The record, 24 novembre 2015, Brome County News

[" Brome County NEWS Tuesday, November 24, 2015 ÉNERGIE um division do Plomberie Goyer Inc.ICMMTQ fiGazMétro fk GazMétroPLUS PARTENAIRE CERTIFIÉ\tSERVICES ET ENTRETIEN- SERVICE \u2022 SALE \u2022 INSTALLATION \u2022 Gas natural & propane \u2022 Oil Radiant heating floor Wood Electric plomberiegoyer.com 450 263-2226 Cowansville 450 378-2226 Granby & area West Bolton looking to revitalize agriculture In search of innovative market-based solution By Ann Davidson Market-based solutions for sustainable agricultural development was at the centre of an information meeting organized by West Bolton town council on Saturday, November 21.As continuum to the town\u2019s commitment to protect its rural heritage, and respectful of the recently published strategic plan that cites protection of the landscape and it\u2019s farms, council is determined to include the citizens in the process of revitalizing agriculture and are seeking innovative ways to meet that goal.With more than 50 people in attendance, the meeting served as a platform for guest speakers with relevant expertise in analysis, business development, and agricultural technology to inform citizens about support and financial assistance programs to farmers.As well, several specific models were presented by experts in the industry.As animator of the meeting, Councilor Jacques Drolet also called for candidates to sit on an agricultural committee.Drolet explained that looking back at the success of the farming predecessors has been an important exercise in terms of knowing how best to go forward.Though the municipality\u2019s role is as a facilitator, it is willing to assist agricultural businesses during their journey along with the support from the CLD, MRC Brome-Missisquoi, and the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries.He is convinced that if the community works together West Bolton could develop its own enviable branding.\u201cNot only can our fields be developed successfully, our forests are also a key element of our rural heritage,\u201d Drolet said.Working closely with the MRC Brome-Missisquoi, Tania Szymanslci, coordinator and counsellor in rural development at the CLD Brome-Missisquoi, explained that there are many services that include financial support.It\u2019s about knowing where to go and making sure to have a solid business plan to present.Though the CLD has a certain amount of funds to distribute as seed money, she says it is the gateway to start-ups and will work with candidates and the other relevant agencies.While explaining the role of Réseau Agriconseils, Karl Hébert said that his organization is responsible for adminis- trating the programs outlined by the MPAQ.He describes the organization like a \u201cbig uncle paying part of the farmer\u2019s invoice.\u201d Depending on the focus areas, eligible activities, targeted clientele, and government priorities, the advisory service can allot between 50 per cent and 90 per cent of the cost.Issues such as fertilizing, drainage, and crop rotation are important considerations along with soil testing.But again, he emphasized the management aspect of going into business, citing the benefits of a longterm plan.Hébert also mentioned that they can help landowners/farmers when it comes to succession and transfer of property, making it possible for parents to leave the farming business to their offspring.\u201cA farm is not only about the land, the livestock, the machinery.It\u2019s about the people.\u201d Hébert explained that the federal and provincial governments work together to give farmers the opportunity to get help in the development of a solid business plan by paying for part of the cost.Up to Cont\u2019d on page 5 ANN DAVIDSON *71 WS LïNDfffËRENCE Zm Bruce Smith, PhD, is a specialist in agriculture and soil technology and is hoping to rejuventate traditional farming in West Bolton by establishing a new model that could include several landowners.YVO\u2019s Christmas \u2018Angels\u2019 are back for a tenth year Lighting up the faces of children \tQ\tKIAde COWANSVILLE \tv;\tNew and used vehicles \t\t403 rue de la Rivière \tTim Dubois Sales Representative\t450 263-6000 Cell: 450 578-1148 www.kiacowansville.com tdubois@kiacowansville.com 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 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 By Ann Davidson Yamaslca Valley Optimist Club President Lenore Dudley says that there is absolutely no need to advertise when it comes time for their Angels program.This is an example of when word of mouth works in a positive way.Now ANN DAVIDSON - ___I am T- A\" Lynn Matthews, owner of La Vie Sucrée in Knowlton is one of the two original business owners who have been involved as facilitators since the inception of Yamaslca Valley Optimist Club's Angels.in its tenth year it has become tradition for so many who clamber to participate.Community members start asking about it in November so they can be ready make sure to \u201cadopt\u201d an anonymous recipient.And as Susan Burbank, club member who has been the principle organizer for a number of years coordinating the efforts between the schools and agencies serving children and youth, the supporting businesses and the generous donors in the community, says, \u201cThis is all about lighting up children\u2019s faces who might otherwise not receive anything on Christmas Day.\u201d Dudley lauds the community collaboration on this enriching program, saying, \u201cIt\u2019s not just one person who is involved, it is several community helpers.We have many repeat volunteers; the stores and club members, as well as the community.\u201d She attributes its success to a number of factors.The community knows they are buying a personalized gift rather than giving money that might result in only a portion getting to the recipient because of administration fees.The Angels feel good that they are doing something special for someone within their own community, and appreciate learning something about the child or youth they want to help especially given the local flavour.In addition, they trust the actions of the YVO and are confident that these gifts will get in the right hands.\u201cOur community is not among the most financially rich in Quebec but we are very sense-of-commu-nity-rich.\u201d Cont\u2019d on page 5 page 2 Tuesday, November 24, 2015 =Brome Goww/j/News Brome County Community Bulletin Board November 28 Caregivers\u2019 Café: An opportunity to come together to exchange resources and learn from others.Saturday, November 28 from 10 a.m.to noon at St.Paul\u2019s Anglican Church Hall, 24 St.Paul\u2019s Road, Knowlton.In Advanced Care Planning, what does \u201cDo Not Resuscitate\u201d or DNR mean?A local physician will be addressing this question.It is important for everyone to understand the implications and regulations concerning DNR so that we can take more control on how our wishes are met.All are welcome.For more\tinformation\te-mail: mycaregiverscafe@gmail.com.Christmas lunch and sale November 28, 11:30 a.m.to 1:30 p.m.at St.James Church parish hall, 40 rue du Pont, Bedford.Bake sale, nearly new, books, surprise bags, and door prizes.Lunch ticket $10 adult; child under 12, $5.Menu: soup or chili, bread, desserts, tea, coffee, fruit drink.Tickets at Draper Assurance, 60 Pincipale, Bedford, or at the door.Information: 450-248-7319.Everyone is welcome! The Mental Health & Well-Being Support Group.Please note: The next meeting will be Saturday, November 28.