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[" Brome County NEWS TBL's \u2018pilot project\u2019 for Brome Lake Council adopted resolutions with no dollar amounts By Frank Nixon nder the Richard Wisdom admin- | Jistraton.Director General Jean Bourret, who was then also treasurer, was given what amounted to a Pierre Marziali pharmacien membre affilié @ Familiprix Hours: Mon.-Wed.9:00 a.m.- 8:00 pum! Thur, Fri.9:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.450-263-2171 www.familiprix.com Contractor LICENCE RSQ: 2000-20051 « Machinery work « Hydraulic hammer (rock breaker) « Private roads + Land shaping + Drainage * Artificial lakes/ponds * Septic systems * Demolition - Foundation * Topsoil - Aggregate * Sand + Gravel + Fieldstone 450 242-2544 11, cu Guen, Bouron-Ouest / (¥8 BARNES MAGASIN GENERAL STORE we 1890 .\u2026.barnesgeneral@bellnet.ca \\3° Victoria, Knowlton, QC, JOE 1V0 450.243.6480 / >) 25 Principale St.N.M.Milot & M.Bélisie S.E.N.C.Pharmacists owners blank cheque by council to enter into studies for Brome Lake based on three open-ended council resolutions, according to documents received by Brome County News, through access to information.BCN asked for a copy of all resolutions and dollar amounts adopted by council related to the project.The initial part of the lake studies was called the \u201cMaster Controi Plan of Interventions.\u201d It later became known as the \u201cPilot Project.\u201d The documents were received from.the town clerk in April 2013.The council resolutions provided by town hall do not show any dollar amounts.In addition, there is no evidence of any call for tenders.The first resolution was on Jan.8, 2007.It mandated Teknika HBA-EXP \u201cto implement the master plan of interventions leading to the protection of Brome Lake against the phenomenon of cyanobacteria.\u201d The second resolution was on Jan.14, 2008.It mandated the firm \u201cto do all the work and steps required in order to achieve this phase provided for in the plan.\u201d The third resolution was on April 6, 2009.It mandated the director general to sign a \u201cprotocol agreement\u201d with the Quebec Ministry of the Environment (MDDEFP) for the pilot project.According to Mayor Gilles Decelles, Bourret \u201cauthorized expenditures of $534,000 for engineering studies for the pilot project relating to the lake, without any resolution of the Council nor any call for tenders.\u201d \u201cThis expenditure became known in March, 2013,\u201d added Decelles.The pilot project file is one of six files Decelles submitted to council at Sutton, QC Affiliated to 450 538-0055 \" \\brunetsutton@infopharm.ca AA the special council meeting on June 19, TuEsDAY, JULY 2, 2013 or = For reservations: 450-243-0404 572 chemin Lakeside Lac Brome, Lac Brome, JOE 1R0 www.aubergequiliiams.com Discover tte Auberge Quilliams and its dining room with an exceptional view on lac Brome.GIFT CERTIFICATES Private dining room for special event.Lunch: Thurs.fr at oy 12h pon reserv Dinner: Ail night Canada Day photos, please turn to page 8.celebration in Knowlton Brittany Pegg plays the bagpipés before the raising of the Canadian flag at Lions Park Saturday.Knowlton celebrated Canada Day with several activities.For a story and more | a 5, FRANK NIXON which the mayor says constitute grounds for Bourret\u2019s dismissal, as reported in BCN on June 25.The stated purpose of the project was to offer solutions and recommendations to reduce sediments and phosphorous from entering into Brome Lake, thereby reducing the harmful effects of cyanobacteria or blue-green algae.At the June 19 meeting, Councillor Donald Gagné, who was also a council lor under the Wisdom administration, hotly accused Decelles of lying that Bourret had authorized expenditures of $534,000 for engineering studies, without proper council authorizations.\u201cThe bull! How can you [Decelles] sit there and tell these people lies?\u201d said Gagné, in part.That said, the documents provided by town hall show that Gagné had seconded the resolutions adopted on Jan.8, 2007 and Jan.14, 2008, with no dollar amounts and no evidence of a call for tender.The resolutions were adopted unanimously by council.Filtration ponds In addition to the $534,000 paid to Teknika HBA- EXP for the pilot project, some $40,000 was spent by the town building two filtration ponds by local contractors, according to figures provided by town hall.Additional expenses were for inspection and public works activities related to their construction.One of the ponds is located behind Centre Lac-Brome.The second pond is on the corner of McPherson Street and Centre Road.The ponds were built in the summer of 2010.