The record, 3 novembre 2015, Brome County News

[" Brome County NEW Tuesday, November 3, 2015 Ambitious team salvaging CIDI radio By Ann Davidson The new and ambitious team under the leadership of Hans Rutten as president of the CIDI, Radio Communautaire Missisquoi board of directors, has staved off bankruptcy and salvaged equipment and waded through inherent challenges of necessary renovations from flood damage.Construction is completed.Now it wants friends and members of the station to mark Friday, November 13 on their calendars and join them for a special fundraising event called \u201cBad luck for the bank\u201d at The Lalceview Inn.And they want to remind members that the annual general meeting at the TBL Community Center at 7 p.m.on November 25.Steering the organizing committee for the November 13 event, Reverend Tim Wiebe, a music-meister himself, has managed to muster up six half-hour performances that include the following performing artists: Daves\u2019 Caves, Scotty Edmonston, Julia Rohan and France Lep-ire, Déjà Two, Ella and the Cavemen, and, Smokin\u2019 Country.With entry fees only $20 per person, there will be hours of entertainment.The doors will open at Amazingly, with all the challenges that CIDI Radio Communautaire Missisquoi 99.1 FM has been faced with over the past months, it has remained on air.Ed Deigan, who has been a steadfast board member surviving the transition, attributes this success to Scotty Edmonston\u2019s reliable talent and technical wizardry.\u201cHe has been our anchor and we could not have managed without him.\u201d Edmonston yelped about a slight glitch that would make listeners wonder if the radio had gone off air.It will soon be corrected but apparently there are random moments of silence when an unexpected delay between program and advertisement or announcements would occur.Bylaws are undergoing a review and revision process so that recommendations for amendments can be presented at the upcoming annual general meeting.Boring as most consider them, they are an important element in terms of good governance of an organization and serve as a reference point in terms of proper protocol.They are the benchmark for evaluation of the organization.Rutten says that a full progress report to the membership at the November 25 meeting.For now he says that the station is now in a position to start recording new shows and hopes to have most of our hosts back on the air soon.\u201cWe are still looking for volunteers to help out and need people who have some knowledge of the recording process to produce shows.We also need people to be in the office during the week.We still do not have a telephone at ANN DAVIDSON tu et ir» Kirt i hr.Left to right, Alan Eastley and CIDI board members Elaine ° Rogers an& Brian Sherman have diligently, along with Wendy Seys (missing), served as consultants on the matter of bylaw revision.are interested in volunteering can e-mail\u201d (hans.cid-ifm@gmail.com).Just because the RCM studio is located in Knowlton does not mean that the volunteer pool has to be drawn only from TBL.This station is seeking volunteers from people living the MRC Missisquoi, MRC Haut-Yamaslca and MRC Mem-phremagog regions.Deigan, who has weathered the tu- multuous journey between old board and new board, is encouraged and enthusiastic about the new energy and commitment emulating from all board members.He is pleased that the Ministry of Culture and Communications of Quebec has given the organization enough confidence to release its $60,000 grant, albeit in cautious increments.7:30 p.m.while show starts at 8 p.m.Those behind the scene are abundantly grateful to the kind generosity of the folks at the Lalceview.East Bolton defends municipal authority By Ann Davidson GROUPE GUYST-LOUIS COWANSVILLE TOYOTA SCION MAZDA NISSAN < groupeguystlouis.com RUE DE SALABERRY 450 263-8888 /'\"Pierre, François and Judith MarzialfX pharmacists Affiliated with It\u2019s been several years since the big kerfuffle over the proposed cell tower installation by Bell Canada on Route 243 in the East Bolton section of Bolton Pass erupted.And while the standoff on this particular case quietly continues, Mayor Joan Westland-Eby and her council are firm on their formal request to Industry Canada to provide its position on the role of municipal authority.Last year at this time, Bell Canada bulldozed its way through the woods to OFamiliprix Hours: Mon.-Wed.9:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.Thur., Fri.9:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.Sat.