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Brome County NEW Tuesday, November 4, 2014 ¦H ¦ / Ci y t c}laiaite * )hUu uj Main OFfio- 114, rue Church Cowansville Bv Appointmen r 316, chemin Knowlton Lac-Brome Tel.: 450 306-1269 www.edithchaput.com In honour of and out of respect: for country, for community Vets continue service by selling poppies By Ann Davidson In Knowlton, Ron Lancaster was eagerly greeted by all who entered the IGA.That was the first day of the annual Veterans’ Poppy Campaign.He was there representing the Legion branch 023 based in the Town of Brome Lake.He explained what his medals were from.Though never having faced the atrocities of war, Lancaster spent his years as a peacekeeper, but he knows and respects veterans’ duty to continue serving, by devoting their time to the sale of the icon of ultimate sacrifice.It is their way to continue serving their country and the communities they live in.And those who wear the poppy do so in honour of those who have sacrificed for their country.Day two of the ten-day campaign, in Cowansville at Canadian Tire, Fred Badger, supported by his wife, had a table cheerful display poppies.It was a quiet moment in the long day and he reverberated his dismay over a youngster passing by who asked his mother what the poppies were for.The mother had no answer.On that same day in Sutton at Legion 158, three of the 60-plus members were reeling over the money they had raised from poppy sales.In the first two days they had already made the same as what they did in ten days last year.Their dismay over the reality of the increased gains was from heightened interest and generosity falling on the heels of two soldiers dying senselessly: Patrice Vincent ggaggp .Cont’d on page 3 ANN DAVIDSON Ruth Johnson, Aime Buissée and Terry O’Neil of the 158 Legion in Sutton.CSSS La Pommeraie delivers mémoire to Commission on Health and Social Services President recommends integration with CISSS de FEstrie By Ann Davidson “At this point,” explained Michel /’Eierre, François and Judith MarzialFX pharmacists Affiliated with Familiprix 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 450-263-2171 www.familiprix.com y Thinking of selling Please call for a free evaluation.450.242.1515 Let me list it.Let me sell it.Lets you move on.Peter Marsh Lafrance, president of the governing board of CSSS La Pommeraie, “with the proposed Bill 10, it is all about risk management.And what CSSS La Pommeraie must strive for is alternatives that will optimally serve our community with the least amount of risk.” He added that what we must remember is that the cabinet minister’s proposal is not a fait accompli.It is not legislated yet.The ongoing hearings on this particular matter are a healthy consultation process that allow for the minister to receive suggestions.The document will not look like the original once it goes to legislation.He went on to explain that the Quebec government has to do something to cut corners.It is too close to losing its credit because the debt ratio is too high.“Steps to make changes in a mandate of one term have to happen in the first year or it won’t happen at all.The window of time to succeed is very small.” Referring to the proposed plans outlined by Quebec’ cabinet minister health and social services, Gaétan Barrette, Lafrance has been working diligently on the “mémoire” deposited on October 28 to the parliamentary commission on health and social services in Quebec.The document required one-one-one consultation with key stakeholders in the territory serviced by CSSS La Pommeraie as well as some of its adjacent municipalities like Bromont, Granby and Waterloo.It has been a painstaking and time-consuming process for Lafrance as he waded his way through meetings with its doctors, department directors of the regional health and social services, mayors, school board officials, the MNAs for the respective electoral districts including Pierre Paradis, Brome-Mis-sisquoi’s elected representative for Quebec’s National Assembly.Lafrance says that it is the result of a logical and unemotional debate to modify what Minister Barrette has presented.Serving over 60,000 citizens with over 1,300 employees CSSS La Pommeraie operates over a wide territory geographic MRC territory of 21 municipalities as well neighboring areas of the Haute-Ya-maska, Memphremagog and Haut-Riche-lieu-Rouville.The proposed Bill 10 was deposited in the National Assembly on September 25, 2014.It is an act to amend the organizational structure and governance of the Health and Social Services Network throughout the province, in particular by abolishing the existing regional agencies and their current volunteer governing boards.The rationale behind the act is to reduce the high cost of bureaucracy, Cont’d on page 5 Come in and get your vehicle winter ready in only one afternoon.Licenced and friendly staff to meet all of your needs.We can rustproof (undercoat) your vehicle, perform an oil and filter change with a complete visual inspection, install and balance winter tires and do a computerized wheel alignment for your safety and the longevity of your vehicle.MNGS W.A A.MdCIMAB mus-m 4Ü / Venez et préparer votre véhicule pour l’hiver dans un seul rendez-vous.Personnel autorisé et amical pour répondre à tous vos besoins.Nous pouvons faire traitement antirouille, changement d’huile et filtre avec inspection visuel, installer et équilibrer les pneus d’hiver et faire un alignement des roues informatisé pour votre sécurité et la longévité de votre véhicule.Need a ride?Ask us.See you soon.Open on Saturdays from 8 a.m.-noon for tire season 510 Knowlton Road, Knowlton, QC JOE 1V0 Besoin d’un lift?Demandez-nous.À bientôt.Ouvert les samedis de 8 h à midi pour la saison des pneus page 2 Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Brome County News Brome County Community Bulletin Board November 7 Annual craft sale and soup luncheon at the Church of the Ascension in West Brome on Friday, November 7, and Saturday, November 8, from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.Information: 450-263-3025.November 8 The Philipsburg Br.#2 of the Royal Canadian Legion are holding their annual Remembrance Day banquet on Saturday, November 8, starting at 4:30 p.m.in the Legion Hall, Philipsburg, Quebec.Donation $15 per person.This will be a roast beef dinner.Everyone most welcome.Open to the public.Information/ tickets: Fred Gilman 450-248-3341.An Armistice supper will be served on Saturday, November 8 at the Sutton Royal Canadian Legion, 2 Curley Street, Sutton.Please reserve your tickets before November 1.There will be no tickets at the door.Tickets are $15 each.Come and honour our veterans.Christmas tea and bake sale will be held Saturday, November 8, 2 to 4 p.m.at Grace Anglican Church, Sutton.Come and enjoy a hot cup of tea/coffee, fabulous sandwiches, yummy squares and stock up on our homemade country baking, plum puddings, good used books, gently used white linen tablecloths and jigsaw puzzles.November 9 The Remembrance Sunday church service will be held at Knowlton United Church, 234 Knowlton Rd„ Knowlton, on Sunday, November 9 at 11: a.m.All are welcome to attend.Hymn sing.You are invited to join us at 7 p.m.Sunday November 9 at St.James Anglican Church in Foster for a community hymn sing.Participants choose the hymns and gospel songs we sing so if you love to sing please join us for a lively and inclusive evening.Everyone is welcome.Visit over refreshments afterwards in the hall.Information Richard or Kate 450-539-1123.November 11 Remembrance Day ceremonies will be held at 10:50 a.m.on Tuesday, November 11 at the cenotaph in front of Knowlton Academy.All are welcome to attend this service.Open til’S, Topic Pot luck “The Great Debate” at 5 p.m.on Tuesday, November 11.A fun way to help sharpen your public speaking skills.Avante Women’s Centre, 15 rue du Pont, Bedford.450-248-0530.avantebarb@bellnet.ca.November 12 Bedford Coffee Break, “Sleeping Disorders” from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.with pharmacist Eric Hudon.Free.Avante Women's Centre, 15 rue du Pont, Bedford, 450-248-0530 avantebarb@bellnet.ca.November 15 Chicken n’ biscuits luncheon will be held on Saturday, November 15, at noon at Bishop Stewart Memorial Church, 5 Ch.Garagona, Frelighsburg.Cost: $12-adult, $5 -10 yrs.Reservations: 450-248-1145 or 248-3581.Door p~izes.Opti-Tea, the Yamaska Valley Optimist Club tea party, will take place on Saturday, November 15, at 2 p.m.at the Lac Brome Community Centre.All proceeds bringing out the best” in kids and community.Each guest gets to choose (and keep) their tea cup! Door prizes too.Tickets are $15.Contact Lenore: 450-243-1951 or Wendy: 450-263-0259.Get your tickets for Townships Expressions in concert and celebrate regional music with Amos Joannides and Sarah Biggs at Bandeen Hall, in Lenoxville, on Saturday, November 15.Presented by Townshippers’ Association with the support of Canadian Heritage and the Ville de Sherbrooke, ticket buyers can meet and mingle with these home-grown artist during a special reception at 5:30 p.m.Concert begins at 7 p.m.Tickets on sale now, $25 general admission, $20 students and seniors, from Townshippers’ Sherbrooke office at 257 Queen Street or call 819-566-5717 (toll free 1-866-566-5717), online at TownshipsExpressions2014.eventbrite.ca or at the door.Tickets will not be available from Bishop’s University or the Centennial Theatre box office.Country dance with music by Gary Darling at the Royal Canadian Legion, Br.77, 77 Lewis St., Waterloo, Saturday, November 15, from 8 p.m.to midnight.