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! Advent Tea to be held at Emmanuel United Church, 203 rue Principale, Cowansville, on Saturday, November 28, from 1 p.m.to 4 p.m.Enjoy fancy sandwiches, yummy squares, buttery shortbread along with a cup of tea or coffee.There will also be Christmas handicrafts and home baking, and an Attic Treasures table.Adults: $8; children: 5-10: $5 and under 5 is free.Christmas bazaar at St.Paul\u2019s United Church, Waterloo Saturday, November 28 from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m.Luncheon is $6 from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m.For sale: home baking, gingerbread men, crafts, jewelry, kitting, and more.Silent auction ends at 1 p.m.Annual Christmas craft and bake sale Foyer Sutton from 8:30 a.m.to 2:30 p.m.on Saturday, November 28 at 50 Western Street, Sutton.Organized by the volunteers of the Foyer Sutton, this sale features wonderful baked goods and crafts.Everyone is welcome.For information: Gail 450-538-0530 or Irene 450-538-3408.The Brome-Bolton Fish and Game Club's annual head judging and awards night is November 28 at 7 p.m., Prouty Hall 5 Mill Road, Bondville.Door prizes, everyone welcome.For information 450- 243-5405.November 29 A \u201cservice of carols and lessons\u201d will be held at the All Saints Anglican Church, Dunham on Sunday, November 29 at 2:30 p.m.Freewill offering or non-perishable foods.Proceeds to \u201cHelping Hands Food Bank,\u201d Trinity Anglican Church, Cowansville.Light refreshments will be served.Everyone Welcome! December 1 Tuesday, December 1, Open til\u20198: \u201cQuilting\u201d Free.6 p.m.Always wanted to learn how to sew, or make a quilt block or even potholders?Bring a project, big or small and we\u2019ll git-r-done.Avante Women\u2019s Centre, 15 rue du Pont, Bedford,\t450-248-0530 avantegayl@bellnet.ca.December 5 Creek annual craft and bake sale, 278 Brill Road, West Bolton on Saturday, December from 9 a.m.to noon.Home baking and lots of crafts.Please come and enjoy.Ham dinner with scalloped potatoes Saturday, December 5 at noon.Bishop Stewart Memorial Church 5 Ch.Garag-ona, Frelighsburg.Cost: $12 adult / 5$ -10 yrs.Reservations: 450-248-1145 or 248-3581.Door prizes andsales table.Christmas bazaar will be held on December 5 from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.at the Trinity Anglican Church, 409 Sud, Cowansville.Handicrafts, baked goods.Lots of Christmas goods and decorations.Light lunch available.For information or table rental call: Jane 450-378-8692.Christmas craft sale Saturday, December 5 from 9 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.at Brome Hall, 330 Stagecoach Road, Brome.Support your local vendors! Chili lunch available - $6 (includes chili, roll, dessert, coffee/tea).Information 450-243-5224.Pot Pourri Choir presents, \u201cChristmas with Friends,\u201d to herald the festive season.3 p.m.Saturday, December 5, Trinity Anglican Church, 409 rue de Sud, Cowansville.Beneficiary \u2014 Helping Hands Food Bank.Admission - adults $10 and children $5.Food Bank items welcome.December 6 Please come and enjoy singing Christmas carols Sunday, December 6 at 7 p.m.St.James Anglican Church, the Church on the Hill, 725 Lakeside, Foster.Christmas refreshments afterwards in the hall.All are welcome.Pot Pourri Choir presents, \u201cChristmas with Friends,\u201d to herald the festive season.3 p.m.Sunday December 6, Knowlton United Church 230, Knowlton Road, Knowlton.Beneficiary \u2014 Town of Brome Lake Food Bank.Admission - adults $10 and children $5.Food Bank items welcome.December 6 -12 Sutton Food Bank\u2019s Christmas food drive Sunday, December 6.Door-to-door food drive by the Knights of Columbus.Thank you for having your donations ready ahead of time.December 7 to 11,1 p.m.to 4 p.m.Drop off donations at the Sutton Volunteer Centre (7 Academy).Saturday December 12, 10 a.m.to noon.Christmas basket distribution.Please sign up before December 2 to receive a basket.Sutton Volunteer Centre 450-538-1919 or 450-538-4153.Donate online at www.cabsutton.com.December 13 Creek Regional carol service Sunday, December 13 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.December 24 Christmas Eve communion service December 24 at 2 p.m.Please come and join in the celebration of the birth of our Lord.A potluck supper to follow in the Church Hall.St.James Anglican Church, the Church on the Hill, 725 Lakeside, Foster.All are welcome.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 Sunday worship service in Sutton at Grace Anglican Church at 9 a.m.followed by a coffee hour from 10 a.m.to 10:30 a.m.Information: 450-538-0530 or boothgb@bell.net.COWANSVILLE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH Cowansville Community Baptist Church meets Sundays at 11:30 a.m., 112 John Street, Cowansville.Everyone is welcome.CREEK/WATERLOO PASTORAL CHARGE Sunday, November 29, First of Advent - worship and music: Creek United, 278 Brill Road, West Bolton, service and Sunday school at 9 a.m.; St.Paul\u2019s United, 4929 Foster, Waterloo, service at 10:30 a.m.Reverend Dave Lambie, minister.For information or to leave a message call: 450-539-2129.ÉGLISE CATHOLIQUE ST.ÉDOUARD CATHOLIC CHURCH 366 Knowlton Road, Knowlton.You are invited to participate in a bilingual Mass Sundays at 10:30 a.m.Christian meditation is now on Wednesday afternoons 2:30 p.m.to 3:30 p.m.(side door).The group is now bilingual and has been formed to introduce meditation to newcomers.We welcome beginners and experienced meditators.Regular attendance not required.Information call Clare at 450-243-5590.EMMANUEL 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.Cont\u2019d on page 3 Brome County N Tuesday, November 24, 2015 page 3 Denis Paradis takes Affirmation of Allegiance Swears loyalty above all to Brome-Missisquoi constituents COURTESY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA Denis Paradis, MPfor Brome-Missisquoi riding, signing the Test Roll after taking the Affirmation of Allegiance in the House of Commons on Friday; November 20.entdelïMI le ray ON N EM - xf* ¦ By Ann Davidson Friday, November 20, was a big day for the Honorable Denis Paradis when over 100 constituents from Brome-Missisquoi filled the Reading Room of the Centre Block on Parliament Hill to witness him taking the oath of allegiance to the Sovereign (Queen Elizabeth II) or the Sovereign\u2019s representative and signing of the Test Roll to affirm that he has made this solemn oath.This ceremony has relevance because an elected member cannot take his or her seat nor vote in the House of Commons until he/she is sworn in.Those in attendance had travelled from Magog, Bedford, and Cowansville.Usually the swearing-in is done without noise or fanfare and is just accompanied by the deputy clerk of Parliament when taking allegiance to the Queen by the incoming, or returning Member of Parliament.