The record, 9 février 2016, Brome County News

[" Brome County NEWS Tuesday, February 9, 2016 PLOMBERIE Ma tretuyauteur depuis 1940 Master pipefitter since 1940 75 Win an ANS\t/ 6 iPad Air Visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter and be eligible to win an iPad Air.150, Sherbrooke Street, Cowansville, QC \u2022 450 263-2226 \u2022 450 378-2226 \u2022 plomberiegoyer.com High levels of phosphorous in Inverness Stream Fertilization at the golf club a factor By Ann Davidson There is a high level of phosphates in the water feeding into Brome Lake, according to a diagnostic 60-page report on the state of the Inverness Stream.During question period at the regular town council meeting of TBL, Jim Wilkins, president of Renaissance Lac Brome, took the opportunity to deposit the fourth and final document of the extensive study on the wetlands of Brome Lake that was undertaken by the environmental watchdog of the lake over the past four years.\u201cDiagnostic environnemental du basin versant du Ruisseau Inverness 2015\u201d was compiled by biologists Gabrielle Gosselin and Jean-François Martel who specializes in water.The report indicates that of all the streams running into the lake, Inverness Stream and Pearson Creek display the highest levels of phosphorous.Unlike Coldbroolc and Argyll streams that come from forested areas outside the municipality, the sources of Pearson and Inverness are completely within the TBL jurisdiction.Research explains that even though the flow of the water in Inverness is relatively low, like Pearson Creek, it is located at the head of the lake where prevailing winds cause it to be carried and deposited in the location where there is a lot of boat traffic and hence the sediment ends up being stirred up.The document indicates that fertilization at the Inverness Golf Club is definitely a contributing factor to the presence of phosphorus in the Inverness Stream.Under bylaw 456, owners of all three golf courses are required to report their spraying every three years.According to Pierre Beaudoin, secretary of RLB, the TBL administration has not received reports that were due December 31, 2012 nor for the end of 2015.Wilkins was informed by the town last week that steps are being made for the filing of these reports.Although in nature phosphorous is essential to the growth of living organisms, when there is an overload it becomes a determining element of cyanobacteria proliferation.Because of human intervention phosphorous levels are increasing.Scientists say that to avoid water degradation and to maintain the healthy integrity of water, reducing the amount of phosphorous is imperative.RLB\u2019s mission is to see the reduction of phosphorus levels in Brome Lake by 50 per cent.On the matter of fertilization, Beaudoin is emphatic that the town must re- Cont\u2019d on page 3 ANN DAVIDSON Diagnostic environnemental du bassin versant du ruisseau Inverness - lac Brome RENAISSANCE iM.BRIME -\t^ A 60-page document produced by Renaissance Lac-Brome and depicts the extensive and thorough findings on the state of Inverness Stream that runs into Brome Lake.KA and Parkdale students contribute to \u2018Comfort Kits\u2019 By Ann Davidson The late, legendary Oscar Hammer-stein, American librettist and theatrical producer once said, \u201cAbell\u2019s not a bell \u2018til you ring it, a song\u2019s not a song \u2018til you sing it, love in your heart wasn\u2019t put there to stay, love isn\u2019t love \u2018til you give it away!\u201d After clanging a special bell, and with a bunch of joyful hugs, TBL\u2019s Judy McK-innon-Martin and Sebby Call, both cancer survivors, were cheered by a gymnasium full of enthusiastic students, staff, volunteers, and their respective proud families.That was the scene at Knowlton Academy on January 29 at a special assembly when Martin visited m v \\ n § PHOTOS BY ANN DAVIDSON A touching moment between cancer survivors Judy Martin and Sebby Call after he rang the celebratory bell to be used at the Montreal Children\u2019s Hospital, Hematology-Oncology Unit, with Sebby\u2019s parents, Steve Call and Jennifer Wykes applauding in the background.the school community to explain her project that she was about to launch and to show her appreciation to the school community for championing the process within \u201cThe Bell Fund.\u201d For McKinnon-Martin and young Call, and those following in their footsteps, ringing a specific bell means a whole lot more.Both share an experience that others, who have not, couldn\u2019t begin to understand.\u201cBut reaching the end of treatment is a time to be celebrated,\u201d explained McKinnon-Martin.It signals the next step following the end of what seems to all who endure it, an interminable and grueling cancer treatment.It sings of gratitude to all those who have helped the patients along the way and hope that the illness will never come back.A June 2012 diagnosis of stage three breast cancer led McKinnon-Martin to a grueling 400-plus day period of chemotherapy, surgery and radiation.During that time she was able to assess not simply her own needs but that which could help others going through similar experiences.Getting through the difficult challenges that treatments present deserved celebration and she wanted everyone to have that opportunity.After a friend had described a tradition at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto whereby patients would ring celebratory bell once treatment was l?* j mr* Staff member Brenda Rhicard sorting through the many greetings and well-wishes from Knowlton Academy.Students are encouraged to make more for Judy Martin\u2019s \u201cComfort Kits.\u201d over, Martin realized there was nothing like that in Montreal.One weekend she and her twin sister, Susan Mclcinnon-Bell, set out to find one.The first antique store they went into, to their surprise, had just what they were looking for.With a few minor adjustments, the ship\u2019s bell was engraved by local Knowlton merchant David Dawes after which it was installed at the Royal Victoria Hospital.By 2013 Martin, whose family has been in this region for generations, became the first oncology patient to ring the bell that is poignantly inscribed in both languages with the words \u201cLucky, Grateful, Hopeful.