\t9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.408 South, Cowansville 450-263-2171 www.familiprix.com 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 ANN DAVIDSON East Bolton Mayor Joan Westland-Eby.clear a site and ready it for the installation of a cell tower that was, on a number of points, being opposed by the municipality of East Bolton.The project was halted when the municipality issued an injunction.The issue was related to the fact that they were contravening the law that protects agricultural zones.Bell had started construction without a permit.Bell and Industry Canada had ignored the municipality\u2019s responsibility to conduct the necessary steps for bylaw changes.The mayor and her council feel that if the federal government decrees an installation mandatory, the municipality should have a right to determine its location, especially when the municipality is required to change a bylaw related to land that is zoned as agricultural and the way the work is done.Last spring, when the residents of Potton rejected the municipality\u2019s proposed bylaw change in the area of Sugar Loaf Pond Road that was earmarked for a cell tower, Bell retracted its plans for that municipality completely.At this point the East Bolton mayor says that they are currently proceeding on the path to do a zoning change.This should take place within the next two weeks.People in the area of concern will have the opportunity to sign a registry that will determine whether or not they will need to go to referendum.This process, she said, should have taken place before Bell had built a road through to the site and excavated to install the massive concrete and steel footings that anchor the cell tower.\u201cThis was our responsibility to conduct proper protocol as outlined by Quebec to change the bylaw.It is protected agricultural zone that is deemed only for agricultural purposes,\u201d the mayor said.The law clearly states that non-agri-cultural activity is not permitted in agricultural zones.That Bell had already started the project last year in East Bolton, Eby wonders whether, if the concerned residents in that specific area reject the proposed bylaw change and it would remain classified as agricultural land, would Bell continue to press forward with the project because Industry Canada says it is okay.Hence the reason for demanding an answer from Industry Canada on the role of municipal governance.And, hence, the reason for Bell\u2019s work continuing to be at a standstill.Cont\u2019d on page 3 page 2 Tuesday, November 3, 2015 =Brome Goww/j/News Brome County Community Bulletin Board 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 Remembrance Day banquet, Saturday November 7 at the Cowansville Royal Canadian Legion.Cocktails at 5 p.m.and supper at 6:15 p.m.Tickets $20 per person.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 7 Christmas tea at Holy Trinity Church 218 Iron Hill Rd.Saturday, November 7 from 2 p.m.to 4 p.m.Adults $8 and 10 yrs.and under $4.White elephant table, nick-nack table, drawings, and baked goods.Lunch served.Come and celebrate the Christmas season with us.November 7 and 8 Handicraft show organized by the AFEAS of Cowansville will be held on Saturday, November 7 from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.and Sunday, November 8 from 9.30 a.m.to 4 p.m.in the basement of Ste Thérèse\u2019s Church, 209 Ste Thérèse Street in Cowansville.Everybody is welcome.Free entrance.November 8 The Knowlton Lions\u2019 Club will honour local veterans with a Remembrance Day brunch at Knowlton Academy.This \u201cAll you can eat - pay what you can\u201d event will take place Sunday, November 8 from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m.November 10 Tuesday, November 10, Movie Night and Potluck \u201cWe\u2019re the Millers\u201d comedy.The Millers are a fake \u201call American\u201d drug smuggling family.Potluck at 5 p.m.and movie starts at 6 p.m.Free.Avante Women\u2019s Centre, 15 rue du Pont, Bedford,\t450-248-0530 avantenancy@bellnet.ca.November 11 Remembrance Day ceremonies will be held at 10:50 a.m.on Wednesday, November 11 at the cenotaph in front of Knowlton Academy.All are welcome to attend this service.November 13 Fundraiser for the benefit of Radio Communautaire Mississquoi, 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 13 Friday, November 13, Health Matters \u201cPowers of attorney, mandates and wills\u201d 10 a.m.- noon.Free.Everyone welcome! Cowansville CLSC , 397 rue Rivière, avantebarb@bellnet.ca.November 13,14,15 Pottery Studio Open House.Robin Badger and Robert Chartier are opening their pottery studio to the public for their 13th annual Christmas Open House.Robert\u2019s new collection of one-of-a-kind works will be unveiled alongside Robin\u2019s blue porcelain line.This is a great opportunity for anyone interested to come and visit the studio, see how things are made with clay, chat with the artists, see their recent creations, and perhaps discover an amazing and unique gift for that special someone.Christmas is just around the corner! Their studio is located at 67 Bailey Road in West Bolton and the show runs for three days, November 13,14,15, open 10 a.m.