\u201cBut breaking in tradition,\u201d said Paradis, \u201cit is very important for me to invite you and to have you all here with me since it is above all, to the people of Brome-Missisquoi, that I swear my loy-alty.\u201d In keeping with a portfolio dear to his heart, Paradis took advantage of this special moment to whet the palettes of future Parliamentarians by welcoming students from Farnham\u2019s Jean-Jacques Bertrand School as well as the Montes-sori School in Magog.In his past years as an MP he was instrumental in a valuable student exchange program promoting bilingualism.Now he is already promoting an international leadership program for youth.Amongst the group in attendance on Friday were Paradis\u2019 campaign co-chairmen, Anne-Marie Dumas and Professor Stéphane Beaulac.\u201cDenis has high ambitions for this riding that include protection of the international lakes as well as the implementation of a passenger train to the region.Today\u2019s event, with the opportunity to see and speak with people from the riding, infuses a lot of very positive energy for the next four years, \u201c said Beaulac.After ten years Paradis, member of the Privy Council, has made a strong political comeback winning his biggest majority ever.He will represent the constituents of Brome-Missisquoi riding in the House of Commons.During his last parliamentary session he had served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs.His repertoire also includes serving as Minister of International Cooperation, Secretary of State for Francophonie, Latin Americas and Africa, and Minister of State for Financial Institutions.In his non-political life Paradis has also known for his time as president of the Quebec Bar Association and is the founder-owner of a vineyard, Domaine du Ridge.In accordance to the Constitutional Act of 1867, the duly elected Member of Parliament must \u201cpledge to conduct him or herself in the best interests of the country.The oath or solemn affirmation reminds a member of the serious obligations and responsibilities he or she is assuming.\u201d Now sworn in, Paradis will take his seat and vote in the House of Commons, which will resume Thursday, December 3.The next step in getting the House of Commons in order is December 3 when MPs will be required to elect the Speaker of the House.Paradis is a candidate for that responsibility, which is considered the fifth highest rank in the Government of Canada.Pet Of The Week \u2014 Goon Hi! I\u2019m a happy, cheerful guy \u2014 about 11 months old \u2014 with nice black fur and beige markings.Now, I have a story for you! I was found roaming around with no identification on me.Some nice people brought me to this shelter, my family located me here, came to get me, and then said they had decided they didn\u2019t want me! What?So now, I have been here almost a month hoping for some really nice, reliable \u201csomebody\u201d to choose me to live with them forever! I\u2019m just so looking forward to learning to be the best companion ever! Please come and visit \u2014 ask to meet me! I live here with lots and 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.com/SPCAMonteregie Church Bulletins Cont\u2019d from page 2 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 Com- mon 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).& Hc'lp wafce- The world a boTTcr Un héritage à partager To cTiariTy.LEAVE A LEGACY™ Québec www.legacy-quebec.org 1 888 304-8834 Financial statements, Audit, Bookkeeping, Taxation, Corporations, Individuals, Estate planning and settlement, Farm and business transfers, re-organizations 127 Principale, Suite 105, Cowansville, QC, J2K1J3 dukeis;a Société de comptables professionnels agréés Chartered professional accountants corporation duke-cpa.com T:(450) 263-4123 Fax: (450) 263-3489 page 4 Tuesday, November 24, 2015 Letters Brome CountyNFws Free Trade Agreements\tThanks for caring about youth Dear Editor: I went to a conference on Tuesday evening, Nov.10 in Montreal on the topic of free trade agreements given by Claude Vaillancourt.\u201cCitizens in Action\u201d sponsored the talk and the following is a summary of the ideas explored.Unfortunately, it is not all good news.The free trade agreements - NAFTA, CETA and the TPP have all been negotiated in secret.It seems we have forfeited many of our rights to the multi-national corporations.The member corporation companies have the right now to challenge our country\u2019s laws and regulations in areas such as water, environment, public services, our health care, our roads and bridges, and sewer systems in secret \u2014 in private courts without recourse should they consider our laws an obsta- cle to their profits.Canada has paid our 171 million dollars in compensation so far to transnational corporations under Chapter 11 of NAFTA since 1994.We are the most sued country in the world.One example is that we are not allowed to redress our oil exports to the US under any circumstances, so now we have to import large quantities of oil from abroad to sell to our citizens for energy needs.I am personally worried about our health care.A Canadian doctor, Brian Day from the Vancouver area, is suing Canadian Medicare because he owns a for-profit clinic and wants to make more money.And a US investor from Phoenix, Arizona threatened to file a complaint against our public health care system because he wants to build a private hospital in Vancouver and feels frustrated.Dear Editor: The Brome Missisquoi Youth Foundation would like to thank all the local retail outlets and the individuals that helped support our fundraising Bridge and Luncheon held October 13 at the Knowlton Community Centre.Toni Marion chaired the event and with her team of volunteers raised over $4,800 for the three Houses of Hope that serve the youth at risk throughout the Mon- So the cost of Medicare will skyrocket, public services will be up for grabs, and maybe we will have a 1,000 people die every month because of lack of access to health care, as is what is happening in the US right now.Please do not give up our sovereignty and demand more \u201copen to the public\u201d agreements.teregie region.Without the continuing support of the community, these 12- to 17-year-old teenagers would not have a chance at a better life.We are truly grateful for your continuing concern.All ideas come from: http://quebec.huffingtonpost.ca/nadia -alexan/multinationales-accord-libre-echange-poursuites-emplois-b8147412.html Aukje Huitema Cowansville Sonia Rakes Smith President The Brome Missisquoi Youth Foundation No telecommunication tower in East-Bolton Dear Ms.McCully: As you probably know, the antennas on cell towers radiate microwaves.Around the world, scientists have been warning us to reduce our exposure to microwave radiation because they believe it is harmful.Even when several kilometres away, studies show that it can cause irreparable long-term damage to our health.These same studies warn that it is particularly dangerous to be within 500 metres of a cell tower.It is not for nothing that EMFs (microwave radiation) have been classified by the WHO\u2019s International Agency for Research on Cancer as a Class 2B carcinogen (in the same category as DDT and lead).And children are especially vulnerable.In Bolton Pass where Bell wants to put up its 200-foot (60 metres) tower, there are five families living less than 300 metres from the proposed tower.People are worried \u2014 the parents are very worried.They will all be exposed to microwaves 24 hours a day, seven days a week.So let\u2019s.