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[" Townshippers\u2019 Foundation celebrates Page 3 mTHE\" RECORD The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 Cougar women nab bronze medal Sports - Page 7 75 CENTS + TAXES Independent councillors hope to derail Orford Express plans PM#0040007682 Monday, April 13, 2015 Packed house for Sutton hearing Hundreds gather for Saturday morning meeting MATTHEW MCCULLY Sutton director of urban planning Rémi Girard (standing at right) explains proposed changes to Sutton\u2019s bylaws during a crowded public hearing on Saturday morning.Record Staff Sherbrooke A trio of Sherbrooke city councillors have come out against the city\u2019s proposed acquisition of the troubled Orford Express tourist train.Hélène Dauphinais, Pierre Tardif and Jean-Francois Rouleau announced their opposition to the proposal at a Sunday morning press conference.\u201cIn recent weeks, we have heard several speakers debate this issue, and have also been stopped several times by our citizens.We believe it is important to define our position clearly today,\u201d said Tardif.To begin with, the independent councillors questioned whether the City should be investing public funds in order to acquire a tourist train.They pointed out that this isn\u2019t a good time for the City to make such an acquisition given the atmosphere of austerity at City Hall.Buying a train, they say, is far from a priority The three also challenge the notion that \u201cgifting\u201d the train to the City would come at no cost to taxpayers, citing costs of at least $1.1 million to repair cars damaged by fire in 2013.They also mentioned operating, repair and promotional costs that would be borne by the Sherbrooke Transit Society.The STS would, under the proposal manage the train.\u201cWe are not at all comfortable with the gymnastics that the City has to perform to justify that the purchase and operation of a train are part of its mandate,\u201d said Dauphinais.By Matthew McCully Special to The Record Sutton Hundreds filed into Saint-André church in Sutton on Saturday at 9 a.m.to attend a public hearing regarding drafts of Bylaw 254 and subdivision Bylaw 256.The meeting, featuring a presentation of proposed changes by Réal Gi- rard, the town\u2019s director of urban planning, ended up a full-day affair as residents raised concerns about council\u2019s decision to do so much so fast, without considering the impact on the town and surrounding landscape.If adopted, the bylaws in question would set in motion a process where consultation and opposition to sections in the bylaws would be exclusive to the residents in the zones directly affected, essentially dividing the town with the potential for countless separate referendums.The two bylaws, in broad terms, aim to facilitate the subdivision of land, allowing for development of more affordable housing on smaller properties.The fine print, however, was a cause of confusion for many citizens who felt the ambiguity of the language and lack Cont\u2019d on Page 3 4444 The exchange rate RV sell off is on at Centre du VR Sherbrooke! 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[I ) \\ Lb*.Life 819 846-1555 \u2022 510, Chemin Giroux, Sherbrooke G * WWW.VRESTRIE.COM Page 2 Monday, April 13, 2015 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record The Record e-edition There for you 24-hours-a-day 7-days-a-week.Wherever you are.Access the full edition of The Sherbrooke Record as well as special editions and archives.Renew or take a new 12-month print subscription and get a 12-month online subscription for an additional $5 or purchase the online edition only for $82.21.Record subscription rates (includes Quebec taxes) 1 year print: $155.91 6 month print: $81.85 3 month print: $41.57 12 month web only: $82.21 1 month web only: $7.46 Web subscribers have access to the daily Record as well as archives and special editions.Subscribing is as easy as 1,2,3; go to: www.sherbrookerecord.com Click e-edition.Complete form and wait for an email activating your online subscription.Weather TODAY: SUNNY HIGH 20 SUNRISE: 6:06 SUNSET: 7:31 TUESDAY: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUD HIGH 13 LOW 5 .L /\t.WEDNESDAY: 1 J / SUNNY HIGH 8 LOW -2 THURSDAY: SUNNY HIGH 13 LOW -2 FRIDAY: 60% CHANCE OF SHOWERS HIGH 12 LOW 4 From the ETRC Archives Behind the Lens: F.S.Coburn and Dance Photography Lennoxville Frederick Simpson Coburn is well-known, particularly in the Eastern Townships for his captivating artwork featuring winter scenes of horses and sleighs.His passion for art was evident early on but it was not until later