The record, 20 octobre 2015, Brome County News

[" Brome County NEWS Tuesday, October 20, 2015 ?450.577.1737 (.450.538.4000 todd.chabot@remax-quebec.com RE'MM «5Professionnel», TranquflliT Todd Chabot Courtier Immobilier Real Estate Broker Oct.13 special public meeting TBL council adopts resolution supporting pool project Mayor Burcombe says no to a referendum; dismisses 1,500-signature petition By Frank Nixon It was standing room only at Centre Lac-Brome on Oct.13 for Town of Brome Lake\u2019s special public meeting on the aquatic centre project.If you were among the some 230 in attendance and expected to learn something new about the project, you probably left the meeting disappointed.If you were there simply to support the project, you probably left the meeting satisfied.The meeting consisted of three parts \u2014 a presentation, a question period, and a council resolution agreeing to proceed with the project.Presentation Councillor Lee Patterson gave a 20-minute power-point progress report which consisted, for the most part, of information already provided to the public.This included information contained in the town\u2019s promotional brochure mailed to TBL households last June and the results of a CROP poll also held in June.CARKE Inc., a registered Canadian charity, would be responsible for the capital costs, estimated at $4 million.The money would be raised through private donations and federal and provincial funding.The town would be responsible for doing the leg work of applying to the appropriate federal and provincial government agencies for funding.The town would also be responsible for the annual operation costs estimated at $234,465.All the capital funding for the building needs to be in place from CARKE Inc.and the government agencies in order to proceed with the construction of the Cont\u2019d on page 6 ?t FRANK NIXON There were a multitude of questions and comments from the audience on TBUs aquatic centre project at the special public meeting held at Centre Lac-Brome Oct.13.Jeremiah Beaulne Conseiller en vente Sales Consultant COWANSVILLE >0- GROUPE GUY ST-LOUIS 185, rue de Salaberry, Cowansville 450 263-8889 jbeaulne@cowansville.nissan.ca Direct 450-263-8784 ext.440 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 Author Boyden carries the fire for his people Could change the face of Canada ANN DAVIDSON Joseph Boyden charms the audience with his blues rendition on the harmonica, a tribute to the parties that lose the federal election.By Ann Davidson T|hey bear a similar mission and have become great friends along the way.That\u2019s why the Right Honourable Paul Martin, former prime minister of Canada and resident of Town of Brome Lake agreed to introduce highly acclaimed young author and professor Joseph Boyden, whose dream is to being \u201can agent of change for First Nations youth.\u201d The occasion marked the official opening of the seventh annual Knowlton Literary Festival.Responsible for the establishment of the Martin Aboriginal Education Initiative, whose mission aims to \u201cimprove elementary and secondary school education outcomes for Aboriginal Canadians,\u201d Martin\u2019s passionate plea for the need for all Canadians to better understand and respect the civilization that was here before them sparked the emotions of all who filled the room.\u201cAfter all,\u201d he explained, \u201cthey are like the local people who didn\u2019t want the change that was brought by us.\u201d He said Cont\u2019d on page 6 Mi SHERBROOKE filih COWANSVILLE OPEN SOUSES A BILINGUAL ENVIRONMENT WHAT AN ADVANTAGE! INFORMATION SESSION STARTS AT 10 A.M.ALEXANDER GALT OCT.24 HIGH SCH00LWn3:hl;lihl!lM 9A.M.TO 12P MASSEY-VANIER OCT.22 HIGH SCHOOL UimMVnNm 6 P.M.TO 8:30 etsb.qc.ca ,,\tCommission scolaire Eastern Townships School Board page 2 Tuesday, October 20, 2015 Brome County N Brome County Community Bulletin Board October 22, 23 and 24 A giant three-day rummage sale October 22, 23, and 24 at the St.James Church parish hall, 40 rue du Pont, Bedford.Thursday and Friday 1 p.m.to 6 p.m.Saturday 9 a.m.to 11:30 a.m.Fill a big bag $10.Saturday - $5.Information: 450-248-7319.Lots of great stuff.Everyone is welcome! October 23 Chicken pie supper hosted by the Ladies and Gents of All Saints Anglican Church, Dunham on Friday, October 23 starting at 6 p.m.Donation: $15.BYOB.Reservations call Claire Hobbs 450-295-2349 or Mary LeChasseur 450-263-3329 or Peter Riordon 450-538-4306.October 23 and 24 Creek Church fall rummage sale, 278 Brill Road.Wednesday, October 21 drop off clean rummage.Friday, October 23 rummage sale 9 a.m.to 1 p.m.Saturday, October 24 rummage $5 Bag Day 9 a.m.to noon.Contact May Banks 450-243-0280.October 24 BBQbeef and pork supper sponsored by Mansonville Baptist Church at the Mansonville English school from 5 p.m.to 7 p.m.Admission: adults $15 and children 10 and under $ 6.October 24 Embellishment committee of Stan-bridge East hosts a roast pork, lamb and beef supper on Saturday, October 24 from 5 p.m.to 7 p.m.at the Georges Perron Centre 14 rue Philippe-Côté, Bedford.Adults: $25/ $23 advance sale Child (6-10 yrs) $12.Bring your own wine.Tickets/information: Alice 450-248-1145.October 24 Craft sale 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary Legion branch # 77.77 Lewis Street, Waterloo.Canteen on premises.Shop early for Christmas, have lunch and socialize with us.MS lives here.r October 25 Breakfast at the Cowansville Royal Canadian Legion from 9 a.m.until 12:30 p.m.Sunday, October 25.Come and enjoy with family and friends.Donation $8, children 6-12 $ 4, and children under 5 are free.October 27 Tuesday, October 27, Open til\u20198, cooking class \u201c Making Sushi\u201d It\u2019s not all raw fish! with Lindsay Tuer, 6 p.m., suggested donation $2.Avante Women\u2019s Centre, 15 rue du Pont, Bedford 450-248-0530, avantebarb@bellnet.ca.October 27 The general meeting of the Cowansville Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary will be held October 27 at 7:30 p.m.October 28 Wednesday, October 28, Bedford coffee break.\u201cMake a pocket photo book.\u201d Bring 10 photos to compile into a keepsake.9:30 a.m.cost $2 at the Avante Women\u2019s Centre, 15 rue du Pont, Bedford\t450-248-0530, avantebarb@bellnet.ca.October 31 Saturday, Oct 31 the Harvest soup luncheon sponsored by the Fulford Community Club will be held from noon to 2 p.m.at the Fulford Hall, 62 Davis Rd., Fulford.Homemade soup served with rolls and pie.Handy craft and bake tables and so much more.Information Carla 450-539-2982.November 2 Canadian Club of the Yamaska Valley meets Monday, November 2 at 12 p.m.in Auberge West Brome, 126 Route 139, West Brome.At 2 p.m.speaker Ted Barris, award winning journalist, author and broadcaster.Topic: the Great Escape: a Canadian Story.Non members welcome for $10 fee.Luncheon reservations 450-266-7552.Information 450-248-7311.December 13 Creek Regional carol service Sunday, December 13, 2015 at 11a.m.278 Brill Road, West Bolton.Officiated by Reverend David Lambie.Choir under direction of Laura and John Barr.If interested in joining the choir, please contact Laura Barr 450-263-3421.Choir practices to be advised at later date.CHURCH BULLETINS ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH -DUNHAM Sunday services at 10 a.m.- all welcome! The Reverend Sinpoh Han.Information: 450-295-2045.ANGLICAN 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\u2019s, Sutton Junction.All services are at 9 a.m.Information: Evelyn Best 450-243-6739.BEDFORD PASTORAL CHARGE OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Gathered round Christ, we are a community that searches out God\u2019s 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.CALVARY UNITED CHURCH SUTTON A warm welcome awaits you at our Sunday worship service in Sutton at Grace Anglican Church at 9 a.m.followed by a coffee hour from 10 a.m.to 10:30 a.m.Information: 450-538-0530 or boothgb@bell.net.COWANSVILLE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH Cowansville Community Baptist Church meets Sundays at 11:30 a.m., 112 John Street, Cowansville.Everyone is welcome.CREEK/WATERLOO PASTORAL CHARGE Sunday, October 25 - worship and music: Creek United, 278 Brill Road, West Bolton, service and Sunday school at 9 a.m.St.Paul\u2019s United, 4929 Foster, Waterloo, service at 10:30 a.m.Reverend Dave Lambie, minister.For information or to leave a message call: 450-539-2129.ÉGLISE CATHOLIQUE ST.ÉDOUARD CATHOLIC 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).The group is now bilingual and has been formed to introduce meditation to new- comers.We welcome beginners and experienced meditators.Regular attendance not required.Information call Clare at 450-243-5590.EMMANUAL UNITED CHURCH Come together for a thoughtful and spiritual experience and give yourself a good start to the week.Sunday worship is at 203 rue Principale, Cowansville, at 10:30 a.m.Sunday school every third Sunday of the month.We serve the United Church communities of Brigham, East Farnham, Farnham, and Cowansville.but really anyone can find a home here.Give it a try and sample a Sunday.Wheelchair accessible.Minister: Rev.Eric Lulcacs.Church office: 450-263-0204 website: emmanuelcowansville.ca.GRACE ANGLICAN CHURCH 52 Principale sud, Sutton, welcomes everyone for Sunday services at 10:30 a.m.All welcome.Canon Tim Smart, rector.Information: 450-538-8108 or visit our\twebsite\tat www.gracechurchsutton.org.