility.As the stewards of these public and private properties they hope to ensure their conservation for current and future generations to enjoy.For further information contact Hans Walser by phone at 450-292-3566, by email at info@patri-moinepotton.org, or you can visit their website www.pottonheritage.org.For youth, pumptrack workshops with Carlos Mejia are being offered at Andre Gagnon Park from June to Aug.15, every Friday night from 6:30 to 8 p.m.Participants must be at least six years old and confident on a bike.Riders must wear a helmet, have their own bike, wear protective clothing and bring a water bottle.The Pumptrack workshops are being organized by the new Velo-Vallee Missisquoi Nord Bike Club.To become a member, contact Jerome Dumais at 819-238-5975.These activities and more make Mansonville a great stop for summer fun! For more information about life in Potton, visit the municipal website at www.potton.ca See more photos from Mansonville on Page 7 Daniel Fontaine Cabinetmaker - FERME - API M.D.Arhsm A* I aUilU Tell: 450 292 3607 398 ch de Mansonville Come get your honey at the farm ! danielfontaine@bell.net Mansonville Qc.JOE 1X0 'Æ ./ '1 " 390 route 243, Mansonville, QC, 450-292-0037 POTTON EDITION The Record 1 newsroom@sherbrookereco Thursday, July 17, 2014 Page 3 The Missisquoi River: a meandering marvel COURTESY 4i W .^ sr*.! K* w j By Mable Hastings Before packing the kids up this summer and heading off to an amusement park hundreds of miles away, I would like to suggest another option if you are looking for a shorter outing that would be a lot less expensive and a little closer to home.Often when living in an area, we sometimes forget about some of the wonderful reasons that so many tourists are attracted to the place that we call, home.Potton is a township situated at the foot of Owl’s Head Mountain, near the shores of Lake Memphremagog with the beautiful Missisquoi River running through it.Resting on the Vermont border, it has become a vacation spot for tourists from all directions.A kayaking excursion along the Missisquoi River with your children is sure to be an adventure the whole family will remember and enjoy.You will help your children to understand and appreciate the area in which they live and this will instill a sense of pride in celebrating where they hail from.The Missisquoi River runs through Potton as it meanders approximately 130 km (80 miles) through southern Quebec and northern Vermont on its way to Lake Champlain.The North and South Branches join at Highwater, in Potton township, just downriver from North Troy, Vt.Station O’Kataventures (Canoeing and Kayaking) offers individuals and families the opportunity to rent kayaks and canoes for various possible excursions on the river.O’Kataventures offers the ideal location for kayak excursions along the Missisquoi River, with three routes through calm waters as well as guided excursions by moonlight.These excursions are accessible for the whole family with group packages available as well as a shuttle service and boat rental.Camping is available onsite, by reservation.For more information visit their website at okataventures.com.From Mansonville to Highwater, the river valley is wide and shallow.Spectacular sights are offered along the way and seeing the landscapes from the water gives a new perspective.Wildlife including various birds, river otter, great blue heron, turtle, beaver, etc., is always a joy to spot on your journey.This excursion takes two to three hours.Highwater to Glen Sutton is about a 13 km distance.Contact O’Kataventures for all details and information on the excursion routes and to pose any questions you may have.While you’re planning the excursion, why not make the memories last a little longer by treating the family to a weekend of camping on the shores of the Missisquoi?Camping Car- refour des Campeurs, located at 2733 Chemin de la Vallee Missisquoi offers 150 camping sites on 80 acres of land bordering the Missisquoi River.The sites are large with a picnic table and fire ring on each site.There is an onsite store, small lake with a lifeguard, volleyball as well as other outdoor games.Kayaking and canoeing are done in conjunction with O’Kataventures.With 50 per cent shaded sites, a beach, fishing, golf, boat rental, cottage rental, and (new this year) even a Mongolian Yurt, and with organized activities plus an extensive list of services, this campground assures family fun and enjoyment.Rates are very reasonable and pets are allowed.Payment methods include Mastercard, Visa and direct payment.Contact them by by phone at 450-292-3737 (toll-free 1-888-746-4140) or via email at info@carrefourdescampeurs.com.SOLFIL ROUGf PrSTO FAMiliAl Lucifer Bar Salle de reception >8°*' $3 450-292-5996 303C Principal, Mansonville cue appEnTEue-GéomèTPe inc Lana suwevcx?CERTIFICAT DELOÇAÜSfl DESCRIPTION TECHNIQt OPÉRATION CADASTRALE: PLAN TOPOGRAPHIQUE PIQUETAGE/BORNAGE POSITIONNEMENT GPS IMPLANTATION COPROPRIÉTÉ LOTISSEMENT VOLUMÉTRIE 450-263-5252 KEVIN MIGUE, A-G CLAUDE MIGUÉ, A-G 516 rue Sud Cowansville 297 rue Principale Mansonville A Page 4 Thursday, July 17, 2014 POT TON EDITION newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record RECORD The Record linking Potton/Mansonville with Pastern Township Communities! 