in life that he discovered his second love: dance.Coburn first began to pursue dance along with his wife, Malvina, after they had found themselves admiring other dancers but were unable to participate while on a boat trip.After their return to Montreal, the couple was inspired to take lessons.However, Malvina\u2019s death in 1933 had left Coburn listless and depressed.Upon the recommendation of friend, Coburn was introduced to a young model and dancer by the name of Carlotta (Marguerite Savoie).It was not long before they developed a close friendship which contributed significantly to Coburn\u2019s re- covery from his wife\u2019s passing.His relationship with the young Carlotta revitalized him, drawing him out of his solitude and gave him a new muse for his art.Their friendship also served to deepen and broaden Coburn\u2019s love of dance.During one of Carlotta\u2019s visits to Melbourne, she and Coburn were driving along the Kingsbury road when they stumbled on a small Kodak box camera.Coburn encouraged Carlotta to do some dance moves and he snapped a photograph.This first, blurry dance shot was Coburn\u2019s inspiration to pursue dance photography, which became another of his passions and a form of his artistic expression.With Carlotta\u2019s guidance in dance, Coburn honed his craft so that he was able to anticipate the moves of the dancers and capture stunning photographic images.After purchasing a new studio in Melbourne around 1942, Coburn had a dance platform built be- ETRC ARCHIVES Carlotta and Alvarez dancing behind Coburn\u2019s studio, 1945.ETRC ARCHIVES Coburn painting in the snow, ca.1920 hind the building where he snapped innumerable photographs of dancers against the backdrop of Townships skies.Additionally, he had a second platform built at the Kingsbury slate quarry where he also took many photographs of Carlotta, Alvarez and other members of their dance troupe.Some of these photographs were featured in dance magazines and programmes.Coburn\u2019s passion for dance spilled out into other areas of his life as well, investing in a Montreal dance studio, and spending afternoons teaching local young people dance routines.Do you have suggestions for a future article from the ETRC Archives?Let us know! Everything appearing in this series should have some connection to photographs and documents we preserve in the archives but, beyond that, we would love to hear what part of Townships history you would like to read about.Jody Robinson etrc2@uibishops.ca 819-822-9600, ext.2261 Follow The Sherbrooke Record on Facebook and Twif+er! |sherbrookerecord ^ ©recordnewspaper Ben by Daniel Shelton THlSlSTERRlBLE.' ^ NEWSPAPERSAREIN PAN&ER OF VlSAPPEAmG v ALTOGETHER J - M The Record newsr oom@sherbrooker ecor d.com Monday, April 13, 2015 Page 3 \t\t\t\t ¦v\tLocal ,\tN\t[ews\t\".it is amazing, living in a small community, how stable our funding has been.\u201d Townshippers foundation luncheon hands out $38,000 in community support GORDON LAMBIE A variety of grant recipients gathered at the Townshippers\u2019 Foundation luncheon in Magog on Friday.By Gordon Lambie Magog The Townshippers Research and Cultural Foundation handed out close to $38,000 in grants at a luncheon in Magog on Friday.Not to be confused with the Townshippers\u2019 Association, the Foundation is non-profit, charitable organization focused on enriching the lives of townshippers through financial support to non-partizan community organizations and projects on an annual basis.This year 22 dif-fernt projects from across the historic Eastern Townships will benefit from the foundation\u2019s support.\u201cWhatever comes in, 80 per cent must be given away and 20 per cent is for administrative costs.,\u201d explained Jane Loiselle, president of the foundation.\u201cWe\u2019re lucky that (the) Town- shippers\u2019 (Association) gives us an office, if they didn\u2019t I don\u2019t think we\u2019d be able to afford to exist.Because of that, we\u2019re giving away just over 90 per cent.\u201d According to Loiselle, the Foundation was established in 1987 to as a fundraising arm of the association, with an eye to ensuring that Townshippers would have the funding to get the whole operation going.\u201cFor the first few years all of the foundation\u2019s money went to the association to get them up and running,\u201d the president explained.\u201cOver the years projects started to come in and they said, you know what?We need a different board to look at these projects.Now we really are a stand-alone group.