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.KNOWLTON-MOUNTAIN VALLEY PASTORAL CHARGE Serving the regions of Knowlton, Bolton Centre, Mansonville and Vale Perkins.All are welcome to attend.Worship services at 11 a.m.Knowlton United Church, 234 Knowlton Road (450-243-6078).A warm welcome is extended to all.Handicapped access available.ST GEORGE\u2019S ANGLICAN CHURCH 130 Principale, Granby, welcomes everyone for Sunday service at 11 a.m.All welcome.Bienvenue a tous.Reverend Richard Gauthier, rector.Information: 450-372-2197.ST PAUL\u2019S ANGLICAN CHURCH 24 St.Paul\u2019s Road, Knowlton.www.stpaulsblog.wordpress.com.St.Paul\u2019s - 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 \u201cblended\u201d service with traditional, contemporary and modern music and format.Sunday school.TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH The Church with a \u201cHeart\u201d 409 South Street, Cowansville.All Sunday services are at 10:30 a.m.Come and join us as we endeavor to learn and practice God\u2019s loving will.We\u2019d love to welcome you.Reverend George Campbell.Information: 450-955-3325 (leave message).Multiple sclerosis usually strikes people aged 20 to 40: in the prime of their lives.MS Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada 1-800-268-7582 www.mssociety.ca About Townshippers\u2019 Brome County N Tuesday, October 20, 2015 page 3 New service for seniors TOWNSHIPPERS\u2019 ASSOCIATION The newly launched free, confidential, and bilingual Carrefour d\u2019information pour ainés in Cowansville aims at connecting seniors in the region to information on programs and services they may not be aware of If you are a senior in need of support or assistance, your Volunteer Center can help! The Cowansville Volunteer Center, also known as the CAB (Centre DAction Benevole de Cowansville) now offers a new source of information for seniors, the Carrefour d\u2019information pour ainés, or CIA.Developed in collaboration with the Granby Volunteer Center, the CIA will let you know about various social and health programs and services that seniors are entitled to.Discover available programs and services including housing, home support, loss of autonomy, retirement income, municipal services, income tax, support for caregivers, travelling, community and volunteer services, and other senior rights that you may not be aware of.This service is free and confidential.Volunteers are available to meet with you, in both French and English, at the CAB by appointment, or over the phone.For more information on the CIA in Cow-asnville, please contact Shawn-Marie Dawson at 450-263-3758.The Cowansville CAB covers a region that includes Adamsville, Brigham, Brome, Cowansville, Dunham, East-Farn-ham, Frelighsburg, and Lac Brome, and also offers a variety of other services which include a food bank, accompanied medical transportation, and accompanied transportation for shopping, community meal, income tax clinic, and friendly visits.YES Business Coaching November 5 in Knowlton If you are a small business owner and are considering expanding or taking on something new, a coaching session could be for you.If you are considering starting your own business and would like to know how to move ahead with your idea, a coaching session could be for you.If you are an artist (musician, writer, or photographer) and need help marketing your many talents, a coaching session could be for you.What exactly a coaching session?A coaching session is an opportunity to meet with experienced business coach Coby Ingham from YES Montreal for a one-hour personal meeting.Coby is there to share his knowledge, provide advice, and offer suggestions related to your business projects.All meetings are confidential.If you would like to discuss your business or ask those all-important questions, Coby will be at the association\u2019s Knowlton office Thursday November 5 from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.To make an appointment, please contact Maggie Severs at 450-242-4421 or msevers@township-pers.org.There is no charge for the coaching sessions, however YES requires a $20 onetime only administration fee to open a client file.Services provided by YES give clients access to a team of in-house experts and professional business coaches offering individualized business advice.For more information about YES Montreal, you can contact them at 514-878-9788\t/\t1-888-614-9788 or visit www.yesmontreal.ca.For more information on Townshippers\u2019 Association and our activities, catch our columns in the Brome County News, listen to Townshippers1 broadcast on radio CIDI 99.1 FM every Friday at 5 p.m\u201e visit us on Twitter (©Townshippers, Facebook and our website Townshippers .org.Connect with Townshippers\u2019 offices in Sherbrooke at 100 - 257 Queen St.819-566-5717, toll free: 1-866-566-5717 or Lac-Brome at 3-584 Knowlton Rd, 450-242-4421, toll free: 1-877-242-4421.Dancing the evening Austin celebrates the richness of its heritage away! The Sutton Traditional Fiddle Festival invites adults and children alike to its third evening of off-festival Québécois dance Saturday, November 7, at the Church of St.Simon in Abercorn: a first! The evening will begin at 7 p.m.with a short square dancing initiation period.Musicians Alex Kehler, Daniel Haché, Willy LeMaistre, and Pascal Gemme will be our hosts and Marie-Soleil Pilette, our official caller, will lead the dances.Beer and other refreshments will be available on-site.Tickets are available in Sutton at the Tourist Information Bureau and Dessine-moi un pain.You can also reserve tickets by calling 450 538 0963.The purpose of this activity is to raise funds for the Sutton Traditional Fiddle Festival.We are looking forward to dancing with you! At the 15th edition of its Cultural Saturday held last September 26, the Austin Cultural Committee joined with the Local Heritage Council to serve up a selection of activities.The day started with a tour led by Serge Wagner of two former schoolhouses and a Methodist New Connexion church dating from 1865.All three heritage buildings, which are exceptionally well preserved, were relocated and now stand on private property.After the tour, Hélène Langlois and Maxime Paquet presented the recently compiled inventory of Austin\u2019s cultural assets.This comprehensive register of the municipality\u2019s patrimony shall be added to and completed in consultation with Austin\u2019s citizens.The day was marked by two other great moments.A new biographical pamphlet was unveiled on Doctor Wilder Graves Pen- field (1891-1976), the world-renowned neuroscientist who, in 1929, acquired a parcel of land and two farmhouses on Sargent\u2019s Bay.\u201cMagog Meadows,\u201d as it came to be called, was to become his retreat: there, during the years of his \u201csecond career,\u201d he practiced sports and engaged in other family activities, he wrote and he reflected.In the early 1990s, the Penfield children donated a large segment of the property to McGill University.The site was established as the Wilder and Helen Penfield Nature Conservancy and is now home to the McGill Limnology Research Centre, a laboratory dedicated to ConTd on page 5 BROME-MISSISQUOI Funeral Complex Financial statements, Audit, Bookkeeping, Taxation, Corporations, Individuals, Estate planning and settlement, Farm and business transfers, re-organizations 127 Principale, Suite 105, Cowansville, QC, J2K1J3 DUKE|2A Société de comptables professionnels agréés Chartered professional accountants corporation duke-cpa.com T:(450) 263-4123 Fax: (450) 263-3489 SINCE 1927 (~7~OS AjUOtUZës, ~7& Cowansville 450 266.6061 Lac-Brome 450 243.1616 .Bedford 450 248.2911 WWW.COMPLEXEBM.COM page 4 Tuesday, October 20, 2015 Letters Brome C0«»/)/News Champagne on a beer budget\tA fine fiddle of a festival To the Editor: T|he pool project seems to have been upgraded: It is now an aquacentre.Will the grander name supposedly justify higher costs?Dear Editor: My concerns about the need and feasibility of an indoor pool have shifted to the honesty and legitimacy of our mayor and council.First, after six months of public opposition and more than 1,500 signatures on a petition demanding a referendum, the town held a special meeting on the so-called aquatic center.They entitled it \u201ca progress report\u201d but had absolutely nothing to add to the original presentations and no clear and certified figures on any of the costs.No pool experts where at the meeting and no one from the CARKE Foundation was present to ensure that the information we got was correct.Mayor Burcombe then dismissed the petition accusing the ad hoc committee members of coercing people to sign the petition.Forced to demand democracy?How lame and untrue.In other words, Methinlcs it doth speak of champagne on a beer budget, while even a \u201ccement pond\u201d is beyond reach.Margaret Fordham Fulford 1,500 citizens were of no importance to the mayor, his mandate came from the results of a CROP poll made up of obscure questions.At the end of the meeting, when asked, the mayor and the council could not name anyone on the CARKE Foundation board of directors who presented this project to the town in the first place.Mayor Burcombe actually said he did not know any of the names and then Mr.Sullivan, the town clerk, read from a website an old list of members and claimed it was public knowledge.The town council then passed a resolution to move ahead still not knowing the size, cost, and design of the indoor pool.How insulting to the people of Lac Brome! Pierre Beullac Town of Brome Lake To the Editor: Thank you.They have done it again, those O\u2019Donoughues, April and Robert, along with