The record, 27 octobre 2015, Brome County News

[" Brome County NEWS Tuesday, October 27, 2015 ÉNERGIE une division de Plomberie Gayer lot.* CMMTQ fkGazMétro AGazMétroPLUS PARTENAIRE CERTIFIÉ\tSERVICES ET ENTRETIEN- « SERVICE \u2022 SALE \u2022 INSTALLATION \u2022\tGas natural & propane \u2022 Oil \u2022\tRadiant heating floor \u2022 Electric \u2022\tWood plomberiegoyer.com 450 263-2226 Cowansville 450 378-2226 Granby & area Denis Paradis back and already out of the starting gate By Ann Davidson While Denis Paradis and 337 other MPs across Canada, including the new Prime Minister wait to be sworn in on November 4 in Ottawa, there is little time to recover from the intensity of the longest election campaign in recent history of Canadian politics.With post-election interviews, planning the set-up of the Brome-Mis-sisquoi riding office(s), and harvesting the vineyard that he owns and operates in St.Armand, the die-hard politician\u2019s days are full.His focus is clear and his determination to succeed in making his plans a reality is steadfast.A lawyer by profession and wine-producer by trade, Paradis\u2019 thirst for politics during his ten-year absence has never dwindled, always keeping in touch with his comrades at the Press Club in Ot- tawa, and keeping his ear to the ground in Brome-Missisquoi.Marie-Florence Crevier-Paradis, his daughter who has an undergraduate degree in communications from UQAM, and served as communications manager for his campaign, described the campaign experience as very exciting and a great learning curve.\u201cDenis is my father and I have helped him in the vineyard and have always wanted him to win elections, but working with him on this campaign has added a new dimension in our relationship.This time I really wanted him to win because he was clearly the best candidate for the position.\u201d Adding to that, \u201cDenis is very caring, he is aware of everything that is going on in this riding, is so knowledgeable, and he wants to make things right for now and also for future generations.\u201d Cont\u2019d on page 8 CATHERINE ROBERT Marie-Florence Crevier-Paradis with her recently elected father, Denis Paradis.j » ' > / ¦ i I TBL\u2019s Kim Nadeau heading for \u2018The Royal\u2019 By Ann Davidson Since she was ten years old, Town of Brome Lake resident, Kim Nadeau, has dreamed of competing in the Royal Winter Fair Horse Show.On November 11 and 12 that dream will be her reality.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 The 20-year-old, second year university student studying criminology at University of Ottawa, is home for ten days training and preparing to head down the 401 with her equine partner Sammy of Bromont, a rented jumper and her longstanding trainer, Paul Bélanger.Nadeau will be competing in the Canadian Equestrian Team (CET) Medals, a special category for riders under 21 years old.With more than 900 horses and ponies, and some of the world\u2019s most prestigious riders, \u201cThe Royal,\u201d as most refer it to, has been rated the top horse show on the continent.It is one part of an annual agricultural event held in Toronto since the early 1920s.According to Nadeau\u2019s mother, Ingrid Weiner, at the finals in Toronto the three phases are a gymnastic phase on day one (combining flat work and a technical jumping course).On day two they do a regular Gntu«^ tfJa/âèzea Contractor LICENCE RBQ: 8101-2015-32 Machinery work \u2022 Hydraulic hammer (rock breaker) \u2022 Private roads \u2022 Land shaping \u2022 Drainage \u2022 Artificial lakes/ponds \u2022 Septic systems \u2022 Demolition - Foundation \u2022 Topsoil - Aggregate \u2022 Sand \u2022 Gravel \u2022 Fieldstone 450 242-2544 11, ch.Glen, Bolton-Ouest r\tc\t/ms KIAde\t\u2019 COWANSVILLE \tv:\tNew and used vehicles \t\t403 rue de la Rivière \tTim Dubois\t450 263-6000 Cell: 450 578-1148 \tSales Representative\twww.kiacowansville.com tdubois@kiacowansville.com ANN DAVIDSON Kim Nadeau on Sammy of Bromont with trainer, practicing routines in preparation for the upcoming Royal Agricultural Winter Fair's Horse Show in Toronto.\t show jumping course where the top eight riders are called back to do another jumping course and then the top four have an additional test given by the judge to declare the winner.With her beginnings at the Knowlton Pony Club, Nadeau has since climbed through the ranks.Her drive for more competition left her last year with a painful decision to sell her beloved horse of seven years because she simply could not jump high enough for Nadeau\u2019s needs.It was last summer that Nadeau was offered the opportunity to work with a horse that came from Laval.The owner of the horse was going away for extended period and needed someone skilled enough to work her.Sammy of Bromont came to stay at Ecurie Bélanger, a specialized riding school and stable that is owned by Paul Bélanger, a level three coach from the Equine Canada.Knowing Nadeau\u2019s skills and talent, he matched the jumper with Nadeau.The decision, along with hard work from the horse and the rider, resulted in Nadeau landing in third place in the Maritimes-Quebec regional finals for the Royal Winter event.\u201cIn order to qualify each rider had to accumulate points during their regular show season in the summer.Then each of the four regions invited their top 20 riders to compete at the regional finals, where the top four from each region Cont\u2019d on page 8 page 2 Tuesday, October 27, 2015 =Brome Goww/j/News Hromc County Community Bulletin Board October 27 Social night every Friday at the Sutton Legion.Come and play cribbage and bridge.Donation of $2.Come and have fun.October 28 Bingo every Wednesday at the Sutton Legion 2 Curley Street, Sutton.Jackpot of $200 or more.Start at 6.30 p.m.Bring your friends and lucky charms.Information: 450 538-2864.October 30 Halloween dance Saturday, October 30 with the music of the Meloman (Alain Morin).Music from the 50s to today.At the Sutton Legion 2 Curley Street.Tickets $8 at the door.Prizes to be won.October 31 Caregivers\u2019 Café: An opportunity to come together to exchange resources and learn from others.Saturday, October 31, from 10 a.m.to noon at St.Paul\u2019s Anglican Church Hall, 24 St.Paul\u2019s Road, Knowlton.Please note that these meetings will start at 10 a.m.from now on.Continuing with the theme of \u201cBe Prepared\u201d this will be a general discussion of topics covered in recent meetings and an introduction to advanced care planning.All are welcome.For more information\temail: mycaregiverscafe@gmail.com.October 31 The Mental Health & Well-Being Support Group.Please note: The next meeting will be Saturday, October 31.Please phone Linda: 450-243-0928 or pleasantvalley0001@gmail.com for the location of the meeting.Join us for an opportunity to share experiences in a safe environment and receive support, information, encouragement and acceptance.Having support makes all the difference! 