$7.per person.Come on out, have a dance and socialize with us! Info: 450-539-3436.ARTS CALENDAR November 15,16, 22, 23 Robin Badger and Robert Chartier are opening their pottery studio to the public for their 12th annual exhibition and sale.Robert’s new collection of one of a kind works will be unveiled alongside Robin’s blue porcelain line.This is a great opportunity for anyone interested to come and visit the studio, see how things are made with clay, chat with the artists, see their recent creations and perhaps discover an amazing and unique gift for that special someone.Christmas is just around the corner! Their studio is located at 67 Bailey Road in West Bolton and the show runs for two weekends, November 15,16, and 22, 23, open 10 a.m.-5 p.m.daily.All are welcome! For more information 450-242-2836 or www.robinbadger.com.CHURCH BULLETINS CREEK/WATERLOO PASTORAL CHARGE Thursday Nov.6 - Soup and Bible study pt.l on Psalms 11:30-2.Remembrance Sunday, November 9 - Worship and music: Creek United, 278 Brill Rd„ West Bolton, service and Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; St.Paul’s United, 4929 Foster, Waterloo, service at 11 a.m.Reverend Dave Lambie, minister.For information or to leave a message call: 450-539-2129 ST.PAUL’S ANGUCAN CHURCH 24 St.Paul's Road, Knowlton.www.stpaulsblog.wordpress.com.St.Paul’s - a dynamic, diverse community pursuing and serving Jesus in the Eastern Townships.8 a.m.Said Book of Common Prayer worship.10 a.m.User-friendly “blended” service with taditional, contemporary and modern music and format.Sunday school.Every welcome.For information call: Rev.Tim Wiebe.450-242-2885.KNOWLTON-MOUNTAIN VALLEY PASTORAL CHARGE Serving the regions of Knowlton, Bolton Centre, Mansonville and Vale Perkins.Please note: The Remembrance Sunday church service will be held at Knowlton United Church, Sunday, November 9 at 11 a.m.All are welcome to attend.Worship services at 11 a.m.Knowlton United Church, 234 Knowlton Road (450-243-6078).The Rev.Ryk Allen, officiating.A warm welcome is extended to all.Handicapped access available.EMMANUAL UNITED CHURCH A thinking faith, a joyful sense of justice, and a God who loves every living thing! Our Sunday worship service is at 203 rue Principale, Cowansville at 10:30 a.m.Everyone is welcome.Church office: 450-263-0204.Minister: Rev.Eric Lukacs.Webs ite : em manuelcowans ville .ca.ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH -DUNHAM Sunday services and Sunday school at 10 a.m.- all welcome! The Rev.Sinpoh Han.Information: 450-295-2045.ANGUCAN PARISH OF BROME First Sunday of the month service will be at Holy Trinity, Iron Hill, second Sunday of the month will be at St.John the Evangelist in Brome, third Sunday of the month will be in West Brome at Church of the Ascension, fourth Sunday of the month: St.Aidan’s, Sutton Junction.All services are at 10 a.m.Info: Evelyn Best 450-243-6739.ÉGUSE CATHOLIQUE ST.ÉDOUARD CATHOUC CHURCH 366 Knowlton Road, Knowlton.You are invited to participate in a bilingual Mass Sundays at 10:30 a.m.Christian meditation is now on Wednesday afternoons 2:30 p.m.to 3:30 p.m.(side door) except in July and August.The group is now bilingual and has been formed to introduce meditation to newcomers.We welcome beginners and experienced meditators.Regular attendance not required.Information call Clare at 450- 243-5590.TRINITY ANGUCAN CHURCH The Church with a “Heart,” 409 South St., Cowansville.All Sunday services are at 10:30 a.m.Come and join us as we endeavor to learn and practice God’s loving will.We’d love to welcome you.Reverend George Campbell.Info: 450-955-3325 (leave message).SUTTON - DUNHAM UNITED CHURCH PASTORAL CHARGE A warm welcome awaits you at the Sunday worship services led by Rev.Gayle Chouinard in Dunham at the Martins’ home at 9:15 a.m.and in Sutton at Grace Anglican Church at 11:30 a.m.Information: 450-295-3251 (Dunham) or 450-538-0530 (Sutton).BEDFORD PASTORAL CHARGE OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Gathered round Christ, we are a community that searches out God’s story in daily life.We worship together as follows: First Sunday service in Bedford, second Sunday service in Stanbridge East, third Sunday service in Bedford, fourth Sunday service in Mystic, fifth Sunday service is in Philipsburg.All services are at 10 a.m.GRANBY UNITED CHURCH Where God Unites all Children.Be a part of the family.Down-to-earth spirituality.Spiritual development for all ages at 101 rue Principale, Granby.Please call 450-372-1417 for information and to confirm time of our services.GRACE ANGUCAN CHURCH 52 Principale sud, Sutton, welcomes everyone for Sunday services at 10 a.m.All welcome.Canon Tim Smart, rector.Info: 450-538-8108 or visit our website at www.gracechurchsutton.org.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: 1-514-667-2292 or 450-296-4135.ST.GEORGE’S ANGUCAN CHURCH 130 Principale, Granby, welcomes everyone for Sunday service at 11 a.m.All welcome.Bienvenue a tous.Canon Wm.Terry Blizzard, rector.Information: 450-372-2197.COWANSVILLE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH Cowansville Community Baptist Church meets Sundays at 11:30 a.m., 112 John Street.Cowansville.Everyone is welcome. Brome County News Tuesday, November 4, 2014 page 3 Performers and audiences appreciate the Lions’ generosity By Ann Davidson Recently The Brome Lake Concert Ensemble performed to a full house of seniors at Manoir Lac-Brome.The group of eight to 12 musicians was founded by Wade Johnson in 2002.Supported by the Knowlton Lions Club, the musicians are able to perform at a number of free public concerts each year.Other performances this past year have been at Mansonville’s Festival, the Autumn Fest at Owl’s Head and Town of Brome Lake’s Canada Day festivities.Johnson says that the musicians in his group come from as far as Sherbrooke and Coaticook to play together and that it is always a good time.To follow the activities of the Brome Lake Concert Ensemble check out their Facebook page with the same name.ANN DAVIDSON Wade Johnston in foreground with The Brome Lake Concert Ensemble at Manoir Lac-Brome.Vets continue service Cont’d from page 1 in St.Jean-sur-Richelieu and Nathan Cirillo in Ottawa.President of the 158, Terry O’Regan, Aime Buissée reflected while Legion associate Ruth Johnson tallied the day’s earnings.Buissée recounted his time as a peacekeeper in Germany around the time of John F.Kennedy’s assassination.He talked about the camaraderie of his confreres during their tour in Europe and what an opportunity it was for them to be able to travel to so many countries during their time off.But he worried about “our young men and women who are serving today.” He says they are not interested in joining.But he knows the value of the support that members of the legion can give to them and their families.O’Regan talked about the fears and stresses unique to each war, while Buissce reminded us about the differences, saying that today’s soldiers are faced with more unknown, coupled with being on guard 24 hours a day.never getting proper sleep.The next day, Sunday, November 4, the Knowlton Lions Club