\u201d Also etched into it is Cont\u2019d on page 3 page 2 Tuesday, February 9, 2016 Letters Brome County An indoor pool for TBL?- Council continues to resist a referendum on the issue Zoning virus hits Sutton Tl l Dear Editor: |here are deep divisions among TBL residents regarding council\u2019s decision to proceed with a project to build an indoor swimming pool, with grants to cover part of the construction - but without a referendum to obtain resident agreement.Those in favour, for the most part, say they \u201cwant a pool\u201d or \u201cit sounds like a good deal.\u201d Those opposed, say, \u201cIt costs taxpayers too much to operate\u201d or \u201cwe haven\u2019t been given enough information for a decision.\u201d At this rate, \u201cnever the twain shall meet.\u201d It is unlikely that, with such a divergence of opinion, it will be possible to have a meaningful public discussion on the issue without the benefit of reliable cost-benefit data.In an effort to share their understanding of the reasons for disagreement, two TBL residents (concerned by council\u2019s approach) recently had an e-mail discussion, which is reproduced here unedited.(Both individuals had read the 40-page, 2008 consultant\u2019s report on the project which evaluated four possible recreational projects and was commissioned by the town and the CARKE Foundation.) First TBL resident: \u201cWhat I (and, I believe, the others who are against the pool) object to, is not the prospect of a pool.It is the fact that the Council came out in favour of it without offering any fact-based justification (in fact, without any justification or feasibility study).They felt no obligation to do so - implying that their personal preferences are to serve as the yardstick?The mayor has said as much.\u201cFor a small town to make decisions like this, to saddle residents with such a financial obligation continuing for years (without a referendum) is beyond comprehension.(Their artless approach to the assignment of the responsibility for tourism followed.Why is the re- construction of Mill Pond being postponed?.What next?)\u201d Second TBL resident: \u201cThe process followed to date by this council for a multi-million dollar project has been a disaster, causing division in the community which could have been prevented by open communication, transparency, accountability and respecting the rights of citizens and organizations (who are the future users) to have the right to an informed choice.\u201cThese criteria apply no matter who is paying for it, unless the whole project is built, owned and operated privately.In such case I am sure that a sound business model would be established, guaranteeing that the project would not fail financially over the next 20 years at least, before a decision is taken to proceed.\u201cThe active supporters now need to honestly and openly establish the options and costs; determine the volume and type of users and where the users will come from; establish what facilities and equipment the users expect to have included in the design; ensure that the surrounding municipalities will financially support the operation annually.\u201cHolding a referendum will demonstrate if there are enough users who want to put their taxpayer\u2019s money into the project.\u201cThe one undisputed consideration is that this is a luxury project, not easily afforded by the majority of small rural communities, as shown by the lack of indoor pools.At best, a regional pool is able to financially succeed and fulfill the sport and leisure needs of its population.So far, Cowansville and Granby are accessible to us.Is this enough?\u201d Mayor Burcombe says the town is not obliged by law to hold a referendum for this matter, but maybe good sense, and his stated desire to achieve town harmony, will convince him that\u2019s the way to go.Peter Wade Foster W\" Dear Editor: are not talking Ebola, we are talking 50 \u201curban\u201d and their untold \u201ccontiguous\u201d (adjacent or neighbouring) zones.We may love our neighbours but now we have to find out with whom we are having a legal relationship, and this before 7 p.m.on February 19, that is in two Fridays from now.People in neighbouring zones may, or may not, also have a signing right; who knows.Who is not confused after that legalese flier the mayor sent some weeks ago with changes in zones A, RUR and PAM.Regardless, this scheme is incomprehensible to any normal human.We were once a 10-by-10 miles square rural township (minus Aber-corn) but now we have four people in the \u201curbanism\u201d department and nobody in a rural department; it shows.Nobody understands what the council is doing - and it was not in the election platform with nothing but broken promises such as not doing that town hall rebuild, now scheduled to cost the taxpayers $8 million.What is clear is that more, more distant and taller constructions will be allowed in our landscape.As the \u201ctown\u201d urbanist said in a public meeting, the new homes up the mountain will not be for the nondémuni (the not have-nots).Since half of Sutton taxpayers are not full timers, how are they to be involved in this supposed consultation (signing registry) that ends, as always, at 7 p.m.on a Friday?This is how the council has done about a dozen registers.They place legal notices among those already there on two wind-blown bulletin boards to make things legal.Then, for those who manage to find a copy of Le Guide, there are legal notices and a few remaining days to decide and go and sign.The only time when a borrowing register (the one for town hall) received anywhere near the required almost 400 signatures was when private citizens spent $800 for a mailed flier, a scant three days before the signing Friday.The lowest number of signatures for a borrowing register was about five, as nobody knew about it.This all may be just legal but it is a scandalous disrespect to the taxpayers who were promised \u201cexemplary transparency\u201d before the election.What is the hurry