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[" i = a Per A : eg! 3 fr = Su Aiba RC en rp PAE rrr TEE Pro S à We A M Ÿ dn ye NEWS a | i TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2017 PE ET TETE md REMEX 3 ass) Tranquii-T By Ann Davidson Brome Lake represent 2.2 per cent of the number of people needed to propel a referendum related to a proposed $1.2 million loan that would cover the estimated costs to renovate the existing town hall located at the corner of Lakeside and Victoria streets in Knowl- ton.There will be no referendum.The renovation project is a go.Despite the town\u2019s efforts to give naysayers an opportunity to slam down a request for a loan that would serve to cover necessary costs of renovating the town hall, only 11 citizens showed up to sign the registry last week.Prior to the regular meeting of February 6, notice had been issued by mail to all citizens in TBL about an information meeting serving as a consultation about the need to amend the infrastructure housing the town\u2019s administration.The T= results of last week\u2019s registry at No referendum T'BL town hall renovation project 1S a go meeting was meant to give people an idea of the work to be carried out and to get citizens\u2019 feedback on the project.The council wanted to bring attention to issues that needed to be addressed such as the historical factors around the building, why the need for such a large project, the rationale between renovation or relocation, what would be involved in each scenario, and the projected cost of the necessary work.At that meeting on February 6, three options were presented and discussed.That presentation was also made available for all citizens to review on the town\u2019s website.It is still there for people to peruse and understand the rationale behind the council\u2019s decision to renovate the existing town hall.A story outlining the situation was also published in Tempo last month.Given the amount of money required CONT'D ON PAGE 5 FILE PHOTO BY ANN DAVIDSON With 2.2 per cent turnout for last week\u2019s registry, the TBL administration has the go-ahead to apply for a $1.2 million loan to renovate the existing town hall, an important feature standing within a recognized heritage cluster.\u2018Truck carrying explosive chemicals on Route 245 recovered A 24-hour gruelling operation saves lives and river By Ann Davidson catastrophe was averted early À Trursday morning last week when the driver of a Seabord Transport tanker truck loaded with 35,000 kilograms of hazardous styrene opted to take to the ditch rather than hitting a semi-trailer that was backing into a dri- a rr | A COWANSVILLE Me TOYOTA ¢ fr 0 y, ; À _ N av d.d 165, rue de Salaberry, Cowansville Shane Sparling 450 263-8888 Conseiller en vente \\_ >\" Consultant CS veway on Route 245 in East Bolton.It is said that slippery roads contributed to the situation.According to Director of the Austin .a \u201c- 8 9 PCA.Fo~ 7 sparling@cowansville.toyota.ca Direct 450-263-6855 ext.223 J Fire Department and First Responders, Paul Robitaille, \u201cThe driver who was making a delivery to Huntsman Chemical Company in Mansonville, was a pack LS = \u2018 of nerves but his quick thinking to avoid the collision saved people\u2019s lives.If the contents of the truck would be ignited, the explosion would have been heard as far away as Sherbrooke.\u201d Christian Blanchette, who coordinates emergency environment situations for Quebec\u2019s Ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment and Climate Change in the Eastern Townships region, was on site for the duration of the 24-hour recovery operation.CONT'D ON PAGE 5 The Austin Fire Department and First Re- sponders along with Environment Quebec standing by while the highly explosive chemicals are decanted from one tanker truck to the other last Thursday on Route 254 in East Bolton.PHOTO BY ANN DAVIDSON GROUPE ST-LOUIS COWANSVILLE TOYOTA MAZDA NISSAN RUE*DE*SAL'ABERRY@A450®263°8888@Pgroupestlouis:com Printed and distributed by PressRea der press reader PressReader.com + +1604 278 4604 COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW PAGE 2 TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2017 Brome County NEws Brome County Community Bulletin Board March 8 Bridge, bridge, bridge.All the bridge you want.Monday and Wednesday afternoons starting at 12:45 p.m.and for beginners come Monday evenings (from 7- 9 p.m.) and Friday afternoons (from 1-3 p.m.) Contact Karin Dorey 450-263-9769 or Roger Rouleau 450-955-1410.March 10 Lift your spirit: the aging process.A contemplative guide and spiritual practice to be held on Friday March 10 from noon to 2p.m.at Knowlton United Church.Lunch consisting of soup sandwiches, coffee, tea, and dessert will be served at noon followed by the presentation at 1 p.m.Cost is $5 per person.This will be led by Rev.Steve Lawson.For details please call 450-242-1993.All are welcome.March 11 March 11, 18, and 25 - The BCHS will host a three part workshop on the traditional art of finger weaving from 11 a.m.to 3 p.m.in the Marion Phelps Building at 130 Lakeside in Knowlton.The workshop will be given by Michelle Beauvais in French with English translation provided by Rose Skinner.