-5 p.m.daily.All are welcome! For more information 450-242-2836 or www.robinbadger.com.November 14 Heroes\u2019 Memorial pre-Christmas sale from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.Saturday, November 14 at 217 rue Sud, Cowansville, at Heroes\u2019 Memorial Elementary School.There will be all sorts of crafts, vegetable, Christmas goodies, and toys.There are over 20 vendors.All the tables are sold out! There is something for everyone! See you there.Light lunch is also available from the Parent Participation Organization of the school.November 14 Second annual rug hooking show on Saturday, November 14 from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.at Brome Hall, 330 Stagecoach, Brome.Free admission.A display of rugs, demonstrations with hands-on materials to try for yourself.Information 450-539-2769.November 14 Christmas tea and bake sale will be held Saturday, November 14, 2 to 4 p.m.at Grace Anglican Church, 52 Principale Sud, Sutton.Come and enjoy a hot cup of tea/coffee/juice, fabulous sandwiches, yummy squares and stock up on our homemade country baking, Cynthia\u2019s plum puddings, Anne and Diana\u2019s gingerbread houses, Hollis\u2019 apples and an array of good used books.November 20 The vocal and instrumental ensemble L\u2019Harmonie des saisons, with international guests, presents the Opera \u201cAcis & Galatea\u201d by G.F.Handel.Four vocal soloists, an actor and a chamber orchestra will be under the direction of our musical director Eric Milnes (NY).Friday November 20 at 8 p.m., Chapel of St-Édouard\u2019s Church, Knowlton.Tickets available at Brome Lake Books and at the door the night of the event.Pre-sale $30, Regular $35, Students $10, free for kids under 12.November 20 St.Paul\u2019s Church Knowlton - St.Paul\u2019s HiphopnHockey youth group starts up Friday, November 20 at Knowlton Academy School.All 8- to 12-year-olds welcome to join us 5-7 p.m.on Fridays (except for ped days and special events at Knowlton Academy).Fun! Food! Friends! No need to reserve - just show up - it\u2019s free! For more info call 450-242-2885.November 25 Annual general meeting of Radio Communautaire Mississquoi, 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 27 Environment, ecology, outdoor and nature education, permaculture, land-art.Do you work or study in any of these fields?Are you interested in meeting and working with like-minded individuals?Join us for a \u201c5 à 7\u201d at the Cafetier in Sutton on Wednesday November 25 hosted by Parc Sutton.Info: education@parcsutton.com.See you there! 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 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 combined Remembrance Sunday worship service in Sutton at Grace Anglican Church at 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 - 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.\tWebsite: 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 Cont\u2019d on page 3 Brome County News Tuesday, November 3, 2015 page 3 East Bolton Pet Of The Week \u2014 Dodue Cont\u2019d from page 1 \u201cThis is not just an issue for East Bolton.It is a pan-Canadian one.It is a principle that affects municipalities, no matter how big or small, across this country.It is a situation of democratic government.It\u2019s all to do with authority and managing one\u2019s own territory.It\u2019s a question of authority and where does the authority fit,\u201d explained Eby.She mentioned that Chateauguay and Toronto presented to the Supreme Court the White vs.Chateauguay case will be heard on October 9.Eby says that although the situations are not identical, the principles are.What other federally regulated infrastructure would be imposed on our municipalities when they might not want it there?The question is whether, being such a small municipality, if it comes to it, East Bolton will decide to go the same route as the big guns like Toronto and Chateauguay.Legal costs could be a deciding factor going forward.According to her conversation with Quebec\u2019s Minister of Agriculture Pierre Paradis, it is possible that some funds could be released from one of Quebec\u2019s ministries if needed and deemed relevant.She says that the possibility of having to go to court is less likely in East Bolton\u2019s case than it would have been even two years ago.\u201cOur environment is changing.We have to be able to challenge why rules are in place.Local communities are raising questions.Community concerns need to be heard.Take for instance what is happening with the pipeline.\u201cIf we all felt that there is no point, we would never have change.Municipalities are where they are today, wanting to have their say rather than letting corporate bullies run all over them.I don\u2019t believe that Industry Canada can consider our situation a done deal.It has not done its homework.