since the zoning Master Plan needs revision in 2016 anyhow, followed by just a simple single referendum?The town should postpone this land or zoning grab and inform people at least a month beforehand, with mailed maps to show zones and relevant adjacent zones, and what it means to them.Registers ending on a Friday is laughing at democracy.Eddie Vos Sutton Donation helps M-V athletics program Mi Dear Editor: ¦ assey-Vanier Vikings athletics would like to thank Rob and Carla Wright -and the Fulford Social Club for their generous donation to its programs.Their annual broomball tournament held in January raised $1,300 for MVHS Athletics.This donation shouldn\u2019t go unnoticed as it will help Massey-Vanier and its ever popular program to keep pushing forward through these rough times.Sincerely, thank you from all the athletes at Massey-Vanier High School.Donald Kerr MVHS PHE Dept.Museum Winter Carnival! Brome County Historical Society rp' V *1» V jwo out of three groundhogs agree that we\u2019re in for an early spring, but while winter is still hanging on, come celebrate it at our Museum Carnival! Hopefully, B ro me Co unty Sharon McCully Publisher.(819)\t5696345 Stephen Blake Editor.(819)\t5696345 Carolyn Marsh Secretary.(450)\t242-1188 Jesse Bryant Advertising.(450)\t242-1188 Gazette (est, 1837) in 1908.The Record is published by Alta Newspaper Group Limited Partnership, 5-1) Victoria St., Knowlton, Quebec JOE 1V0 Tel: (450) 242-1188 Rax: (450) 243-5155 Established May 1991 Published weekly by Canadian Publications Mail Sendee Product Agreement No.0479675, CIRCULATION RECORD 1195 Galt E., Sherbrooke, Quebec, JIG 1Y7 fax: (819) 569-3945 E-mail: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com website: www.sherbrookerecord.com 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.Member ABC, CARD, CNA, QCNA The Record was founded on February 7, 1897, and acquired the Sherbrooke Examiner (est, 1879) in 1905 and the Sherbrooke Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9 A.M.TO NOON 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.Mother Nature will cooperate and send us some more snow for this fun day.After the success of last year\u2019s Museum Winter Carnival, we decided to bring the popular event back again this year.The carnival will take place on Saturday, February 13, from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.on the museum grounds at 130 Lakeside, Knowlton.Entry is free.Organized winter carnivals first became popular in the late 19th century, but communities have long gathered together in the cold, bleak months of winter to participate in games, outdoor activities, winter sporting contests and fun.Faced with a harsh and unfamiliar landscape, the earliest settlers had to learn to adapt to the difficult winter Copnt\u2019d on page 3 Brome County N Tuesday, February 9, 2016 page 3 \u2018Comfort Kits\u2019 Cont\u2019d from page 1 her own patient number.In her somewhat shy and humble demeanor, she opted to remain semi-autonomous when it came to recognition for this particular initiative.\u201cThe Bell\u201d is her loving gesture to give tribute to the staff and volunteers who help all the patients and hope for what\u2019s to come for those leaving the treatment program.Just several days after his return from almost a year after he started his treatment for acute myeloma leukemia, thanks to Martin\u2019s parents\u2019 kind donation, on January 29, in front of all his friends at Knowlton Academy who rallied to support him, Sebby became the first outgoing patient to ring the bell that will be located on Sarah\u2019s Floor, which is the oncology unit at the Montreal Children\u2019s Hospital.Martin\u2019s \u201cThe Bell\u201d project has been the source of joy and accomplishment for all who are part of the oncology network \u2014 staff, volunteers, patients, and their loved ones.When the Royal Victoria Hospital moved to its new digs at the Glen site in 2015, the bell was carefully packed and transported to the Cedars\u2019 Cancer Centre.Since then, the initiative has expanded and on February 4, 2016, marking World Cancer Day, Martin and her team of volunteers officially launched \u201cThe Bell Fund\u201d campaign at the Cedars\u2019 Cancer Centre.With a goal of $1 million, Martin\u2019s patient-driven initiative in collaboration with Cedar\u2019s Can-Support will serve to outfit every newly-diagnosed MUHC cancer patient with a \u201cComfort Kit\u201d and to also provide a soft blanket for every newly diagnosed child at the Montreal Children\u2019s Hospital.Each bag, identified with a logo in the form of a bell tolling, will contain a soft fleece blanket with pockets for the patient\u2019s feet so they can keep warm during treatment, a reusable water bottle to take their medications and quench thirst, a notepad and Museum Winter Carnival! Cont\u2019d from page 2 conditions, developing activities that would embrace rather than defy the elements.These activities - tobogganing, sleighing, skating, skiing, ice sculpting, snowshoeing \u2014 remain at the heart of today\u2019s winter carnivals.The best-known winter carnival today is the Carnaval de Québec.The Carnaval has its origins in the pre-Lent celebrations of the early French settlers.In 1894, these traditions were reinvented as Quebec\u2019s first Carnaval, a tradition which continues to this day.Though the Carnaval is the world\u2019s biggest winter carnival, it actually wasn\u2019t the first large, organized winter festival.Winter carnivals were held in Montreal in the 1880s, beginning in 1883.Designed to promote winter tourism and embrace our climate, these festivals were launched by groups of sporting clubs and included the construction of a huge ice palace each year.The Saint Paul Winter Carnival in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is the oldest winter festival in the United States.It was first held in 1886, allegedly in response to a reporter\u2019s dismissal of the city as \u201canother Siberia, unfit for human habitation in the winter.