\u2018Final report\u2019 status The town still has not received a final CONT'D ON PAGE 7 DINGS - .W.8 A.MCKELLAR * Electronics 459 243-6059 Fax: (450) 243-6731 510 Knowiton Rd., Knowiton, QC JOE 1V0 * Suspension * Exhaust * Lube and Tires, etc.* Brakes Is your car ready for summer vacation?* Wheel alignments » Scanner Diagnostic * Aligment des Roues * Scan Diagnostic * Electroniques * Suspension * Freins * System ehapment * Lubrifican et Pneu, ect.Vacation Dates July 27 - August 11.Re-open August 12 Date de Vacance 27 Julliet - 11 Aout.Re Ouvert 12 Aout PAGE 2 TUESDAY, JuLy 2, 2013 Brome County NEWS Brome County Community Bulletin Board July 5 Weekly BBQs will be held on Friday, July 5 and every Friday following at The Royal Canadian Legion, 77 Lewis St., Waterloo, from 5 to 7 p.m.Come and join us for a good meal and some good company.Hope to see you there! July 6 Sometimes people who are grieving just need to talk about their situations.If this sounds like you, you can join some others on Saturday July 6 at 2:30 at 584- 3 Knowlton Road.You will be warmly welcomed by an experienced support group leader and given the opportunity to express yourself.Info: 450-539-1123.Flea market for the benefit of the South Stukely Conservation Association.Saturday, July 6, 9:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.Rain or shine (under the big tent) in the town park, junction of chemin de la Diligence and Highway 112.Tons of English pot boilers, etc.Information: Gary Richards: 450-539-1309.Military whist card party will be held on Saturday, July 6 at 7:30 p.m.at Brome Hall, Brome, sponsored by the Parish of Brome.social at Holy Trinity Church Hall, 218 Iron Hill from 4 to 7 p.m.on Saturday, July 6.Home baking, drawings, fish pond.Bingo from 6 to 7:30 p.m.Come for supper: Hot dogs and cold drinks on sale.Come and join our cele bration of summer! $7 adults, $3 children (10 yrs.and under).Karaoke night on Saturday, July 6 at the Sutton Legion, 2 Curley Street,7 p.m.to closing.Prizes.Come and have fun.Info: 450 538-2210.Tickets: $5.July 8 Knowlton Harmony Band summer concert series in the gazebo in Millpond Park at 7:30 p.m.Bring your lawn chairs and join us.July 13 Annual book sale (new and used) at Bibliotheque Sutton Library, John Sleeth Community Center,7 Academy St., Sutton.Our biggest fundraiser of the year is on Saturday, July 13 from 8 a.m.to 3 p.m.Please bring your own bags.New this year: super silent auction.July 27 BBQ fundraiser, Holy Trinity Church, 222 Iron Hill Road, Iron Hill, Quebec, Saturday, July 27.Lamb, turkey, potatoes, salads, rolls and dessert.Cash bar (beer and wine).Cocktails: 5 p.m.Dinner: 6 p.m.Adults: $20.Information: Doug 450 263-2579, Eric 450-263-2589, Winston 450-263-3372, Lena (450)243-6291.ARTS CALENDAR July 8-12 The Knowlton Summer Art Camp.Kids ages 6-13 explore the visual arts with a good amount of drama, music, movement and digital arts to round out our fun-filled days.10 am.- 4 p.m.weekdays, July 8-12, 15-19 and 22-26 at St.Paul\u2019s Anglican Church, Knowlton.$200/week.Contact: Shannon at 450-242- 2927 or Shannon@shannonbrownstudio.com.July 13-21 Mary S.Martin.Thirty-third annual exhibition of paintings will be held at the Brome County Museum, 130 Lakeside, Knowlton, July 13 to 21 from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.New oils and watercolours.Church Services CREEK WATERLOO PASTORAL CHARGE Sunday, July 7, Holy Communion at both services.Creek United, West Bolton: Morning service with Sunday school available at 9 a.m.St.Paul\u2019s United, 4929 Foster, Waterloo: Morning service at 10:30 a.m.Holy Communion usually first Sunday, each month.Reverend David Lambie, minister.For information or to leave messages call: 450-539-2129.ST.PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 24 St.Paul's Road, Knowlton.www.stpaulsbog.wordpress.com.St.Paul\u2019s - a dynamic, diverse community pursuing and serving Jesus in the Eastern Townships.Throughout the month of July there will be one service only, Sunday mornings, at 9:30 a.m.