\u201d As the foundation became more independent, its focus turned to enhancing the wellbeing of the Eastern Townships community By supporting projects in the arts, heritage, education, research, health and social services.Operating solely on the generosity of donors, the foundation is able to offer a variety of grants that average $1,000 to $1,500 every year.\u201cYears ago we used to give away close to $60,000 but every year we lose donors,\u201d Loiselle said, \u201cbut it is amazing, living in a small community, how stable our funding has been.\u201d Cont\u2019d on Page 5 Sutton hearing Cont\u2019d from Page 1 of clarity was troubling.Also, the proposed changes to driveway lengths and road slopes raised concerns about erosion, a real issue in the mountainous region.The overall reaction of citizens to Girard\u2019s presentation was disapproval.While many of the citizens who spoke at the meeting said they were in favour of development, they did not agree with the way council was attempting to expedite dramatic changes.As one resident mentioned, the proposed changes would affect traffic in the downtown core, the mountain and the overall landscape of the area, so all citizens should be involved in the decision making process.\u201cWe have no choice,\u201d Girard said, regarding the consultation process once the bylaws are adopted.Only residents directly affected by changes will have an opportunity to challenge.While it was clear Mayor Louis Dandenault had no intention of taking questions, wanting Girard to address concerns specifically related to the bylaw drafts, he was called to the microphone a number of times.He ultimately admitted that the decision to move forward with the bylaws was a political one.Even though the next step of the consultation process could \u201cdivide and conquer,\u201d as was suggested by one resident, presenting the bylaws at all was the decision of the council.During question period, several citizens asked that council reconsider moving forward, asking that the bylaws be withdrawn and a more transparent and inclusive process be undertaken.A petition to that effect, signed by 500 citizens, was presented during the meeting.Another issue raised was the possibility of conflicts of interest within the council.Dandenault\u2019s background in real estate was called into question.He responded by saying he has been out of the business for two years.A citizen also asked the involvement of Councillor Winston Bresee in the structuring of the bylaws prior to recusing himself, acknowledging a vested interest in properties that would be directly affected by zoning changes.A number of former town councillors participated in the question period along with dozens of citizens, calling for more reflection before moving forward with changes that could dramatically affect the landscape of the town.\u201cWe don\u2019t want Sutton to become like Bromont or St-Sauveur, but we don\u2019t want to become a Knowlton either,\u201d one citizen said.Following the meeting, Mayor Dandenault said council intends to meet next week and discuss the concerns raised by citizens.\u201cThese are complicated issues,\u201d he said, adding that despite what appeared to be general disapproval, people actually agreed with a number of the proposed changes, namely those related to secondary dwellings and income properties.\u201cThere are small villages like ours all over Quebec, and we\u2019re all struggling,\u201d Dandenault said, explaining that the goal of the bylaws is to help the com- munity.\u201cI\u2019ll sit down with council and our professionals, and see what we can change, and what we can keep,\u201d he said.\u201cWe\u2019ll take the time we need,\u201d Dandenault said, adding that the bylaws in question are only the first draft.A new meaning to \u2018April showers\u2019: Water tower leak causes flooding, evacuations The Canadian Press Sherbrooke Four holes in a drinking water reservoir sent graceful arcs of water into the air and caused some worry in Rock Forest on Sunday morning.About 50 residents of a senior\u2019s home were relocated to another part of their residence.Several nearby buildings were likewise evacuated.A spokesman for the city said the situation was being stabilized and the leak was stopped on Sunday afternoon.He said the reservoir was not structurally compromised and the holes were likely caused by ice buildup around a pipe.The spokesman said the city's drinking water supply is safe, although close to 4.5 million litres are believed to have been lost.\tServing the entire Eastern Townships \tl\twith three publications |mtj\tf Vi _\t1\t, Jo-Ahh Hovey \tAdvertising Consultant WWi\tRECORD Townships Outlet 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