$30 for BCHS members, $35 for non-members.Please register at 450-243-6782.March 11 Country dance with variety at Trinity Anglican Church, 409 South Steet Cow- ansville, Saturday March 11, 7-11 p.m.Music by Jimmy Edwards Country Folks Band.Door Prizes, 50-50 drawing, Support the church and the food bank.Non alcoholic party.Bring your young teen.(12-16 year old $5) Adults $8.March 11 Watoto Children\u2019s Choir.All the way from Uganda to Knowlton! Watoto is touring Canada and returning to St.Paul\u2019s church, 24 St.Paul\u2019s Road, Knowl- ton with a new concert, \u201cSigns and Wonders.\u201d These children, orphaned themselves, travel the world as ambassadors of hope for Africa\u2019s orphaned and vulnerable.An event not to be missed! This African choir is a delight to experience so be sure to mark your calendar \u2014 Saturday, March 11 at 4 p.m.This is a free concert, however a good will offering will be collected and all proceeds donated to Watoto.March 11 Creek United Church 278 Brill Road West Bolton.Creek annual Irish stew luncheon with hot biscuits, dessert cake, and ice cream.Saturday March 11, time 12-2 p.m.Donation $ 8.Please come and enjoy! Contact May Banks 450 243 0280.March 11 Legion 99 Cowansville 120, Davignon Saturday, March 11 - BBQ steak supper 5 \u2014 7 p.m., 15% per person.Information: 450-263-3543.March 12 Legion 99 Cowansville 120, Davignon Sunday, March 12 - breakfast 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 8$ per person.March 12 Knowlton Players: March 12 and 13 at 7 p.m.at Knowlton United Church.Announcing auditions for the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat by Andrew Lloyd Webber.The show will be in November 2017.Rehearsals will start in the spring with a break in the summer.We are looking for actors, singers and dancers aged 11 and up.For more information please call Lucy Hoblyn at 450 522-5223.March 13 Monday, March 13, Knowlton Coffee Break \u2014 \u201cPainting mini Hex signs\u201d Pennsylvania Dutch art, from 1:30-3:30 p.m.suggested donation $2, RSVP.Lac Bome Community Centre, 270 rue Victoria, Knowlton, avantebarb@bellnet.ca March 14 Tuesday, March 14, Open \u2018til dark \u201cSleep\u201d How to get it, 1:30-3:30 p.m.,, free.Avante Women\u2019s Centre, 15 rue du Pont, Bedford 450-248-0530, avantebarb@bellnet.ca.March 18 Saturday March 18.Join us for a Saint- Patrick\u2019s Day dinner and dance at the Sutton Legion! Corned beef and cabbage dinner from 5 to 7 p.m.followed by music and dancing with Ben Arkansas and the Brome Tones from 7 to 11 p.m.$20 per person.March 18 CWL St.Patrick\u2019s luncheon and bake sale.You are invited to the CWL St.Patrick\u2019s Day luncheon and bake sale at St.Patrick\u2019s Catholic community in the church hall in Granby, corner of 101Principale and Dufferin (entrance in the back), Saturday, March 18, from 11:30 a.m.to 1:30 p.m.Tickets: adults - $12 and children under 10 - $5.There will be door prizes.March 18 St Patrick\u2019s Day luncheon: To be held on Saturday, March 18, 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.mat Emmanuel United Church, 203 rue Principale, Cowansville.Adults: $10.; Youth 6 - 10 years: $7.; kids 5 and under: free.Menu: \u201call you can eat\u201d pancakes, real maple syrup, baked beans, ham, fruit salad, and beverages.There will also be a home baking table; handicraft and an attic treasures table.CHURCH BULLETINS ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH - DUNHAM Sunday services at 10 a.m.