\u2022 Show the council that we really donY want this tower (it seems that they still are not sure that there is much op-posit on.); \u2022\tAsk the council to take a stand and to say no to Bell; \u2022\tAwait the decisions of the new government, who is responsible for overseeing Bell; \u2022\tProtect one of the most beautiful landscapes in the Eastern Townships and in Quebec; \u2022\tLet council know that we will stand with them and help! We need to raise our cause.We need you.April O\u2019Donoughue Presiden t, Eas t-Bol ton Heri tage Member of the Citizens\u2019 Committee Against the Proliferation of Towers in the Area Brome-Missisquoi Responsible for C4ST (Canadians for Safe Technology -http:/Ic4st.org) Photo taken on Nov.14, 2015, of two of the Jasper children next to their house at 995 Bolton Pass, with a proportional projection of the tower.ï\u2019itër- Brome County NEWS _ 5-b Victoria St., Knowlton, Quebec, JOE 1V0 Tel: (450) 242-1188 Fax: (450) 243-5155 Established May 1991 Published weekly by RECORD 1195 Galt E\u201e Sherbrooke, Quebec, JIG 1Y7 fax: (819) 569-3945 E-mail: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com website: www.sherbrookerecord.com Sharon McCully Publisher.(819)\t569-6345 Stephen Blake Editor .(819)\t569-6345 Carolyn Marsh Secretary.(450)\t242-1188 Jesse Bryant Advertising.(450)\t242-1188 CIRCULATION Distributed to all Record subscribers every Tuesday as an insert, and to households and businesses in Abercorn, Bedford, Brigham, Brome, Bromont, Cowansville, East Farnham, Foster, Fulford, Knowlton (Brome Lake), Sutton, Bolton Centre, West Brome.The Record was founded on February 7, 1897, and acquired the Sherbrooke Examiner (est.1879) in 1905 and the Sherbrooke Gazette (est.1837) in 1908.The Record is published by Alta Newspaper Group Limited Partnership.Canadian Publications Mail Service Product Agreement No.0479675.Member ABC, CARD, CNA, QCNA Mix?* \t\t \t\t9l1 muscles \t\t 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.\t\t \t\t Brome County New Tuesday, November 24, 2015 page 5 Pot Pourri Choir\u2019s \u2018Christmas with Friends\u2019 That time of year has rolled around once more and Pot Pourri Choir has prepared a \u201cChristmas with Friends,\u201d to herald the festive season.We offer a challenging and eclectic mix of pieces, enriching our sound with male voices and enlivening the accompaniment with a trio of instrumentalists.Beginning with the joyous Bach Cantata 29, \u201cWe Thank Thee, Lord,\u201d we then sample a variety of traditional carols, including three beautiful arrangements by Canadian composer Donald Patriquin.Of course we are never serious for too long, and we need you, our audience to complete this circle of friends and join us in song.Please come and help us to support this year\u2019s most deserving beneficiaries.3 p.m.Sat.Dec.5, Trinity Anglican Church, 409, rue de Sud, Cowansville.Beneficiary, Helping Hands Food Bank.3 p.m.Sun.Dec.6, United Church, 230, Knowlton Rd, Knowlton.Beneficiary, Knowlton Food Bank.Admission at the door.Food Bank items welcome.Information : 450-242-2333/4 50-243-6854/450-531-5431 YVO\u2019s Christmas \u2018Angels\u2019 Cont\u2019d from page 1 Looking back, Ilze Epners, a founding YVO club member, says that they were not a large group at that point but they really wanted to do something that would impact the community.\u201cWe knew how generous everybody would be given the nature of the community, but we never imagined that this project would grow like it has,\u201d comparing the 16 recipients of good will in 2005 that are now 188 in 2015.Epners explained that YVO\u2019s main project at that time was their involvement with the group homes.\u201cWe knew that the kids did not get Christmas gifts and we wanted them to know that we cared for them and thought of them at Christmas.\u201d She spoke about how some of the youth in the group home were able to go home while others simply could not.\u201cWe now make sure that not only the two group homes we work with get gifts but we work with schools in the area, and the group home in Granby, and the \u201cLiving Room.\u201d Some people are surprised when the information on the angel discloses details about an adult.Epners says that there are families in need who won\u2019t see anything.She adds that children want to see the parents happy too.By giving something to a parent it makes Christmas morning so much more joyful for them to know that the mum or dad are getting an extra that otherwise would not happen.Reaching as far as Granby, Cowansville, Sutton, and Town of Brome Lake, one can learn about the individuals who would be the beneficiaries of their kindness by going to specific businesses located in TBL, Cowansville, and Sutton.Their identity is always guarded \u2014 nobody knows who they are getting the gifts for \u2014 but they can select an angel whose details feel like an interesting match for the donor.Any person can pick up a pink angel from the following businesses who help out: Le Vie Sucrée in TBL and Nettoyeur Houle in Cowansville have been on board with the process from the beginning.Now the club has Pharmacie Brunet in Sutton, Barnes General Store in Knowlton, De la Ferme à la Table in Knowlton, and Giant Tiger in Cowansville.Any person who claims an angel is registered by the business owner and expected to have the wrapped gifts along with the original pink angel delivered back to the store they got the angel from.Gifts are then gathered by YVO members who make the final deliveries to the schools and agencies that have registered.These ladies all underline that no matter how many angels they supply to the businesses who register the donors, they always run out.It seems that there are more givers than they can keep up with.Whether it is workplaces that take a bunch, or individuals that take several, children take the opportunity to learn about sharing.The YVO club members are thankful to everyone\u2019s enthusiastic generosity.West Bolton agriculture Cont\u2019d from page 1 $30,000 is available to assist them in three specific services and activities of intervention that are agro-environmen-tal in nature, management related and/or technical needs.Details about the program can be obtained at 1-800-680-1858.An extensive list of resources along with key specialists that aspiring farmers should know about was issued by Leslie Carbonneau, agent with the \u201cBanque de Terres\u201d (land banks) program at the MRC Brome-Missisquoi.Drolet says that it will be made available on the West Bolton website this week.The land bank service will pair aspiring farmers with landowners by custom or rental agreements, partnerships, transfer, mentoring.The project aims both to increase the accessibility of land to young farmers and maintain the vitality of agricultural regions.The