(morning prayer).Second concert in summer concert series: Sun.June 14, 4 p.m., featuring Knowlton Harmony Band.Funds received will be donated to the Divorce Care group.KNOWLTON-MOUNTAIN VALLEY PASTORAL CHARGE Serving the regions of Knowlton, JRE) JOLY RIENDEAU & DUKE CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS Help make the world a better place throw gh oy Taxation, Accounting, Estate planning & Settlement Administrative Services, Farm Transfers \u201ciy \u201cuy vr Cowansville Sherbrooke 127 Principale, Suite 105 3490 Galt West (450) 263-4123 (819) 566-2575 Un héritage à partager LEAVE A LEGACY™ wwwlegacy-quebec.org 1 888 304-8834 Bolton Centre, Mansonville and Vale Perkins.Worship service: Knowlton United Church, 234 Knowlton Road (450- 243-6078) at 11 a.m.The Rev.Ryk Allen, officiating.A warm welcome is extended to all.Handicapped access available.EMMANUAEL UNITED CHURCH A thinking faith, a joyful sense of justice, and a God who loves every living thing! Please note there will be no worship service on July 7 and July 14.For pastoral emergencies only during the first two weeks of July, please contact Rev.Ryk Allen at 450-242-1971.All other messages may be left with the church office phone answering service, 450-263-0204.Emmanuel United Church, 203 rue Principale, Cowansville.Website: emmanuelcowansville.ca.ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH - DUNHAM Sunday services and Sunday school at 10 a.m.- all welcome! The Rev.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: Church of The Ascension, West Brome, third Sunday of the month: St.John the Evangelist, fourth Sunday of the month: St.Aidan\u2019s, Sutton Junction.All services are at 10 a.m.All welcome.Rev.Allan Gault.450-538-4178.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) except in July and August.The group is \u201cnow bilingual and has been formed to introduce meditation to newcomers.We welcome beginners and experienced meditators.Regular attendance not re quired.Information call Clare at 450- 243-5590.TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH, (The Church with a \u201cHeart™) 409 South St., 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'd love to welcome you.Reverend George Campbell and the Reverend John Serjeantson.Info: 450-955-3325 (leave message).SUTTON - DUNHAM UNITED CHURCH PASTORAL CHARGE A warm welcome awaits you at a 9:15 a.m.service at Dunham United Church and at the 11:15 service at Calvary United Church in Sutton.Minister Rev.Gayle Chouinard.Information: Gail booth at 450-538-0530.BEDFORD UNITED CHURCH PASTORAL CHARGE Gathered round Christ, we are a community that searches out God's 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.For information call (450) 248- 3044, 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.GRACE ANGLICAN CHURCH, 52 Principale sud, Sutton, welcomes everyone for Sunday services at 10:30 a.m.All welcome.Canon Tim Smart, rector.Info: 450-538-8108 or visit our website at www.gracechurchsutton.org.CORNERSTONE CHURCH OF BEDFORD We warmly welcome everyone to come and worship with us every Sunday at 10 a.m.and Friday at 7 p.m.We are located at 6 Massicotte, Bedford.Information: Pastor Paul Gibson: 1-514-667- 2292 or 450-296-4135.\u2019 ST.GEORGE'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 130 Principale, Granby, welcomes everyone for Sunday service at 11 a.m.All welcome.Bienvenue a tous.Canon Wm.Terry Blizzard, rector.Information: 450- 372-2197.COWANSVILLE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 1 Cowansville Community Baptist Church meets Sundays at 11:30 a.m., 112 John Street, Cowansville.Everyone is welcome.ST.JAMES ANGLICAN CHURCH - FOSTER We open our doors to welcome you to our service on July 7.Join us at 9:30 at the little church on the hill, 725 Lakeside in Foster, for a traditional service of Holy Communion and then to visit over refreshments in the hall.Everyone is welcome and we look forward to greeting you.TL lS PETER LE) RE Ey Nee : Untilthere'sa cure, theré's us. ABOUT TOWNSHIPPERS\u201d Brome County News TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2013 PAGE 3 Summer brings new faces to Townshippers\u2019 wnshippers\u2019 Association is thrilled to welcome two interns to our staff for the summer \u2014 Communications and Culture intern Lindsay McAllister and Youth Sector Coordinator intern Matthew Johnson.Originally from Ontario, Lindsay is currently completing her degree as an international studies and sociology major at Bishop\u2019s University.She is accompanied to work everyday by her service dog, Madden, a year-and-a-half-year-old Rottweiler.Over the next ten weeks, Lindsay and Madden will be assisting Administration and Communications Officer Corrinna Pole in a variety of tasks including the promotions for the 34th Townshippers\u2019 Day.Matthew hails from Halifax, Nova Sco- tia with family ties to the historic province of Quebec through his father and his hometown of La Tuque, along with his grandparents in their current residence in Trois-Rivières.Matthew holds a history and French-second language degree from the University of Ottawa and in the fall will begin his final