\u2014 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 no service; second Sunday of the month \u2014 St.John the Evangelist, Brome; third Sunday of the month \u2014 Church of the Ascension, West Brome; fourth Sunday of the month \u2014 St John the Evangelist, Brome; fifth Sunday, Holy Trinity, Iron Hill.Canon Tim Smart, rector.Information: 450-538-8108.BEDFORD PASTORAL CHARGE OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA You are warmly welcomed to join us each Sunday for an uplifting spiritual experience.We welcome you and your ideas as we provide a safe place where individually we seek out a greater purpose for our lives.Every Sunday at 10 a.m.join our community in either Bedford, Stan- bridge East or Mystic.Services in Bedford and Stanbridge East are followed by coffee and snacks.The address for each church can be found on our website, bedfordpastoral.org.For more information please contact Wendy Near at the church office on Thursday and Friday from 9 - 11 a.m.by phone 450-248-3044 or call 450-248-2739, or by e-mail at Bedford.pastoral@yahoo.ca.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., 137 rue John, Cowansville.Everyone is welcome.CREEK/WATERLOO PASTORAL CHARGE Thursday, March 9 - Lenten study of RUTH at the Creek Church: 10:30 a.m.- noon.Second Sunday of Lent, March 12 \u2014 worship and music: Creek United, 278 Brill Rd., West Bolton, service including Sacrament of baptism, 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.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: March 19.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: Norman Haslam Church office: 450-263-0204 website: emmanuelcowansville.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 meditators.Regular 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 website at www.gracechurchsutton.org.GRANBY UNITED CHURCH Where God Unites all Children.Be a part of the family.101 rue Principale, Granby.Please call 450-372-1417 for information and to confirm time of our services.guc-eug@bellnet.ca.KNOWLTON-MOUNTAIN VALLEY PASTORAL CHARGE Serving the regions of Knowlton, Bolton Centre, Mansonville, and Vale Perkins.Worship service at 11 a.m.at Knowlton United Church, 234 Knowlton Road (450-243-6078).A warm welcome is extended to all.Handicapped access available.For the months of January, February, and March, worship services will be held on the second Sunday of each month.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'S 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.and 10 a.m.Sunday services (traditional, contemporary and modern music and format).Please check out our new website: www.stpaulsknowlton.ca.Messy Church every third Wednesday of the month from 5 - 7 p.m.Everyone welcome! Telephone: 450-242-2885.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 and Reverend William Blizzard.Information: 450-955- 3325 (leave message).Printed and distributed by PressRea der press [feleld PressReader.com + +1 604 278 4604 COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Brome County NEws TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2017 PAGE 3 \u2018lenth annual International Women\u2019s Day Dinner Fundraising event honouring women still gaining momentum By Ann Davidson \u201cClearly an astounding success,\u201d chirped the president of the Yamaska Valley Optimist Club (YVO), Ginette Couture, when referring to the tenth annual International Women\u2019s Day Dinner in TBL this past Saturday.The evening actually coincided with the 30th anniversary of women participating in the Optimist Clubs.The fundraising event that keeps gaining momentum serves as a platform to honour three women for their accomplishments, as well as their contributions to the community.Catered by Cowansville-based \u201cTraiteur M.C.L.\u201d more than 100 people joined 21 of the YVO members at the TBL Community Centre to honour local accomplished artists.And though the final tally has yet to be announced, it is known that $1,200 was raised through the silent auction of an array of 25 exclusive handbags and purses donated by one of the dedicated members of the YVO Club.Proceeds of the event are targeted to youth programs such as the annual oratorical and essay contests, breakfast programs, the Junior Youth Optimist Club, Christmas angels program, scholarships, children\u2019s activities on Canada Day, \u201cGodmothers for youth group homes,\u201d welcome Kits, special events and other special occasions throughout the year.Because this region is such a haven for artistic talent whether it is painters, artisans, musicians, or performing arts, the YVO club members decided that this year should focus on women who have strongly contributed to the visual arts.There were a number of female artists in consideration to be honoured and all deserve the recognition.However, with a limit of three, the consensus of the members of the YVO resulted in Marie- André Leblond, Susan Pepler, and Mary Martin.Introducing each of these three accomplished artists were Susan Burbank, Kathleen Sears, and Lois Hardacker who says that the bar is getting