honoured its legion members at a fundraising breakfast.Overriding conviviality exuded from all “dignitaries” at the table.All others in attendance had come to honour the veterans while supporting the Lions Club’s efforts to support their com- munity projects.Remembrance Day, November 11, marks a day of honour to all those who have served and are serving in the armed forces.They are men and women who have committed themselves to our great country.They are dedicated to the mission of protecting democracy, freedom of speech and choice.It is important to remember that the proceeds of the poppy sales go into a trust to be used on those purposes are strictly controlled by the bylaws of The Royal Canadian Legion.A veteran does not need to be a member of a legion in order to get help.This may include food, shelter, or medical attention for them or their families.Funds can also be used as bursaries.Other uses of money raised are for community support services such as transportation, drop-in centres, medical appliances, medical research, etc.For those adults wanting to learn more so that they can impart valuable information to their young people.Veterans Canada has prepared a teaching guide.Learn more about it at: http://www.legion.ca/honour-remem- ber/teaching-guide/.Joanne Croghan, member of the BCHS board of directors has worked ardently at the museum in Knowlton to feature a special “Display of Remembrance” from Aime Buissée in Germany in 1962.Monday, November 3 through Friday, November 14 at the Centennial Building, 130 Lakeside Road in Knowlton.Visiting hours are 11 a.m.to 4 p.m.daily, including the weekend of November 8 and 9.Admission is free; donations are always appreciated and will be put toward the cost of framing a World War I recruitment poster.AUBERGE Depuis / Since 1874 Auberge Lakeview Inn - A commitment to excellence Thursday Night Special Chef s creation Dinner For Two with a bottle of wine or pitcher of beer $49.95 Friday Night Special Roast Beef Buffet Dinner For Two with a bottle of wine or pitcher of beer $55.95 Saturday Night Le Boeuf Palme Steakhouse NEW dining room at the Lakeview Acoustic Duo Coco Cognac live music Saturday Night Special Baseball Steak Dinner For Two with a bottle of wine or a pitcher of beer $59.95 Anniversaries, birthdays and all special events 50 Victoria St., Knowlton, QC JOE 1V0 Call for reservations 450-243-6183 www.aubergelakeviewinn.com Approved OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK bromeuuood tout pour le jardin for everything garden N N wmmmc : ¦V.(- éàà.WE DELIVER 281, ch.Knowlton, Knowlton, QC jOE 1V0 450-242-5888 www.bromewood.ca page 4 Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Letters Brome County News Re Brian Timmins letter Dear Editor: Mr.Timmins’ letter in the October 21 edition needs to be addressed.To begin with, he is correct to thank Judith Duncanson and Kathy Lexow, who were the driving forces behind the successful move to the grounds of the BCHS.The board of BCHS is very grateful for all their hard work.However, given much of what he goes on to say, Mr.Timmins is sadly very misinformed.Specifically, -we have not abandoned any fundraising goals, - there was never an agenda to^ prevent the PHK House from coming to the museum, - we never demanded that the house be fully restored before a move, - there was no fierce resistance from the board.Let’s set the record straight.We recognized from the start that the PHK House was an important part of our heritage and that we must do everything in our power to ensure its protection.On June 2, a letter from the BCHS board outlined our position in order to take the PHK House onto our property: - that detailed restoration plans were completed, - that the necessary town approvals were granted, - that the necessary funds for its restoration were in place.We took this position due to the fragile financial position of the museum that had accumulated an operating deficit of $56,000 in the past three years and the endowment funds had been reduced from $138,000 to $100,000.Adding to the financial concerns was the urgent need to maintain and upgrade our existing assets such as the courthouse and our archives and collections.As the October 17 deadline to move the house from the golf club approached, the PHK Committee had raised about $20,000 in cash and $30,000 in-kind.In the spirit of doing everything possible to save this important asset, on September 29 the board unanimously resolved to take the house onto its property provided that the $20,000 in cash was transferred to our bank account by October 3.This money was sufficient to build a foundation and to complete any necessary winterization to protect the house.We are very pleased that the Paul Holland Knowlton House has successfully landed where it belongs.This could not have been achieved without the hard work of the PHK Committee; again, we thank them for all their hard work.However, our work is not yet completed; we need to raise additional funds to complete the restoration.Keeping in mind that the 2014 taxation year is drawing to a close, please send your contributions directly to the Brome County Historical Society.As per our agreement with the PHK House Committee, the BCHS has opened a dedicated bank account for this project; all revenues and expenditures connected to the PHK House will pass through this account.This is a more efficient process: the PHK House restoration fund will save the 5 percent administration fee that the Townshippers’ Foundation had to charge for their kind help thus far, and will ensure that the bills are paid and tax receipts are issued in a timely fashion.For more information about the museum: where we started the year, what we have accomplished thus far, and our plans for the future, please go to our website www.bromemuseum.com and read the Message from the President.Chris Ward Treasurer, Brome County Historical Society Editor’s note: This letter was scheduled to be published in last week’s (October 28) Brome County News as a timely response to Brian Timmins' letter the week before.It was, however inadvertently omitted.Steve Blake Letter writer will have $econd thoughts Thanks for honouring James Carmichael Dear Editor: ]roan K.Mckinnon’s views on “the sad sight and site” of the recently moved Paul Holland Knowlton log house ito the grounds of the BCHS property lacks both a sense of history and imagination.Does she really believe the structure will be left as it is at present, fronted by an art deco door and plastered in plywood?When the property is returned to its former original condition both outside and in, by experts (with both sense of history and imagination) I’m sure the lady will have second thoughts.just like the fabulous old Fokker VI1 aircraft, that dear old building will be one of the highlights of the whole museum.Gerald Poiterton Knowlton To the: Brome County News: I would like to thank your readers who took an interest in my article on James Carmichael and his medal published in August.The response was greater than 1 had anticipated.I was able to connect with several individuals who were helpful in piecing together the remaining facts in the family’s story.1 talked with members of his family to determine a home for the medal.The consensus was that it should reside in the Brome County Museum with their WWI exhibit.Hopefully, it will be received in time for the Historical Society’s Nov.3-14 Display of Remembrance.Thanks for your help in remembering and honouring this WW I soldier from Knowlton.Kathy Rassenti Victoria, British Columbia More letters on page 9.Opinion At Question: The budget and municipal taxes Town of Brome Lake Taxpayers Association The Town of Brome Lake (TBL) will be presenting its new budget in about six weeks time.What should we expect?In 2014, the town estimated its oper- ating costs to run the town for the year at $12,544,000, and estimated it would need to borrow $14,982,000 over the three years to the end of 2016 to repair and build new infrastructure (roads, sewers etc.).That $14,982,000 would be in addition to its existing debt of $9,221,000.The operating costs of $12,544,000 are funded, principally from our taxes, to the tune of $11,125,000 (the remainder is a mix of specific industry taxes, transfers, fines, penalties etc.).Of the $11,125,000, $9,208,000 is from the tax on homes and