\u201d Church Bulletins Cont\u2019d from page 2 Financial statements, Audit, Bookkeeping, Taxation, Corporations, Individuals, Estate planning and settlement, Farm and business transfers, re-organizations 127 Principale, Suite 105, Cowansville, QC, J2K1J3 DUKEKA Société de comptables professionnels agréés Chartered professional accountants corporation duke-cpa.com T:(450) 263-4123 Fax: (450) 263-3489 but I\u2019m not young, young, and certainly not old either! I am another one of those \u201cfound\u201d dogs \u2014 no ID on me and I can\u2019t speak English or French to tell people where I came from, and humans don\u2019t un- Hi! I\u2019m a \u201clittle one,\u201d female with short beige fur.My age is unknown derstand my language.Maybe my family will know all the many ways of trying to find a lost dog, and maybe not.It\u2019s a tricky business! Could you please do me a favor?Put your name and phone numbers on the dog(s) you love so this doesn\u2019t happen in your family! A simple, easy thing to do (no excuses now!) and all kinds of heartache could be avoided \u2014 not to mention the stress on us! So please.please.I am living at the SPCA Montérégie, 178, ch.du Vide, Ste-Angèle-de-Monnoir (exit 37 on autoroute 10).Adoption hours are 2 - 4 p.m.Thursdays and Saturdays.450-460-3075 www.spcamonteregie.com www.facebook.com/SPCAMonteregie 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).Every Set of Lost Keys Has a Story \u201cI want to thank the person who found my keys and called the number on the back of my War Amps key tag.The War Amps returned them to me by courier, free of charge, and saved me hundreds of dollars in replacement costs!\u201d - Alex The War Amp 123456789 Every year, The War Amps Key Tag Service returns approximately 13,000 sets of lost keys.SThe War Amps 1 800 250-3030 waramps.ca Charitable Registration No.: 13196 9628 RR0001 Leave your N HOUSE 2015-2016 Meet members of faculty and staff Saturday, November 7, 2015 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.Champlain COLLEGE\u2014LENNOXVILLE www.crc-lennox.qc.ca 2580, rue College, Sherbrooke (Québec) 819 564-3666 Tour the campus Visit residence http://1qr.fr/8SZO7 page 4 Tuesday, November 3, 2015 Brome Cp««/)/News Letters Call for a consultative municipal referendum Why would ex-councillor not ask for explanation?Open Letter to TBL Council Along with 1,500 residents, I signed a petition requesting that Town of Brome Lake municipal council hold a referendum, before a final decision is made for an aquatic centre in Rnowlton.TBL\u2019s small CROP poll was an attempt to predict the opinion of our population to agree to pay the operational costs for a major pool project, similarly to the numerous CROP polls used to predict voter outcome for provincial/federal elections.However, following such elections there are too often unexpected results.In our case, TBL council claims they were elected to govern and that a referendum on the multi-million dollar project is not required by law and is unnecessary because of their CROP poll results.The impact of the position expressed by TBL demonstrates that the democratic legitimacy of the municipal council is proving to be quite low.The municipal officials should have at heart, to formally consult their citizens.Citizen consultation, to have full legitimacy, could and should take the form of a municipal referendum.However, so that it has all its democratic force, this must be preceded by a detailed information and deliberation period that allows all to expose and evaluate the for and against of such a project, from the point of view of social, economic, and environmental impacts.So far residents have received general information without pool designs, detailed costings, or inter-municipal agreements, but were given recent cost comparisons with three municipalities.However, the aquatic center in La Mal-baie, constructed for $5 million in 2005, is the only municipal indoor pool in the MRC of Charlevoix-Est, which has seven municipalities and a total population of 16,186.The MRC of Charlevoix-Est and the local school board contribute to the annual operating costs with the town of La Malbaie.Similarly, the indoor pool in Mont-Joli is the only municipal indoor pool in the MRC of La Mitis, which has some 14 towns and a total population of 19,160.Mont-Joli receives revenues from other members of its MRC for the pool\u2019s annual operating costs.The pool in Princeville is a regional aquatic centre for the MRC of L'Érable, with eight municipalities and a population of 23,366, which also has supralocal agreements.In TBL, concerned citizens got a clear position taken by their elected officials, who recently passed a resolution in favour of the project.But it is obvious that a municipal resolution will carry more weight if it is based on the result of careful consultation with their citizens.This is especially important, given the long-term economic implications of such a facility, despite its tangible benefits for health and quality of citizens\u2019 life.Now, each eligible voter knows whether he/she can afford to pay additional annual taxes to operate a pool and whether he/she and family members will actually use the pool, by paying the applicable registration and membership fees.If they are allowed to vote, the town will know if the community wants a pool.Obviously, the voters provide the strongest indicator of the degree of social and economic acceptability of such a project.The issue of affordability, operational costs and revenues based on usage for a small population is a significant reason to hold a referendum.This would be the Dear Editor: Don't want to discuss the merits of the pool project \u2014 the decision has been made and time to move on.But when I read telephone repairman and ex-councillor Gagne\u2019s criticism of the CROP poll procedure and then lecture the