Frank Salvatori.T\u2019was an incredible Celtic Harmonies Festival that truly allowed our souls solace as the music absolutely fed our imagination.We were taken to the Maritimes, Brittany, Ireland, Scotland, and amazed by our own from Quebec.It has been two years and will be another two years to wait, but we were spoilt by a festival that just keeps getting To the Editor: Rookie Mayor slapped me last night at the Aquatic Center special meeting along with some 1,400 others and took away my right to democracy.Major Burcombe told me he was elected to govern and he said it would not be by referendum.The Aquatic Center is a big deal it\u2019s not a snow plow or fire truck.I signed a petition requesting a referendum because this is a big decision that will affect my taxes slightly for 10 years or so, then it will affect my taxes more seriously as the building and complex systems age and when the Aquatic Center is old I probably will be asked to pay my share of million-dollar repairs to an outdated cement pond.better and better.It was wonderful to watch people of all ages as the Black Watch pipes and drums moved to the stage for the final concert.I heard a man speak of goosebumps and tears.There were Highland dancers, flutes, a didgeri-doo, mouth harp and bodhran among the 52 performers during the finale.Truly a fine fiddle of a festival.Thank you to all involved.Phyllis Sise Fostei I believe Mr.Burcombe is a good man and his approach in commissioning a \u201cCROP poll\u201d was a good idea, the results of the poll can probably be believed, many tax payers disagree and the result is a fire storm of discontent amongst citizens that is again tearing up our town and creating un necessary mistrust in our mayor and council.Democracy is important and in this case the $25,000 cost of a referendum would end the stinging feeling I still have on my left cheek.Fourteen hundred citizens would become allies to the project, peace would be won, and I would be proud of my mayor.Martin Gillespie Town of Brome Lake An insult to TBL taxpayers Democracy is important Commentary 2015 Summer Season Brome County Historical Society Thanksgiving weekend marked the official close of the 2015 summer season, and the BCHS Museum is now closed for the winter months.It was a great summer, with lots of fun and educational exhibits and events, including the visit by the WW I re-enac-tors marking the Second Battle ofYpres, the exhibit of watercolour paintings by the late Deborah Stairs Rotherham, the Morning Glory picnic, the grand opening of the Paul Holland Knowlton House, the antique and craft markets, Town-shippers\u2019 Day, and the lecture by well-known author and military historian, Michel Litalien.Attendance was up from last year, and we wish to thank all our visitors, volunteers, staff, donors, and the community for a great season.Though the rest of the museum is now being put to bed for the winter, the Centennial Building will remain open on weekdays from 10 a.m.to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.during the winter months as usual.We will have various exhibits in the months ahead commencing with our current exhibition of Canadian World War I posters, part of the BCHS War Trophies collection.Here you will learn about the importance of posters for recruitment, fundraising, and mass communication during the First World War.On display now are our recently framed Canadian First World War Recruitment Posters, including a rare example from the Navy and two striking French Canadian specimens.The posters exhibit will be enlarged and expanded upon for November\u2019s Remembrance exhibit, a perennial favorite.BCN RATES & DEADLINES COMMUNITY CALENDAR Brome County News Community Calendar is reserved for non-profit organizations only.Deadline is noon on Fridays.Must be pre-paid.Up to 40 words: $8, 41-70 words: $12, 71-100 words: $15, all prices include taxes.Special rates: $2 off for 2 insertions, 1 BCN and 1 in the Friday Record \u201cWhat\u2019s On\u201d 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.In addition, the archives are open by appointment throughout the winter.Winter is a good time to work on your family genealogy (some fees apply).The Centennial Building also houses our gift shop, where you can browse our inventory of publications, children\u2019s\u2019 craft kits, and unique handiwork exclusive to the BCHS.To make your shopping more convenient, you can now pay by credit or debit card.Keep in mind that Cont\u2019d on page 5 The gift shop.Brome County jL NEWS A?5-b Victoria St., Knowlton, Quebec, JOE 1V0 Tel: (450) 242-1188 Fax: (450) 243-5155 Established May 1991 Published weekly by RECORD 1195 Galt E\u201e Sherbrooke, Quebec, JIG 1Y7 fax: (819) 569-3945 E-mail: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com website: www.sherbrookerecord.com Sharon McCully Publisher.(819)\t569-6345 Stephen Blake Editor .(819)\t569-6345 Carolyn Marsh Secretary.(450)\t242-1188 Jesse Bryant Advertising.(450)\t242-1188 CIRCULATION Distributed to all Record subscribers every Tuesday as an insert, and to households and businesses in Abercorn, Bedford, Brigham, Brome, Bromont, Cowansville, East Farnham, Foster, Fulford, Knowlton (Brome Lake), Sutton, Bolton Centre, West Brome.The Record was founded on February 7, 1897, and acquired the Sherbrooke Examiner (est.1879) in 1905 and the Sherbrooke Gazette (est.1837) in 1908.The Record is published by Alta Newspaper Group Limited Partnership.Canadian Publications Mail Service Product Agreement No.0479675.Member ABC, CARD, CNA, QCNA BROME COUNTY NEWS Tuesday, October 20, 2015 \u2022 page 5 BCN Hutyà: ELEGANT LIVING EDITION La Dolce Vitae Bad luck/good luck Tayna Bardati With Halloween this month, I thought I would do something fun.I compiled a list of decorating tips related to bad luck and good luck when placed in your home.Please note that these tips are pulled from the Internet based on various cultures and people\u2019s beliefs.Please do not take this as fact but only read and enjoy.Elements of decor that may bring bad luck to your home Black door: some Asian cultures be- lieve that painting your front door black will bring you bad luck, unless this door is facing north.Prickly plant: you want to limit the amount of sharp edges or prickly things in your house, especially if you are accident prone or have young kids.Some cultures believe that displaying thorny plants attract bad energy, so avoid these decorating items, like cacti.Mirror facing the bed: some believe that a mirror facing the bed can cause relationship problems, since mirrors in general are believe to invite unwelcome outside influences.The same goes for TVs placed in bedrooms.Calendar in the wrong place: a calendar hung on the front door of your home is a reminder of life\u2019s passing days and may impact the longevity of its residents.Shipwreck painting: this is a symbol of distress and can negatively affect residents\u2019 behaviour and energy.If you are plagued with bad luck and have a shipwreck painting, get it rid of it immediately, your luck may change.So that\u2019s the bad news but all easily fixed.Now for the good news, here is a list of elements that may bring good luck into your home.Fresh flowers: in Feng shui practice, displaying fresh flowers will bring good fortune into your home.However, be mindful of thorny stems.Painted door: again according Feng shui, for south-facing front door, it should be painted red or orange; for north-facing, blue or black is the chosen color; west-facing, gray or white and eastfacing, brown or green.These colors, correlated with the cardinal directions, will bring good luck.Furniture placement: as some of you may already know, furniture placement is a major point in Feng shui.One trick that we should all note, in your living spaces, placement in a circular formation will help the flow of energy.It is also believed that you will bring good energy into your bedroom if you place your bed diagonally from the bedroom door.Horseshoe: many cultures believe that a horseshoe above the door will bring good fortune.However there is confusion on which way it should be pointing.Some believe by pointing it up, this will ensure luck doesn\u2019t run out.Others believe that pointing it down will make fortune fall on whomever comes through the doorway.Just be sure to secure it properly since you don\u2019t want to cause an accident if it falls as someone is passing through the door.Dreamcatcher: in Native American cultures, dreamcatchers placed in the bedroom are used to ward off bad dreams.These can also be quite pretty and display intricate work.So there you have it, avoid bringing bad luck into your home and I encourage you instead to follow the good luck tips to encourage good fortune to its residents and visitors.Tayna Bardati is an Interior Designer and Home Staging Expert in Bromont (www.creationstayna.com), follow her on Facebook @ Tayna Bardati Home Staging, or on twitter #deco21girl.Austin celebrates 2015 Summer Season Cont\u2019d from page 3 Cont\u2019d from page 4 the study, along with other Quebec universities, of our fresh-water lakes and rivers.Nowadays, more than 50 Penfield descendants of the fourth and fifth generations still gather regularly at Magog Meadows.The pamphlet may be consulted online, in French or in English, on the municipality\u2019s website at www.municipalite.austin.qc.ca/en and is available in print form at town hall.There followed the opening of a new exhibition on round barns, produced by a group of Austin artists.Inspired by last year\u2019s