businesses, and the remainder is from water, sewer, garbage BCN RATES & DEADLINES COMMUNITY CALENDAR Brome County News Community Calendar is reserved for non-profit organizations only.Deadline is noon on Fridays.A pre-paid fee of $8 is required per publication, or SPECIAL RATE of $14 for 2 insertions: 1 BCN & 1 in Friday Record “What’s On" section.Please forward notices to 5-b Victoria St., Knowlton, QC JOE 1V0, email: bcnnews@qc.aibn.com.or fax: (450) 243-5155.Visa and Mastercard accepted.and recycling taxes.Property taxes are based on property evaluation, meaning the value of homes and land: the higher the evaluation, the higher the property tax.But water, sewer, garbage and recycling are not related to property evaluations: no matter the evaluation the taxable amount is the same, although subject to change each year.For 2014, the tax was: $268 for water, $305 for sewage and $124 for garbage and recycling.Water and sewer taxes are only paid by those who actually have water and sewage from the town, and those users are in Knowlton with some in Bondville.All others have wells and septic tanks so do not pay those two taxes.Taxes for TBL are high, with taxes on all dwellings in 2013 averaging, Broil it’ Count}’ NEWS 5-b Victoria St„ Knowlton, Quebec, JOH1V0 Ti l: (450) 242-1188 Fax: (450) 243-5155 Esublished May 1991 Published weekly by RECORD 1195 Galt E.Sherbrooke.Qiifbhc, JIG 1Y7 fax: (819) 569-3945 E-mail: newsroom@sherbroolcerecord.com website: www.sherbrookerecord.coin Sharon McCuily Publish lr (819) 5696345 Stephen Blake Ediiok .(819) 569-6345 Di ana Simpson Si lrei ho (450) 242-1188 Jissi Briani AD .(450)242-1188 CIRCULATION Distributed to oil Record subscribers every Tuesday os on insert, and to households and businesses in Abercont, liedford, Brigham, Bnmu', Bntmnnl, Cowansville, Hast lornhom, Toster.I ulford.Knowlton (Bronte Lake), Sutton, Bolton Centre.West Brome.Vie 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 Cont’d ON PAGE 9 Brome County News Tuesday, November 4, 2014 page 5 Avante November Newsletter fi.*,!» By Barbara Bellingham Program Director Avante Women's Centre Avante Women’s Centre is a place for sharing, a place for friendship, a place for personal growth, through popular information sessions, private counselling and casual drop-ins.We welcome women from all walks of life, who count no matter what their needs are, without exception.We try our best to help in a respectful and confidential manner.Our services are primarily English.Avante strives to reach as many women in our community as possible, so we offer weekly workshops on Tuesday evenings as well, from 6-8 p.m.Nov.4 - Quilting Laurie & Alice from “Fil Amis” will be leading quilting classes once a month at Avante on the first Tuesday evening, starting on November 4 from 6-8 p.m.Learn the different techniques while making your very own lap quilt.The cost is $10/session and registration is required.Nov.11 - “The Great Debate” After our initial introduction to jousting, Nancy will lead another lively session with women who want to practice speaking their mind! Includes a politick supper, so please bring a hot dish to share.From 6-8 p.m.Nov.18 - mmmm Bacon! Liz Grevatt Gendreau has offered to host an evening of baking with bacon, including a sample of her unique bacon jam.Learn the different types and how to use them creatively.Referred to as the “duct tape of food,” bacon has a versatil- ity that may surprise you! Starts at 6 p.m.Nov.25 - Movie Night Nancy’s documentary “Blackfish” asks the question - should we be keeping dangerous mammals in captivity?The Cont’d on page 8 CSSS La Pommeraie delivers mémoire Cont’d from page 1 allowing for more front-line services all the while saving an approximate $220 million province-wide.Bill 10 aims to “promote and simplify access to services for the population, contribute to the improvement of quality and safety of care and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the network.” It would also see the merging of the anglophone and francophone institutions, watering down the already limited Anglo representation.Central to the wide Anglo community are additional concerns of potential loss of their voice after the proposed remodelling process.At the local level the plan also sees the CSSS La Pommeraie positioned under the new governance of Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux that would serve people living as far west as St.Lazare/Hudson, west of Montreal and would serve a population of 1.5 million.It would not include the island of Montreal.The CSSS La Pommeraie’s mémoire highlights the mutual first priority of making sure that every patient or client be placed at all times and in all decisions central to the actions that arise with the intentions of the Health Ministry.And it does not dispute the need for restructuring for purpose of overall efficiency.It maintains, however, that in order to achieve that goal, the reorganization of the province’s networks must take into account the geographic, cultural and demographic realities of the population.Aside from presenting an impressive repertoire of services and respective achievements thereof within the mémoire, the CSSS emphasized the recent 2012 creation of a family medicine unit dedicated to the training of residents in family medicine.It was at that point that CSSS La Pommeraie launched a major partnership with the University of Sherbrooke, making it a recognized member of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of the University’s teaching center.It stands to reason that CSSS La Pommerie should continue is close association with CHUS, which will fall under the umbrella of CISSS de 1’Estrie.As cited in the document, “Our population has always had more in common with the Eastern Townships.The relationship precedes 2012 partnership with numerous agreements and partnerships developed over the years between the CSSS La Pommeraie and CHUS and the University of Sherbrooke.It would be a more seemless transition if we would go with the Eastern Townships centre,” said Lafrance.Since the Bill 10 document became accessible, many have publicly expressed their concerns vis-à-vis integration with the future CISSS Montérégie, arguing the enormity of the institution.It would have to serve more than 1.5 million over a vast territory.All are concerned about a deterioration in the quality of local services, taking into account the decisions to be taken now from Longueuil, especially considering the differences between rural and urban living.Those present at the annual general meeting of CSSS in October 2014 have clearly indicated their preference for affiliation with the Eastern Townships, rather than the Montérégie.In making its decision, the meeting took into account a number of considerations.1.CISSS de l’Estrie is a natural affiliation.2.Many concerns over demographic and cultural differences between the CSSS La Pommeraie and those of integrated health and social services Montérégie Centre.3.The ability of a structure of this size (for 1.5 million people) to maintain and develop a model of community care, as has the development of its territory since its inception.The CSSS mémoire states that it would certainly be more beneficial .to offer services to its current population with a territory that is more similar on geographical, cultural and demographic dimensions.Statistics regarding seniors and youth differ substantially between the old and proposed new boundaries.The most striking relate to the linguistic distributions with 22 per cent of CSSS La Pommeraie’s being English as opposed to 11 per cent in Montérégie.Lafrance believes that the English community would be better served within the governance of the CISSS de 1’Estrie.English-speaking clients of CSSS la Pommeraie posted a net sense of place in the Eastern Townships.