services of a field coordinator who is responsible for contacting owners and aspiring farmers is made available and a member of the team will accompany participants of the program at the legal level for the conclusion of an agreement.Two models of farming were presented to the group that highlighted the value of local production.Alain Valois of Bio-Malte spoke to the advantages of bar- -\\ Since 1935, because we care! www.santecourville.com SANTÉ\tWaterloo Gourville ley production given the number of breweries and distilleries that are producing beer and whiskey, while West Bolton resident Phillipe O\u2019Brien mentioned that a group of citizens have been developing a new farming plan that could result in a non-profit organization or a co-op system.Bruce Smith, an expert in small-scale agriculture and a specialist in soil management, is adamant that with the growing demand for grass-fed beef, West Bolton soils are ideal for pastures.He and forestry expert Tony Rotherham, along with O\u2019Brien, are looking for land owners in the area of Brill, Argyle, and Mountain roads who would be interested in an animal-based unit.Citing the Badgers\u2019 Highland business as the pioneer in a developing market, he says that the municipality needs to provide a certain critical mass to allow meat producers to get into the market.He was referring to cattle, sheep, and pigs, but agreed that deer could be a consideration as well.They want to preserve agriculture while generating employment.Smith\u2019s first step is to hold a meeting next week with interested parties in order to build a viable business plan.Quality nursing care 24/7 Respectful and caring staff Secure environment, fully equipped facility Spacious rooms with private toilets Home like environment & daily activities Santé Courville proudly serving the Haute-Yamaska, Brome-Missisquoi and Memphrémagog regions \u2022\tWe provide nourishing and tasty homemade meals, while maintaining a dietary schedule for each resident based on their individual requirements as determined by a registered dietician.\u2022\tWe respect the individual choices of our residents, which helps maintain their dignity and enjoy life in our \u201cextended family.\u201d \u2022\tMaintaining open communications, updating conditions as needed and responding to concerns of the family are priority.\u2022\tWith the goal of care and comfort we specialise in short and long term care.Special events such as holidays and birthdays may be celebrated with a party in a room reserved for this purpose.Activities are varied and carefully planned to fill the needs of all residents.Beautifully maintained exterior environment compliments the calm neighbourhood settings of our Center.Family and friends are welcome to visit.ACCREDITATION CANADA AGRÉMENT CANADA JmentiqA For more information please give us a call, visit our website, or check us out on Facebook.5305 Courville Avenue, Waterloo, QC JOE 2N0 (450) 539-1821 page 6 Tuesday, November 24, 2015 \u2014Brome County News- Brome Bird News wraps up Christmas special By Ann Davidson One has to wonder whether Knowl-ton is becoming the center of the region for bird-lovers.There is a carnival of gorgeous bird banners flying from la Vie Sucrée and Barnes, the Lions Club is selling assorted nuts in fabulous reusable tin containers shaped like bird houses and decorated with Christmasy-red cardinals, and Brome Bird News (BBN) has just wrapped up its first-ever Christmas special on You-tube with hopes to populate the flock of viewers.On a dreary, mono-chromed day last week, when all one could see from the Marina in TBL was the bleakness of the abandoned lake with the scruffy wetland trees jutting out of the wetland beyond, the Brome Bird News crew was inside transforming the popular lakeside \u201cwatering hole\u201d into a cross between Santa\u2019s workshop and a paradise for birds.Videographer and producer Populating the flock Rugge Thomson and his wife Tatsiana, along with Tara Moar, were setting the stage for Brome Bird News\u2019 first Christmas special, the sixth edition in the recently launched series intended to inform and raise awareness of our feathered friends.The show will feature affordable but unique gifts for bird enthusiasts that range from feeders and birdhouses, to socks and games and everything in between, something for all ages, yet all under $100 for the budgetconscious consumer.Moar, who has spent the last ten years deeply engaged in online marketing, is manager of the website and marketing for Virgin Hill coffee.For the past six weeks she has been working with BBN in an effort to increase the volume of \u201clikes\u201d on BBN\u2019s Faceboolc page, \u201cbrome-products.\u201d The results are dramatic, starting with 1,400 \u201clikes\u201d to now more W A I ?*\t \t- 1 Z* ' _ ANN DAVIDSON CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 8 Tara Moar, Tatsiana and Rugge Thomson of Brome Bird News (BBN) hamming it up while finalizing details before shooting the BBN\u2019s first Christmas Special mm: \\festival of lights 3rd annual gingerbread Home Content To participate in the 3rd annual Gingerbread House Contest, please call La Vie Sucrée store at 450-242-1445 or the Chamber of Commerce at 450-242-2870.Information: www.cclacbrome.com 2015 festival (plights NOVEMBER 27™, 5:30 PM Official opening of the Festival in Coldbrook Park.Apple cider, hot chocolate, children's choir, tree decoration.DECEMBER 12, 13, 19 AND 20™, 2:00 PM The \"Knowlton Players\" present the Grinch at the United Church.Information 450-242-2510 FROM NOVEMBER 27™ TO DECEMBER 31st Admire the gingerbread houses displayed in the store windows of Knowlton.tight up gour village content Decorate your home and store and you might win a beautiful trophy.Barnes, BMR and Rona are offering residents a 10% rebate on all outdoor decorations at regular price.Information: wwtv.cclacbronie.com DECEMBER 6™, 10:00 AM TO 12:30 PM Brunch with Santa Claus organized by the Brome Lake Optimist Club.Knowlton Academy.Free for children 12 and under.Prizes for all.DECEMBER 6™, 3:00 PM Christmas Concert.Knowlton United Church.Tickets sold at the door.$ 10 adult, $ 5 child.DECEMBER 12™, 5:00 PM TO MIDNIGHT Midnight Madness.Shop at our local merchants in the spirit of Christmas during an exceptional evening with music, tastings and great deals.DECEMBER 28™, 6:00 PM Fireworks over Mill Pond.Hot chocolate and apple cider.Moved to the 29th in case of bad weather.DECEMBER 5™, 2:00 PM TO 3:00 PM Christmas concert by the Knowlton Harmony Band.Knowlton Academy, Victoria Street.Urotne tgîye -#*.