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.ways free.Everyone welcome.2 Curly Street, Sutton.Information: 450-538-2210.November 2 Canadian Club of the Yamaska Valley meets Monday, November 2 at noon 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.November 7 Chicken\u2019n\u2019biscuits luncheon Saturday, November 7 at noon.Bishop Stewart Memorial Church 5 Ch.Garagona, Fre-lighsburg.Cost: $12 adult / 5$ -lOyrs.Reservations: 450-248-1145 or 248-3581.Door prizes.November 7 Salle Communautaire Sutton Junction Hall, 132-A Chemin Mont Echo, Sutton Junction.Annual spaghetti supper hosted by the hall volunteers on November 7 starting at 5:30 p.m., suggested donation $13 per person, BYOB.Come join us for supper among family and friends.November 7 Christmas bazaar Saturday, November 7 from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m.at the Richford United Methodist Church.Candy table, white elephant table and gift table.There will be an ongoing food sale and coffee hour.November 13 Fundraiser for the benefit of Radio Communautaire Missisquoi, CIDI 99.1,8 p.m., Friday, November 13 (oh,scary!), Lakeview Inn, 50 Victoria, Lac Brome.Featuring Smokin\u2019 Country, Déjà \u201cTu,\u201d Scotty E.and more.$20, payable at the door, open at 7:30 p.m.November 25 Annual general meeting of Radio Communautaire Missisquoi, Wednesday, November 25, 2015, 7 p.m., Community Centre, 270 Victoria, Lac Brome.Election of directors, progress report, fiscal review.Membership I.D.required to vote.Membership information at 450-243-6524.November 1 All you can eat brunch will be hosted at the Sutton Legion from 9:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.Eggs your way (omelettes are our specialty).Donation of $8 for adults, children 6 to 8 yrs $4, little ones are al- Solidarity I BELIEVE.I GIVE.GVMCMWOlfXftjC Ca&ttOAItift to* Development and Peace 1 888 234-8533 www.devp.org 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 wel- come! 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 at 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 All Saints Sunday, November 1 - worship and music: Sacrament of Holy Communion at both worship services.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 newcomers.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 Lukacs.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.JAMES ANGLICAN CHURCH -FOSTER We open our doors to welcome you on Sunday November 1 at 9:15 a.m.for our service of Holy Communion, at the little church on the hill, 725 Lakeside, Foster.Join us afterwards for refreshments and conversation.Everyone is welcome.ST.PAUL\u2019S ANGLICAN CHURCH 24 St.Paul's 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). Brome County New Tuesday, October 27, 2015 page 3 Honouring the slaves in the Townships Recognizing the history of St.By Ann Davidson It\u2019s been several years since an ad-hoc group of individuals has been diligently and respectfully working toward recognizing the legendary limestone rock in St.Armand known as \u201cNigger Rock,\u201d recognized as an official historical site.The owners of the land are onside that the rock should be a place of honour to those who, as lore would have it, were haphazardly buried in that area where the land had no worth for cultivation.A beautiful plaque has already been prepared to mount on the rock and is now getting dusty in the basement of St.Armand Town Hall.It is possible that the group\u2019s tireless efforts will come to a halt if Quebec\u2019s Toponomy Commission agrees with Rachel Zellar\u2019s plea to delete \u201cNigger\u201d from eleven historical sites and monuments in this province.The PhD student from McGill University, in her quest to prevent persistence of a less than appropriate term, launched a petition last August to remove the \u201cN\u201d word\u201d from specific locations within the province.Though the \u201cNigger Rock\u201d organizing group agrees with Zellar\u2019s general mission, they believe that maintaining its legendary name is a critical part of the past.They want justice to happen for the people in the burial site to be finally set free.\u201cIt\u2019s about history that we cannot extinguish.These people deserve more from us.\u201d With just under two months left for the Toponomy Commission to render a decision on the matter of name change, they are scrambling to avert their work from being thwarted by Zellar\u2019s efforts.Frustrated that their efforts and intentions are not heard by media nor responded to by Zellar, the organizing committee feels that public opinion could be swung in the favour of Zellar\u2019s actions.For this particular location, the St.Armand group would relish the opportunity to speak with the author of the petition.Some historians argue that by deleting or erasing the name, we lose the history of why the name came about in the first place.In this case there is potential for Canadians to never know that this country participated in trans-Atlantic slavery as well.It is not something to be proud of but it does highlight the evolution of society as it is today.There is a need to prevent a collective \u201chistorical amnesia.\u201d Several years ago, when Eastern Township storyteller, author, and poet, Bee Santori (alias Grampa Bob) heard about the mission of the project, he jumped in to support the group of history buffs.After undergoing extensive research, he has since gone on to publish two books based on the subject: \u201cBIRDIE, The Saga Of Nigger Rock,\u201d and, most recently, \u201cits Armand\u2019s rock for what it was sequel, \u201cPilgrimage To Nigger Rock, In Search Of Miss Birdie\u201d by Santori\u2019s pen name, Grampa Bob.The sequel was launched at Brome Lake Books during the recent Knowlton Literary Festival several weeks ago.Santori says that the books are intended to raise awareness about the strife these people suffered and endured.He mentioned that the group\u2019s mission is in no way intended to be disrespectful and that the \u201cNigger Rock\u201d project is much more profound than the rock itself.\u201cNigger Rock is now a part of history.As much as some may feel that this name is a pejorative, it is only if one chooses it to be.Our aim is to champion the people who, mostly black, toiled to clear and prepare, and maintain the land for Philip Luke and his successors.\u201d Luke, a loyalist to the King of England back in the 1800s, fled the U.S.and settled on land in Canada that was granted by the King.Along with him he brought his black slaves.They were not the only blacks to settle in the St.Armand area.Some escaped via the Underground Railroad.According to Santori\u2019s research, in 1833 Britain declared an end to slavery in all of its territories.This meant that the slaves in Canada were now free \u2014 free on paper but not in reality.They had no education or money, they continued to work for the same person in return for \t ANN DAVIDSON Known as Grampa Bob, Bee Santori, author, poet, and storyteller launched \u201cPilgrimage To Nigger Rock, In Search Of Miss Birdie,\u201d a sequel to ((BIRDIE, The Saga Of Nigger Rock\u201d during Knowlton\u2019s Literary Festival With the contentious use of uNigger\u201d Santori explains why he is raising awareness to the importance of recognizing Nigger Rock by maintaining its legendary name.one set of clothing a year, a plot of land for cultivating, and a shack to live in.These people persevered and endured the rigours of the northern frontier along with the heartless discrimination Cont\u2019d on page 8 Paradis wants to open 1909 Boundary Waters Treaty By Ann Davidson Brome-Missisquoi\u2019s newly elected Member of Parliament, Denis Paradis, is not wasting any time when it comes to one of his principle reasons for re-entering politics.Even before the election, the veteran politician from St.Armand had been paving the way toward finding solutions to protect the waterways that are shared between the United States and Canada.Specific to his mission are the two international lakes within Brome-Missisquoi that he says are in a lot of trouble.Since the time he was not re-elected ten years ago, Paradis has always remained actively involved with the United States to improve the quality of the water in both Lake Champlain and Lake Memphremagog.Several months ago Paradis spoke with Vermont\u2019s Gover- LOUISE ABBOTT nn - - jl&jgfyf A view of the south end of Lake Memphremagog at Newport, Vermont, where the Black River runs into the lake and runs a high risk of carrying toxic waste from the Vermont state dump in Coventry.nor Peter Shumlin and suggested that if elected, they should meet.