year of an educational studies and bachelor of education degree at Bishop\u2019s University.For the next eleven weeks Matthew will immerse and familiarize himself with the organizations that serve the region\u2019s youth culture through his strong communication skills and his natural interest in the personal interests of others.Lindsay and Matthew are both excited to be working alongside the strong team at Townshippers\u2019, thanks to the Young Canada Works program created by the government of Canada.Lit Fest is back! Townshippers\u2019 is thrilled to be supporting the Knowlton Literary Festival which takes place from July 19 to 21, 2013.The best description for this festival can be found on its official website, www.knowltonliteraryfestival.ca: \u201cRun by a group of determined volunteers, the Knowlton Literary Festival seeks to involve the community in activities celebrating work written in both English and French by local and out-of-town authors.It also fosters verbal creativity through workshops for people of all ages and backgrounds as well as actively supporting the work of the Yamaska Literacy EMAIL YOUR CLASSIFIED TO US! Fast and convenient! classad@sherbrookerecord.com Se ue aa EE EE DO As i es ee ssa ease ane Council by co-hosting the annual Peter Gzowski PGI Gala for literacy.\u201d Tune into About Townshippers on radio CIDI this month to learn more about the upcoming PGI event with Ilze Epners and Wendy Seys from Yamaska Literacy.For extra information, check TOWNSHIPPERS' ASSOCIATION Matthew Johnson, Madden, and Lindsay McAllister are spending their summer break from Bishop's University getting to know and support the English-speaking community with Townshippers\u2019 Association.AUBERGE INN Dupuis / Since 1874 Auberge Lakeview Inn - À commitment to excellence PASTA BAR EVERY MONDAY $8.95 50 Victoria St., Knowlton, QC JOE 1V0 Call for reservations 450-243-6183 www.aubergelakeviewinn.com aa a SR a\" 3 7 the Knowlton Literary Festival event page on Facebook.For more on Townshippers' Association and our activities, catch our columns in the Brome County News, listen to Townshippers\u2019 broadcast on radio CIDI 99.1 FM every Friday at 5 p.m., and visit us on Twitter @Townshippers, Facebook and our website www.township- pers.qc.ca.To connect with Townshippers\u2019 Association, contact the offices in Sherbrooke (100 - 257 Queen St.819-566-5717, toll free: 1-866-566-5717) or Lac-Brome (3-584 Knowlton Rd, 450- 242-4421, toll free: 1-877-242-4421).Dr Erik Masclé, m.v.Dr Luc Lemaitre, m.v.931, chemin Knowlton West-Brome, QC JOE 2P0 A50 263-6460 (Clinique) 1398, rue Shefford Bromont, QC J2L 1E1 450 534-2661 (Bureau) www.vet-mtv.ca Choice for Education in English and French N CRITIQ supports the fundamental freedom of Canadian citizens residing in Quebec to choose inwhich language they wish to live, work and receive education for themselves and for their children.CRITIQ is not a political party.CRITIQ stands in opposition to all Quebec-based, discriminatory legislation violating the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (the \"Charter\u201d).CRITIQ consists of volunteers around the province of Quebec and nationwide.We are always in need of new supporters.CRI \u2018IQ CANADIAN RIGHTS IN QUEBEC « DROITS CANADIENS AU QUEBEC JOIN « VOLUNTEER « SUPPORT .: \u201cFill out the form below and return with your cheque payable to CRITIQ, ä P.O.Box 32513, 2445 Lucerne Rd., Mount-Royal, QC H3R 2KO oo NAME \u2026.\u2026correorcantenmenncarconasraconcencennenrentenncaneasasanennantanencencanddr den cencenmes een AQQRESS \u2026.\u2026.\u2026.\u2026rreccrasercerersensicnrarerrarenreraarneaaseraesanrrsasanrea nas en sesanses CHY _.\u2026concorcorcennerrsnrnennecrenens Province .Postal Code .Email Address .\u2026.\u2026.\u2026.\u2026\u2026.\u2026.\u2026.\u2026rrcreasncenscances # of Family Members PAGE 4 TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2013 LETTERS Brome ad NEWS ce DEAR EDITOR: ays after this meeting we are still [Dessins our heads over the sorry display of unprofessional behavior.Public service is not an easy task and not many of us would want to take it on.However, once someone is in this elected position, the taxpayer expects a certain level of behavior and integrity.Many of us have worked in organizations where we did not see eye to eye with our management or colleagues but we remain professional to reach a common goal.This is not, however, what we witnessed on 19 June, unfortunately quite the opposite.Some councilors showed that it was more important to attack the mayor than to challenge facts with proven facts.An example in point: It appeared from their comment s and those of an ex- \u201cmayor that it they do not under- DEAR EDITOR: town hall.Jean was the urbanist and I sold real estate in Knowlton for Hank Rotherham.As part of my profession it was necessary to meet with Jean to discuss various aspects of zoning laws Ji met Jean when he started at and regulations, etc.I always found him to be extremely knowledgeable and helpful.During that period Homer Blackwood was mayor.Homer would have most probably organized a team of volunteers to rebuild our dam in a few weekends, thus saving taxpayers what is now a few million dollars.It was also a time before all the backstabbers arrived.Our community would have gathered together to hear both sides prior to rendering judgement.Even before our present mayor was elected his promise (personal agenda) was to get rid of our DG.Once elected, it seems his main objective was to find a legal way to dismiss him of his duties.He admits to doing research to find any wrongdoings.It\u2019s really too bad that his time wasn\u2019t spent running our town, perhaps we wouldn't be faced with such debt and unresolved issues.Mayor Decelles started making un- found allegations against Jean to drum Thoughts ont the special TBL TBL cc council meeting of Jone _ Jean] Bourret situation | 1% stand the difference between an approved budget and an approved expenditure.This was painfully illustrated when the subject of $150,000 spent on lake studies was raised.Council had voted for this in the yearly budget but never thought it necessary to vote on the expenditure.What?It was also particularly embarrassing when it was time to vote on the subject of M.Bourret to see a councilor use this opportunity to make a political speech and even go so far as to demean the town\u2019s administration, one of whom the councilor had hired as part of the hiring committee.We do not ask miracles but at a minimum, we ask you all to behave in a manner of which we can be proud.If not, we'll remember in November! LYLA WILSON, SID YOUSRI TBL 3 J up support for his personal project.Some people jumped on his bandwagon.basing their decision on twisted facts and outright lies.Whatever negative story they heard at the IGA helped fuel the cause.Sitting at last week\u2019s council meeting made me for the first time feel ashamed to live here.Anyone in attendance would have difficulty disagreeing.I have no doubt Jean\u2019s main interest was to do the best job he could for our community, if perhaps that sometimes meant bending the rules a little to get something done.In my opinion that was a better alternative to spending ridiculous amounts of taxpayer money on endless studies and never getting anything done.Anyone trying to run a business in Quebec knows that occasionally bending the rules is a WH oho HAR - necessity in order to avoid bankruptcy.Please take time to speak to our town employees, people who have worked with both Mr.Bourret and Mr.Decelles on a daily basis and find out for yourself where their respect lies.Our town is left in shambles because our mayor has lost the confidence of both our council and the people of our community.It would seem an easier solution to replace a mayor than someone who has dedicated himself to us for over 30 years.Brome County NEWS 5b Vicroria Sz, Knowtron, Quesec, JOE 1V0 Ter: (450) 242-1188/242-6892 Fax: (450) 2435155 Established May 1991 Published weekly by ees THE see RECORD 1195 Galt E, Sherbrooke, Quesec, J1G 1Y7 FAX: (819) 569-3945 E-MAIL: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com website: www.sherbrookerecord.com 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, \"0 Foster, Fulford, Knowlton (Brome Lake), Sutton, & i \u201c The Record was founded on February 7, Bolton Centre, West Brome.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 oy To THE EDITOR: Ouest Brome, je ne peux plus passer sous silence les agissements inconvenants de la conseillère de Ouest Brome Mme.Martha Gomes.Quel désappointement que Mme.Gomes dans ses fonctions de conseillère.J'avais tellement d\u2019espoir lorsque j'ai voté pour elle à la dernière élection.Mais soyez en certain, je ne ferai pas la même erreur aux prochaines élections.