\u201d The first Saint Paul Carnival lasted two weeks and featured winter games, toboggan slides, and a giant ice castle.Today, there are hundreds of winter festivals around the world.Our Museum Carnival won\u2019t be quite as elaborate as some of the world\u2019s other winter carnivals, but it will be fun for the whole family! Visitors can check out our special winter exhibit, \u201cThe Snowflake Man: Wilson A.Bentley,\u201d in the Centennial Building, and then come outside to enjoy some winter fun.We\u2019ll have snowshoeing, winter games for prizes, a snow slide, horse-drawn wagon rides, maple taffy, and more.Hot dogs and sausages will be available for the hungry, and Virgin Hill is generously supplying fresh coffee for the day.The kids of the District 270 youth group will also be onsite selling hot chocolate and homemade cookies.In addition, the Children\u2019s Museum will be open all day.For more information about the winter programming at the BCHS, please visit our website: www.bromemuseum.com.High levels pen to take notes during doctors\u2019 visits, a container of mints to soothe throats and remove metal taste that some patients have during treatment, and a magazine to help pass the time.All this because the harsh reality is that the MUHC receives a staggering 4,500 new patients annually.When the team of promoters aimed to make this kit all-Canadian, it turns out that Montreal businesses and manufacturers jumped on board and insisted that the Comfort Kits be a Montreal signature.Her idea of the Comfort Kit came from her sister, Sally McKinnon, who prepared something similar for her at the onset of her own chemo treatment.Martin said she made sure to have it each time because it made such a difference.She admits that she was fortunate to be surrounded by a loving family and strong support group of friends for her when she would reach out for it, but she knows that many patients face this daunting stage of life alone.\u201cMy sister\u2019s kit was invaluable and gave me so much comfort,\u201d Martin said.\u201cI want all patients to know that they are not alone, that even strangers care about them.That\u2019s why the children\u2019s messages that will be part of the Comfort Kits are so important.Knowlton friends have enthusiastically embraced our project.Many Knowlton residents have been treated at the Royal Victoria, Montreal General, and Montreal Children\u2019s facilities over the years.\u201d She added that students at Parkview Elementary School in Granby, promoted by Diane Munzar who is a lifelong friend of Martin, a longtime Knowlton resident and three-time cancer survivor, have already participated in the letter writing project.At Knowlton Academy it has been Renalee ConTd from page 1 spect its own law and enforce the golf club regulations, He also insists that public works must continue to improve the conditions of the dirt roads and ditches in close proximity to the lake and is adamant that the town avoids overflows that occur from an inadequate sewer system, in particular the one at the Centre Road and Bondville Road axis within meters of Pearson Creek.The town has recently installed a debimeter at that site.It serves to measures the rate of flow when there is an overflow in the system.Beaudoin added that, \u201cIn this regard, the diagnostic network status is promised for two years, yet establishment of a water conservation program that has been promised for many years displays another time delay in cleaning up the lake.\u201d Correction A story in the February 2 issue of Brome County News, with the headline, \u201cLocal group strives to recognize the blacks of St.Armand,\u201d said the Benoit family has owned the land where \u201cNigger Rock\u201d is located since 1885.The family has, in fact, owned the land since the 1950s.Descendants of Jacob Luke, the original owner of the land, owned the property until the mid-1900s.We regret the confusion.Cont\u2019d on page 6 \t Financial statements, Audit, Bookkeeping, Taxation, Corporations, Individuals, Estate planning and settlement,\t Farm and business transfers, re-organizations\tduke-cpa.com 127 Principale, Suite 105, Cowansville, QC, J2K1J3\tT:(450) 263-4123 Fax: (450) 263-3489 Foot care specialist A.P.Q.member C.P.A.D.Q.Receipts available Manicure and Nail Care Gift Certificates available 266-0997 245 de la Rivière, Cowansville salons funéraires funeral homes II 450263-1212 Ange-Gardien \u2022 Cowansville \u2022 Farnham www.desourdy.ca Henryville \u2022 Knowlton \u2022 Mansonville \u2022 Sutton page 4 Tuesday, February 9, 2016 \u2014Brome County News- Canada Summer Jobs application deadline fast approaching By Ann Davidson The government of Canada offers a special program that helps employers to cover the cost of hiring summer students.The deadline for submission is February 26, after which the application is subject for review and acceptance before students would be able to start work in May.It is a golden opportunity to give students a chance to sharpen their skills while making money for their upcoming school year.This year the wage subsidy program called Canada Summer Jobs, steered by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) and delivered by Services Canada, will offer up to 100 per cent of the minimum hourly wage for non-profit organizations and up to 50 per cent for public sector and private sector employers with under 50 employees.Additional funds are available for employers who hire people with disabilities.y ¦ rf\u2019-iSka ^Estrie Agriculture and agro-tourism are areas of consideration for employers in the federal Brome-Missiquoi riding who would apply for Canada Summer Grants to hire students.CANADA\u2019S BEST SELLING AUTOMOTIVE BRAND SEVEN YEARS IN A ROW 2009 \\ S ^\\tAEB Uye \\ =6ETUPT0= 500 DOWN PAYMENT MATCH ON FOCUS AND FIESTA MODELS 1144 Principale, Granby 450 777-1777 www.formuiefordsvt.com People who have taken advantage of this program in the past say that it is always advantageous to commit to more than the minimum wage if the position requires any level of responsibility, higher skill, or level of education.Employers must be prepared to hire only full-time students between 15 and 30 years old and who intend to return to school in autumn 2016.The job