mayor and council on the principles of democracy, my first reaction was \u2014 where was he five months ago when he could have found out that CROP is a professional polling company and both CROP and the town ensured safeguards to get a reliable result which fairly represents all sectors of TBL?One e-mail to a councillor and it was explained to my satisfaction within one day.Why would the ex-councillor not do most expensive recreational facility we own.This business decision must not be based on the power to govern by elected officials.Long after their mandate is over, the pool will still need increased taxes to operate.A balance of power is preferable, by including citizens in the decision-making process.There are two types of referendums (Act respecting elections and referendums in municipalities; Chapter II, Articles 514-579): \u2022\tThe mandatory referendum required by the law itself or after a sufficient number of signatures in a register, addresses specific decisions, mainly related to loans, merger, demerger or annexation, and changes in zoning and urban planning regulations.\u2022\t517: The consultative referendum: in an advisory capacity, the council of a municipality may refer a matter that is within the jurisdiction thereof to all qualified voters or of the part of its territory concerned by the question.The the same before this attempt at public criticism of the validity of the results?Why would he not share his experience as a telephone \u201cexpert\u201d and councillor with the town to help improve the process as he did in the previous administration?Oh yea \u2014 never mind.I also find it curious that telephone repairman and ex-councillor Gagne chose the BCN for his threat to the mayor and his lecture on proper polling techniques and democracy after stating publicly the BCN was only good for lining his bird cage.Guess he taught his bird to read.question should be formulated to require an answer \"yes\" or \"no\"; it is defined by a resolution which is deemed to be the subject of the referendum.It seems wise to advise citizens to ask council to hold a consultative referendum, which is as compelling as a mandatory referendum.In preparing for a referendum, the CARKE Foundation and council must provide concrete design and costing details and a credible feasibility study demonstrating sufficient demand for an indoor pool and how this luxury project will be sustainable and vital to TBL\u2019s future.The population deserves full disclosure.CARKE\u2019s members should also show support for the 1,500 petitioners and for public involvement, by asking the town to hold such a referendum.Kathryn Lexow Knowlton Gerry Moar Knowlton Commentary \u2018Lest We Forget\u2019 Brome County Historical Society With Remembrance Day approaching, the BCHS has prepared its annual exhibit in honour of the men and women of Brome County and beyond who served in armed conflicts over the past 200-plus years.On now through the end of November in the Centennial Building, located at 130 Lakeside Road in Knowlton, the exhibit is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m., likewise the weekend of November 7 and 8.It features, alongside familiar military treasures, items that have not been displayed in recent memory and at least one very special \u201cnew\u201d artefact, a recent donation.As always, the Remembrance Exhibit is free.Please drop by with family and friends and spend a few moments reflecting on the lives and legacies of our local war heroes, particularly the ones who died in service to our country, like Private George Whitford.George was a \u201chome boy\u201d from Liverpool, England.He came to Canada in 1902 when barely eight years old, arriv- 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.ing in Brome County in September in a group of boys and girls.After a brief stay at the Knowlton Distributing Home he was conveyed to Sutton where he would remain for the duration of his indenture.If George suffered while growing up it was not for want of family.His mother Elizabeth or \u201cEliza\u201d (née Stephenson), widow of his father Robert Whitford (d.1899 at age 40), also lived in Sutton.Remarkably, she had escorted her youngest child on his overseas migration and settled into life as a domestic in close proximity to him, if not in the same household.George\u2019s siblings, Frank, William, Stephanie, and Dorothy, fellow \u201chome children\u201d who had crossed the Atlantic before him, also spent time in the area and kept in contact with their mother and baby brother.During their years together in Sutton, Cont\u2019d on page 11 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 NEWS Tuesday, November 3, 2015 \u2022 page 5 BCN\tHEALTH & FITNESS EDITION Food for thought Catherine St-Pierre Last month we discussed one of many eating disorders, anorexia.I know that it\u2019s not as widespread as obesity, and my plan was to talk about the latter, but I really didn\u2019t want to write about statistics.There is so much great content on obesity out there that adding my say seemed pretty bleak.Instead, I\u2019ve decided that we should cover health through food.I know it sounds a little strange, but as they say \u201cWe are what we eat.