\u201cIt\u2019s all about having good neighbourly relations, but, legally the issues related to Lake Champlain and Lake Memphremagog are the affairs of Washington and Ottawa.\u201d Paradis mentioned an earlier meeting years ago with then secretary of state during the George W.Bush administration, Condoleezza Rice on the matter of shared water resources and the responsibility to each other where he advised her that something had to be done about these two lakes.Now that he is back in the government\u2019s seat Paradis would like to revisit the Boundary Waters Treaty that was signed by Canada and the United States in 1909 and serves as the guiding principles for the International Joint Commission (IJC) to resolve any disputes over trans-boundary waterways such as lakes, rivers, canals and streams that border the two countries or flow into either of the two countries.The IJC is represented by the two countries, each with three representatives and strives to manage these waters wisely.The organization is all about regulating shared water uses, improving the quality of water, and investigating issues along with recommending solutions where needed.According to the IJC, \u201cThe Treaty states that waters shall not be polluted on either side of the boundary to the injury of health or property on the other side.\u201d In the case of Lake Memphremagog, it is interesting that when most of the lake is on the Canadian side of the border with the current running north from Newport, Vermont, that the state of Vermont has a statewide garbage dump within a few kilometres of the Black River which runs directly into the lake: a lake that supplies more than 200,000 people with potable water.Similarly, while Missisquoi Bay area residents at the north end of Lake Champlain must respect tight provincial restrictions related to phosphate runoff, they suffer massive blue-green algae blooms that could be controlled more effectively on the U.S.side.Paradis says that the 2005 report on the state of Lake Champlain mentioned that it was catastrophic.He said the water from Lake Champlain runs into the Richelieu River and reaches the St.Lawrence.Aside from the pollution and health factors, both lakes are green resources with strong economic value when it comes to tourism.As Paradis explained, they are part of our green infrastructure that serves to sustain the economy and maintain health.With regards to the blue-green algae phenomenon Paradis says that he wants all water going into lakes to be clean and pure.He wonders about a filtering system.\u201cWe are not the only ones experiencing this Cont\u2019d on page 9 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|SA Société de comptables professionnels agréés Chartered professional accountants corporation duke-cpa.com T:(450) 263-4123 Fax: (450) 263-3489 page 4 Tuesday, October 27, 2015 Brome Cp««/)/News Letters Putting the pool issue into perspective Dear Editor: I have been following the pool project, reading a lot of negative letters to the editor in BCN and I would like to try and put the CROP poll results and the number of people who signed a petition for a referendum in context.This project has caused a lot of angst and a large number of people would like a referendum to decide whether it should proceed.I think there is a general feeling that 1,400-1,500 signatures on a petition has way more meaning than a small 400-person sample of our population.When a poll is taken, the sample size determines the accuracy.If it\u2019s large you get a very accurate result (assuming the question is clear and honest).A referendum would provide a very accurate reading of the population\u2019s opinion, assuming a large number of people vote.When you have a small sample size the accuracy of the result is less but you don\u2019t necessarily need a perfectly accurate result to determine the majority view on a clear yes/no question.In the case of the CROP poll they asked a clear and honest question: \u201cwould you support a pool which would cost $234,000/year to run, YES or NO\u201d.The $234K/year operating cost estimate was recently validated on Oct .14 by Lee Patterson, who showed that a number of other Quebec municipalities of similar size pay about this much per year to op- erate their pools.The sample size of the CROP poll was 400 residents out of 5,600.This seems very small but if the sample is random, and CROP ensured this was true, then the results will be accurate plus or minus 5 per cent, 19 times out of 20.This isn\u2019t something CROP or the town council invented, it\u2019s what you learn in any Probability & Statistics course at university.I suffered through one of these courses myselfl Nineteen times out of 20 means 95 per cent of the time the results will be accurate to within 5 per cent.So we can have quite a high confidence in the results with this sample size.The CROP poll results showed 31 per cent NO and 59 per cent YES, but since this could vary by 5 per cent either way, the actual distribution might be 36 per cent NO, 54 per cent YES or 26 per cent NO and 63 per cent YES.Notice that either way there is still a clear YES majority within the possible error of the poll results.I believe this validates the mayor and council\u2019s decision to move ahead with the project.The people polled answered yes or no for a wide range of reasons.The NO respondents may have been worried about higher taxes, lack of confidence in the town\u2019s $250K annual expense estimate, worry about the water usage, or maybe just saw the pool as a low priority and of course there are lots of other reasons.The YES respondents obviously wanted a pool and trusted the town\u2019s estimated Opinions differ on what a democracy is Dear Editor: Frank Nixon wrote in his front-page opinion piece in the last paper that Mayor Burcombe \u201cmade light\u201d of the pool petition.Consider: the clique of activists behind the petition went more after the mayor than after the pool.One accused him of cowardice.Another fished with his questions instead of coming to the point.One stated that the mayor\u2019s election was borderline illegitimate and then demanded the release of donor