(CISSS de 1’Estrie).Not to be forgotten is that Estrie was first identified as Eastern Townships and continues to be for the anglophone community throughout the region.Also, historically, populations of Bromont and Waterloo, which are part of the CSSS de la Haute-Yamaska, largely receive their services at the CSSS La Pommeraie.The municipality of Bromont is part of the Brome-Missisquoi MRC and has been asking to transfer to services offered by CSSS La Pommeraie since 2010 Lafrance feels that, for all these reasons, the integration of CSSS La Pommeraie with the CISSS de 1’Estrie rather than the proposed CISSS Montérégie would be more logically consistent in terms practicality respective to the nature and size of the population.In addition, being associated with a teaching hospital offers more specializations and sub-specializations that would otherwise not be available.And in terms of Anglo support, Lafrance knows that a stronger partnership with Townshippers’ Association is a must.The governing board of the CSSS La Pommeraie made the following recommendation to the minister: • That the CSSS La Pommeraie be integrated with the CISSS de l’Estrie; • That the municipalities of Bromont and Waterloo be included in the terri- tory of CISSS de l’Estrie; • That there be establishment of an integrated academic health center and social services as proposed by the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke; • Ensure continuity and accessibility of services in French and English by maintaining local services.Lafrance added that by going with CISSS de l’Estrie would increase the critical mass needed for CHUS to maintain its current status.He mentioned that the CHUS is in favour of this idea and so.too.Minister Paradis.In conclusion he underlined that, "Going with the CHUS and CISSS de l’Estrie is clearly the better risk in this matter of eventual and necessary change.” Every Set of Lost Keys Has a Story “We lost our keys at a hockey game out of town, including our expensive-to- replace smart key for the car.Our War Am ps key tag did its job when our keys were returned to us last week by courier, much to our relief." - War Amps supporter The Key Tag Service - it's free and it works.Nearly 14,000 sets of lost keys are returned every year.Order key tags online.Order key tags online SThe War Amps 1 800 250-3030 waramps.ca fil 5#ïduE3 The War Amps does not receive government grants Charitable Registration No.: 131% %28 RR0001 page 6 BROME COUNTY NEWS Tuesday, November 4, 2014 ; .i' -.¦¦ • • •.W'- • BCN * ^ 'TW'ï HEALTH AND FITNESS EDITION *i?* .' Vf?'''’ With early signs of flu season, it’s time to roll up your sleeve By Helen Branswell THE CANADIAN PRESS Summer is starting to seem like a distant memory.And the remains of your Thanksgiving turkey may not yet be boiling for soup stock.Still, public health officials are hoping you will soon turn your thoughts to preparing for flu season.As temperatures drop, the viruses that make people sick during what we call flu season start to circulate.Flu season isn’t like hunting season.There is no fixed date for its start; it begins when people start getting sick.And there are signs that this year that wave of ill- CENTRE DENTAIRE Caillé & Tremblay New Patients are Welcome CENTRE DENTAIRE Caillé & Tremblay are pleased to add 3 other dentists to their team.Dre.Monica Constantin Dre.Nancy Williamson Dr.Dave Rioux (surgery) 485, ch Knowlton Knowlton Qc JOE 1V0 T.450-243-5591 Dre Julie Tremblay, D.M.D Dentiste Dre Danielle Caillé.D.M.D Dentiste 753, rue Principale Cowansville Qc J2K 1J8 T.450-266-2429 F.450-266-1830 ness could start early and could hit hard, says flu expert Dr.Danuta Skowronski.Already several parts of the country are reporting sporadic flu activity — coastal British Columbia, much of Alberta, the Toronto-to-Windsor corridor and the part of the Canadian map where eastern Ontario and western Quebec meet.The flu virus that has been seen most frequently to this point is H3N2 — a strain that is especially hard on the elderly.Winters when H3N2 is the dominant flu strain often make for bad flu seasons.It is still early, and things could change.Influenza is, after all, highly unpredictable.But Skowronski, of the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control, warns that people ought to be thinking about getting vaccinated, and in particular getting the vaccine early in the roll out.“Since you’re picking up these early signals, what you want to do is maximize benefit, minimize risk.And there is only benefit to be derived in making sure that people don’t delay getting available vaccine this season,” says Skowronski.One of the problems she foresees is that the H3N2 component of the vaccine being offered in the Northern Hemisphere is not optimal.It’s a mismatched, in the language of flu vaccine.Vaccine strains for our winter flu shots were chosen last February, before last winter’s flu season was over.It’s always done that way — it takes months to make, bottle and ship the vac- cine we use every winter.Last February, the viruses circulating seemed to be quite similar to those that were in the 2013-14 flu shot.So manufacturers were told to make this year’s flu vaccine using the same strains.But when the experts who select the vaccine strains met at the World Health Organization in September to pick those that should go into the Southern Hemisphere winter 2015 vaccine, they saw that a new version of H3N2 had emerged.The viruses had “drifted" — changing their outer appearance in a bid to evade immune systems that had seen H3N2 before.That means the H3N2 component of the vaccine generates antibodies that may not recognize the new viruses as well.“The emergence of a new drift strain means that we may have more intense H3 activity this year.And we’re also starting to pick up early H3s emerging as the dominant player very early on in the season,” says Skowronski.“H3 is particularly harsh on the elderly.So those (factors) in combination make us pay attention to this virus and the early signals from our surveillance.” The mismatch is not reason to forgo a flu shot this year, she suggests.It is known the vaccine offers some cross protection against viruses that aren’t identical to the ones in the shot.And the three strain vaccine also protects against H1N1 viruses and influenza B as well — though the B strain is probably also a mismatch.But people who do get vaccinated should understand they may still be vulnerable.CSSS La Pommeraie www.santemonteregie.qc.ca/lapommeraie MONTHLY COLUMN The flu spreads easily, Get Pi MAT IP HI Flu season is just around the comer, along with the influenza vaccination campaign The vaccine is free for people with a risk of complications • Adults aged 60 years and over • CNIdren aged 6 to 23 months • Persons suffering from a chronic illness (asthma, diabetes, important obesity, cancer.HIV, immune deficiency cardiac, long, kidney, blood (finesses.etc.) • Pregnant women in good health in their 2™ or 3rf trimester of pregnancy • Persons in close contact with these groups and with babies under 6 months • Health and social services workers The dates for the waiknn vaccination dimes appear betow Remember to bring your health insurance card During your visit, ask the nurse if you qualify for the pneumococcus vaccine If so.you can get it at the same time LA PERSONNE AU CŒUR DES SERVICES Supporting our community ANGE-GARDIEN Town Hall/Hôtei de ville 249 Saint-Joseph St November 25 9 A M.to 11 A.M.BEDFORD GeorgesPenon Centre November 6 9 A.M.to 8 P.M.14 Philippe-Côte St.November 7 10 A.M to 5 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BROME COUNTY NEWS Tuesday, November 4, 2014 • page 7 PHK House back to slow progress By Ann Davidson f « ^here’s a slowdown on the PHK I House project while other activities .X.continue to rev up.A temporary roof has been erected to protect the house from water damage while the museum board of directors and the PHK House committee determine the logistics of money management related to past and future donations.Meanwhile, it is hoped that the roof construction will take place this month.The plan is to install recuperated rafters from a supplier in eastern Ontario.Meanwhile, research is being done on windows that will replicate period pieces.The plywood covers are a temporary measure to ward off bad weather and poor behaviour.In the spring the plan is to complete the foundation with a covering of stone so that it looks like it would have when it was first built.Mr MOI ' r1.ANN DAVIDSON PHK House temporary protection while awaiting the next step to build a permanent roof.CRT.1830 SPECIAL SALE f /ember 6th - 16th 0% discount on % our premium m ilanket collection « cor|test.u could win your entire pure JHL ~'4if 26dA CheminKnowJton, Lac Brome, Q& 450-2/13-0058 November 6P 7, 8 and 9V 2014 Official opening A weekend of activities at your all new Cowansville