higher and higher when it comes to introducing such successful talent.This year\u2019s format had a number of modifications that included visual ef fects prepared by Vilnis Epners highlighting each of the artists\u2019 works while presenters respectively introduced the nominees.And when in years past the event has featured high profile keynote speakers, TBL's beloved Laura Teasdale was beckoned upon to develop a skit based on a list called \u201cThe Good Wife\u2019s Guide\u201d originally published in a 1955 issue of \u201cHousekeeping Monthly\u201d that depicted how the view of women has 7 ska SDA = | > v VILNIS EPNERS Laura Teasdale, Linda Carey, Juli Peasley, and Lucy Hoblyn entertained the audience during the 10th annual International Women\u2019s Day Dinner in TBL with Teasdale\u2019s comical skit outlining the evolution of \u201cThe Good Wife\u201d through the generations.changed.True to form the accomplished playwright/comedienne/songstress came up with a rendition that compared wives from different generations, always incorporated music and merriment.The audience loved it.Couture concluded that it was a superb evening orchestrated by club founder, Ilze Epners and her dedicated team.\u201cIt was a well-balanced perfection with every detail tended to with such care and finesse.\u201d Artists honoured at International Women\u2019s Day Dinner Sharing the love of what they see and how they see it By Ann Davidson hree YVO members assumed re- | sponsibility for introducing the honoured guests at the tenth annual International Women\u2019s Day Dinner on Saturday.Revered for their works, it was clear that they share much in common.They are observers who love what they do, and are not afraid of taking risks to further their talent.Leading the way, veteran YVO member Susan Burbank lauded that talent surrounding everyone in attendance and expressed how inspired she had been while getting to know Marie-Andrée Leblond.\u201cNot many of us can say that they knew what they wanted to do for the rest of their lives by the age of 12.But that is just one of the things that make Marie Andree Leblond special.\u201d program at College Salette.Burbank said that after graduation Leblond was full of determination and ambition and wanted to shock the world.\u201cShe participated in local artistic events.It was at one such event that she won the \u201cPrix-du-Public,\u201d which led to a spot with the Clarence Gagnon gallery in Montreal.It was there that other art galleries began to notice, and her work started taking a prominent place in the Quebec and the Canadian art market; all at the ripe age of 19 years old.\u201cIt was during that exciting time, when her career was taking off, that she received a heart-stopping phone call advising her that she had been selected to be part of a Quebec delegation at a major art event at the Carousel du Louvre in Paris.This was thrilling to her and was her introduction to the European market.\u201d Jokingly Burbank said that Leblond assured her that she was as excited then as she was to be selected as a nominee for the YVO\u2019s International Women\u2019s Day Dinner.She underlined how fortunate the community is that Leblond has opted to settle here given her worldly exposure.In 1997 Leblond divided her time between Knowlton and Montreal.She had a studio/gallery above the current location of Woolrich where she taught and her art students could display their works.Between 2004 and its closure in 2013 her work was displayed at the Knowlton Gallery.For the past three and a half years she has continued to maintain a strong presence in her studio/shop in Knowlton next to The Shack across from Coldbrook Park.There she paints, displays and sells her works, and takes orders from customers to do paintings on barn wood or canvass of their pets.\u201cShe has a wonderful home life in Cowansville with Stephen who, she is pleased to say, is a wonderful cook, with her pets that she loves, and her own perfect studio which is so important to her, filled with her art and beautiful music.\u201d She keeps in shape, physically and mentally, by running every day and walking in the woods with her dogs.Though painting on canvas is her main medium for the galleries and her subjects mostly women and flowers, Leblond does a lot of painting on barn wood, or small wooden furniture pieces for her displays here.