identities, although I concede perhaps she just wanted money (who doesn\u2019t?).All these activists barreled through their questions, and did not pay mind that they had already been answered.During all this, the mayor declared \u2014 and kudos to the West Bromistan People\u2019s Revolutionary Committee for not vaporizing under his glare \u2014 that he refused to be brow-beaten by a petition from which some of the signatories wanted to retract their names.What must he do, Mr.Nixon, to avoid \u201cmaking light\u201d of it?Perhaps setting the committee members on fire and performing the Dance of the Zulu Warrior around the charred remains of their little list?It would certainly be forthright, although possibly not democratic.Then again, opinions here differ on what a democracy actually is.At the pool meeting, by the way, Lee Patterson answered my question, seconded in this newspaper last month, why there was such a difference between the 2008 pool quote and the latest one.I am quite satisfied.George Cummings Knowlton costs and associated tax hike.All respondents had the same limited info on the project but made their decision.The many people who were unhappy with the current process started a petition for a referendum.Possibly not all of the 1,400-1,500 that signed were against the pool project, but it is safe to assume most were.CROP predicted, using a small sample of the population, that 31 per cent plus or minus 5 per cent or between 1,649 and 1,823 did not want the pool and would have voted NO had a referendum been held.This is more people than signed the petition.So, in fact there is actually close agreement between the CROP poll results and the number of people you would expect to want to sign a petition to have a referendum (to stop the pool project).So I believe the mayor and council are doing the right and democratic thing because it is clear most of the population wants to go ahead with the pool despite all the worries and unknowns.Quentin Meek Fostei Help wanted Please treat us all with the same respect Dear Editor: More than once over the years I have had reason to ask Pierre Paradis for assistance.Each time I asked, I did so as simply as a taxpayer.Each time I asked I received his full attention.Most of the time he said he was aware of the problem but unless asked to intervene, he could not get involved.Each time I asked he always got involved.Today my health precludes my doing anything.I need help.I need someone or some group to call Pierre, and now his brother Denis, and ask them both for a meeting to determine how giving millions to support an unpopular pool project, along with its planned multi-million dollar tax hike is in our best interests.I want someone to ask the mayor about the five-year delay on Mill Pond, to ask how our fragile water supply is, all of a sudden, no problem.To ask if The Maple Street Market has already been sold.To explain why the town stopped hydro wire removal.Well maybe all this this is too much to ask, but the pool isn\u2019t! We can\u2019t have a pool unless Pierre and Denis give us the money, so please.somebody, tell them we don\u2019t need a new pool today.Brian Timmins Knowlton Mr.Mayor and Counsel of the Town of Brome Lake: After reading your stand for your aqua center I must reply.Your CROP survey called 400 people in the 242-243 area codes to find out their thoughts on your aqua center, which came back favorable in your view.Here is the problem 242-243 area codes cover Knowlton, Bondville, West Bolton, and Brome.Therefore half of your survey was done in municipalities that are not part of Lac Brome.Foster and Fulford are in the 539 area code and Iron Hill and West Brome are in the 260-263-266 area codes.Not even counting all the customers with Axion or Videotron which also have different area codes.Are people in these 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.areas not worthy of an opinion?Very unfair as they will be paying the same as citizens from Knowlton, Bondville.You say you were elected to govern, also wrong you are not our governor you are our mayor.That means you were elected to represent the best interest of the citizens of the Town of Brome Lake, all of them not just Knowlton.Counselors representing those villages (Fulford, Foster, Iron Hill, West Brome) are not representing their citizens\u2019 best interest, for you have not consulted with us.When you vote it is not about your wish but about our wishes voiced by you.You were elected to represent us not think for us.This project is not a three- or four-year expense, it is from now on (forever) and all citizens must have a say (democracy).Please reconsider your vote so it is fair for all citizens or the subject will be referred to the office of municipal affairs.We elected you democratically, please treat us all with the same respect.Donald Gagne Bondville 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 .Stephen Blake Editor.Carolyn Marsh Secretary .Jesse Bryant Advertising .(819) 569-6345 .(819) 569-6345 .(450)242-1188 .(450)242-1188 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 N Tuesday, October 27, 2015 page 5 Ayante November Newsletter Barbara Bellingham Program Director Avante Women's Centre On Strike As a community organization, Avante has serious concerns with the changes that have been made in our public health and social services network, for several reasons.With the abolishment of our regional agencies, we fear blanket programming won\u2019t address the distinct differences in our regional needs, larger communities will have a stronger voice in the choices made for funding and the rural areas will not be heard.With the territorial expansion of the Estrie region by including Brome Missisquoi and Haute Yamaska, services will be centralized even more, discouraging and alienating the population from seeking the services they need.Community organizations have been working as partners with the public health and social services system, reaching out into the communities to get people involved, assess the real needs, and make real changes according to those needs.We have acted autonomously within our districts and have been respected for the services we offer.The new Act, which took effect last April, could take away this independence.In its vision to simplify access to health services, we may get lost in the shuffle as community workers, and have very little say in what our own visions are.We would become \u201csub-contractors\u201d instead of partners.To further the anxiety, Avante\u2019s mandate is to reach the English-speaking women in our area, who have even more specific issues.All this is to say, that on Monday November 2, our centre will be closed in solidarity with a general strike by community organizations.On Tuesday, November 3, Avante will be joining other community organizations in Sherbrooke, marching to raise awareness of our concerns.Coffee Breaks In Knowlton on November 16 we will be exploring \u201cMindfulness\u201d; the latest word on self-help and stress reduction.Although it has roots in Buddhist meditation, the practice of mindfulness has recently entered the western culture through endorsements by celebrities like Goldie Hawn and claims by the US Marine Corps as effective