* n FROM NOVEMBER 27™ TO DECEMBER 24™ Santa will have his own mailbox outside La Vie Sucrée located at 30 Lakeside Road, Knowlton.DECEMBER 4™, 4:00 PM TO 8:00 PM Christmas Market at the Saint-Édouard School.DECEMBERS™, 1:00 PM Santa Claus Parade (Knowlton and Lakeside roads and Victoria Street).Hot chocolate at Le Relais.DECEMBER 12™, 8:00 PM Concert by the Harmonie des Saisons.Saint-Édouard Church chapel.Tickets: 450-242-2242.DECEMBER 19™ AND 20™, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM Sleigh rides in the village of Knowlton.IN COLLABORATION WITH: W1 \\S°*s aBfliBHKE, BROME COUNTY NEWS Tuesday, November 24, 2015 \u2022 page 7 The Knowlton Lions support the local Sparks, Brownies, and Girl Guides At the cheque presentation, from left to right Lions member Bev Crandall and for the Girl Guides, Donna Houseman.a ta recent meeting the members of Z\\ the Knowlton Lions Club agreed to X \\give a contribution to the local Sparks, Brownies, and Girl Guides groups.The sum will serve to buy materials to make ponchos that they have been wanting for quite some time, and on which they will wear their badges.The local Lions Club has been a regular supporter of the different youth organizations over its 60 years of service to the community.Lions Clubs International is the largest service club organization in the world.Its 1.35 million members in more than 46,000 clubs are serving communities in 207 countries and geographical areas around the globe.Since 1917, Lions Clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired, and strengthened local communities through hands-on service and humanitarian projects.MANOIR LAC BROME BRO Retirement Living in the picturesque Town of Knowlton i ne Br0lïie\u2019 m*otrto call home a Hace Rooms Available Affordable all inclusive rates Tax credit for home support services for seniors 3 meals per day Social activities daily Weekly doctor visits Nurse on duty daily 24 hour supervision Accredited private retiring home Sprinkler system throughout the building 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 From left to right: Mario Lagimonjère, Mathieu Baker, Lola Landes and Benoit Desgens Your generous contribution has made it possible for us to remit a cheque in the amount of $25,000.to the BMP Hospital\u2019s oncology department.Since it\u2019s beginnings, La Soirée Champêtre has enabled over $90000.00 to be collected and donated to the BMP Foundation and oncology department.Special thanks to Chloé Lagacé and Mélanie Gobeille for their important collaboration.Please join us at next year\u2019s 5th edition of La Soirée Champêtre! Mathieu and Benoit BROME-MISSISQUOI Funeral Complex - SINCE 1927 - WWW.COMPLEXEBM.COM F ATHENA CONSTRUCTION RBQ: 8002-6669-79 450.263.0045 www.athenaconstr uction.ca COWANSVILLE 450 266.6061 LAC-BROME 450 243.1616 ¦ BEDFORD 450 248.2911 \t \t >' ¦ y*, 0ML L Fondation BMP Foundation Itnjl CirffiylH (htlQfij- 2, i MONnKl signature\tfyktr(fcfnitpfnl nctae\tyatt TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF THE TREASURED VOLUNTEERS, PARTNERS AND SUPPLIERS OF LA SOIRÉE CHAMPÊTRE! page 8 BROME COUNTY NEWS Tuesday, November 24, 2015 BCN Lfofyü: ELEGANT LIVING EDITION La Dolce Vitae Perfect lighting for each room: functionality and beauty Tayna Bardati Lighting is an integral part of creating a great décor that is often overlooked and neglected.Light placement can play a crucial role in creating focal points and implying a mood.The importance of lighting should be obvious to everyone since without lighting: how can you see the beautiful décor that that you have created?Before renovating, creating a lighting plan will save you money and time because once the finished walls go up, it is much harder to change electrical wiring.Here are some of the lighting choices that you should consider for each type of room.Kitchen lighting is an essential element for function but various types of lighting can also be used to create a certain mood or ambiance.Apart from overcounter lighting such as ceiling lights or pendants, many more lighting sources can be added to your kitchen either for greater function or simply for beauty.One such type of lighting that can serve both function and beauty is under-cabinet lighting.This is one of the best ways to ensure both a better visual when preparing food, but also if these are on a dimmer can be left on to create mood.Another easier option to add under-cabinet lighting is to use LED strip lighting.While track lighting over work areas remains the most popular option for kitchens, pendant lighting above sinks and island have gained in popularity.Pendants can be used as additional décor elements, adding contrast or a certain interest especially if these pendant lights are works of art on their own, i.e.; patterns of glasswork, color, metal or other interesting shapes or design features.Just a quick note on the height that pendant lighting should be hung over island counters: the rule is 28 to 34 inches above the countertop or 72 inches from the floor.Another type of lighting that is gaining in popularity is the toe-kick lighting.Don\u2019t think that this is simply for aesthetics since this type of lighting can also serve as very nice night time lighting, therefore functional as well.Dining room lighting: Just walking in the lighting section of a home hardware store can be overwhelming with the immense choice that consumers have for dining room lighting.From classic to ultra-modern, the task of choosing appropriate over-table lighting can be daunting for anyone.Keep in mind a few things: 1) choose the right size for your table \u2014 in general, you want to find a lighting fixture that is at least a third the size of your table; 2) if you cannot find the right size, consider a multiple lights fixture and stick to impair multiples (3, 5, 7); 3) mount the fixture so the bottom hits 30 to 38 inches above the table; 4) make sure to get lighting that coordinates with the style of your dining room set; 5) install a dimmer for this lighting fixture since you will undoubtedly want this flexibility.Entrance and hallway lighting is narrowed down to either overhead lighting or wall sconces.Be sure to choose the type of lighting that works for you and for the space that you have.For example, if your hallway is narrow, wall sconces may not be the option for you.Be careful if you are using pendant lighting or semi-pendant lighting in hallways \u2014 place them at an appropriate height to avoid tall guests bumping their heads.The general rule for height in a hallway or entrance: you need eight feet of clearance from the floor.As well, this height will take care of doors extending under the pendant lighting.Family and living room lighting: In general, you can have much more liberty with lighting in these rooms but please integrate at least two different types of lighting.Your options are many: recessed ceiling lights (pot lights), overhead track or ceiling lighting, floor and table lamps, wall sconces, floor lighting.These various lighting types will serve different functions throughout your rooms and a close attention should be made as to placement of lighting sources, for example for reflections in TVs, or lamps used for task lighting next to reading areas.Bedroom lighting: Similar to family and living rooms, you have more options for bedroom lighting.Usually you want to have overhead lighting of some kind that illuminates the whole room, as well as task lighting for areas where this is needed: a reading nook, bedside table, home office space.Consider choosing lights for bedside tables that are on a swivel, to allow more flexibility in function.Bathroom lighting: When it comes to bathroom lighting, you might want to consider adding wall sconces since this type of lighting will be the most functional next to or