\u201cShe knows her clientele here.Part of CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 8 Born in St.Jean sur Richelieu in 1978, E_e ,! ,! : 2 F | , Leblond grew up in Beloil and says that { pane Au a ais D \u201d AL PA she inherited the artistic side from her {Demers Taxation, Corporations, | | K | \u2018 tera mother.At an early age she learned the art of oil painting.Leblond has described Foot care specialist A.P.Q.member C.P.A.D.Q.Individuals, Estate planning and settlement, herself as the shy girl who was a bit of Receipts available Farm and business BE a nerd\u201d at school who spent a lot of time Manicure and Nail Care transfers.re-oraanizations \u2014\u2014 on her own developing her talent.With | Gift Certificates available | y J : duke-cpa.com a diploma in visual arts from CEGEP du LL : Vieux Montreal under her belt, Leblond 266-0 997 .5, Principale > 105, I SES à 2 4 continued studying in the illustration Cowansville owansville, Q 102 13 ax: (450) 263- Printed and distributed by PressReader press {defy PressReader.com + +1604 278 4604 COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW PAGE 4 TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2017 LETTER Brome County NEWS DEAR EDITOR: here are three golf courses (two | public, one private) adjacent to Brome Lake, protected wetlands, and \u201chigh-density\u201d human habitation.The golf courses represent some 400 acres of land which are currently \u201cexempt\u201d from pesticide town control or oversight, under Town of Brome Lake bylaws.When was the last time TBL audited the types of fertilizers, and pesticides used by the local golf clubs (private and public)?Why were letters sent to them but no reply was ever made?Why does this very important issue seem to fall between the cracks every time it is brought up?The question is why doesn\u2019t TBL set out tough and clearly defined parameters on pesticide use for golf courses.After all, other municipalities have done so \u2014 such as the municipality of Hudson, for example.In its 9-0 landmark decision, the Supreme Court of Canada in June 2001 invoked \u201cThe Precautionary Principle\u201d with regard to pesticides when giving Hudson and other municipalities, the right to pass bylaws restricting the use of pesticides on its golf courses.The Precautionary Principle means that, even in situations where there is not absolute proof of harm in all cases, precaution should be taken to protect the environment and human health.\u201cI\u2019ve always considered this whole issue a local issue, and I defended it even to the highest court on the basis that we are a community and we have the right to decide what we want in our environment in this community,\u201d said former Hudson Mayor Stephen Shaar.The Canadian Medical Association, an organization with some 4,700 members, have urged all levels of government to prohibit non-essential pesticides on lawns, gardens, parks, sports fields \u2014 and yes, \u2014 even on golf courses.According to the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE), the number of pesticides that we readily use, such as is often used on some golf courses, pose \u201csignificant risks to human health.\u201d In addition, they say, it is important that we take policy and public health measures to ensure that the population is aware of the risks.\u201cPesticide use represents a real threat to all of our health, and the health of children in particular,\u201d says Jan Kasper- ski, chief executive officer of the Ontario College of Family Physicians.\u201cMunicipalities must retain the power to protect their citizens\u2019 health by passing bylaws that are tougher than the provincial legislation.\u201d If Brome Lake golf courses must continue to use pesticides for \u201ccosmetic and aesthetic purposes,\u201d then the town should at least require, from the golf courses, that the use of pesticides must meet certain conditions to minimize the effects on public health and the environment.Knowing that scientific and medical research has shown that pesticides are linked to cancer, neurological illnesses, and birth defects; shouldn\u2019t TBL council at least inform its residents of the pesticides currently being applied on golf courses within its territory?And should- n\u2019t council provide a list of these toxins on the town\u2019s website?If TBL council does not implement a full, or at least a partial, ban of pesticide use on its golf courses, and history proves that pesticides are as dangerous as current scientific study suggests, then the municipality will have needlessly ex- Plein Air Sutton Maple, Sutton \u2014 long 90 min All details TBL should define parameters of pesticide use on golf courses posed the public to chronic illnesses, unexplained cancers, and neurological disorders which could have been prevented by a ban.This