treatment for post-traumatic stress disorders.Schools are embracing it as part of a daily curriculum and it has been approved for use in the treatment of depression and anxiety.We\u2019ll explore what this is, and how going back to the childhood art of colouring can be therapeutic! Starting at 1:30 at the Lac Brome Community Centre.For our Coffee Break in Bedford on November 25, it\u2019s \u201cHit me with your best shot\u201d - learn the tips and tricks to looking great in photos.Simple techniques can avoid fake smiles, double chins and that \u201cdeer in the headlights\u201d expression! By knowing how to use flattering angles, you\u2019ll look terrific in all those holiday shots.We\u2019ll also have a slideshow of do\u2019s and don\u2019ts from our in-house models! All women welcome, from 9:30-11:30.Health Matters This month, on November 13, our topic will be Powers of Attorney, Mandates and Wills: know your rights and protect yourself.As an aging population, we face the possibility of having to ask others to do things for us.But with more and more incidents of fraud and identity theft, our system is becoming more regimented in what can be done.Not having the proper legal documents in place can create huge delays, not to mention the frustration for those trying to help.This workshop clearly explains the different documents and some of the common myths about them.In addition, we will be sharing some personal testimonials from \u201clive and learn\u201d experiences.The information session begins at 10 a.m.at the Cowansville CLSC and will be followed by a free light luncheon.Open to the public, everyone welcome.Soup Café Our increasingly popular soup luncheon continues monthly, with this month\u2019s lunch on November 19.Be our guests for a tasty bowl of homemade soup and stimulating conversation! From noon to 1 p.m.Tuesday Open Til 8 November 3 our Quilting class will be cancelled due to our strike action.November 10 is Potluck & Movie \u2014 \u201cWe\u2019re the Millers\u201d comedy.An adventure across US and into Mexico doing a drug traffic run, we meet the Millers; a fake All-American family put together to seem like the least likely smugglers.Potluck at 5 p.m.and the movie starts at 6 p.m.Please note that our November 17 -Geocaching - event has been postponed until spring.In its place we will be offering a repeat of Knowlton\u2019s coffee break topic, \u201cMindfulness,\u201d and the new concept of adult colouring books! On November 24 will be our Topic-Potluck supper, starting at 6 p.m.Avante Women\u2019s Centre has been operating since 1997 with the mandate to reach out to Anglophone women in the Brome-Missisquoi area.Our services include monthly workshops and coffee breaks, popular education programs and special activities aimed at encouraging women to expand their limits of experience.In a largely rural community, Avante offers an opportunity to meet other women, and discuss issues Call 1-866-734-9425 or visit www.medicalert.ca NO/ BRO Social activities daily Weekly doctor visits Nurse on duty daily 24 hour supervision Accredited private retiring home Sprinkler system throughout the building \u2014 \u2018VmbwY Manoir Lac Brome, 28 Mont Écho Road, Knowlton, QC JOE 1V0 (450) 242-4663 or 1-800-453-3246 Fax: 450-242-2433 www.manoirlacbrome.com E-mail: manoirlacbrome@bellnet.ca M.Milot Pharmacists & M.owners Bélisles.E.N.c.Affiliated with 'r Brunet Come In and see our selection of specials 25 Principale 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representative for the riding for ten years, I have stayed in close touch with everyone in Ottawa.For example, one of my recent meetings was with both a Conservative and a Liberal colleague and our discussion related to Senate reform, which we all agree is a must.We feel that the Senate should not reflect partisanship.\u201d When asked if he would want to have a cabinet post, Paradis said that the best job is to be a Member of Parliament.\u201cI like to be involved with the people in my riding and to represent their needs.For me, the rest is all cream.\u201d Since his investiture as a representative for the Brome-Missisquoi riding last February, has maintained that the environment is the key reason why he has reentered politics.He knows that in order to protect future generations there is a federal responsibility to protect Brome-Missisquoi\u2019s two international lakes.\u201cBoth Lake Champlain and Lake Mem-phremagog are vulnerable and in trouble,\u201d said Paradis, who referred to a report on Lake Champlain by the International Joint Commission in 2005 as well as the Vermont dump in Coventry located in the watershed of Lake Mem-phremagog.Paradis sides strongly with the party platform when it comes to supporting middle class families and stands by the party platform by cutting taxes for the middle class by 7 per cent and making non-taxable monthly allowance up to $533 per month per child for families in the middle class.He believes that investing in green infrastructure is part of an important aspect in terms of stimulating local economy and wants to support community organizations and municipal initiatives.And employment is a big preoccupation that he wants to work with citizens in order to make more opportunities available to the younger generation.With a growing seniors population, and several of the towns in the riding being recognized as retirement communities, Paradis knows that it is also important to find ways to support seniors.He believes that the old age pension and guaranteed income supplement should be maintained at 65 years old and that there should be an immediate 10 per cent increase in the guaranteed income supplement for seniors living alone.He aslo wants improved support and guidance to veterans.In 2018 Bromont will be hosting the World Equestrian Games.Paradis says it is perfect timing to start repairing the railway link between Montreal and Bromont so that it meets the code for passenger trains.He added that it could be phase one of a potential two-part project that would result in passenger service between Montreal and Sherbrooke in consideration that Sherbrooke might win the bid to hosting the Francophonie Games in 2021.A mass transit service would allow more people to visit the region, hence generating sales and business growth and boosting the economy.Paradis has already met with the new owner of the railway, who has already invested $20 million to repair the track.For passenger trains, the railroad would need to be upgraded.With the Liberal promise to increase the infrastructure budget to $125 billion in ten years, Paradis is hoping that Brome Missisquoi will be able to take advantage of new municipal infrastructure and green initiatives that would boost economic development.Paradis says that when \u201cit comes to the Trans-Pacific Partnership nothing is absolute at this point.We have not seen the text yet.Before agreeing to it, we will have to look at the impact.\u201d He says that it is a good agreement in principle, provided the farmers are not penalized.He thinks that there are some good things, especially in relation to marketing boards.\u201cThe pork industry is not controlled so the pork industry is looking great.