must be promoted as a full-time position starting no earlier than Monday, May 9, 2016 or later than Julyl7, 2016 and the latest that the job can end is Saturday, August 27, 2016.The duration of the job must be between six and 16 consecutive weeks.An employee must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with official refugee status.While recognizing the unique local characteristics of each region, the Canada Summer Jobs program supports employers who allow students the experience of working in their related field of studies.Consideration for applications from people hiring in the Brome About Townshippers\u2019 Missisquoi riding range from special events that are cultural in nature or Canada\u2019s 150th anniversary of Confederation, or jobs in the not-for-profit and private sectors, agriculture, agrotourism, culture, environment, health, organizations hiring high school students, and businesses that offer direct service to clients.Denis Paradis, M.P.for Brome-Mis-sisquoi, attaches great value to this program.He explains:\t\u201cSince Brome-Missisquoi has very well-developed agricultural and touristic sectors, we know for a fact that Canada Summer Jobs is an excellent program for both our young people and our organizations.Last year, 76 organizations and 85 students took part in the program.This year, we wish to double these participation numbers.\u201d For more information go to your local Services Canada office or check out: http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/epb/ yi/yep/programs/scpp.shtml.Townships community free Legal Information Clinic You have questions about the law, the free Legal Information Clinic from Townshippers\u2019 Association may be able to help.The clinic is now open until April 2016.Since 2007, Townshippers\u2019, in collaboration with the Université de Sherbrooke\u2019s Law Faculty, has been offering a confidential free legal information service to the public from Townshippers\u2019 office in Lennoxville.From September until April, volunteering third-year law students from the UdeS spend one day a week answering your questions, in English, on a variety of legal topics.Until April 2016, volunteer Nancy Ly will be overseeing the clinic.Originally from Montreal, Nancy is studying common and civil law with a specific interest in civil liability, administrative law, and immigration.Between gearing up towards her bar exam, Nancy enjoys reading law journals, writing papers, studying, and she really looks forward to vacations! So how does it work?To access the service please call 819-566-2182 (toll free: 1-877-566-2182)\tor\te-mail legalinfo@townshippers .org detailing your specific situation and question.The volunteer will then carry out the necessary research and will contact within a week or two with the answer.If you need urgent help, they can refer you to an organization that can provide you with assistance, faster.It is important to note that as volunteering law students have not yet written their exams, they are unable to provide legal advice.They can, however, provide TOWNSHIPPERS\u2019 ASSOCIATION Third-year law student Nancy Ly will he at the clinic every Tuesday from 9:30 a.m.to 3:30 p.m.to answer your questions.you with legal information about areas of the law.To ensure quality of service, volunteers must research their answers.This means volunteers need time, after hearing about your situation, to research information that meets your particular situation.If they cannot find an answer, they refer you to other services that may better serve your needs.Please note that drop-in visits are not accepted and do not expedite service.Meetings can be made by appointment, however, volunteers need time to process your request.For more information on Townshippers\u2019 Association and our activities, catch our columns in the Brome County News, visit us on Twitter ©Townshippers, Faceboolc and our website Town-shippers.org.Connect with Townshippers\u2019 offices in Sherbrooke at 100 - 257 Queen St.819-566-5717, toll free: 1-866-566-5717 or Lac-Brome at 3-584 Knowlton Rd, 450-242-4421, toll free: 1-877-242-4421. VALENTINE\u2019S \u2022 BROME COUNTY NEWS Tuesday, February 9, 2016 \u2022 page 5 ®ia/no/u/& care/ft//(j selected BIJOUTERIE L.DESCHAMPS 510 SUD, COWANSVILLE 450 263-2860 Alain Deschamps, FCGmA, Gemmologist grever Zce~ CANADIAN DIAMOND FireandIce\" CANADIAN DIAMOND Love times three By Tresa Erickson Romantic love does not always equal one plus one.Sometimes, two people compete for the affection of another, resulting in a love triangle.Love triangles provide a twist to the classic tale and make for great entertainment on big screens and small.The love triangle of Twilight\u2019s Edward, Bella and Jacob, for example, continues to attract fans worldwide.TV has had its own share of love triangles.Here is a brief list.Can you name the TV show from which these characters come?1)\tAddison, Derek and Meredith 2)\tAidan, Carrie and Big 3)\tAndy, Angela and Dwight 4)\tAngel, Buffy and Spike 5)\tAnders, Starbuck and Apollo 6)\tAnna, Seth and Summer 7)\tAnnie, Jeff and Britta 8)\tArtie, Tina and Mike 9)\tBarney, Robin and Ted 10)\tBen, Felicity and Noel 11)\tBrenda, Dylan and Kelly 12)\tCappie, Casey and Evan 13)\tChuck, Blair and Dan 14)\tChloe, Clark and Lois 15)\tChristopher, Lorelai and Luke 16)\tDan, Serena and Nate 17)\tDaniel, Emily and Jack 18)\tDawson, Joey and Pacey 19)\tDean, Rory and Jess 20)\tDuncan, Veronica and Logan 21)\tGeorge, Zoe and Wade 22)\tGio, Betty and Henry 23)\tGunn, Fred and Wesley 24)\tJackson, Lexie and Mark 25)\tJason, Lyla and Tim 26)\tJoey, Rachel and Ross 27)\tKlaus, Caroline and Tyler 28)\tLauren, Vaughn and Sydney 29)\tPeter, Alicia and Will 30)\tQuinn, Finn and Rachel Bonus Round Some TV shows expand on the concept of a love triangle and feature a love rectangle.Here is a list of TV\u2019s most memorable love rectangles.Can you identify the TV shows from which the characters come?31)\tBill, Sookie, Eric and Alcide 32)\tJack, Kate, Sawyer and Juliet 33)\tKelso, Jackie, Hyde and Laurie 34)\tLucas, Peyton, Nathan and Brooke 35)\tStefan, Elena, Damon and Katherine How many did you get right?If you managed to name most of the TV shows, give yourself a treat this Valentine\u2019s Day.:f£pJn soi.iuiq ajiduiEA 3t[L (££ \u2018IIIH 33-11 3U0 (F£ \u2018moijs SOU T?iji (££ Tsoi (zz \u2018pooia anil (t£ \u20183310 (0£ \u20183JTM pooo api (6Z \u2018sexiV (8Z \u2018satreiQ ajidure/v apx (lz \u2018spiraux (:9Z \u2018sipSn UI§TN Anpux (sz Vuioibuv s.Xoio (vz \u2018pSuy (zz \u2018Araa (ZZ \u201831X1(1 JO UBH (IZ \u2018SIBPJ BDIUOJ9A (0Z \u2018SI-IID 3-IOUipO (61 \u2018>133-10 StUOSMBQ (81 raSiraA^i Ui \u2018pio dissoo (91 \u2018spio ajouipo (SI \u2018aipAIIBUis (vi \u2018PIO dissoo (£1 \u2018>paio (Zl \u201801Z06 sniH AiraAoa (it \u2018Apipj (01 \u2018-railiopj inox rapj i moh (6 \u20183310 (8 \u2018Aiunuiuioo (/, \u201co-o axil (9 \u2018EDIIEPO H\u2019lSOJlIl'a (s '.IOAl'IS O.IldlUl'A 3m Æjjna (P \u201833IJJ0 3IU (8 \u2018ÀITD am puB xas (z \u2018AiuoiBuy s.