is not a risk that any councilor should take for the sake of the weed- and pest-free golf course.It is high time that council takes the lead on this important public safety issue \u2014 as other municipalities have done across Canada and in Quebec.This issue has been going round and round for years, Mr.Burcombe, and I believe the population is merited of full action on your part and immediate action is kindly requested of you and your administration.I urge council to take decisive action, as Renaissance Lac Brome and others have repeatedly requested.In addition, council should not shirk from implementing and enforcing environmental bylaws under its jurisdiction.To say that it may lack the manpower to enforce certain bylaws, such as those that may pertain to pesticide use on golf courses, is incredulous and unconscionable, given the known danger of pesticides to public health and the lake.LARRY INGOLD Knowlton Winter full moon outing Friendly hiking accompanied by a guide Saturday March 11 Registration starting at 7: 30 p.m.at our reception 429 Departure for the hike at 8 p.m.Three choices of circuit: short 45 min.\u2014 medium 60 min.On the way back: campfire and coffee or hot chocolate Reservation required, limited places: 450-538-6464 or pleinairsutton@outlook.com on 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In Quebec, 700 600 people have to live with asthma; | among them 300 000 are children.It is the country\u2019s leading.respiratory disease.: The asthma claims the tives of | g Canadians each week.Research can lead to remission! 4 FE QE 22 A \u2026.5 ; A Ter - w Ta, TION PE ee Eh www.pq.lung.ca - Printed and distributed by PressRea der press [(feleldd PressReader.com + +1 604 278 4604 COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 to borrow, the town was legally obliged to set up a registry for eligible voters opposing the request.Five hundred signatures were required to push the issue to referendum.Notice of the registry was announced and published in both Brome County News and Le Guide on February 14, following the adoption of a bylaw (decreeing an expense and a loan of $1.2 million for the renovation of the town hall) at the regular town meeting on February 6.The same notice was made available on the town\u2019s website.This project is not news.It was originally announced in 2014 for the town\u2019s five-year strategic plan (2015 to 2020).The building is in a state of disrepair making working conditions a growing challenge.The Town of Brome Lake administrators firmly believe that it is essential to preserve the building that presently houses town hall, whatever its future use.That the building has documented heritage value and is an integral part of the town\u2019s architectural heritage, it is recognized by the Ministry of Culture and Communications as an illustration of \u201cthe diversity of influences on architectural design at the beginning of the 20th century.\u201d Built in 1908 it served as a post office until 1973 when it became the town hall.However, it serves the administration with growing challenges.It is considered an essential part of Knowl- ton\u2019s institutional cluster that was designated a heritage site by the town in 1993 as well as the Ministry of Culture and Communications in 2012.Known to be the largest of its kind in the Eastern Townships, the cluster is one of only eight in the province that have been well preserved.Owing to lack of proper maintenance over the years the building has become run down with the interior not adequately suited for current needs.The exterior siding 1s damaged and the ventilation poor, causing moisture in the basement that requires major sanitizing work in order to provide necessary healthy working conditions.The layout does not allow for enough space for all the municipal services to be housed in the same location.Nor is there enough space for archival storage.The town weighed the options of ei- Brome County NEWS TBL town hall renovation project 1s a go TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2017 PAGE 5 ther renovating by two different scenar- 10s or relocating, and concluded that buying a new lot and building a new structure along with having to sell the existing building would be more expensive than renovating.Renovating everything all at the same time would be less costly and less burdensome than doing it in stages whereby requiring staff to relocate during each phase.Doing it in a single phase rather than multiple phases would be more time and labour efficient in the long run.As well, by renovating the existing building the municipal