\u201d But he emphasized that he has to look beyond the ten-year plan.\u201cLike culture was put under the responsibility of UNESCO, I believe that agriculture could go to the United Nations.It doesn\u2019t make sense that we are pouring milk down the gutter.\u201d At the local level Paradis has a keen interest in doing something with the Ex- Nadeau heading for \u2018The Royal\u2019 Cont\u2019d from page 1 were selected to compete at the finals in Toronto,\u201d explained Weiner.Nadeau is delighted and excited about the upcoming event.She is thankful for the support of her mother and father and she raves about the coach she has had for almost ten years.She describes him as someone who fully understands horses, their needs and personalities, and who is always calm and reassuring to his students.\u201cHe really knows how to help us keep calm when we are stressed,\u201d she explained.Bélanger grew up in a South Shore family whose business was horses.He has been coaching since he was 15 years old, and full time since he was 18.In 2014 he bought the property on Rogers Road in TBL where he now operates using a teaching model that is different from his parents.\u2019 However, he is more particular about the type of client he works with.He wants to teach only people who are serious about learning and will accommodate them by boarding their horses.He will help his clients to understand the personality of each horse so that they can manage the beast.The event that Nadeau will be compet- ing in at \u201cThe RoyaL\u201d is a gateway event for future hopeful equestrian champions.As Bélanger explained, it is not a speed event.It is one that is based on posture, alignment with the horse relative to the required jumping routines that are outlined, and the rider\u2019s control of the animal.Asked if they were shooting for the 2018 World Equestrian Games slated to be held in Bromont, Bélanger replied that it would be too soon for Nadeau as a consideration.Adding to that, he said that the beauty of this sport is that one does not need to be young to be best, citing Canada\u2019s renowned and perimental Farm in Frelighsburg that the Harper regime shut down three years ago.At this point, he is not sure what to do, but he doesn\u2019t want the land to remain abandoned.Paradis admits that his idea to establish an Institute of International Leadership in the Town of Brome Lake would be great, but the timing right now doesn\u2019t work in consideration to the town\u2019s proposed plan to build an aquatic center.What he wants to be sure of is that opportunities for young people to work in this area are made available.He mentioned that there are other areas in Quebec that are demonstrating great interest in the proposed institute and he supposes that he will have to conduct some consultations in that regard.It is Paradis\u2019 hopes to eventually call a meeting of the riding\u2019s mayors.\u201cPerhaps in the spring, because there are many federal responsibilities that touch on our municipalities,\u201d he said, recalling the federal penitentiary in Cowansville, the airport in Bromont, issues related to our ten border crossings, job creation, environment and the list goes on.\u201cI think the Liberal Party is the only one who embodies the real change and that Justin Trudeau will make the difference.We want a strong Quebec, rich, prosperous, competitive, and open to the world in a united Canada.\u201d Please turn to page 3 for a related story.accomplished Ian Miller as an example.Although Nadeau will continue to commit to her education, she is planning to include riding and competition once she starts working.For now school and competition are a hefty financial challenge that she does not want to burden her parents with.But this is an opportunity that she simply cannot pass up.Nadeau and three other women representing the Maritimes-Quebec region will be competing against 12 other representatives from the three other regions of Canada.St.Armand\u2019s rock Cont\u2019d from page 3 because of their colour in order to achieve whatever they could.They were not allowed to attend the all-white school.They had fewer rights.When they died, they were not allowed burial in a formal cemetery and regrettably were left by the limestone rock that became known as \u201cNigger Rock.\u201d Santori agrees that being called \u201cNigger\u201d was most likely one of the worst of the names that they were called.However, the blacks used their strength of character and heart to circumvent all of this discrimination and succeeded in establishing their own educational system, which was very inclusive.People of all colors were welcomed.\u201cThese people were wiser and more human than the bigots who discriminated against them,\u201d said Santori.The mission of the Nigger Rock project is to recognize, celebrate, and most of all to set these people free, once and for all.Santori and the group he represents believe that no one can ever claim to be free if we do not set these people free.\u201cIn their honour, I for one, firmly believe that we must retain the name Nigger Rock.By allowing this historical name to stay, we are declaring that we are wiser, and more human than the bigots who may still have the yen to discriminate.Nigger Rock signifies strength, wisdom, and above all love.We must recognize this mighty rock for what it truly is \u2014 a monument to its people.\u201d Brome County New Tuesday, October 27, 2015 page 9 Two GG Literary Award nominees spoke at Knowlton Festival By Knowlton Literary Association There was an exceptional turnout for the sixth Knowlton Literary Festival, which hosted top-notch authors, including Giller Prize winner Joseph Boyden and two 2015 Governor-General Literary Award nominees, David Halton, for non-fiction and Helen Humphreys, for fiction.GG winners will be revealed on Oct.28.The festival\u2019s organizing committee is grateful to the regional citizens for their enthusiastic participation and support and to the funding sponsors, donors, and local groups that permit the festival to bring such well-known authors to Knowlton.At the Opening Reception, the Right Honorable Paul Martin gave a poignant introduction for Joseph Boyden, who spoke about the uniqueness of the peoples of Canada and the hardships imposed by policies on First Nations peoples, the fastest growing population in Canada.Boyden\u2019s reference to personal aboriginal experiences, his activism for this powerful population and his readings of eloquent prose, from the three characters created in his novel The Orenda, left a resounding impact on the packed audience.They responded with a standing ovation.Former CBC correspondent and international broadcaster David Halton spoke vividly from his memoir about his father Matthew Halton, Dispatches from the Front, and the significant influence of broadcasting during the Second World War.David drew on his own childhood experiences and detailed examples of Matthew Halton\u2019s important contributions in Canadian journalism as the greatest Canadian foreign and war correspondent.He spoke about the paradoxes in his father\u2019s life: a revealing story, which captivated a large audience.Novelist and poet Helen Humphreys told of her writing process and how the materials of her everyday life inspire her works.