above your mirror.If you can, mount them at the height of your face on either side of your mirror but a wall sconce installed above the mirror directed downwards can work as well.Make sure you follow building codes when placing lighting fixtures above showers and bathtubs.Lighting can be placed above these but special rules need to be followed when it comes to electricity and water sources.Stair lighting: Here I am not necessarily talking about overhead lighting like in entrances and hallways.I am pointing out the addition of lights within the stairs (either on the steps or in the counter-steps) or along the wall at floor level.This practice is becoming more and more common to light the way up or down stairs.As well as adding brilliant functionality, this will serve to add a unique and beautiful design feature.I hope I have enlightened (!) you on the various options available to you in terms of lighting options per room.Tayna Bardati is an Interior Designer and Home Staging Expert in Bromont (www.creationstayna.com), follow her on Facebook @ Tayna Bardati Home Staging.Brome Bird News wraps up Christmas special Cont\u2019d from page 6 than 20,000.Moar says that the FB campaign has blown away their targets.It has shown what a receptive audience is out there and that they are hungry for the material they are presenting.Mother of three children and working from home, Moar says that, \u201cWe are aiming for many more likes.It Créations Tayna Tayna Bardati Home staging and Interior Decorating services Email: lnfo@>Credtion5Tayno com \u2022 Cell : ^«50 775-501 0 www.creationstayna.com is just one of the marketing channels that we are using for the video series.We know that the audience for this kind of information is huge and we\u2019ve got a lot more ground to cover.People love birds.We know we\u2019ve just scraped the surface so we have very high goals and with these early stats we feel like our targets are achievable.\u201d Moar also says that e-mail distribution and response about the show has exploded, blowing away industry standards, doubling the rate of the industry.We really want to concentrate on gathering the audience and providing Can 1-866-734-9425 or visit www.medicalert.ca cl?Medic Alert Lets You Live Life.interesting content for our viewers.\u201d Facebook followers can help.And on the way they have a chance to win any of the products that Tatsiana has researched and mentioned during the Christmas special.With six videos under their belts, the Thomsons and Moar are hoping that viewers take the time to watch, \u201clike\u201d and \u201cshare\u201d any or all of them and they want people to ask their Facebook friends to \u201cshare\u201d too.By \u201csharing,\u201d the viewer will be automatically entered into a contest for prizes that are the products demonstrated in the Christmas Special.Tatsiana Thomson is researcher and host of the BBN series.She wants to remind all that the Audubon\u2019s 116th Christmas Bird Count is coming up.For over 100 years Audubon has relied on what they refer to as \u201ccitizen science data,\u201d a collection of information gathered by committed volunteers.The count starts December 14 and ends January 5, 2016.For more information on how to get involved check out: https://www.audubon.org/content/join-christmas-bird-count. Brome County N ;e w , Tuesday, November 24, 2015 page 9 The White Ribbon Campaign Barbara Bellingham Program Director Avante Women\u2019s Centre On average, there is a woman murdered every week in Canada by her intimate partner.On any given day in Canada, there are more than 3,000 women (along with their 2,500 children) living in emergency shelters to escape domestic violence.Every year in Canada half a million women over 15 report sexual assault.And over half of Canadians say they know someone who has been a victim of violence.Women live with fear every day just be- cause they are women.They worry about how they dress, where they go, with whom they associate, how they travel because they may make an impression that invokes anger or aggression.And they fear they could encounter men like Marc Lapine, the man who murdered 14 women at the Montreal Polytechnique on December 6,1989, just because.In commemoration of the Polytechnique massacre, the Canadian Parliament declared December 6 as a Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women in 1991.Also in 1991, a group of men in Ontario, including Jack Layton, created the White Ribbon Cam- Freemasons support Waterloo Elementary Student Breakfast Program Freemasons from Brome Lake Lodge No.35, Grand Lodge of Quebec are shown presenting a cheque for $2,125 to Catherine Canzani, principal of Waterloo Elementary School.Pictured left to right: Bro.Wolfgang Adhloch, Bro.Ed Lowry, Principal Catherine Canzani, Rt.Wro.Bro.Russell Lawrence, Rt.Wor Bro.Brian Allen.These funds will help support the Children\u2019s Breakfast Program at Waterloo Elementary, whereby every school day morning before classes, a hearty breakfast is served to the students in the school cafeteria.This program is staffed by volunteers and ensures that every student can have a nutritional start to their day.To learn more about the School Breakfast Program, call 450-539-0098.For information about Freemasonry and the Grand Lodge of Quebec go to: www.glquebec.org/.wwWfAstl ima.ca paign as a tool to draw attention to men\u2019s commitment to building healthy, equal relationships with women.Every year since then, from November 25 to December 6, we wear white ribbons to break the silence visually, around all acts of violence against women, including physical violence, sexual aggression, verbal abuse, financial control, and criminal harassment.Women show support for their mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends, in a statement that no kind of violence is acceptable.Men wear white ribbons to raise awareness that they play a role in changing the attitudes and stereotypes that fuel this violence.This kind of visibility allows us to break the silence around this type of behaviour and symbolizes a commitment to put an end to gender violence.The coalition of Women\u2019s Groups in Haute Yamaska and Brome Missisquoi are launching an awareness campaign called \u201c12 Days of Action Towards the Elimination of Violence Against Women\u201d from November 25 to Decern- A Coalition des groupes de femmes de la Haute-Yamaska et de Brome-Missisquoi ber 6, and will be distributing free white ribbons throughout both districts.We ask you to please put one on; to show support for yourself, your mothers, your sisters, your daughters, your wives.Silence can be perceived as acceptance, so wear the white ribbon as your voice against women living in fear.For more information or comments, please contact one of the women\u2019s groups from this coalition - Avante Women\u2019s Centre -450-248-0530, Maison Horzon Pour Elle -450-263-5046, Centre Femmes des Cantons -450-263-1028, CALACS Granby-450-375-3338, Maison Alice Demarais \u2014 450-378-9297, and Centre De Femmes Entre\u2019Elles \u2014 450-375-4042.Shop 'til you drop! 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CALL TOLL-FREE: 1-800-363-7566 or visit: www.adventurecanada.com.