| Les agissements de Mme.Gomes lors des réunions du Conseil démontrent un non-respect total envers ses électeurs, une incompétence transparente et une irresponsabilité sans-pareille.Le comble de ses inaptitudes a été mis en évidence plus particulièrement lors de la dernière réunion spécial du Conseil le 19 juin 2013 Non-respect: Mme.Gomes ne porte au- Es tant que citoyenne concernée de - cunement attention lors des réunions du Conseil.On la voit souvent parler et rire avec une autre collègue du Conseil » lors de discussions de sujets importants.De plus elle est plus intentionnée à son portable qu\u2019à ce qui se dit autour de la table.Donc non seulement un non-respect envers les électeurs qu\u2019elle représente par un comportement non- professionnel mais aussi envers les autres conseillers en n\u2019étant pas à l\u2019écoute Incompétence transparents: Lors de la dernière réunion spéciale du conseil, en date du 19juin 2013, Mme.Gomes a admis elle-même \u201cd\u2019être confuse et de ne pas comprendre\u201d prétextant le brouhaha dans la salle.Quoi un rien la distrait ?Pourtant ce brouhaha ne semble pas avoir déranger les autres conseillers.Confus: effectivement.À plusieurs reprises lors de la discussion il a été dit qu\u2019il serait préférable que l'employé concerné, soit M.Bourret, ne reviennent pas en poste tant que le Conseil n\u2019ait pas- reçu le rapport final de l\u2019enquête mais que toutefois M.Bourret recevrait plein salaire.Cependant Mme.Gomes ne semblait pas s saisir que M.Bourret re recevrait plein salaire tout en restant chez lui.Elle s\u2019acharnait avec des questions insensées.(Sur cette question j\u2019ouvre une paren- thése.En tant que contribuable je suis contre cette décision du Conseil.Les allégations sont tellement graves que si elles s\u2019avèrent fondées il est de mon avis que cet individu ne mérite pas un sous de plus.Si toutefois elles n\u2019ont aucun fondement alors son salaire pourrait être rétroactif au début de l'enquête.Pourquoi le payer lorsque dans l\u2019incertitude?) Pas comprendre: encore mieux.Elle ne peut pas comprendre la notion que si un employé est sous enquête cette personne ne peut pas reprendre ses fonctions tant et aussi longtemps que l\u2019enquête n\u2019est pas terminée et le rapport soumis.Simple logique n\u2019est-ce pas ?Irresponsable: Que Mme.Gomes ne prennent pas au sérieux les allégations graves portées contre M.Bourret démontre une \u201cirresponsabilité de la part des conseillers\u201d pour reprendre les paroles du conseiller M.Ouvrard lors de la discussion sur le sujet.( Bravo M.Ou- vrard).Mme.Gomes veut remettre en poste une personne qui, en ne prenant pas compte des avis reçus concernant la qualité de l\u2019eau potable de la ville et en ne prenant pas les actions appropriées, a mis la santé de la population de la Ville de Lac-Brome en danger.Quelle aurait été la réaction de Mme.Gomes si ce manque de M.Bourret aurait eu des conséquences graves?Aurait-elle toujours voulu qu'il reprenne son poste alors qu'il est sous enquêtes pour plusieurs allégations dont celle-ci?Pour en conclure: Peut-on continuer à supporter une conseillère incompétente, irresponsable et qui n'a aucunement le souci de ses électeurs à coeur?Je ne sais pas pour vous mais moi je dis que non.Espérons que nous aurons de meilleurs candidats lors des prochaines élections et un meilleur Conseil.CHRISTJANE GUERRA Citoyenne concernée, West Brome [\u2026 Excellent improveme DEAR Ms.McCuLLy: at is this, some good news for a change.Yesterday my wife and I were very fortunate to have dinner at the Auberge Lakeview Inn and BCN RATES & DEADLINES COMMUNITY CALENDAR Brome County News Community Calendar is reserved for non-profit organizations only.Deadline is noon on Fridays.A pre-paid fee of $7 is required per publication, or SPECIAL RATE of $13 for 2 insertions: 1 BCN & 1 in Friday Record \u201cWhat's On\u201d section.Please forward notices to 5b Victoria St., Knowlton, QC JOE 1V0, email: bennews@qc.aibn.com, or fax: (450) 243-5155.Visa and Mastercard accepted.nt at t Auberge a ere at BRE SRR.ks = 250 vor we were more than impressed.The food was excellent and the service was absolutely superb.The Auberge is now under new management and it certainly shows such excellent improvement that we thought the folks in Brome County should be informed.Pierre Guindon, the new manager has managed to put together a team of people that are truly top notch.Regards, RHETT AND DEBORAH LAWSON Knowlton, Quebec | Please s see page 7 for BROME COUNTY NEWS TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2013 » PAGE 5 (Golf season 1s here!!! (Well, kinda.the weather hasn\u2019t been so cooperative so far, but I digress) By Corey Wolofsky say it can spoil a lot more than a walk if you don\u2019t warm up properly.Low back pain is one of the most common injuries suffered by golfers.To understand how the back can be injured while playing golf, we'll need to first cover some basic anatomy of the spine.