visit of the round barns in Austin and Potton, their works \u2014 watercolours, photographs, oils, acrylics, and mixed medium \u2014 hang side-by-side with each other and are joined by two magnificent quilts on the same theme.The exhibition may be viewed until November 26 at the Austin town hall (21 Millington Road) during town hall opening hours.Transcontinental closing its last two English language our shop could have that unique gift for that someone special on your Christmas list! As always, admission to the Centennial Building displays is free, but donations are most welcome! Children\u2019s workshops We\u2019re bringing back our series of historical toys and crafts workshops for children this fall! Our next workshop, the seventh in the series, will be held on October 24 at 1 p.m.The workshop will be located in the Old County Courthouse, which houses the BCHS archives, and will be led by our archival assistant, Abbey Lacroix.Children will get to visit the archives and see some of our preserved documents, learn how people have recorded information over the centuries in different parts of the world, try writing on waxed tablets, and make their own feather quill pens to take home.Space is limited and reservations are required.For more information or to reserve your place, contact us at 450-243-6782 or bchs@endirect.qc.ca Fall fundraiser Our final fundraiser of the year, the Bring & Bid Dinner Auction, is coming up this Saturday (October 24) at the Knowlton Golf Club.Our theme this year is art and guests are asked to donate an antique or a work of art (paint- ing, sculpture, print, etc.) that will attract bidding from the other guests.In addition to these items, we will have a number of works of art donated by well-known local artists that will be \u201cup for bid\u201d by our gifted auctioneer, Cam Brown.We are planning some new twists as well to spice up the evening including a Directors Challenge and \u201cmystery\u201d envelopes containing gifts generously donated by local and regional businesses.Space is limited; if you haven\u2019t already done so, please reserve your place by calling Arlene Royea at 450-243-6782.If you are donating an item, please drop it off ASAP at the museum.newspapers in Quebec The Canadian Press Transcontinental is closing its last two stand-alone English-language newspapers in Quebec.The weekly West Island Chronicle and the Westmount Examiner will cease publication Wednesday, with the loss of three jobs.The Chronicle dates to 1924 while the Examiner started in 1935.The media company said the papers were no longer financially viable.The company\u2019s last remaining English-language newspaper in the province \u2014 the Huntingdon Gleaner \u2014 is inserted inside the French-language weekly paper Le Journal Saint-Francois.Meanwhile, the company says that next month it will launch Ambiance, a second monthly, bilingual publication to join Ren-dez-Vous in the Montreal area.Neither publication will be distributed in the West Island of Montreal.Transcontinental also publishes papers in Ontario, Saskatchewan and the Atlantic provinces.Créations Tayna Tayna Bardati Home staging and Interior Decorating services Email: lnfo@CreationsTaijna.com \u2022 Cell : A5Q 775~5Q1 0 uuufiu.creationstayna.com page 6 Tuesday, October 20, 2015 Brome County N TBL council adopts resolution Cont\u2019d from page 1 centre.Question period Following the presentation, there were over 30 questions and comments from the audience \u2014 both for and against the project and from those who hadn\u2019t made up their minds and wanted further information.One resident asked, in part, who the current members of the CARKE Inc.board were and why no one from their board were at the public meetings to answer questions, since it was CARKE\u2019s idea to build an indoor pool in the first place.Mayor Richard Burcombe, who addressed almost all of the questions and comments from the audience, said he did not know who was on the CARKE board.\u201cI don\u2019t know who is on the CARKE board,\u201d said Burcombe, adding that he did not see the need for CARKE to participate in the public meetings because \u201cthey have already met with the town.\u201d There were several questions and concerns regarding the June CROP poll and questions concerning the 1,500-signature petition calling for a referendum on the project.In his comments, Burcombe dismissed and made light of the petition and made it clear that there would be no referendum on the project.\u201cI will not govern by a referendum,\u201d said the mayor, in part.Council resolution At the end of the question period, council adopted a resolution throwing its support behind the project \u2014 six voting for the resolution and one against.Councillor Thomad McGovern was the lone dissenter.The council resolution (translated from the French) reads: \u201cWHEREAS Town of Brome Lake wishes to provide its population with a modern and appropriate leisure infrastructure, in accordance with the 2015-2020 Strategic Planning of the town; \u201cWHEREAS a 2008 study by the SOGEP confirms that the construction of an indoor aquatic center would meet the needs of a wide range of the population; \u201cWHEREAS a survey conducted in June 2015 by the polling firm CROP shows that a ratio of 2 against 1, that is 59% against 31%, of residents would accept to pay the annual operational expenses of the future aquatic centre; \u201cWHEREAS the CARKE Foundation is, subject to obtaining the necessary funding, fully willing to assume the costs of building an indoor aquatic center on the condition that the City assumes the annual operating costs; \u201cIt is Moved by Richard Burcombe, Seconded by Ronald Myles, And unanimously resolved by the votes cast (6 for, 1 against) Mayor Burcombe having exer- cised his right to vote, Councillor McGovern voting against the resolution.\u201cTHAT Council supports the proposal to build an indoor aquatic center by the CARKE Foundation (CARKE Inc.) on the site of Centre Lac-Brome; \u201cTHAT this support is conditional on the establishment, by the CARKE Foundation, of a Supervisory Committee which is mandated to ensure that all funds obtained to complete the construction of such aquatic center is actually used for this purpose; \u201cTHAT three seats of the Committee be reserved for members of the Town Council of Town of Brome Lake \u2014 one of them for the Mayor \u2014 who will be duly appointed by resolution of the Board of the CARKE Foundation; \u201cTHAT Council support all capital campaigns conducted by the CARKE Foundation with the goal of financing part of the costs of the construction of an indoor aquatic center on the site of the Centre Lac-Brome, the balance of construction costs must be covered by federal / provincial funding; \u201cTHAT Council mandates the mayor, Mr.Richard Burcombe, and the Director General, Mr.Gilbert Arel, to negotiate the terms of an agreement formally establishing the rights and obligations of the Town and the CARKE Foundation in relation to said indoor aquatic center; \u201cTHAT Council appoints the Director General, Mr.Gilbert Arel, or in his absence, the Assistant Director General, Mrs.Lucy Edwards, to sign, for and on behalf of the Town, all documents relating to an application for funding or subsidy (provincial /federal) for said aquatic center and any other document required to give full effect to this resolution.\u201d Feasibility study missing During the power-point presentation, the town provided three examples of other small communities with indoor pools \u2014 La Malbaie, Mont-Joli, and Princeville \u2014 where the annual operating costs appeared to be in line with what has been proposed by the town.The town did not provide a feasibility study to support the $4 million in construction costs.It also did not provide an itemized breakdown of all the annual operating expenses and revenues, which would include an annual contingency fund for major upgrades, repairs and maintenance, etc.The town estimate of $234,465 in annual operating expenses is based on a two-page \u201cpreliminary operation budget\u201d provided by pool consultant, Eric Leuenberger, in May 2015.In addition, there was no mention in the presentation that CARKE Inc.wants Cont\u2019d on page 7 Author Boyden carries the fire Cont\u2019d from page 1 the history of the country shows that they were no longer needed.From Confederation forward we forgot about them, ignoring the very people who have been here from the beginning.He was referring to the First Nations people, the Métis and the Inuit.\u201cEven during the past century we were shamefully shedding them aside.In my generation few people were aware of the residential schools,\u201d Martin said.Adding to that he reminded everyone in attendance that as recently as 2011 Aboriginals\u2019 record of unemployment was not included in the national statistics.Martin explained that Aboriginals are the youngest and fastest growing segment of Canada\u2019s population, yet they consistently have lower levels of education and poorer housing conditions.Adamant that Boyden is one of Canada\u2019s greatest writers of novels and ever-demonstrating a huge talent of understanding his people, Martin is convinced that Boyden\u2019s efforts will change the face of Canada by his teachings and writings about the civilization that was here first.He said that to know and understand First Nations people, it would be by reading Joseph Boyden\u2019s book.