Canadian Tire store Deals only apply to the Cowansville Canadian Tire Store Big Day of Activities Saturday, November 8 crninomn S.tire / * Family Hockey Game with George Laraque and the Nordik (Junior AA team) from Cowansville.Participate or assist in a fun and friendly "boot hockey" game in a festive atmosphere.Hot-dogs, coffee and refreshments will be generously offered on site.Don't forget your hockey sticks! i iunsMn Culinary Presentation with none other than Chef Bob! Easy and affordable hors d’oeuvre, recipes that will' impress your guests.Come savour his creations.Gelato tasting from Gelateria Steffanos of Dunham Presentation of Browning, Dremel, Keurig and Simoniz products.Lots of prizes to be won! • Canadian Tire gift cards • Sports, Culinary and Fishing & Hunting items • and more! page 8 Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Brome County News Blues, forms and glazes: Twenty years of refining By Ann Davidson He is from Abitibi and knows that he will never be truly considered a local but he is invested as a town councillor and swears he will never leave this area.She’s from West Bolton and loves all that counts, her family, her home and community and the land that makes it so right.Together they have built an established home-base business called “Down to Earth Pottery’’ that flourishes after more than 20 years of labour and love.Tnough they are tucked away in the woods in a house perched on a cliff overlooking Township-typical, gloriously pastoral landscape that is home of their Norwegian Fjord horses and Highland cattle, chickens and wild turkeys, and deer that graze within feet below, they are easy to find.There is no excuse to not be able to find them with their trademark-blue signs indicating the way.It is here they that they get their inspiration.Robin Badger and Robert Chartier are living their dream.They met at “clay school” in Montreal and returned to West Bolton to build a business that is more than just a craft.They are passionate about their shared vocations.Though they both admit that it has been a tough go to make it happen, they wouldn't trade their lifestyle for anything.As artists they like to work when they are inspired and that doesn’t always work when one is restricted to specific time frames.They have never woken up and begrudged the work they do.They love it more each day.We discovered that because we are together 24 hours a day in our family life and our work that we had to reconfigure the layout of our basement studio.Laughing along, they agreed that it is very important to be able to get away from each other so that they can main- Avante Robert Chartier and Robin Badger in their home studio.tain their personal styles within their own projects.In her earlier years Badger had the privilege of interning with Stanley Lake.Chartier said that even though the daily trek to Ruiter Brook from West Bolton was long.Robin was thrilled to be learning from one of the best.To this day they have stayed connected as friends and fellow artists, sharing ideas and techniques along the way.Like Lake, Chartier admits his obsession to find the right glaze."Robin has her trademark blue.She sticks with that but strives to create new shapes and forms that result in functional ware,” he explained.“And even though many of the products look the same, each one has its own unique identity.” Badger says that, “Robert makes more artistic hands-built one-of- a-kind ¦ pieces, used mainly for serving and décor.To show' their work they will be having their 12th annual exhibition and sale at their home studio over two weekends in November (15-16 and 22-23) and then they will be happy to greet you at “Le Marché Casse-Noisette” at the Palais des Congrès in Montreal from November 27 to December 7.Check out their web site at; robin-badger.com.Down To Earth Pottery 450-242-2836.Pet of the week — Flash k k, ._____ *V Hello! I am a gentle middle-aged guy with beautiful black fur and beige “feathers” and markings.I weigh about 70 pounds.I was adopted from this shelter as a puppy about seven years ago and here I am again.My family did the right thing — the contract they signed said that if they couldn't keep me they must bring me back here so I can have another second chance.I am very calm, loving and affectionate.Would you give me another chance?And listen to this — my mother still lives here! She arrived here with a litter of puppies long ago.we got adopted but it just wasn’t in the cards for her to find a home of her own.I haven’t met her yet — we probably About Townshippers’ wouldn’t recognize each other — but they say she now calls the SPCA home and has a pretty good life and has lots of people and dog friends.Come and visit us at the SPCA Montérégie, 178, ch.du Vide, Ste-Angèle-de-Monnoir (exit 37 on autoroute 10).Dog adoption hours are 2 - 4 p.m.Thursdays and Saturdays; for cats it is 2 - 4 p.m.every day.450-460-3075 www.spcainonteregie.com PS.The very first “Pet of the Week” appeared here in the Brome County News in November 2000! Thank you, thank you to the Sherbrooke Record/Brome County News for almost continuous publishing of “Pet of the Week” — 14 years! Amos and Biggs in concert ABC, 123.no it’s not the Jackson Five, its Amos Joanmdes and Sarah Biggs celebrating regional music with Townships Expressions in Concert taking place at Bandeen Hall, Bishop's University, on Saturday, November 15, 2014.Presented by Townshippers’ Association with the support of Canadian Her- itage and the Ville de Sherbrooke, this one-night only concert gives ticket holders a chance to enjoy Amos and Sarah’s signature styles while also meeting and mingling with these home-grown artist during a special reception at 5:30 p.m.Concert begins at 7 p.m.Amos Joannides has been performing Cont’d on page 11 Cont'd from page 5 show starts at 6 p.m.and includes complimentary popcorn! Our coffee breaks are offered once a month in both Bedford and Knowlton, and we try to focus on current issues that concern and interest our members.Nov.12 - Bedford - Sleeping, with Eric Hudon Financial statements, Audit, Bookkeeping, Taxation, Corporations, Individuals, Estate planning and settlement, Farm and business transfers, re-organizations duke-cpa.com 127 Principale, Suite 105, Cowansville, QC, J2K1J3 T:(450) 263-4123 Fax: (450) 263-3489 Our friendly neighbourhood pharmacist, Eric Hudon, will be giving a presentation on sleep; the phases, the norms, the medications and tips for getting a good night’s sleep.But he is concerned with our general obsession with sleep deprivation.“Many people underestimate the consequences.Six hours of sleep without medication is a lot better than 10 hours with.” Find out more at our Bedford Coffee Break, starting at 9:30.Nov.17 - Knowlton - “La Joute” Avante has been working with a new program that encourages women to speak up and have themselves heard.Based on the TV show “La Joute,” it’s an exercise in a team debate, discussing the pros and cons of simple everyday issues.Bedford has had some hilarious moments in our evening activities, and we’ll be letting Knowlton have a turn at its witty side of debate.Join us from 1:30 to 3:30 at the Lac Brome Com- munity Centre on Monday, November 17.In partnership with Townshipper’s Association, the Cowansville CLSC, and the CSSS La Pommeraie, Avante is pleased to present monthly workshops on health matters.On the third Friday of each month, we give English presentations from 10 a.m.