\u201d I know you\u2019ve heard it a million times, but most rather not listen.Eating is the habit that modifies our body the most.From the moment we are conceived until the day we physically die, we survive solely on what we ingest.Okay.Okay.We also need to breathe, but that is an automatic response.Eating, however, is not.Eating is a taught habit or behaviour.It\u2019s not something that just happens.When asleep, our body doesn\u2019t automatically ingest calories to survive.Unless you have been sleepwalking to the kitchen to ingest the content of a whole box of cookies.Point being, we are taught to eat.From day one, we are fed on somewhat of a schedule.We have no say on what we want or need.We are fed regardless of the reasons of our cries whether they are due to hunger, pain, discomfort, or attention.Ouch, that hurts! Yes, I\u2019m talking to mothers and fathers here.We are responsible for so many eating disorders, ailments, and diseases.Double whammy! I\u2019m not saying it\u2019s completely our fault as parents, because we often do what we were taught, based on time, capabilities, and budget.But guess what?We can stop this cycle of ignorance right now! In this day and age, we have millions of books, websites, research papers, and professionals that are available to help us easily learn and understand the facts.We simply need to be told where to find the information the moment we have a confirmed pregnancy.Because of the way nature works, we women need to step up to the plate first (haha, see what I did there?).If we were to go into this subject deeply, which we will not, you\u2019d soon see that both parents are responsible from the day of their own birth.If you wish to discuss this further, take me out to lunch and we\u2019ll certainly have a blast.As a new mother, we are responsible for what nutrients are passed through our placenta to our foetus.When eating foods that have poor nutritional value, we cannot readily give this mini human what it needs to grow strong and healthy.When eating super foods from the start, our child will benefit from all Diabetes The New epidemic Diabetes Québec REACT NOW! Information and donations: (514) 259-3422 1-800.361-3504 www.diabete.qc.ca A la santé et au bien-être PM ** IICTIOII w?Here's to health and well being Catherine St-Pierre, B.Sc.Kinésiologue 63 Monte Carle, Knowlton, QC JOE 1V0 CALL: 450-243-4162\t(855) 312-2692 CENTRE DENTAIRE Caillé & Tremblay Dre Julie Tremblay, D.M.D\tDre Danielle Caillé, D.M.D Dentiste\tDentiste New Patients are Welcome CENTRE DENTAIRE Caillé C< Tremblay are pleased to add 2 other dentists to their team.Dre.Nancy Williamson Dr.Dave Rioux (surgery) 485; ch Knowlton Knowlton Qc JOE 1V0 T.450-243-5591 753; rue Principale Cowansville Qc J2K 1J8 T.450-266-2429 E 450-266-1830 the nutrients needed to build a strong immune system, bones, organs, brain, nervous system to be ready to come into this wonderful, but harsh new world.That being said, if you are pregnant and seem to only want junk food, or very strange combinations, I hear you.What we crave is often related to certain bodily needs.Craving sugar, salt, and fat may trigger our need to eat foods that we know contain these major groups, but often that is a false signal from our brain.Oh great, now my brain is wrong! What I mean is that certain foods contain what our bodies need at that time.These nutrients, a.k.a.vitamins and minerals, can be found in simple foods, we just tend to use our senses to fulfill our pressing needs instead of taking the time to ingest the proper foods.Thus, the overeating or binging.Are you ready for my rant?When pregnant, as much as possible, eat fresh locally grown organic foods.Yes, I will keep saying it until everybody changes this planet! I\u2019m pushing it, even if I cannot myself eat fully organic foods.Why?Because here, fresh, locally grown organic foods are rare and often very expensive.If we don\u2019t make the effort to at least add what is available, merchants will not try to make it available.Supply and demand rules, if there is no demand, why supply it?The reason pregnant women should eat as clean as possible is that our own bodies are incapable of breaking down all the pesticides and growth hormones that are present in the foods we eat.Those same pesticides and growth hormones cross the barrier of our placenta to feed our baby.We are poisoning our children from the very beginning.May as well keep smoking, drinking alcohol, taking drugs, if that\u2019s the case.Okay please don\u2019t, I was just trying to make a point! Moms to be, try to eat as many \u2014 let\u2019s call them clean \u2014 vegetables as possible.Have them in homemade soups, salads, grill them, bake them, and when possible have them raw as they have full nutritional power.Use a wide range of vegetables to ensure that you a getting different vitamins and minerals across the board.If you always eat the same foods you may be getting what you need from them, but lack nutrients that are Cont\u2019d on page 11 an GET YOUR FLU SHOT! 