(TICO # 04001400).The Wellness Volunteer Centre invites all TBL seniors to a Christmas Tea on December 11, with entertainment by the Pot Pourri Choir, at Centre Lac Brome from 2 p.m.-4 p.m.Limited seating.Please reserve by Monday, December 7 by calling 450-242-2020.Transportation if needed.Donation $3.Jean C.MARCOUX (1934-2015) Peacefully, passed away on November 16, at the Brome M i s s i s qu o i Perkins Hospital in Cowansville, Que.He leaves to mourn his wife Diane Laporte, his children Robert and Julie (Daniel Pétroff), his sisters Renée (late Hubert Chalifoux), Rol-lande (late Jean Goyeau) and Suzanne (Luc Pinsonneault), his nephews, nieces and many friends.His sister Yvette (late Jean-Paul Benoit) preceded him.The family will welcome you at 10 a.m.at the St-Edouard church, 366 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton, followed by the mass celebrated at 11 a.m.The family wishes to thank all the staff on the medicine ward for their generous and thoughtful care.Dr.Sirhan and Dr.Baralcett were always there for him.You may express your sympathy through a donation to the the Oncology Department of the BMP.Burial will be in the spring.Arrangements entrusted to the Dés-ourdy Funeral Home, 318 Knowlton Rd, Knowlton, Que._______________ DESOURDY FUNERAL HOME 318 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton QC PHONE: 450-243-5568 FAX: 450-263-9557 info@desourdy.ca www.desourdy.ca Diabetes epidemic REACT NOW! m g 3 Diabetes Québec Information and donations: (514)259.3422 or 1.800.361.3504 www.diabete.qc.ca Bronte County Jesse Dryant Advertising Consultant let our readers know about your products & services Tel.: 450-242-11ÔÔ Fax: 450-243-5155 email: jbryairt@sherbrookerecord.com Brome County N Tuesday, November 24, 2015 page 11 Cozy beef stew pairs well with rice or noodles PHOTO BY ALICIA ROSS FOR KITCHEN SCOOP >; W ?///// '////// v V\\H V\\ KITCHEN SCOO By Alicia Ross I once had a cooking teacher tell me she never cooks with a wine she won\u2019t drink.You can\u2019t get better advice.It stands to reason that if you enjoy the flavor of a wine straight out of the glass, you will really enjoy the intensified flavor in your dish.Today\u2019s recipe for Beef and Mushroom Stew relies on the cooked-down intensity of a good quality wine.I prefer a blend (or table wine) for cooking.Good quality doesn\u2019t have to mean expensive.You can find fine red blends for less than $10.If you prefer no wine in your stew, you can substitute beef broth.But the wine\u2019s layers of dark fruit and earthy finishes shine with the homey ingredients.I really love brown rice with this stew.But I\u2019ve served it over egg noodles, white rice, orzo and even risotto.It\u2019s nice to serve leftovers over a different base and have a whole new experience.Let your imagination soar.Leftovers may be refrigerated for up to three days, or frozen (if the meat was fresh) for up to three months.Defrost in the refrigerator for 24 hours and eat within a day of fully thawing.Enjoy! Suggested menu: Beef and Mushroom Stew Brown rice Crisp romaine leaves with vinaigrette Beef and Mushroom Stew Start to finish: 3 hours, mostly simmering time, or 6 to 8 hours in the slow cooker Yield: 6 servings 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 pound extra-lean stew meat or sirloin beef tips 8 to 10 ounces baby portabella mushrooms, sliced 1 large onion, chopped (about 11/2 cups) 1\tteaspoon dried basil 2\tcans (14 ounces each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes 1 cup good quality red wine (not cooking wine) 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water, if desired Brown rice, jasmine rice, orzo or egg noodles for serving, if desired Chopped Italian parsley, optional garnish In a heavy-bottom stew pot, heat the oil on medium-high until shimmering.Add the beef, mushrooms and onions; stir and cook until beef is almost all browned.Add the basil, canned tomatoes with the juice and the red wine; stir well.Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 2 to 3 hours, or until beef is fall-apart tender.(Or, instead of this method, carefully transfer the stew to your slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.) Check periodically and add water if stew becomes too dry.In the last 30 minutes of cooking (for either method), check to see if the gravy is to your preference.If you want a thicker gravy, stir in the cornstarch and water mixture and continue to simmer until thickened.Serve over your choice of starch, if desired.Approximate values per serving (excluding cornstarch and choice of serving starch): 241 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated), 68 mg cholesterol, 25 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates, 2 g dietary fiber, 77 mg sodium.(Alicia Ross is the co-author of \u201cDesperation Dinners!\u201d (Workman, 1997), \u201cDesperation Entertaining!\u201d (Workman, 2002) and \u201cCheap.Fast.Good!\u201d (Workman, 2006).Contact her at Kitchen Scoop, c/o Universal Uclick, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106, or send email to tellus@kitchenscoop.com.Or visit the Kitchen Scoop website at www.kitchenscoop.com.) E-mail your social news to classad@sherbrookerecord.com page 12 \u2022 BROME COUNTY NEWS Tuesday, November 24, 2015 Knowlton Players How the Grinch Stole Christmas Get your Grinch on! From the delightfully twisted mind of Dr.Seuss comes How the Grinch Stole Christmas.Knowlton Players remount this classic show as part of their 25th anniversary season.Relive your childhood memories of trimming up the Christmas tree, while this cartoon played in the background.Ignite that love in your own children, sharing the tradition with them.What is old is new again and Dr.Seuss has never been cooler! See Knowlton Players do what they do best while bringing a whole new generation of singers and actors into the fold.\u201cThis 25th anniversary season is a perfect opportunity to go back and show off one of our greatest hits, and premiere some young talent at the same time.It\u2019s very exciting!\u201d says Knowlton Players\u2019 president Juli Peasley.Directed and narrated by Bill Jarrand, the show stars the one and only Ralph Steiner as the Grinch.Kurtis Senier plays Max the Dog, and if that wasn\u2019t adorable enough, Olivia Brown-Gaulthier plays little Cindy Loo Who.It\u2019s a fantastic team rounded out by all the Whos in Whoville: Jessica Brown, Spencer Beaulne, Juli Peasley, Hannah Refour Tannenbaum, Rebecca Wiebe, Ellyn Wiebe, Bob Benoit, Ameilia Read, Justin Metugee, Stephen Paglia and Sheila McManus.The show is a short and sweet Christmas treat, with all the great costumes, wacky props, and crazy instruments you loved.Take a break from the pressure of the season and steal an hour for yourself and the ones you love.You won\u2019t regret it.The show runs December 12,13,19, 20 at 2 p.m.at the Knowlton United Church.Tickets and info: 450-242-2510.For children of all ages! \u201cYou will love the Knowlton Players, in the church where you say prayers.You will love them in the snow, you will love this Christmas show.Go see the Grinch, now don\u2019t say no! 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