-noon, with a soup luncheon afterwards.Oct.21 - Prostate cancer with Dr.Robert Pincott Although a man’s disease, it is a woman’s concern and affects both.Find out about its causes, symptoms and treatments as we attempt to help more people by opening up the dialogue.Starts at 10 a.m.at the Cowansville CLSC.A light lunch follows at noon.Our centre is located at 15 rue Du Pont in Bedford, and we’re open weekly from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.and Tuesdays until 8 p.m.We can be reached at 450-248-0530, fax 450-248-0655 or by e-mail avantegayl@bellnet.ca.Our website is www.avantewomenscentre.org and you can find us on Facebook! Letters Brome County News Tuesday, November 4, 2014 page 9 The P.H.Knowlton house restoration update Just need a little patience ¦ ¦ ¦ Wmr Wit WM WmM -ÿ' me- > • x>.To the Editor: On October 20, the t1!! Knowlton House rolled onto its permanent foundation at the Brome County Historical Society Museum (BCHS) grounds, through the meticulous work of the team from Levage Senay.For the most part, the foundation was built and generously funded by the pledges of the Mason family, Laborex and Roch Val-lières.Quilliams Electric kindly installed the electric panel for the worksite.On the museum grounds a sign has been erected to announce the project and fundraising levels, the commercial sponsors and the contractors who are working on the restoration.Despite the rain, Glen Whitehead's team from Proconstruc has been busy stripping and clearing out the materials to uncover the stairs and floorboards on both the first and second floors.All the original logs and floors are now free of extraneous cladding and the window and door openings are secured with protective plywood.Also, a temporary white tarp roof has been added to keep the interior dry, until the roof reconstruction is completed.Several local donors have offered old wood which may be appropriate for the restoration.In addition, purchasing close to 200-year-old rafters is possible and is the first option, to build the roof as authentic to the original.We are hopeful that the roof work can start by next week, so that the gable and roof structure can be completed before winter, with a protective membrane covering until spring.The cost of cedar shingles is usually lower in the spring, allowing the cash donations to stretch farther.More research has been done by David Kininmonth on the elements and size of the original windows and doors so that handcrafted reproductions can be costed and made for the spring.We wish to thank the public who continue to give very generously to the Townshippers’ Foundation PHK House fund.To date, in planning for the roof work, we have allocated $5,000 towards it and will monitor the progress and expenditures.The committee is proactively ensuring that these funds are used to pay for the restoration, as invoices for materials and labour are submitted by the BCHS.Resident Udo Scherff has also joined the committee and with a restructured PHK House Restoration Committee, we will be able to give input on decisions regarding the restoration process and costs.The goal is to complete the restoration by July 2015, which represents 200 years for the house.The PH Knowlton House Committee remains accountable for the donations sent to the Townshippers’ Foundation to restore the historic PHK House.We are most grateful for all further contributions to complete this exciting project.All donors will be acknowledged and tax receipts will be issued for donations of $25 or more.Judith Duncanson For the Paul Holland Knowlton House Committee, Knowlton blkbart@sympa tico.ca Donations by cheque payable to the “Townshippers’ Foundation” and writing “PHK Flouse” on the front.Mail to 100-257 rue Queen, Sherbrooke, QC, JIM 1K7.Please include your full name, address, telephone number and e-mail.Dear Editor: In reading a letter to the editor in last weeks BCN, regarding the condition of the PH Knowlton house, I would like to clarify that local contractors are hard at work to clean up the original 200-year-old log building, and to restore the roof before winter.Appropriate doors and windows of the early 1800s period will be installed when sufficient funds are collected and work resumes next spring.All that is required is a little patience to bring the charm back to the house and a donation to the committee The budget and Cont’d from page 4 according to the Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Occupation du territoire (MAMROT), $2,706 per year.That compares with $2,117 for a municipality of the equivalent population — almost $600 a year higher.But the town cannot do everything it is proposing to do from taxes alone.The rest is done by borrowing (which means long-term debt), with some additional funding from government grants, working capital and allocations from operations.In terms of long-term debt, the Town of Brome Lake compares favourably with other municipalities of its size, and with Quebec as a whole.As reported by MAMROT in 2012, the average long-term debt for a municipality of the equivalent population was nearly four times as great.The long-term debt has to be repaid, just like a mortgage on a house, and that repayment consists of both interest and capital, and comes out of the operating budget of $12,544,000.Debt repayment is about 8 per cent of the operating budget (as quoted in the 2014 TBL budget).From 2013 to 2014 mill rates were held constant, which meant property taxes did not go up, except where evaluations increased.This was achieved in 2014 partly because overall expenditures were less than in 2013, and partly because $500,000 was taken from the surplus of the previous years.It is hard, but not impossible, to see council maintaining the same revenue requirements as last year.Costs and salaries may have increased in line with inflation, and some capital work was undertaken which required borrowing, but neither necessarily lead to much of a change in taxes.However, like all municipalities, TBL was not reimbursed fully on its provincial sales tax payments in 2014 ($350,000), and that will continue into the future.Nor can the to help achieve their goal.In addition, it should be noted that no public funds have been used for this project, which has been generously funded only by private donors and through pledges from local contractors for services and materials.Donations can be made by cheque to the Townshippers’ Foundation, and write the “PH Knowlton House” on the memo line.Mail to: 100 - 257 Queen St., Sherbrooke, QC, JIM 1K7.Larry Ingold Knowlton municipal taxes town continue to dip into its accumulated surplus, as it did in 2014.There is no escaping that TBL’s infrastructure is in bad condition, and the borrowing is for that infrastructure.As residents, as taxpayers, we should be concerned, and we should be vigilant where the town spends its money, and we should be prepared to ask questions about the budget when it is presented — most likely by council the week of December 17, based on historical precedent.As residents and taxpayers, we should ensure all the work has been identified, prioritized and is absolutely necessary, and then be asking: • When is the infrastructure work really going to start, or is it just going to be deferred another year?Sidewalk work on Knowlton Road, for example, is now deferred to 2015.• Will the town draw from the accumulated surplus in 2015?• $ince borrowing costs are low, why not do the work now?It has to be done anyway.• Will the mill rates change (residential is currently at $0.68 per $100 evaluation)?An increase in mill rate will increase taxes on a property, even if its evaluation remains unchanged.Equally, an increase in property evaluation with a constant mill rate results in a higher tax.• Have available government grants been identified 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I Alt PUBLIC NOTICE APPLICATION FOR MINOR EXEMPTION An application for a minor exemption will be heard at the regular Council sitting of December 1st, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.at the Buchanan Hall, Brome Lake Community Centre, 270 Victoria Street, Town of Brome Lake.Persons interested by this application are invited to attend this meeting and communicate their observations.’ Application no.272 339, Bondville Street, lot 3 939 128, zone UV-6-I12 Nature and effects of the application: The property owner requests a minor exemption in order to accept the location of the house at a distance of 0.34 metres from the right side lot line.Zoning By-law number 596 requires a distance of 3 metres from the lateral lot line.o Bistro -Î95 SaLui (2)-$14.0:) WifMj If this feels like a math test, visit mathliteracy.ca or call 1-800-303-1004.Given at Town of Brome Lake This November 4“’, 2014 CANADA ____________Utrrary Foundation Fondation pour I alphabétisation Edwin John Sullivan, B.Sc.LL.B.Town Clerk Math solves problems Find the right person for the job in advertising in our Career Section Many Record readers want a career change and are looking for a new job.Shouldn’t your ad be in The Record’s Career Section?For reservations or further information, please call RECORD In Memoriam g WELLS, Janies: 1925 -1945 After what I owe to God, nothing should he more dear or more sacred than the love I owe to my brother, who is now resting in a foreign land.We will remember them.Donald M.C.Wells Cowansville Birth w: .Ben Martin and Janna Ketchum, along with proud grandparents Cathy and Robert Ketchum of Barton Vermont and Stanley and Joyce Martin of Dunham Quebec are proud to announce the birth of Alexander Benjamin Martin on June 11, 2014 at 6:48 a.m.weighing in at 7 pounds 8 ounces.Alex is the 6th generation at Windy Hill Farm in Dunham.Death Harold BARNES August 15, 1939-October 23,2014 Passed away and will be missed by his wife, Donalda (nee Davis), his children, grandchildren, brothers and sisters.Predeceased by his son, his previous wife, Marlene, and his parents.Donations to the Multiple Myeloma Unite at the Ottawa General Hospital.Condolences can be made at marsdenmciaughlin.com Each year, many Canadian women over 40 see their lives shattered by osteoporosis.Please consult your doctor or visit our Web site to learn more.1 877 369 7845 (514) 369 7845 www.osteoporose.qc.ca Take matters into your own hands % Ostéoporose Québec Brome County News Tuesday, November 4, 2014 page 11 Tai Chi creates framework for integrated living ASK DOCTOR K by Anthony L.Komaroff, M.D.DEAR DOCTOR K: I have heard that tai chi can have a profound impact on the body and mind.What gives this ex- ercise so much power?DEAR READER: Tai chi is a Chinese martial art made up of a series of graceful movements, one transitioning smoothly into the next.Tai chi is said to be good for both body and mind; in fact, it’s been called “meditation in motion.” My Harvard Medical School colleague Dr.Peter Wayne, with Mark Fuerst, has written an informative new book about tai chi called “The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi.” (You can learn more about this book at AskDoctorK.com.) Dr.Wayne discusses the “Eight Active Ingredients” of tai chi.He explains how, individually and in concert, they influence the body and mind.These active ingredients are: — Awareness.The slow, deliberate movements and attention to breath, body positions and sensations foster intense self-awareness.This is a prerequisite to all other ingredients of tai chi.Emphasis on moment-to-moment awareness promotes mindfulness and improved focus.- Intention.Imagery and visualiza- tion contribute to the healing and physiological effects of tai chi; they involve creating a calming mental image of a very peaceful place (like a quiet seashore or snowfall in a forest).— Structural integration.Viewing the body as a whole, instead of as a collection of independent parts, underlies tai chi’s healing effect.For example, you’re aware that your right hand is reaching forward and then turning sideways, but you see the arm as just one part of your body, working in concert with your body as a whole.— Active relaxation.Tai chi’s circular, flowing motion helps shift the body and mind into deeper levels of relaxation.Many exercises, and especially many other martial arts, involve great self-awareness and focus, but are not relaxed.— Strengthening and flexibility.Tai chi has an aerobic component.The integrated movements improve balance.The slowness of the movements, and the weight-bearing required to perform them, increases lower body strength and promotes strong bones.Slow, continuous, relaxed and repetitive move- ment enhances flexibility.And in contrast to some other exercises, tai chi is very easy on your joints.— Natural, freer breathing.If you put a monitor on our chests during the day, you’d find that a lot of our breathing is shallow and jerky.The long, slow breaths that are part of tai chi resemble the way we breathe when asleep and generate a sense of peace.— Social support.In ongoing tai chi classes, students develop a strong sense of community.Being part of a group has therapeutic value for many medical conditions.— Embodied spirituality.Tai chi creates a framework for living with a more holistic philosophy that integrates body, mind and spirit.If you’re interested in tai chi — what we know about its medical benefits, and how it is done — you’ll find :h?book by Dr.Wayne to be an excellent guide.(Dr.Komaroff is a physician and professor at Harvard Medical School.To send questions, go to AskDoctorK.com.or write: Ask Doctor K, 10 Shattuck St.Second Floor, Boston, MA 02115.) Amos and Biggs Cont’d i rom page 8 and songwriting since his early teens.After travelling and performing at locations around the world, Amos returned to Montreal and put his signature sound - using his looping pedal masterfully, laying down complex harmonies, soloing and beat-boxing - to the albums “My Name is Amos” then “I want to see you smile,” Amos successfully crowdfunded his third album which is currently in production.Sarah Biggs’ taste and musical experience ranges from folk to country to jazz.Originally from Dunham, Sarah settled in West Brome after travelling across the country for more than a decade.The albums “Ruled by Emotion,” and "Rising Sign” were recorded in Ontario and every element of production on Sarah’s third album “Surface Tension” was completed in the Eastern Townships.Her artistic exploration has included songwriting for an original stage production (Ourstory) to collaborating on a WWII era, Andrews Sisters’ style trio.Tickets are on sale now, $25 general admission, $20 students and seniors, from Townshippers’ Sherbrooke office at 257 Queen Street, call 819-566-5717 (toll free 1-866-566-5717), online at TownshipsEx-pressions2014.eventbrite.ca or at the door.Tickets will not be available from Bishop’s University or the Centennial Theatre box office.For more information give Townshippers’ a call or visit Townshippers .org.* Win Amos J or Sarah Biggs albums Show your love for local artists for a chance to win one of two prize packs of Amos Joannides or Sarah Biggs current releases.If you adore Amos, you’ll get his self-titled first album “My Name is Amos” and “I want to see you smile.” If you’re digging Biggs, win all three albums “Ruled by Emotion,” “Rising Sign,” and “Surface Tension.” To enter, send your name, phone number, e-mail address (if applicable) and the name of the artist’s prize pack - Amos J or Sarah Biggs — you can’t wait Amos Joannides and Sarah Biggs will be sharing their unique sounds as part of Townships Expressions in Concert on November 15.to win, one bonus entry if you tell us why they rock, to ta@townshippers.qc.ca or drop off at Townshippers’ office in Sherbrooke or Lac Brome.One entry for each pack will be chosen by random draw on November 7.Winner will be contacted and announced in the Brome County News on November 11, the Keeping In Touch column (Sherbrooke Record) on November 12 and on Townshippers’ website and Facebook page.One entry per person.For more information on Townshippers’ Association and our activities, catch our columns in the Brome County News, listen to Townshippers’ broadcast on radio CIDI 99.1 FM every Friday at 5 p.m„ and visit us on Twitter ©Townshippers, Facebook and our website www.townshippers.qc.ca.To connect with Townshippers' Association, contact the offices in Sherbrooke (100 - 257 Queen St.819-566-5717, toll free: 1-866-566-5717) or Lac-Brome (3-584 Knowlton Rd, 450-242-4421, toll free: 1-877-242-4421).I’M LEARNING FRENCH Because.I'm not afraid of differences.m x ¦ Join CPF - for answers and support as they discover French.* www.cpf.ca Brome County Jesse Bryant Advertising Consultant Let our readers know about your products & services Tel.: 450-242-11ÔÔ Fax: 450-243-5155 email: jbryant#sHerbrookereoord.com page 12 BROME COUNTY NEWS Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Lois Hardacker L.ourtici immofi: r" Chi)rtt'reuRt\ii Rtoker 450 :4: ’ooo 3 Victoria Knowlton Ljc Bronte OC J0L W0 ‘ NEW ADMINISTRATION CATALOGUE Shoe Repair Service Product line by Hatley and much more Sylvie Ouimet 512-1, Knowlton Rd., Knowlton, QC Tel.: 450-243-6158 -Ï 91 Lakeside.Bureau 3 Knowlton, Qucbce J0E-1 VO Tel: 450-521-3410 Fax: 450-242-1529 Services Juridiques Owen Falquero Me Owen talquero Avocat - Lawyer ofalqucro(« falqucrolaw.com LES CONSTRUCTIONS LAC BROME INC.Paul W.Mutton Entrepreneur général mattonconstruction@gmai I .com Tel.: 450-522-7047 Membre de l'APC HQ Liecncc 8331-4153-4(1 r T ; T r- I — Prop.Darren Paige & Carolyn Lemaire For all your automotive and tire needs I0PENING SATURDAYS AGAIN! 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