Àaio 11 :sj3A\\suv (S)familiprix Visit our Facebook Page www.facebook.com/familiprix.bedford For Valentine\u2019s Day, get the chance to win : First prize 1 $100 gift certificate at Euro-Spa Second prize 1 Chocolate fondue set The draw will take place on Feburary 12th, 2016 Good Luck! * No purchase required * Name: Address: Phone number: Familiprix Ghilda Bigdeli-Azari 1 place de I\u2019Estrie, Bedford, JOJ 1A0 (450) 248-3348 G gj Ghilda Bigdeli-Azari Pharmacist-Owner Page 6 Tuesday, February 9, 2016 Call Sherbrooke: (819) 569-9525 between 8:30 a.m.and 4:30 p.m.E-mail: classad@sherbrookerecord.com or Knowlton: (450) 242-1188 between 9:00 a.m.and 4:00 p.m.Brome County CLASSIFIED Deadline: 1 p.m.Monday Or mail your prepaid classified ads to 5-B Victoria St., Knowlton, Quebec JOE 1V0 The Record, 1195 Galt St.E., Sherbrooke, Quebec JIG 1Y7 001 Property for Sale 145 Miscellaneous Services 425 Bus.Opportunities In Memoriam CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE.No risk program.Stop mortgage and maintenance payments today.100% money back guarantee.Free consultation.Call us now.We can help! 1-888-356-5248.035 For Rent KNOWLTON -LARGE SUNNY CLEAN 4 1/2 available immediately and 3 1/2 on main floor.Suitable for quiet nonsmoking couple.Near lake.Rent $550 per month.References required.Call 416-533-1440.135 Child Care DAYCARE, TWO PLACES AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY $7.55 per day child care 24 months+.University-educated.Large playroom, new home.25 years experience.Excellent references.Call 450-243-0273 140 Professional Services TRANSLATION AND WRITING Translation\tto French and writing services.Technical and creative writing.Business letters, newsletters, blog posts, social media content, advertising, newspaper and magazine articles, etc.University student.Affordable rates per word, gen-eebee.dot@gmail.co m or (450) 522-0838.HOUSE CLEANING.Team of two will clean your home weekly, bi-weekly, or one time only.References available.Call Sandy at 450-539-4466.155 Travel REAL ESTATE.NW Montana.Tungsten-holdings.com 406-293-3714.To reach our Classified dept, call: 450-242-1188 or 819-569-9525 LOOKING FOR AN online business?I can help! You will receive free training and after support.Go to www.123free-dom4life.com and check it out.Requires a computer and telephone and 5-15 hours weekly.440 Miscellaneous APPLYING FOR CANADA Pension Plan Disability benefits?Increase your chance of success.Call the Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic, 1-877-793-3222, www.dcac.ca, info@dcac.ca PUBLIC NOTICE COMING INTO FORCE By-law 2016-01 By-law on Committees PUBLIC NOTICE Is hereby given of the following: 1-\tAt its regular sitting of February 1st 2016, the Town Council adopted By-Law 2016-01 titled «By-Law on Committees» 2-\tThis by-law aims to standardize the general rules as well as rules of internal governance concerning Town committees instituted by resolutions of Town Council.3-\tThis by-law comes into force in accordance with the Law.4-\tThis by-law can be consulted at the Town Hall, 122 Lakeside, Brome Lake, during regular office hours.Given at Brome Lake This February 9th 2016 Edwin John Sullivan, B.Sc.LL.B.Town Clerk QCNA Blanket Classified Ads Antiques ABRACADABRA turn your hidden treasures into ready cash, International buyer wants to purchase your antiques, paintings, china, crystal, gold, silverware, jewellery, rare books, sports, movies, postcards, coins, stamps, records, 514-501-9072, For Sale QCNA (Quebec Community Newspapers Association) can place your classified ad into 21 weekly papers throughout Quebec - papers just like the one you are reading right nowl One phone call does it all! Call Mamie at QCNA 514- 697-6330,\tVisit: www.qcna.org, SAWMILLS from only $4,397, - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own band-mill - cut lumber any dimension, In stock ready to ship, Free info & DVD: www, NorwoodSawmills.com/ 4000T,\t1-800-566-6899 ext:4000T, REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelter-belts or landscaping, Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree, Free shipping, Replacement guarantee.1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca, Health CANADA BENEFIT GROUP -Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability?Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government.Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or www,canadabenefit,ca/free-assessment.Vacation/Travel SEE POLAR BEARS, Walrus and Whales on our Arctic Explorer Voyage next summer, SAVE 15% with our winter sale for a limited time.CALL TOLL-FREE: 1-800-363-7566 or visit: www.adventure-canada.com.(TICO#04 0014 00), DUDLEY, Howard - January 23,1973 DUDLEY, Lyndall - February 14,1989 DUDLEY, Sonny - September 19,1926 LACROIX, George - June 8,1975 DUDLEY, Lawrence - July 14,1996 DUDLEY, Perry Florence - May 5,1995 WILSON, Donald - January 17, 2000 GRUER Danny - August 25, 2000 DUDLEY GRUER Gertrude - February 10, 2002 DUDLEY, Wayne - September 14,1986 DUDLEY, Edgar - May 8, 2002 DUDLEY, Winston - March 27, 2011 DUDLEY LACROIX, Joyce - January 22, 2014 THEIR FAMILY Selling or buying?Spread the Whatever you want to selL whatever 1 you want to buy, you can\u2019t go wrong with The Record classifieds.Reach out to hundreds of readers and watch the word get around.RECORD Want your ad to stand out?For .50 a word - bold it Fulford news The Broomball Tournament was organized by Robert Wright, with assistants.Results: A side was won by Wickham, B side by Fresh Legs.Proceeds from the canteen were donated to MVHS Athletics Department.Well wishes to those who have been indisposed: Donna Sayers, Francine Colas and Herbie Coles.