\u201cI started writing when I was young and I just kept going.\u201d Her 2015 book, The Evening Chorus, set in a German POW camp during WWII, is written with her poetic art and emotional intensity about the grief of war and the human spirit.She spoke about the vital connection humans have with the natural world and that this needs to be nurtured.Her book reaches the heart of her readers.Notable poets Mark Abley, a Montreal Gazette journalist, and Antony Di Nardo, a teacher, spoke movingly of their poetry and the process involved in writing intimate thoughts with simple words, phrases and the artful use of language.Each spoke to an intimate audience with readings that brought to life the words on the page.Teaching in Lebanon, Di Nardo\u2019s poems in Roaming Charges reflect his observations from that environment and its subjects.Abley\u2019s focus on Pets of the Week Tuscane and Bordeaux Hello to you! We both arrived together from the same place where we had been tied outside on a chain all our lives.Lucky that we landed here! We are 10-year-old brothers and each of us hopes to find a brand new quiet, loving home to spend our \u201cretirement years.\u201d We\u2019re both in good health and know we have years of love still to give! I, Tuscane, have lovely black fur with white markings (and I could lose a bit of weight).I, Bordeaux, have beige fur with white markings and weigh about 55-60 pounds.So if you would like a nice, new friend to walk with and love, please come and choose! We are living (with lots of other dogs and cats) at the SPCA Montérégie, 178, ch.du Vide, Ste-Angèle-de-Monnoir (exit 37 on autoroute 10) Adoption hours are 2 - 4 p.m.on Thursdays and Saturdays.450-460-3075 www.spcamonteregie .com www.facebook.coml SPCAMon-teregie COURTESY PHOTOS Governor-General Literary Award nominees Helen Humphreys, left, and Davis Halton spoke at the Knowlton Literary Festival.1 ar * \"Tt the ways we communicate and connect to cultures helps him explore the loss of languages.His poems in The Tongues of Earth set an intellectual and emotional journey for his readers.Author Archer Mayor of the highly acclaimed, Vermont-based, Joe Gunther detective series entertained devotees of his novels during brunch at the Auberge Knowlton/Le Relais.Begun in 1988, there are now 26 books based in Brattleboro.Mayor is a death investigator for Vermont\u2019s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, a detective for the Windham County Sheriffs Office, and a volunteer firefighter/EMT.He explained how his novels are based on actual experience in the field, on police procedures, and are considered \u201camong the best cop stories being written.\u201d Writer and academic Nadia Bozak held a writing workshop at Bishops University, Knowlton Campus highlighting writing tools for participants.She fostered exchanges of experiences, writing styles, and the application of narrative through different voices.Her talent at developing her characters and suspense reverberates in her novel El Nino, the second book of the Border Trilogy, which is about desperation and courage, borders and barriers and a struggle to survive harsh environments.The borders are linguistic, cultural, racial, and gender- and species-based.Best-selling children\u2019s author and illustrator Marie-Louise Gay, Stella and Sam series, created workshops for the students at Knowlton Academy and for a kids\u2019 tea party at the community center.She worked her creative magic to teach the children how she writes and illustrates her books, which sparked their imaginations and encouraged them to keep journals.She drew new character illustrations for each group and the students were enchanted to keep them in their classrooms and will now develop a story for each one.Louise Penny, Honourary Patron of the Festival wrote, \u201cThe Knowlton Literary Festival is the culmination of many months of hard work by community volunteers who believe in celebrating reading and writing and their place in our hearts.None of this could happen without the support of the wider community and the citizens of Knowlton who believe there\u2019s a place for the arts in all our lives.\u201d The festival boasted a warm and engaging atmosphere at each event, including good food and conversation.Each author generously gave time for a book signing and for answering questions.The committee is planning next year\u2019s event and welcomes readers\u2019 suggestions for authors they would like to have visit.Visit the website at knowltonliteraryfes-tival.ca.Boundary Waters Treaty Cont\u2019d from page 3 problem.We need to look at what other countries are doing.\u201d Paradis knows that going forward there will have to be public hearings on the matter.Several times he referred to the strength of knowledge that his fellow parliamentarian Stéphane Dion, carries on environmental matters.He hopes that the new government will be able to develop some good strategies for future management of border water systems.\u201cWithin the next four years I/we have to convince the IJC to reopen the Treaty.My idea is to develop a protective zone along both sides of the Canadian and U.S.border.\u201d page 10 Tuesday, October 27, 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 County 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., 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! 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Call Mamie at QCNA 514-697-6330,\tVisit: www.qcna.org, SAWMILLS from only $4,397, - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own band-mill - cut lumber any dimension, In stock ready to ship, Free info & DVD: www, NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT,\t1-800-566-6899 ext:400QT, PUBLIC NOTICE DEPOSIT OF THE THREE-YEAR ASSESSMENT ROLL (2016-2017-2018) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given of the following : 1.\tThe real estate assessment roll for Town of Brome Lake for the 2016, 2017 and 2018 fiscal years has been deposited on October 19th, 2015 at the office of the undersigned; 2.\tAny person may consult said roll at the Town Hall, located at 122 Lakeside Road, Brome Lake, during regular office hours; 3.\tIn accordance with provisions of sect.74 of an Act Respecting municipal taxation, an application for review under Division I of Chapter X of said Act may be filed in respect of the roll.4.\tTo be receivable, said application must meet the following conditions: -\tbe filed before May 1st, 2016, at the following location: Town Hall 122, Lakeside Road Brome Lake (Qc) JOE 1V0 -\tbe made on the prescribed form and available at location indicated here above -\tbe accompanied by amount of money determined by By-Law 156 and applicable to the unit of evaluation that is the subject of the application Given at Brome Lake This October 27 2015 Edwin John Sullivan, B.Sc.LL.B.Town Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE ENTRÉE EN VIGUEUR BY-LAW 598-1 (CONSTRUCTION) BY-LAW 600-1 (ISSUANCE OF PERMITS) BY-LAW 601-2 (S.RA.I.P) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given of the following: 1-\tAt its regular sitting of September 8 2015, the Town Council adopted the following by-laws: -\tBy-law 598-1 amending By-law 598 on construction -\tBy-law 600-1 amending By-law 600 on conditions for issuance of construction permits -\tBy-law 601-2 amending By-law 601 on S.RA.I.P 2-\tThese by-laws respectively aim to: -\tBy-law 598-1 : update amounts of fines and infractions and make technical corrections to the text.