\u201cHe is a young man who has barely begun his career yet has already achieved so many awards for \u201cThrough Black Spruce\u201d and \u201cThe Orenda,\u201d an historical novel taking place in the 17th century before this land became Canada, and he is truly making a positive impact on Aboriginal youth at the camp he founded and subsidizes heavily through his royalties, Camp On-alcawana, 900 kilometres north of Toronto.\u201d Candid about his own experiences with major depression that led to self-injurious behaviour, Boyden is certain that many Aboriginal youth suffer from lack of connection and pride for their heritage and culture.Explaining that suicide rates are 100 times higher in the northern communities than anywhere else in Canada, Camp Onalcawana offers kids from the far north a chance \u201cto escape from the oppressive sense of failure that drives so many to suicide.\u201d Boyden feels that since he has been given the public platform, he cannot waste the opportunity, or \u201clet it die on the vine\u201d when it comes to speaking about mental health issues.\u201cWe must treat mental illness the same as we do with physical illness.\u201d He doesn\u2019t want to make people feel uncomfortable but \u201cif I can help one child or one person, then speaking out about it is worth it.\u201d Referring to himself as being a \u201cmixed blood person,\u201d Boyden says that he carries the fire and will never give up on his people and their place in this country.On behalf of his people he is eternally grateful for \u201cinstilling in us that Canadians still believe in First Nations people.It\u2019s about education and us playing on an equal playing field and I thank Paul Martin for helping to make this finally happen.\u201d As a son of a Celtic father and a mother who is An-ishinaabe, he has 10 siblings.That his highly decorated father who was a combat physician during the Second World War died when he was only eight years old, he was deeply influenced by his mother\u2019s roots and spent lots of time in Georgian Bay with her family.Joking about himself being a female protagonist because he was inadvertently coddled by his mother and four older sisters, he felt that he had to assume the paternal role for his younger siblings.Throughout the evening he referred to the value of his wife Amanda\u2019s, input in his writings saying that it was only after he met her that he really became a ANN DAVIDSON The Right Honourable Paul Martin introduced his friend and fellow champion for the support to Canada's Aboriginal community, author Joseph Boyden, at the opening event for the seventh annual Knowlton Literary Festival.writer.They are based in New Orleans where he teaches at the university.During summer months he spends time in northern Ontario.Highly engaged with his readership, Boyden made each of the more than 200 individuals leave feeling uniquely special, notwithstanding a lot of kidding around along the way.The Knowlton Literary Festival made a point to commit a special donation toward Boyden\u2019s camp project. Brome Gm/w/j/News Tuesday, October 20, 2015 page 7 Pet of the week \u2014 Ruby Hi! I\u2019m an eight-year-old \u201cgirl\u201d with nice black fur and tan markings.I say \u201cgirl\u201d because I am still a very energetic, \u201csporty\u201d type girl \u2014 playing ball, swimming, X-coun-try skiing, biking and more.I always bring the ball back, and I come whenever you call me! Sound good?I\u2019m also good with kids and am OK being left alone for long periods (but does any dog really, really honestly love that?) The man in our household isn\u2019t available anymore to do all these fun activities, so my family is looking for a new home for me.For personal reasons, one way or another, I\u2019m going to have to leave this nice family and I hope I\u2019ll find a good place to go to.soon.in time.I am not at the shelter.Please phone my family, Cindy at 514-909-0022.TBL council adopts Cont\u2019d from page 6 the town to pay for excavation and landscaping costs, estimated in the 2008 SOGEP report to be $180,000.Also missing from the presentation were pool user fees and details on what the proposed aquatic centre would look like.Before the meeting, David Kinin-month, president of CARKE Inc.explained what the projected cost were based on.\u201cThis figure [$4 million] is based on a 25-metre swimming pool with a minimum of four lanes,\u201d said Kininmonth, on Oct.1.\u201cAdjoined to that would be a shallow pool for other activities with access for the disabled.In addition there would be a small separate toddlers\u2019 pool.Changing rooms, viewing area, reception, etc., are of a size necessary for such a facility.The complex would be joined onto and directly accessible from Centre Lac-Brome.\u201d Kininmonth added: \u201cThis is what the above figure is based on but is subject to further inputs if the project is given the go ahead.\u201d A feasibility study should be done before a decision is made to proceed with a municipal indoor pool project, according to Jim Morgenstern, a consultant hired, in part, to advise the municipality of South Huron, Ontario, on a pool project similar to TBL\u2019s.\u201cIf the town was interested in an indoor pool, a detailed feasibility study should be done which will cost $50,000 to $70,000 and take about six months,\u201d said Morgenstern, in a Times-Advocate report on April 10, 2013.The consultant also said in the same report that a \u201cbare bones\u201d new indoor pool would cost between $9 million and $13 million for a four-lane, 25-metre pool, to a six-lane, 25-metre pool, with annual net operating costs of about $450,000.In the end, South Huron\u2019s municipal council decided not to build an indoor pool due to the high costs involved, according to a South Western Ontario News report of June 5, 2015.The town decided instead to refurbish its outdoor pool at an estimated cost of $1.8 million.South Huron, with a population of some 10,000, comprises the townships of Stephen, Usborne, and the Town of Exeter.Lions Club News Laurence Pathy receives the Ron Gibbs Memorial Trophy PHOTOS COURTESY OF KNOWLTON LIONS CLUB >A§1* From left to right, the winner Laurence Pathy; Winston Mason, former president of the Lions Club ofKnowlton;John Stanton, a member of the Lions Club; and Pierre Guindon, president of Lions Club ofKnowlton.Errol Frechette\tthe male champion of the shorthorn breed.This award established by the In early September 2015 as part of the Knowlton Lions Club is to perpetuate the Brome Fair, Laurence Pathy of Shady- memory of Ron Gibbs, a very active path Farm, West Brome won the Ron member and former president of the Gibbs trophy awarded to the owner of club.Gary Crandall received the Melvin Jones Fellow Award KNOWLTON ® CLUB U DISTRffil Jean-Paul Poulin, Lions Club district governor, and the award recipient, Gary Crandall.Errol Frechette At a recent meeting held at the Lakeview Hotel in Knowlton, Lion Gary Crandall was awarded the Melvin Jones Fellowship awarded by the Lions Club International in recognition of his commitment to the Knowlton Lions Club, notably as Secretary.Cran- dall has been a member of the club for over 15 years and has participated in various projects throughout the years, especially in terms of communications.\u201cIt is very rewarding to contribute to meeting the needs of the community and it is with great pleasure and humility that I accept this award,\u201d said Crandall. PAGE 8 \u2022 CAR CARE \u2022 BROME COUNTY NEWS Tuesday, October 20, 2015 CAR CARE \u2022 BROME COUNTY NEWS Tuesday, October 20, 2015 \u2022 page 9 For all your automotive and tire needs Wide variety of new and used tires.Tire storage available.Come meet our team of experts! flUTOPRO SignsMire 450.243.0763 Darren Paige, Prop.Carolyn Lemaire, Prop.554 ch.Knowlton, Knowlton, QC JOE 1V0 info@garagedcs.com Good car maintenance = better gas mileage By Mathieu St-Pierre Autol23.com It has been written, many times in fact, that a well-maintained car will return better gas mileage than a car that has been neglected.In the event that you have not been exposed to these tips in the past, we\u2019ve put together a list of suggestions to reduce the increasingly strong \u201cpain at the pumps\u201d syndrome.Your engine Fuel consumption is largely influenced by the condition of the lump located under the bonnet of your car.Think of it this way: All that fuel that you endlessly dump in the gas tank every week flows through the engine and the better shape it\u2019s in, the more you\u2019ll get out of a $75 fill-up.Emission components play a huge role in how much fuel is being injected in the combustion chambers as you drive.For example, a faulty oxygen sensor can wreak havoc on your bottom line.The second the engine check light goes on, make that appointment.Check this out: It\u2019s been said that a busted 02 can increase your average by, wait for it, 40%!! While at the garage, a tune-up and inspection should be done.Changing the oil and making sure that the proper grade is used can also influence gas mileage.Check your air filter for dirt or clogging is a popular tip for improving fuel economy numbers.Recently, a study revealed it does little more than potentially improve acceleration times.If this is more important to you, then fuel economy is secondary.One way or another, don\u2019t be fooled by this suggestion.Your tires I\u2019m sure you tire, as I do, about hearing how tire pressure plays an important role on range.The fact of the matter is that is has been repeatedly proven that properly inflated rubber can improve gas mileage by as much as 3.3%.Look at it this way, at $1.50 a litre, that works out to 5 cents a litre.Every 30 litres, you get a free one.Multiply that by your tank\u2019s volume and the number of fills you do in a month and if this does not convince you, we\u2019ll talk again when $2.00 will be posted on street signs.There are numerous other ways to improve fuel economy beyond engine oil and tire inflation.Think about your car\u2019s alignment.Your tires were designed to travel in a straight line; they only chirp when turning a corner sharply, right?If your wheels are not perfectly parallel, then your tires are \u201cscrubbing\u201d and creating drag or rolling resistance.Look into it.What about your massive SUV and its front push-bar and rear bumper with 7,000-lb winch?That\u2019s obvious.The heavier the vehicle, the more fuel it will consume.Same goes for aerodynamics.Do you have a cargo box on your roof?There you go.There are many more tips and things to consider in order to reduce gas consumption including the way you drive and what you drive.THERE\u2019S NO DOUBT, WE\u2019LL HAVE YOU WELL-COVERED! 