(Pay attention, there is a quiz at the end of the article.) The spine is made up of 24 separate bones called vertebrae, which are layered one on top of one another.The vertebrae are divided into three sections: The first section has seven cervical vertebrae, which are located in your neck.The second section has 12 thoracic vertebrae and they are located in your upper back.The third section has five lumbar vertebrae, which are located in your low back.Each section of the spine has a unique shape, which allows certain movements to occur more than others.For the purpose of this article we will only discuss the latter two.The shape of the thoracic spine is designed to allow rotation more than bending.The shape of the lumbar spine is designed to allow bending forwards and backwards more than rotations.How this all relates to golf and low back pain: Two of the most important keys to a good golf shot are having a good back swing and a good follow through.To achieve this you have to turn your shoulder away from the target and then towards the target by rotating your body.Can anyone guess what part of the spine is responsible for this key step in the swing?That's right it\u2019s the thoracic spinel M= Twain once said: \u201cGolf is a good walk spoiled.\u201d I When the thoracic spine is stiff and lacks the abilitytoro- ; CENTRE DENTAIRE Caillé & Tremblay Te el \u201cCr : Dre Julie Tremblay, DM.D Dre Danielle Caillé, DMD «af ANT Dentiste Dentiste Physiothérapie + CSST + Soins à domicile - Home Care Prévention des chutes « Fall Prevention Diabetes 3 Québec PhysiotherapgCorey Wolofsky Lac Brome (450) 539-2191 tate, the lumbar spine picks up the slack and rotates more than it should.Repeating this movement over the course of 18 holes can lead to some serious irritation and/or damage to the lumbar spine.(That\u2019s up to 120 times for a real duffer!) 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this day, these Canadian soldiers have received little recognition for their sacrifice.Steve Gregory, founder of Operation Husky 2013, leads the organization with \u2018hope to gain awareness for these Canadian soldiers.\u201cCanadians need to know about our I= time to walk their path, and hon- TBL\u2019s \u2018pilot project\u2019 CONT'D FROM PAGE 1 report, which would assess the benefits resulting from the pilot project, after some $600,000 had been spent.Out of this amount, $100,000 was made available through a Quebec government grant.The town received $75,000.There remains unspent $25,000 of grant money still available for a final history, and our military history is a part of our contribution to the world,\u201d says Steve Gregory, founder of Operation Husky 2013.\u201cBrave Canadians paid with great sacrifice for the achievements this country has been built upon.What does it say about us as a country if we forget them?\u201d On July 10th, Operation Husky 2013 will open the first remembrance ceremony on the beaches of Pachino, Sicily.The ceremony will mark the beginning of the symbolic march from Pachino to Agira and will include the unveiling of a new memorial monument to the Canadian forces._ The second ceremony will take place on July 30 at the Canadian War Cemetery in Agira.There are 484 Canadians at rest on this site and Operation Husky 2013 plans to have one person in attendance for each of the graves.Participants will be invited to stand graveside, representing a fallen soldier and answering in their place as a ceremonial role call is performed.In the evening an event will include a concert by the Seaforth High- TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2013 PAGE 7 \u2014 a D | EDITOR: nce again, the Town of Brome Oe Tourism Committee under Ms.Gomes has snubbed the BCHS museum gala as in years past.This year it failed to advertise the Aug.10 Black Watch parade and society gala in its vertises the IGA and our banks as tourist attractions.Why not advertise the town garage?And who in the name of God approved this expense?BRIAN TIMMINS TBL Golf season CONT'D FROM PAGE 5 lumbar and thoracic spine.So the next time you go warm up, think about keeping your low back still while you rotate your upper back.It'll landers in the main square at Agira, which will recreate the famous broadcast made on July 30, 1943.Since 2006, the Museo dello Sbarco exhibit at Catania, a 20,000 square-foot museum dedicated to the allied landing in Sicily had no Canadian exhibit.On July 31, the opening of the Canadian exhibit at the Museo dello Sbarco in Cata- nia will take place.The Canadian Ambassador will be present at the event.A concert will be performed by Canadian pipers and historians will conduct presentations.save you some discomfort later on and