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designated end time\t FREE VACCINATION FOR : \u2022\tChildren aged 6 to 23 months \u2022 People living with chronic illness \u2022\tPregnant women \u2022 Relatives of people mentioned above \u2022 Relatives of children under 6 months \u2022 Adults aged 60 and over \u2022 Healtcare workers.santeestrie.qc.ca Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de l'Estrte - C*nfr* hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke Québec an page 6 Tuesday, November 3, 2015 \u2014Brome County News- Brome Bird News taking flight By Ann Davidson Producer-director, Rugge Thomson, researcher and anchor Tatsiana Thomson, and their executive producer, Brome Bird Care Inc.are strutting their own feathers as they launch the third edition on Tuesday, November 3.It is a part of a new series of educational videos called Brome Bird News (BBN).The dynamic duo will be producing one video per week over the next year.And while the next five or six weeks will allow the producer to conduct digital analytics that will determine whether or not the format needs tweaking, the project will be conducted over the next year.Being a teacher by profession and working for Brome Bird Care Company as an educational consultant and researcher along with being married to videographer Rugge Thomson, has allowed Tatsiana Thomson to share her interest in birds with the world in the newest web series.Sponsored by Paul Coté\u2019s Brome Bird Care, the project dovetails with the objectives of his company in terms of its efforts to educate people to take part in making a more environmentally friendly planet.The Belarus-born teacher and anchor of the series is looking for people\u2019s bird stories and photos and featuring profes- sional ornithologists.They are even running a weekly contest for the best bird photo and in return the winner will receive a bird feeder that is sure to make the neighbourhood chirp.The producers are in search of stories that are not necessarily originating from mainstream organizations like the Audubon Society or the Cornell Institute, and the series is not limiting information to only local flocks.It\u2019s the producer\u2019s third attempt to get a homegrown, locally flavoured web series off the ground.One of his videos was so well received that a California-based network picked it up.\u201cFilmmaking can be a form of personal punishment because it becomes obsessive.Once you are in it, you just can\u2019t stop,\u201d Thomson explained laughingly.Most of the talented videographer work is centered on corporate demand.Most recently he has been building a repertoire developing promotional videos for start-up businesses using the crowd-funding method.While the busy couple manage their day jobs they also maintain a tight schedule in order to present their programs: Thursday to gather the material, Friday to write the script, Monday to shoot, and Tuesday to launch.Featuring news and stories that concern our feathered friends, the Thom- sons are reliably clever with some quirky humour injected somewhere in each edition.The BBN project is meant to target a broader based and more educated following, not just locally but worldwide in consideration to its international content.Revered ornithologist Dr.David Bird visited Brome Lake last summer whereby they were able to interview and stockpile videos for future shows.Both Thomsons are thrilled to have Paul Cote, founder of Brome Bird Care Inc., creator of the only \u201ctruly guaranteed squirrel proof wild birdfeeder\u201d on board with the project because he is \u201ca motivated entrepreneur who has a successful business.\u201d Rugge Thomson praised Coté\u2019s modus operandi.\u201cIt\u2019s not all about marketing his products.\u201d It is about corporate consciousness and altruism.While producing an environmentally friendly product he truly wants to raise everyone\u2019s awareness about the importance of our feathered friends within this world of bio-diversity.\u201cHis success with the Knowlton-based operation is not a stroke of luck.He has a ton of experience with at least three different careers behind him.He has an attention for detail beyond compare.Though he keeps talking about retirement, he can\u2019t help getting involved enthusiastically with new projects like this Brome Bird ANN DAVIDSON Rugge and Tatsiana Thomson, producers, researchers and anchor of the new YouTube series, \u201cBrome Bird News\u201d (BBN.News.\u201d Thomson and Thomson are aware of CIDI radio\u2019s current restructuring and are hoping that their program will be produced for audio and considered as a regular feature for those people who are not YouTube-savvy.Photos, stories and ideas can be submitted to: news@bromebirdcare.com.You might be a lucky winner of a new Squirrel Buster wild birdfeeder.\u2022 \u2022 \u2022 ' ÿstacesi&K OFFER VALID OCT.15 INTRODUCING THE NEW GET A BRIDGESTONE VISA0 PREPAID CARD* BY MAIL* WITH THE PURCHASE OF A SET OF 4 BLIZZAK WINTER TIRES mr OAf-K?