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The blades jerk or make noises; The blades are torn, cracked or have an irregular surface.During winter, make sure you have windshield wipers adapted to the difficult conditions.Better yet, acquire windshield wipers with a built-in wear indicator.2.\tReplace your windshield wipers and wiper blades them at least once a year Buy new windshield wipers every year.Wiper blades get worn out, even when they are not used for long periods.Fall is usually the best time to change your windshield wipers.During summer, sun and heat cause the rubber in your wiper blades to wear out prematurely, so it is a good practice to install new wipers before fall rains and the harsh winter conditions to increase your safety.3.\tMake sure they follow the curve of your windshield During winter, windshield wipers can freeze and stop following the curve of your windshield.They also can get stuck to the windshield (or the rear window).To avoid unpleasant surprises: Activate windshield defogging (set the temperature to maximum heat).Wait until the wiper blades have thawed before activating the wind- shield wipers; Once the ice has started to melt, you can gently try to lift the wiper blades from the windshield then remove the ice from the windshield.If you are not careful: You risk damaging your wiper blades if you try lifting them from the windshield too soon; Once behind the wheel, you might realize that your wipers are still stuck to your windshield or that they cannot function properly.4.\tMake sure you have winter accessories for your vehicle Some car manufacturers offer models equipped with accessories adapted to our harsh winters.Choosing a vehicle equipped with a windshield wiper deicer might be the safer option.This type of accessory accelerates de-icing prior to taking the road and prevents ice from forming on your windshield wipers while you are driving.Keep this in mind the next time you make a purchase! 5.\tFind a safe place to stop and remove accumulations Snow, ice, slush and salt deposits can accumulate on your windshield or windshield wipers while you are driving and reduce your visibility.When that happens, find a safe place to stop as soon as you can, switch on your hazard lights, and remove the accumulations.Not only are these accumulations dangerous when driving, but they also run the risk of damaging the windshield wipers\u2019 mechanism, which in turn can result in a costly unplanned repair.6.\tKeep a full container of windshield washer fluid in your vehicle and regularly check the level in the reservoir Make sure your vehicle is equipped with a winter kit during the cold season.This kit should at least include a shovel, a snow-brush, an ice-scraper and a full container of winter windshield washer fluid.This is especially important for long trips outside major urban centers.You never know what the road has in store for you.Source S.A.A.Q.Lebeau Vitres d'autos REMOTE CAR STARTER on your vehicle's remote $199 Installation included upon presentation of this advertisement.$ vv *Does not apply to all vehicles www.lebeau.ca 500 Sud, Cowansville * 450.263.5191 CAR CARE \u2022 BROME COUNTY NEWS Tuesday, October 20, 2015 \u2022 page 11 Is rust-proofing your vehicle recommended?Absolutely! Although today\u2019s vehicles are better built than they were 10 years ago, they are still not immune to rust.Despite improvements in the materials used by automobile manufacturers such as higher quality steel, more resistant paint, anti-corrosion coatings and more plastic materials, one fact remains: metal rusts.Caution: corrosive Despite these improvements, no vehicle is spared the effects of corrosion, which is a natural oxidation phenomenon that causes metals to deteriorate.Furthermore, winter is the worst season for corrosion.Humidity, precipitation and salt-based de-icing products are detrimental to your vehicle\u2019s condition.Contrary to popular belief, parking your vehicle in a heated garage does not provide protection, but actually speeds up and increases the negative effects of corrosion.Watch out for rust Corrosion attacks your vehicle\u2019s metal structure and parts.After a few years, surface rust may become visible.Rust can also appear under the vehicle and, in the long run, compromise its structural integrity.After several years, rust can cause deep deterioration if the Rust-proofing problem is left unattended.How do you delay the onset of corrosion?There are two things you can do to delay corrosion: paint or rust-proof your vehicle.Rustproofing is the way to go if you have: a new vehicle you want to keep for 4 years or longer; a used vehicle you want to keep in good condition for at least 5 years.Regular rust-proofing by a specialist is a good way to slow down, and even practically stop, corrosion.To summarize Proper rust-proofing helps: preserve your vehicle\u2019s structure; maintain the level of safety provided by a vehicle in like-new condition; maintain your vehicle\u2019s appearance; maintain your vehicle\u2019s value; extend your vehicle\u2019s life.How about you, will you rustproof your vehicle?Source S.A.A.Q.'*rr: hii J LIMITED N V.N WX\\ TIME OFFER \u201424 EQUAL- MONTHLY PAYMENTS ON WINTER TIRE PURCHASES MADE IN STORE TOTALLING $200 OR MORE WHEN YOU USE YOUR CANADIAN TIRE OPTIONS® MASTERCARD™, OCTOBER 1-31,2015 NO FEE NO INTEREST FINANCING* ON ALL WINTER TIRES *See details in store j OPTIONS Masrëfl ASK FOR YOUR CARD TODAY 450 263-4232 inCwNanawilte page 12 Tuesday, October 20, 2015 Brome County New: Blair McDougall exhibits 10 years of work in Knowlton From Oct.10 to Oct.25 photographer Blair McDougall will be exhibiting an accumulation of series and projects over a 10-year period.This will be broken down into three very different exhibits and slide shows: from Upper Mustang in Nepal, into the rural Cambodia documenting workers\u2019 lives, to street children in Phnom Penh, to Outport Newfoundland and Labrador.All three exhibitions will be at Hors-Cadre, 320 Chemin Knowlton, including three vernissage Oct.10,17, and 24 opening each exhibit.Also a 5-7 p.m.All three exhibitions will be open 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.Thursday through Sundays.Blair McDougall is not only known for his dynamic, thought provoking and colorful Images from remote, seldom experienced locations, but also here in The Eastern Townships.October 9-12 \u2014 Upper Mustang \u201cWhat Tibet Was\u201d This body of work is in part, taken over a three-year period travelling through Nepal.Although the primary exhibit is based in the remote and recently opened Kingdom of Upper Mus- tang, which has been compared to Tibet before the Chinese takeover, there are also other images from many other regions of the country.October 15-18 \u2014 Primarily Cambodia \u201cRaw and Optimistic\u201d After living and travelling in Cambodia for over a year Blair McDougall has amassed a large body of work including two major exhibits booked in Phnom Penh, one at Meta House and the other \"Street Kids\" at the Foreign Correspondents Club.This exhibit will be a cross section of this work including the many from the series \"Khmer, A Portrait\u201d as well images of Laos and Thailand.October 22-25 \u2014 Newfoundland and Eastern Townships \u201cLand and Ice Scapes\u201d Starting in 2007 Blair McDougall starting photographing icebergs and outport life in rural Newfoundland and Labrador.\u201cEvery summer I would come back to Canada specifically to photograph in the Eastern Townships in the spring and fall and Newfoundland during the summer months.Last year as Artist in Residence in Tilting, Fogo Island made available to me a truly inside Cambodia view of life in an outport and the culture of the province.