might just take a few strokes off your round.And you can relax.There is no quiz.Participants will march for 21 days, planting personalized soldier markers, along the way, to honour each fallen Canadian soldier.The maple leafs on each marker are handcrafted by students in Canada while the rest of the markers are made by students in Italy.Each marker will bare its sponsor\u2019s name.Canadians who want to make their mark can sponsor a personalized soldiers marker by visiting opera- tionhusky2013.ca After 70 years, it\u2019s time their sacrifice was remembered.report.Last month, on June 13, representatives from TBL and Renaissance Lac Brome (RLB) met with MDDEFP officials to iron out a plan for the final report.Councillor Patrick Ouvrard said the report will be done under $25,000 and that Teknika HBA- EXP will not be in- X EN WR.PHOTOS BY FRANK NIXON Filtration pond behind Centre Lac-Brome.The final report on the pilot project, expected to be completed in the fall, will include \u201ca post-mortem on what went wrong.\u201d volved.\u201cIt will not be Teknika HBA-EXP but we will be looking for a new qualified independent source, once the protocol is accepted by the MDDEFP,\u201d said Ouvrard, adding, \u201cThe report should be completed this fall and released early next year [2014], maybe sooner.\u201d Ouvrard also said the final report will include \u201ca post-mortem on what went wrong.\u201d \u201cThe MDDEFP agreed with TBL on concluding the pilot project by testing Filtration pond on the corner of McPherson Street and Centre Road, in Knowlton.There is the settling and filtration pond behind the community centre,\u201d said James Wilkins, president of RLB.In a La Voix de L'Est report on April 17, Teknika HBA-EXP representative Pierre Bertrand said his firm could provide the report for \u201c$10,000 to $12,000,\u201d adding, in part, that he regrets all the contro versy surrounding the pilot project.The next regular monthly council meeting will be held at the Iron Hill Church, 218 Iron Hill Rd, July 2 at 7 p.m.still no final report that would assess the benefits resulting from the pilot project. PAGE 8 TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2013 Brome County News \u2014 TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2013 PAGE x _ \u2014\u2014 Knowlton celebrates Canada Day with numerous events By Frank Nixon ast Saturday in Knowlton there was a multitude of fun activities to celebrate Canada Day, starting ith breakfast at the Star Café and ending with a musical fireworks display at Lions Park.Just before the Canadian flag was raised at noon, Brittany Pegg played the bagpipes.\u201cShe did an amazing job!\u201d said one onlooker.There were also brief remarks made by Brome Lake Mayor Gilles Decelles, federal MP Pierre Jacob and Quebec MNA for Brome-Missisquoi Pierre Paradis.Other activites at the park included a petting zoo, inflatable games, mini-bikes, bicycle parade, dog parade, square dancing, softball tournament, antique car show, games for children sponsored by Salamander Camp, games for adults sponsored by the Ducks Rugby Club and a \u201cFokker\u201d air show with model airplanes sponsored by the Brome County Historical Society.The Knowlton Harmony Band supplied the music, along with Amos Joannides and Mannix St-Amaant who hosted a talent show.There was also plenty of food and refreshments on hand.\u201cI would like to thank the entire community for your support for Canada Day 2013,\u201d said Virginia Wilson, one of the organizers of the event.\u201cI would especially like to thank all of the volunteers and community organizations for donating so much of their time and for making all of the fun activities possible.\u201d Wilson added: \u201cThe weather wasn\u2019t perfect, but there were still a lot of smiles and we were able the -a light up the sky with a ÿ beautiful display of fireworks.To the Canada .Day Committee members who have been hard at work since - 4] January.great job! We À will see you all again in F 2014.7 In the photo at the far left, Charles (Chuck) Christie of Foster dressed up for Canada Day celebrations outside the Star Café in ÿ Knowlton.4 Left, members of the i Salamander Camp orga- 3 nized animated games for children.PHOTOS BY FRANK NIXON KNOWLTON Ÿ 78 Benoit, Knowiton, Brome Lake Morning yoga on à Docks - evening sunsets and tropical drinks after enjoying BBQ/Corona and views in the afternoon - the perfect Marina Knowlton experience Check facebook page (Marina Knowlton) for more details BEST BURGERS, BEST STAFF and BEST VIEW!! Open 11:30 a.m.to Sunset Tel: 450-243-5453 E-MAIL: marinaknowiton@hotmail.com "]