\u201cThe Annual Classic Hockey Tournament\u201d trophy was won by the Ducks over the Townshippers.Condolences to the family of the late Yvon St-Pierre, husband of Therese Dumoulin, and father of Jean-Yves \u201cJohnny\u201d (Deborah Whitehead).Sympathy to the family of the late Margaret \u201cMaggie\u201d (nee Brown), wife of Steven Neil (and sister-in-law of Bev Quilliams and Stanley Neil).Margaret Fordham Pet Of The Week Savana .v i ! : ¦ J ' i /,/ V'l Hello from a nice mid-size, older lady! My fur is black with beige markings, I weigh about 25 pounds, and around here they say I am sweet and gentle! I was found on a highway and a Good Samaritan brought me to the safety of this nice place where I am warm, loved and well fed.However, I do hope that soon I will be in a real home with someone to love and spend my days with.I am really a low-maintenance companion \u2014 come and meet me! My address is: 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.Our website also has photos and information my other friends who live here! 450-460-3075 www.spcamonteregie.com www.facebook.com/ SPCAMonteregie \u2018Comfort Kits\u2019- Cont\u2019d from page 3 Gore and Sharon Mullins Budd who have championed the project.The former chairman of the Quebec Cancer Foundation and Martin\u2019s friend, Cynthia Price, expounded about all the volunteers who have gotten behind Martin on this project.\u201cIt\u2019s a fabulous, brilliant project that will make such a difference to patients going into the dreaded treatment.And we have great celebrities behind us like Mme.Elise Belliveau and her daughter, and Anthony and Alexis Calvillo on board to be honorary spokespeople.\u201d And people like Sally MacDougall who also volunteers for the Adapted Sports Foundation have been on board with this project.\u201cIt\u2019s just amazing that Judy as been able to do this after such a long time being ill.But her track record in giving speaks for the person who she is.Just look at all the years she headed the board of directors of Batshaw Youth and Family Services.She just wants to give others her all.\u201d Brome County N Tuesday, February 9, 2016 page 7 Brome County Community Bulletin Board February 9 Pancake supper Tuesday, February 9 from 5 p.m.to 7 p.m.Odd Fellows Hall 480 Knowlton Road, Lac Brome.Pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, beans, maple syrup.Information: 450-243-5742 or 450-243-6778.Pancake supper at Holy Trinity Church Iron Hill on Tuesday, February 9 from 4 p.m.to 7 p.m.Pancalces, sausages and homemade beans.Adults $7 and children under 10 are $4.Take a break from winter and bring a friend.Information: 450-263-2579.February, 10 Ash Wednesday lunch in Bedford.The Anglican Church Women of St.James Church, Bedford, will host an Ash Wednesday lunch 11:30 a.m.to 1 p.m.February 10 in St.James parish hall, 40 rue du Pont, Bedford.Homemade soups, bread, local cheeses, desserts.Admission $8 at the door.Information: 450-248-7319.Everyone is welcome! February 11 All Saints Anglican Church Dunham, will be holding a Valentine soup, dessert and sale table on Thursday, February 11 at noon.Sale table 11:30 a.m.Marmalade and Valentine goodies.Cards will be played after.Donation $10.Reservations: Claire Hobbs 450-295-2349 or Mary Le-Chasseur 450-263-3329.February 12 A jazz and blues St.Valentine\u2019s coffee house from 7 p.m.to 9 p.m.at Emmanuel United Church, 203 Principale, Cowansville.Cover charge $5.Proceeds to Emmanuel\u2019s Youth Camperships.E-mail debbie75ca@yahoo.ca to be part of the musical lineup.February 13 Knowlton Literary Festival\u2019s annual general meeting is Saturday, February 13 at the Knowlton Community Centre from 10:30 a.m.to noon.Valentines dance with \u201cCountry Folks Band\u201d (five musicians and guests) Saturday, February 13 from 7 p.m.to 11 p.m.at Trinity Anglican Church, 409 South Street, Cowansville.Door prizes.Canteen on premises.Donation: $8 to support the church and food bank.Half chicken supper at the Cowansville Legion, Saturday February 13 from 5 p.m.to 7 p.m.$14.Welcome all.February 15 Please note correction - The TBL Wellness Volunteer Centre will hold its 29th annual general meeting at the Community Centre on Tuesday, February 15, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.Anyone wishing to learn more about the services offered by Wellness, to our TBL seniors, is welcome to attend.Monday, February 15, Knowlton Coffee Break \u201cHeart Health\u201d with Dr.Bob Pincott.Free 1:30 p.m.to 3:30 p.m.Brome Lac Community Centre, 270 rue Victoria,\tKnowlton, avantebarb@bellnet.ca.February 16 Tuesday, February 16 \u201cTax Tips for Seniors.\u201d Free.Starts at 1:30 p.m.with Linda Dominique, tax consultant.Avante Women\u2019s Centre, 15 rue du Pont, Bedford,\t450-248-0530.avantebarb@bellnet.ca.February 17 Wednesday, February 17 \u201cCrochet for beginners.\u201d Free, from 3 p.m.to 5 p.m.Bring a hook if you have one.Avante Women\u2019s Centre, 15 rue du Pont, Bedford,\t450-248-0530.avantenancy@bellnet.ca.February 18 Thursday, February 18 \u201cSoup Café.\u201d Free, noon to 1 p.m.Enjoy a bowl of homemade soup with us at noon! Avante Women\u2019s Centre, 15 rue du Pont, Bedford,\t450-248-0530.avantenancy@bellnet.ca.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 Services are at 9 a.m.First Sunday of the month 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 at West Brome Church of the Ascension, fourth Sunday St.John the Evangelist in Brome.Canon, Tim Smart, rector.Informa-tion:450-538-8108.