\u201d Hors-Cadre Atelier Galerie is unique in Quebec with its artist in residency program having visiting artists on a weekly basis.About photographer Blair McDougall Blair McDougall has been travelling not only in Newfoundland and Labrador for the last seven years but has taken a liking to other remote locations in Nepal, Cambodia, and Laos.Now based in Kampot, Cambodia Blair McDougall still enjoys his summers in the Eastern Townships and the beautiful countryside.During our winter months he will be found doing photography expeditions and workshops in Nepal and Cambodia with summer workshops here in the Townships or Newfoundland.Please note that a slide show with previous exhibitions and out takes will be running throughout opening hours.Online gallery: BlairMcDougall.Smug- Blair McDougal mug.com Facebook: Blair McDougall Photography Email address: gbtmcd@gmail.com Tibet iJÜOfttt r \t Virginia is for oyster and wine lovers By Peter Leney Oysters and wine were promoted as twin autumn attractions of the Commonwealth of Virginia by a high-level tourism delegation in Montreal recently.Led by no less than Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe, the pitch appeared unruffled by fears that the 75-cent dollar would discourage Canadian visitors, who numbered 510,000 in 2013, with 35 percent coming from Quebec.While Quebecers are familiar with Virginia Beach, hiking in the Appalachians and historic sites of the American Revolution and Civil War, a revival of historic Chesapeake Bay oyster production adds a chance to slurp oysters at numer- ous festivals along the bay in October and November, www.virginia.org/oyster-festivals.The largest festival animates the town of Urbanna on the historic Rappahannock River (it formed a natural boundary between South and North during the Civil War).On November 6-7, streets close to traffic and fill with oyster booths, music and crafts.An oyster-shucking contest featuring the world\u2019s fastest shucker, Deborah Pratt, is a highlight.Virginia is also trying to organize a 120-mile \u201coyster trail\u201d knitting together oyster sellers, bars and restaurants, and \u201cwaterman\u201d culture from its seven oyster producing regions around Chesapeake Bay.November is the official opening, but its website (www.vir- giniaoystertrail.com) reveals few participants so far.The revival of oyster production after its near collapse from overharvesting resulted from a switch from harvesting wild oysters to sustainable aquaculture, in which baby oysters are raised in cages.The method was pioneered about a decade ago by the Rappahannock Oyster Co.on the river of that name.Co-owned by two cousins whose family business dates from 1899, Rappahannock is based in Topping but produces in three different areas, giving it a range of sweet to briny oysters.It has a tasting room at Topping (named Merroir as a variation on terroir) where oysters go for $1.50 each.They also have a restaurant in Richmond and an oyster bar in Wash- ington, D.C.Virginia is barely known for wine, despite being the U.S.\u2019s fifth largest producer.Its seven wine regions span varying climate and terrain conditions and grow an unusually wide array of vinifera, hybrid and American grape varieties.The leaders are Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and so much Viognier that it may be named the state grape.Ironically, given the intense Clinton family loyalty of Democratic Governor McAuliffe, one of his state\u2019s award-winning wineries is owned by Eric Trump, son of Donald, in Charlottesville.(McAuliffe ran Hillary\u2019s 2008 presidential campaign.) Cont\u2019d on page 13 Brome County N Tuesday, October 20, 2015 page 13 The 137th Missisquoi County Annual Plowing Match Dianne Rhicard The 137th Missisquoi County Annual Plowing Match was held October 3, 2015, at Urbain Swennen\u2019s farm on Philipsburg Ave, Bedford QC.The bright sunny day with a bit of a breeze was enjoyed by spectators and plow-persons.A few plow-men were missing due to harvesting crops at home or for someone else.A tent was set up for the hungry plowmen and plow-women.A huge thank-you to the cooks and to those who donated food.The banquet and prize giving was held the following Friday evening at the rec centre in Stanbridge East.The turkey dinner was catered by Anne and Company.A special thanks to the sponsors, the judge Peter Clark and Urbian Swennen for the use of his land.Also to those who donated trophies, cash, vouchers, gifts and the gift of the use of the tent.We need to give a special thanks to President Ross Harvey, who keeps the show running smoothly.There were 17 who participated in this event.The classes were two-furrow, three-furrow and four-furrow semimount, antique, and one-furrow garden tractors (a new class this year).The winners are as follows: Two furrow class: 1st \u2014 Pierre Stewart with a total of 108 points and received a trophy donated by Willie and Sandra Realffe.2nd.Maxime Brault 103 points 3rd.Kayla Chamberlin 94 points 4th.Barry Chamberlin 88 points Three-furrow class: 1st.Raymond Wightman 110 points and received a trophy donated by Junior and Barbara Harvey.2nd.Urbain Swennen 108 points 3rd.Gilles Ostiguy 107 points Four-furrow semi-mount class: 1st.Willie Realffe, 126 points and received a trophy for highest points donated by Scott, Ross, and Garth Harvey 2nd.Ryan Realffe, 124 points 3rd.Garth Harvey 120 points and received the Norman Miller Memorial trophy for best crown.4th.Scott Harvey 115 points Antique class: 1st.Ross Harvey 115 points best finish in the antique class and received the Stanley Soule Memorial trophy.2nd.Urbain Swennen 107 points 3rd.Derick Swennen 86 points Garden tractors single-fiarrow class: Matthew Girard 118 points Tony Beuggar 101 points Matthew McNaughton 95 points Carol Soule presents the Stanley Soule Memorial Trophy to Ross Harvey.7 n-\t-r.\u2018 ~ 4 .\t>¦A Top left, Kayla Chamberland Top right, Matthew Girard Bottom right, Urbain Swennen Virginia- Cont\u2019d from page 12 Tracking down wine in Virginia involves scenic adventures from mountain to sea.The site www.virginiawine.org/ex-plore is a good place to do homework on wine regions extending from the rolling Shenandoah Valley in western Virginia to the maritime oyster-producing areas of Chesapeake Bay and the Eastern Shore.For expert guidance on pairing oysters and wine, the Virginia Wine & Oyster Classic features leading Virginia chefs who prepare and pair oysters with award-winning Virginia wine.The event takes place at the Dog and Oyster Vineyard in Irvington on the same November 6-7 weekend as the nearby Urbanna Oyster Festival.¦%y-f Ais.'i Vt T-.> : - hr page 14 Tuesday, October 20, 2015 Call Sherbrooke: (819) 569-9525 between 8:30 a.m.and 4:30 p.m.E-mail: classad@sherbrookerecord.com or Knowlton: (450) 242-1188 between 9:00 a.m.and 4:00 p.m.Brome Countyl^mf CLASSIFIED Deadline: 1 p.m.Monday Or mail your prepaid classified ads to 5-B Victoria St., Knowlton, Quebec JOE 1V0 The Record, 1195 Galt St.E\u201e Sherbrooke, Quebec JIG 1Y7 001 Property for Sale CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE.No risk program.Stop mortgage and maintenance payments today.100% money back guarantee.Free consultation.Call us now.We can help! 1-888-356-5248.100 Job Opportunities DO YOU HAVE 10 hours per week to turn into $1500 per month using your PC and phone?Free\tinfo: www.BossFree123.c om WORK AT HOME.$570 weekly.Assembling Christmas decorations + great money with our free mailer program + free home typing program.PT/FT.Experience unnecessary.Genuine! www.AvailableHelpWant-ed.com 140 Professional Services TRANSLATION AND WRITING Translation\tto French and writing services.Technical and creative writing.Business letters, newsletters, blog posts, social media content, advertising, newspaper and magazine articles, etc.University student.Affordable rates per word, gen-eebee.dot@gmail.co m or (450) 522-0838.155 Travel REAL ESTATE.NW Montana.Tungsten-holdings.com 406-293-3714.170 Auctions ONLINE BOAT & RV AUCTION, October 30, 2015.Boats, RVs, ATVs, snowmobiles,, side/side\u2019s, and more.Pre-bid-ding begins October 28, 2015.For more information, visit are-oauctions.ca.Consignments welcome.Call 705-730-2411 or 866-375-6109.290 Articles For Sale FREE CATALOGUE FROM Halford\u2019s! 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Information and donations: (514) 259.3422 1.800.361.3504 www.diabete.qc.ca Deaths Deaths Agnes GALLAGHER (nee Cumming) (August 4,1928 - October 13, 2015) Passed away at the age of 87, after a 12+ years battle with Alzheimer\u2019s.She is predeceased by her husband, David Andrew Gallagher, her son David Arthur Gallaher (Evelyn Dean) and her sister Kittie Greig.She is survived by her sister Annie Figsby and brother William Cumming, daughters Dale Jourdain (Andre), Cathy Allen (Gary), Agnes Gallaher Luce (Jim), her sons Bradley (Debra Doug), James (Penny Levesque).Her grandchildren: Steven and Andy Jourdain, Tammy Allen, Sheryl & Carrie Moyle, Young David Gallaher, Lizzy Malcolm, Lianne and Tina Gallaher, Jennifer Lobe, Jesse Gallaher and Katie Levesque.Also, 29 great-grandchildren.There is no question she will be missed by family, relatives and her many friends, as she was a lady who took part in many activities.She was fun loving, kind and generous.We would like to thank the staff at the CHSLD - Cowansville, who treated her with respect and dignity till the end.The visitation will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Desourdy Funeral Home, 109 William St., Cowansville, from 12 to 1:30 p.m., followed by a ceremony in her memory.In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Alzheimer\u2019s society on her behalf will be appreciated by the family.\t \t \t Donna LUCE (PARSONS) 1922-2015 Passed peacefully at Maison Knowlton House on October 17, 2015.Wife of the late John Luce, sister of the late Angus Parsons, June O\u2019Hara, Betty Cunningham, and the late Graydon Parsons.Beloved mother of the late Heather Mizener (Nelson), Carol Fleming (Samuel), James Luce (Agnes), Cathy Luce (Réal).Loving grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of twelve.She leaves to mourn many friends, nieces and nephews.Resting at Desourdy Funeral Homes, 109 William Street, Cowansville, QC.Visitation will be from 7:00 p.m.to 9:00 p.m.on Friday, Oct.23, 2015, and on Saturday, Oct.24, 2015 from 10.00 a.m.to 11:00 a.m., followed by a service in the chapel.The family will be leaving for a private burial post service.In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Maison Knowlton House for the wonderful care that she received.