* Prepaid card 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veterans \u2014 remember them Veterans Affairs Canada Each year, in November, hundreds of commemorative ceremonies and events take place across the country to commemorate Veterans\u2019 Week and Remembrance Day.These are opportunities for all Canadians to recognize the contribution our veterans have made and to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of Canada.There are so many ways to remember and honour our veterans: \u2022 Wear a poppy.\u2022 Attend your local Remembrance Day ceremony on November 11.\u2022 Thank a veteran by sending a postcard for peace.Veterans Affairs Canada Attending Remembrance Day ceremonies on November 11 is a well-known way to honour the men and women who served Canada in times of war, military conflict, and peace.There are many other ways, throughout the year, to remember the sacrifices and achievements of the one and a half million brave Canadians who served, and continue to serve, our country at home and abroad, and the more than 118,000 men and women who died so that we may live in peace and freedom today.Taking an active role to remember these people is one way to say \u201cthank you.\u201d Share \u2022 Share in an online collaborative space or chat room, in a class driven group discussion about remembrance.\u2022 Share essays, poems and creative writing about remembrance.Create a classroom blog, and then broadcast it up onto a screen at the front of the class, or share stories on your school\u2019s website.\u2022 Spread the word about Veterans\u2019 Week, Remembrance Day, and commemorative events with social media by using our mobile app Veterans Matter, by liking us on the Veterans Affairs Canada \u201cCanada Remembers\u201d Faceboolc page, or by following Veterans Affairs Canada on Twitter.Invite \u2022 Invite a veteran or a Canadian Armed Forces member as a guest speaker to come and speak to your class or com- \u2022\tTeachers \u2014 order some of our free learning materials and use our Teacher\u2019s Guide to lead your classroom on a remembrance journey.\u2022\tStudents \u2014 read one of our remembrance newspapers written just for K-Grade 2, K-Grade 6 and for Grade 7 and above.\u2022\tTalk to a friend or relative who served with the Canadian Armed Forces in Afghanistan or in other areas of conflict.\u2022\tView our Heroes Remember videos and listen to veterans talk about their ex-perienc s.\u2022\tPlant your own Garden of Remembrance.Ways to remember munity organization.Watch or listen \u2022\tListen to interviews with Veterans in the First World War Audio Archives.\u2022\tWatch La force francophone and learn about French-speaking Canadians who served in the Second World War.\u2022\tWatch The Land of the Morning Calm - Canadians in Korea 1950-1953 which presents Korean War history, archival footage, interviews with Veterans of the Korean War and an interactive comprehensive history calendar.\u2022\tWatch a collection of online interviews through a searchable database, with Veterans from across Canada in \u201cHeroes Remember.\u201d \u2022\tWatch Learning Videos and \u201cHeroes Remember\u201d Mini-Documentaries about the First World War, Second World War and the Korean War.\u2022\tWatch the Veterans\u2019 Week Vignette.\u2022\tWatch military and remembrance themed videos from the Historica Heritage Minute Military Themed Collection.Read \u2022\tDo a novel study, individually or as a group.Choose a fictional or historic book with a storyline based on remembrance, Canada\u2019s war or peacekeeping involvement.\u2022\tRead historical information sheets online.\u2022\tRead online editions of the Canada Remembers Times.\u2022\tRead the poem In Flanders Fields, and about Lieutenant Colonel John Me- Koyo In memory of our veterans Koyo Bearings Canada Inc.4 Victoria sud, Bedford, Quebec J0J 1A0 Canada (450) 248-3316 Fax : (450-248-4196) www.koyo.ca JTEKT Koyo mrcum Crae who wrote it.Write \u2022\tPlay the role of a war correspondent.Write headlines, news stories, going back in time for the First and Second World Wars, or the Korean War, or a war correspondent from a more recent conflict.\u2022\tWrite about scientific and technological innovations developed in times of war.\u2022\tWrite to the troops, and let your Canadian Armed Forces members know you appreciate their service by sending a message using the Department of National Defence website.\u2022\tWrite to Veterans and Canadian Armed Forces members, by participating in the \u201cPostcards for Peace e-cards,\u201d or \u201cValentines for Vets\u201c projects.Be Active \u2022\tWear a poppy.\u2022\tLay a wreath at the cenotaph with classmates and friends.\u2022\tPlant poppies, tulips, a tree or an entire garden of remembrance.\u2022\tRead about peace cranes, and then fold and display origami peace cranes.\u2022\tLearn about Mark Isfeld and \u201cIzzy\u201d dolls, their distribution, and make \u201cIzzy\u201d dolls to send to children in other countries.\u2022\tAttend a Remembrance Day Cont\u2019d on page 9 In memory of our veterans of ¦J yesterday and today Royal Canadian Legion Sutton Branch 158 Sutton, QC VILLE DE LAC-BROME TOWN OF BROME LAKE occi 'tyeât&id