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While the Vale Perkins/ Owl's Head region - with its ever-popular ski, snowboard and snowshoe trails - is widely recognized as a winter sports haven, the region also bustles with tourists in the summer.Alongside a wide range of activities -boating, swimming, sailing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, tennis and golf - the Owl’s Head Resort offers lodging and dining, a beach, marina, tennis court and a boutique.Of special note is its golf course, an especially popular venue for locals and tourists alike who frequent the 18-hole panoramic challenge designed by Graham Cooke - a top-ranked golf course architect.Additionally, for those wishing to combine physical activity with spectacular scenery, there’s a 2.5 to 3-hour hiking trail on the shores of Lake Memphremagog, which climbs to the top of the east side of Owl's Head at the arrival of the main chairlift.Parking is at the ski parking lot and a Leave No Trace policy for access to the trails is in force at all times.For more information about Potton's hiking trails visit these sites: missisquoinord.com, valleeruiter.org, and rnmv.ca.This year, the Owl's Head Resort is also hosting the following summer and autumn events: - July 26 from noon to 9 p.m.: the Sennheiser Fifth Annual Owl's Head Music and Arts Festival - a free event featuring an art and photo exhibit at 40 Mont Owl’s Head Road.- July 26-27: Quebec Cup Mountain Bike DH Race - Sept.27 - Oct.13: Three weekends of Autumnfest Outdoor Festival with hiking, mountain biking, barbecue, artisans and more.For more information visit: www.owl-shead.com and their Facebook page at facebook.com/owlsheadresort.As an aside, visitors are also encouraged to stop by Jewett’s General Store in Vale Perkins, a long-time Potton treasure with the charm of yesteryear, still owned and managed by the Jewett family.Down the road is Lake Memphremagog and the Vale Perkins public wharf and Municipal Beach (59 George R.Jewett Road), with a lifeguard on duty from 10:30 a.m.Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and from 11 a.m.to 6 p.m.on Saturday and Sunday.Families can enjoy the beach, go for a swim or take a walk while soaking up the sun and scenery.For more information contact: 450-292-3313, ext.228.A few kilometres away, another public wharf located in Knowton’s Landing offers visitors picnic spots on the shores of the lake.Finally, as a postscript for sightseers, the 10-km drive from Mansonville to the COURTESY rr.-r.rT-'tX ¥• l.~ : .3.' : - r.- 'S?.: U- t&QmSïSg *i- A ilP* SHU ' Wmm t * .¦Ms Vale Perkins/Owl’s Head region is an area rich with colour, history and breathtaking views.Touring the back roads of Pot- ton Township in almost any direction can lead to hitherto unknown places.From Province Hill’s covered bridge to Mansonville’s round barn, Potton offers a beauty which is endless from winter through to fall.MarceI Marcoux i INDUSTRIEL RÉSIDENTIEL OUTILS & ÉQUIPEMENT TOOLS & EQUIPMENT VENTE & SERVICE SALES & SERVICE Restaurant Missisquoi Owner: Allan Guilbault T, mm(f ÎÎ7, PRiNcipAlt, MANSONVillfc 450 292 5585 450 292 4568 Fax: 450 292-41 »6 Dépositaire ^ Dealer '^ümîr Vente Service Sales BHÛGSt STRATTON Service TECUMSEH ^ 377B Route de Mansonville, Mansonville JOE 1X0 450-292-3243 Best pizza in town! 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Hours Sunday to Wednesday 6 a.m.to 7 p.n«.Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6 a.m.to 9 p.m.j Page 6 Thursday, July 17, 2014 POTTON EDITION newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Life’s a little sweeter in Potton By Mable Hastings ASSEMBLEE r!AT10nALE Q U É K K C Available to hear citizens voice their concerns.PIERRE REID Orford MNA Tel.: 819-847-3911 618 Sherbrooke St.Magog, QCJ1X2S6 TJie story of Api M.D.Farm began in 2004 when a young couple, Maude Tougas and David Marchand-Duch-esneau, started dating.In the beginning of their relationship they lived in a small third-floor apartment in Bedford dreaming of a wonderful future together; the couple had dreams of becoming honey producers and one day hoped to acquire their own “honey farm” business.Originally from the Brome-Missisquoi area, the couple wanted to establish themselves locally but real estate costs were too high.In the hopes of buying a property, they visited places as far away as the Gaspe but finally found what they were looking for in Potton.They bought a small house and a garage on a nice plot of land in Mansonville in 2007 and thought to themselves, “Now the business we dreamed of can finally become a reality.” In 2009, an opportunity presented itself and the couple purchased nine acres of fields.In 2011, David was able to work full-time on the farm; dreams come true.In 2014, Maude was also able to work full-time on the farm and with nearly 200 hives, business is buzzing! The couple soon realized that they needed more space and decided to expand the operation this spring.mg y y: ¦ ' $ -, fe, ¦.:.< J .^