\t \t \t E-mail your social news to classad@sherbrookerecord.com \fDeadline: 10 a.m.working day previous to publication Brome Countyl^Yws CLASSIFIED Tuesday, October 20, 2015 page 15 Brome Gm/w/j/News Tuesday, October 20, 2015 page 15 Hyperparathyroidism should be regularly monitored ASK DOCTOR K By Anthony L.Komaroff, M.D.DEAR DOCTOR K: A recent blood test showed that the calcium level in my blood is high.My levels of something called \u201cPTH\u201d are also high.Now my doctor has scheduled a parathyroid scan.Why?What does calcium have to do with the parathyroid?DEAR READER: You have four parathyroid glands.These pea-sized glands sit on your thyroid gland, in the lower part of your neck.(I\u2019ve put an illustration of the parathyroid glands on my website, AskDoctorK.com.) A hormone is a chemical made in one organ that enters the blood, travels throughout the body and affects how different parts of the body work.The parathyroid glands produce the parathyroid hormone (PTH).The job of the parathyroid glands is to adjust their production of PTH to keep calcium levels in your blood within a normal range.If the calcium level in your blood starts to drop, the parathyroid glands make more PTH.If calcium levels rise, the glands make less hormone.How does PTH influence calcium levels?In three different ways.Lots of calcium is stored in your bones.PTH causes the bones to release calcium into the blood.PTH also stimulates the intestines to absorb more calcium from food.Finally, PTH signals the kidneys to withhold calcium from the urine.Hyperparathyroidism (hi-per-par-a-THIGH-royd-izm) occurs when one (or more) of the parathyroid glands becomes overactive and makes more PTH than it should.Excess hormone is released into the bloodstream.The result is abnormally high levels of calcium and PTH in the blood.If your hyperparathyroidism is mild, you might not need treatment.But you should have regular blood tests to measure your blood calcium level and make sure it\u2019s not going higher.You will also need periodic bone density tests because PTH causes calcium to leak out of bones, which causes them to thin.More severe hyperparathyroidism can cause bone pain and thin, brittle bones that are more easily fractured.Elevated levels of PTH and calcium can also trigger the formation of kidney stones and cause kidney damage, dehydration and confusion.The reason your doctor has ordered an imaging scan is to check for an enlarged parathyroid gland or a parathy- roid tumor.Parathyroid cancer is extremely rare.A doctor may never see a single case despite practicing medicine for decades.I never have.If your condition is severe enough, you may need surgery to remove the affected parathyroid gland(s).If it\u2019s less severe, your doctor may prescribe medication.Drugs used to treat hyperparathyroidism include hormone replacement therapy and bisphosphonates, both of which help bones retain calcium.Another type of drug mimics calcium in the body, in order to trick the parathyroid gland into releasing less PTH.Fortunately, many people with hyperparathyroidism have a mild condition that never becomes serious enough to require treatment.But it does require regular repeat testing to be sure it\u2019s not getting worse.(Dr.Komaroff is a physician and professor at Harvard Medical School.To send questions, go to AskDoctorK.com, or write: Ask Doctor K, 10 Shattuclc St., Second Floor, Boston, MA 02115.) How your hospital can make you sick FROM CONSUMER REPORTS® By the editors of Consumer Reports In the ongoing war of humans vs.disease-causing bacteria, the bugs are gaining the upper hand, according to Consumer Reports.Deadly and unrelenting, they\u2019re becoming more and more difficult to kill.You might think of hospitals as sterile safety zones in that battle.But in truth, they are ground zero for the invasion.Every year, an estimated 648,000 people in the U.S.develop infections during a hospital stay, and about 75,000 die, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).That\u2019s more than twice the number of people who die each year in car crashes.IN THE DANGER ZONE \u201cHospitals can be hot spots for infections and can sometimes amplify (their) spread,\u201d says Dr.Tom Frieden, director of the CDC.\u201cPatients with serious infections are near sick and vulnerable patients \u2014 all cared for by the same health care workers, sometimes using shared equipment.\u201d Making the situation even more dangerous is the widespread, inappropriate use of antibiotics that\u2019s common in hospitals, which encourages the growth of \u201csuperbugs\u201d that are immune to the drugs and kill off patients\u2019 protective bacteria.It\u2019s \u201cthe perfect storm\u201d for infections to develop and spread, says Dr.Arjun Srinivasan, who oversees the CDC\u2019s efforts to prevent hospital-acquired infec- tions.\u201cWe\u2019ve reached the point where patients are dying of infections in hospitals that we have no antibiotics to treat.\u201d To learn more about superbugs and hospital infections, read CR\u2019s report, \u201cHow Your Hospital Can Make You Sick,\u201d at ConsumerReports.org/cro/hospitalinfec-tions2015.Consumer Reports recommends these ways of protecting yourself against superbugs: IN THE HOSPITAL \u2014 Consider MRSA testing.A nasal swab can detect low levels of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and allow medical staff to take precautions, such as having you wash with a special soap before your procedure.\u2014 Insist on cleanliness.Consumer Reports recommends asking to have your room cleaned if it looks dirty.Take bleach wipes for bed rails, doorknobs and the TV remote.Insist that everyone who enters your room wash his or her hands.Keep your own hands clean, washing regularly with soap and water.\u2014 Question antibiotics.Make sure that any antibiotics prescribed to you in the hospital are needed and appropriate for your infection.\u2014 Watch out for heartburn drugs.Medications such as Nexium and Prilosec increase the risk of developing Clostridium difficile (C-diff) symptoms by reducing stomach acid that appears to help keep the bug in check.So ask whether the drug is needed and request the lowest dose for the shortest possible time.\u2014 Ask every day whether \u201ctubes\u201d can be removed.The risk of infection increases the longer items such as catheters and ventilators are left in place.If you\u2019re not able to ask, be sure a friend or family member does.\u2014 Say no to razors.If you need to be shaved, use an electric hair remover, not a razor, because any nick can provide an opening for infection.AT HOME If you\u2019ve been in the hospital, \u201cAssume you\u2019ve been exposed to potentially dangerous bacteria,\u201d says Lisa McGiffert, director of the Consumer Reports Safe Patient Project.Here\u2019s what to do when you get home to keep yourself and your family safe: \u2014 Watch for warning signs.They include fever, diarrhea, worsening pain or an incision site that becomes warm, red and swollen.People at particular risk include adults older than 65 as well as infants, anyone on antibiotics and people with a compromised immune system.\u2014 Practice good hygiene.If you or someone you live with receives a diagnosis of a hospital-acquired infection after being discharged from the hospital, Consumer Reports recommends taking extra precautions to make sure that it doesn\u2019t spread.Clean frequently touched surfaces with 1 part bleach mixed with 10 parts water.Reserve a bathroom for the infected person.If that\u2019s not possible, use the bleach solution to disinfect surfaces between uses.Don\u2019t share toiletries or towels; use paper towels rather than cloth hand towels.\tBrome County\t\u201e NF.WS \tJesse Bryant Advertising Consultant Let our readers know about your products & services Tel.: 450-242-1133 Fax: 450-243-5155 .\tÜ\t\temail: jbryant@sherbrookerecord.com Because my brain gets a boost CPF Canadian Parents for French Join CPF - for answers and support as they discover French.WWW.Cpf.C3 PAGE 16 CAR CARE \u2022 BROME COUNTY NEWS Tuesday, October 20, 2015 Winter tires From December 15 to March 15 inclusively, all taxis and passenger vehicles registered in Québec must be equipped with winter tires.This requirement also applies to rental passenger vehicles in Québec, as well as mopeds, motorized scooters and motorcycles.Certain exemptions are provided for: the first 7 days following the acquisition of a passenger vehicle from a dealer the 7 days preceding the expiration date of a long-term lease (duration of one year or more) passenger vehicles with temporary licence plates (X plate) passenger vehicles with a temporary registration certificate (transit) that is valid for a period not exceeding 7 days from the date of issue motor homes (vehicles that have been permanently outfitted as dwellings) the spare tire of a passenger vehicle or taxi motorcycles used as emergency vehicles (\u201cemergency vehicle\u201d as defined under the Highway Safety Code) vehicles for which a winter tire exemption certificate has been issued by the SAAQ Source S.A.A.Q ¦f i ip\ti\t If 1 '\tTnl «K 1* * y J ^\tp 1\tJH \" ' ,\t' M 1 l\tNj UU V ; 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