-\tBy-law 600-1 : update amounts of fines and infractions and make technical corrections to the text.-\tBy-law 601-2: update amounts for fines and infractions and amend section 29 (environmental S.RA.I.P) of By-law 601.3-\tThese by-laws were respectively approved, by certificate of conformity, from the Brome-Missisquoi RCM, on October 20 2015.By-law 598-1: MRC resolution 365-1015 By-law 6001-: MRC resolution 364-1015 By-law 601-2: MRC resolution 366-1015 4-\tThese by-laws come into force in accordance with the Law.5-\tThese by-laws can be consulted at the Town Hall, 122 Lakeside, Brome Lake, during regular office hours.Given at Brome Lake This October 27, 2015 Edwin John Sullivan, B.Sc.LL.B.Town Clerk Accomplished Author, Journalist and Broadcaster to speak at the November meetng of the Canadian Club of the Yamaska Valley The Canadian Club of the Yamaska Valley invites you to its November meeting when the speaker will be the well-known writer, journalist, professor and broadcaster, Ted Barris.As well as hosting stints on CBC Radio, Ted Barris writes a weekly column, \u201cThe Barris Beat,\u201d and is a regular contributor to The Globe & Mail and The National Post.He is a full-time professor of journalism at Centennial College in Toronto.He has authored 16 non-fiction books which focus on Canada\u2019s military heritage and is considered, by many, to be Canada\u2019s best writer on Canadians at war.His latest book \u201cThe Great Escape: A Canadian Story,\u201d which received the 2014 Libris Best Non-Fiction Book Award, will be the subject of his talk on November 2.His presentation will take place on Monday, November 2 at 2 p.m.at the Auberge West Brome, 128 Route 139, West Brome.All are welcome.The admission fee for non-members is $10.Submitted by Meredith Mackeen Ted Barris Deadline: 10 a.m.working day previous to publication Brome County News CLASSIFIED Tuesday, October 27, 2015 page 11 PUBLIC NOTICE ENTRÉE EN VIGUEUR BY-LAW 596-3 (ZONING) BY-LAW 597-2 (SUBDIVISION) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given of the following: 1-\tAt its regular sitting of October 5 2015, the Town Council adopted the following by-laws: -\tBy-law 596-3 amending zoning By-law 596 -\tBy-law 597-2 amending subdivision By-law 597 2-\tThese by-laws respectively aim to: -\tBy-law 596-3: update amounts of fines and infractions; add a few definitions; revise certain zone names; amend provisions concerning accessory buildings; withdraw certain requirements for bringing up to standards non conforming signs; create zone URC-8-K14 from zone URA-11-K14; make technical corrections to the text.-\tBy-law 597-2: update amounts of fines and infractions and add subdivision standards for new zones RF-16-L10 and URC-8-K14.3-\tThese by-laws were respectively approved, by certificate of conformity, from the Brome-Missisquoi RCM, on October 20 2015.By-law 596-3: RCM resolution 369-1015 By-law 597-2: RCM resolution 368-1015 4-\tThese by-laws come into force in accordance with the Law.5-\tThese by-laws can be consulted at the Town Hall, 122 Lakeside, Brome Lake, during regular office hours.Given at Brome Lake This October 27, 2015 Edwin John Sullivan, B.Sc.LL.B.Town Clerk Diabetes The New epidemic Diabetes Québec IJMKt REACT NOW! Information and donations: (514) 259.3422 1.800.361.3504 www.diabete.qc.ca YOU\u2019VE GOT IT.Somebody else wants it! Got something you no longer use?Sell it in the Classifieds! It may just be the perfect item to fill somebody else\u2019s need.-\"THE\"- RECORD 819-569-9525 *450-242-1188 classad@sherbrookerecord.com Cards of Thanks Kenneth ANDREWS The family of Kenneth Andrews would like to thank everyone for the love and support shown to us during the recent loss of a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.Thank you for the many phone calls, emails, sympathy cards, food, flowers and monetary donations to the Alzheimer Society.To family and friends, near and far, your presence was appreciated and will be remembered with heartfelt thanks.A special thank you to all those who donated delicious foods for the luncheon after the funeral service and to our close friends for preparing and arranging the luncheon.Thank you to Rev.David Lambie for the beautiful service and lovely tribute honouring Ken's life.A personal thank you to Dr.Adrian Macelc and his staff for their dedication to Ken's health over the years.Warmest regards, THE ANDREWS FAMILY Cards of Thanks GOYETTE - A special thanks to my sons and their family who were there for me.A very special thanks to a grandson and wife who did so much for me.Thanks for all cards and calls.A thank you to the lady in room 236 on the second floor of the B.M.P for being there when I could not.ELIZABETH R.GOYETTE Death Abraham Izaak (Bram) MASCLÉ (1925-2015) In the Foyer Sutton, on October 18, 2015, at the age of 90, surrounded by his loved ones, passed away Bram Masclé.He is survived by his wife Ank Masclé-Berends of 63 years and his children Erik (Marjes de Vries) and Eveline, his grandchildren Mark (Lisa), Monique, Lisa (Thomas) and Melanie (Greg).Bram donated his remains to science (McGill University).At a later date we will commemorate Bram\u2019s long and rich life.The family would like to thank everyone that took care of Bram in the Foyer Sutton and BMP Hospital in Cowansville and Dr.Allen Phillips.Burial Service GAUVIN, William - The burial for William Gauvin will be held October 31, 2015 in the Bolton Centre Cemetery at 2 p.m.E-mail your social news to classad@sherbrookerecord.com page 12 BROME COUNTY NEWS Tuesday, October 27, 2015 Terry Fox Run By Louise Smith It is the story, once again, of \u201cThe Little School That Could!\u201d The 200 students at Heroes\u2019 Memorial in Cowansville have been raising money over 25 years to help fund cancer research.The Provincial Terry Fox Run Office is wowed every year by the remarkable financial accomplishment reached by the students, staff, and community surrounding Heroes\u2019 Memorial.On the 25th Anniversary Run ten years ago, more than $10,000 was raised.Ten years later, on the 35th Anniversary Terry Fox Run, the school is less than $230 away from doing it again! About half of the students in the school brought in $50 or more, and six students brought in $200 or more! The top fundraisers in each cycle were Jake Blinn in Cycle One, Charley Alvaro in Cycle Two, and Dawson Carter in Cycle Three.They each received an Anniversary T-shirt.The overall top student in the school was Gregory lacques who brought in $615! Wow! An assembly was held to honour the school\u2019s achievement.Laura Barr, the music teacher, led the school choir and band in a musical tribute to Terry Fox.The school total was revealed as numbers were turned around to face the au- \u2014 Heroes\u2019 Memorial rises again to the occasion! Almost $10,000 raised PHOTOS BY LOUISE SMITH Gregory Jacques raised over $600! 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