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 and third Sundays of each month at 10 a.m.Wesley United Church is located at 51, rue de la Rivière, in Bedford.Stanbridge East: Second Sunday of each month at 10 a.m.Stanbridge East United Church is located at or near 16 rue Academy, in Stanbridge East.Mystic: Fourth Sunday of each month at 10 a.m.Mystic United Church is located at the intersection of Mystic Road and the Wal-bridge Road, in the hamlet of Mystic (Saint-Ignace-de-Stanbridge).Fifth Sunday on the calendar at 10 a.m.(if month includes a fifth Sunday).Service locations for May, July and October will be announced at a later date.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 at 10 a.m.in the church hall.Information: 450-538-0530.COWANSVILLE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH Cowansville Community Baptist Church meets Sundays at 11:30 a.m\u201e 137 rue John, Cowansville.Everyone is welcome.CREEK/WATERLOO PASTORAL CHARGE Sunday, February 14, Lent 1- 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.Bible Study on JOB continues Thursday, February 18 at 10 a.m.at Creek.Reverend Dave Lambie, minister.For information or to leave a message call: 450-539-2129.EMMANUEL 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.Worship leader: Frances Jones.Church office: 450-263-0204\twebsite: emmanuelcowansville.ca.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.Rev.Dr.Linda Marcotte guc-eug@bellnet.ca.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.Please note that the next worship service will be February 14.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.St.Paul\u2019s \u2014 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.Please check out our new website: www.stpaulsknowlton.ca.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\tmediators.\tRegular attendance not required.Information call Clare at 450-243-5590.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.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).Yo\\j don't havo ho bo rich ho maho Un héritage à partager LEAVE A LEGACY™ Québec www.legacy-quebec.org 1 888 304-8834 One- (Qtcbocecr ovï of fwo doc4 not hav'c- a will.And you?\\ iV Un héritage à partager LEAVE A LEGACY™ www.legacy-quebec.org 1 888 304-8834 Brome County Jesse Bryant Advertising Consultant Let our readers knew about your products & services Tel.: 450-242-11ÔÔ Fax: 450-243-5155 email: jbryant@>sherbrookerecord.com page 8 \u2022 BROME COUNTY NEWS Tuesday, February 9, 2016 Town of Brome Lake restructures tourism file Julie Dyotte hired as coordinator ANN DAVIDSON/FILE The old railway station in the village of Foster is the site of the Town of Brome Lake tourism office.^RÉSERVE NATURELL^I^H fj, MONTAGNES VER-TESVjBI UN ACCÈS\tj Ij PRIVILÉGIÉ\t| H bienvenue UNEMISSION\tUNffWJT DE CONSERVATION COLLECTIF i * I !*\u2022* W - ,J] \u2014fcSL By Ann Davidson After reviewing more than 80 applications and interviewing eight candidates by a selection committee of four people, the TBL council announced at its regular meeting on February 1 that Julie Dyotte has been hired for the newly established post as Development Coordinator for Tourism and Cultural Development.She will commence work on February 15 under the authority of Johanne Morin, director of TBL Community Services.This most recent development is a response to the municipality\u2019s strategic plan presented in January 2015 whereby economic development is a priority with tourism as an important measure to act upon.The CROP poll conducted in 2014 leading to the development of the strategic plan indicated that tourism is a big preoccupation with the majority of citizens when it comes to sustainable economy.\u201cWe firmly believe that tourism has an essential role to play in revitalizing the town\u2019s economy,\u201d Mayor Richard Burcombe said.\u201cThis town has everything it needs to become a first-class tourist destination once again.\u201d As recently as last autumn, the famous Duck Festival, coordinated by Jessica Brown, gained international attention when China\u2019s super model, Godfrey Gao was in town filming two segments of his popular show.Brown executed all the details of the Duck Festival in her spare time between running a business, anchoring a TV news desk, and raising three children.Although last year the Brome Lake Chamber of Commerce was awarded $130,000 to manage the tourism file and introduced a number of successful activities while promoting others that have become traditions and developed a municipal branding, Burcombe said that after a number of approaches have been tried over the past few years council felt that there needed to be a permanent presence to coordinate the many facets within the file.\u201cWe feel that the most effective way to ensure stable and sustainable growth in the tourism sector is for the town to bring in a professional on a permanent basis,\u201d he said.\u201cWe want to see improvements in what Town of Brome Lake offers tourists, and in how we promote ourselves.No small challenge, but one which, with the support of the community, Ms.Dyotte will no doubt relish.\u201d The chamber of commerce board of directors recently met to review its direction in the coming year and president Owen Falquero says he is hoping that the chamber will get back to delivering the traditional services of a chamber of commerce, although he admits that if the town wants more from the chamber, there could be opportunity for collaboration.Councillor Lee Patterson said the town has accounted for special projects to be submitted and will consider certain proposals.Dyotte will take the first few weeks to orient herself in her new role by meeting with key collaborators, including local business representatives and organizations.With the goal of boosting tourism and culture through productive new partnerships she will also meet with regional partners such as Tourisme Brome-Missisquoi\tand\tTourisme Cantons-de-l\u2019est.Hassle-free purchase and owner experience with new car privileges! ® Certified Limited Warranty © CarProof Report (ee) 152 Point Inspection\t© Roadside Assistance © Exchange Privilege\t(%) Financing Options Peace-of-mind ownership is yours Confidence in Motion SUBARU CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED n ?f n n r .» 9\tW M I 1 9\t.J U U U _! k FINANCING STARTING AT