services will stay in the town\u2019s historic centre and help sustain the urban ecosystem.The $1.2 million amount was already cited in the 2017 budget and is broken down to cover three specific jobs as outlined by AS Estimation Enr.for ventilation costs $186,500, by Le Groupe S.M.Inc.for Architect fees of $147,300, and the balance ($866,200) of the amount to cover all construction, renovation, and expansion work, plus floors, bricks, and windows.A small discussion on Facebook ensued following the results of last week\u2019s registry.Several people have voiced disapproval of the specific project because they feel there are other priorities more pressing.Mostly they wonder if low turnout might have been owing to the single location of the registry in a town that has its population distribution within seven villages in a large geographic area.Pete Stone and Mark Bennett wonder if there would be greater participation on these matters if the vote could be executed in each of the villages rather than centrally or if it might be more efficient to set up an on-line voting system.Justin Cuplinskas said that he didn\u2019t bother to sign even though he is not fully on board with the project.\u201cIt appears to still be the less of two evils.It absolutely needs to be done.I've seen the structure of the city hall, it\u2019s in bad shape.This (plan) does look to be one of the more cost effective solutions, as there are other roadblocks such as the building being historical.It can't be demolished.It can't be replaced.It can only be renovated, and it needs to be done for safety sake.\u201d \u2018Truck carrying explosive chemicals on Route 245 recovered CONT'D FROM PAGE 1 r \u2014\u2014\u2014 ANN DAVIDSON The blustery and cold weather were difficult conditions for the recovery crews who were repeatedly hindered by white-outs.He explained that styrene is highly explosive.Leaking vapours could be ignited by minimal friction or simple insidious static electricity from cell phones or hydro wires.Hence the reason for the hydro in the area being cut and communications could only be transmitted by use of anti-static radios.\u201cIt 1s a very delicate operation that takes time.The object is to transfer the chemical while avoiding soil contamination and leaching and preventing the substance to ignite.With the Missisquoi River within close proximity it is a major concern because the chemicals are toxic to aquatic organisms,\u201d Blanchette explained.Robitaille explained how fast the layers of authorities arrived on the scene.Within 30 minutes of the 911 hour to await transfer of the toxic, explosive chemical held in the ditched truck.The immediate action taken was to ground the truck and all its equipment in order to protect from any electrical interference.The four homes within the required 800-metre radius were evacuated, and the road was closed to travellers who were rerouted to East River Road.A dike was prepared at the lower end of the ditch that was then lined with a protective membrane to prevent leaching in the event of any leak or spill from the tank, which had become dislodged from the truck bed.Blanchette said that despite the gruelling work conditions for the crews involved in the recovery, the cold and blustery weather allowed for the least amount of risk.Cooler temperatures reduce the chance of ignition and the wind served to dissipate the vapours.Had this happened during the heat of mid-summer with no wind, the task of recovery would be next to impossible.But as Robitaille concluded, in this case it was a good ending to a perilous operation.\u201cNobody was hurt, no homes were destroyed, the environment was not impacted, the company did not lose the contents of the load, and insurance will cover all costs including those incurred by the Austin Fire Department and First Responders.call, a barrage of service providers and specialists had converged on site to ensure optimal human and environment security.Sureté du Québec, Transport Québec, the fire department and first responders, a professional clean-up crew, the recovery centre for Seabord Transport, the coordinator of emergency services for Quebec\u2019s Ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment and Climate Change, as well as a chemical engineer for the company and a local excavation company all showed up.And a tanker truck also arrived on site within the 50 Monique Verreault CPA Inc.Chartered professional accountant corporation \u201df For more than 14 years, I have offered bilingual accounting and tax expert services for tax returns, bookkeeping, financial statements, etc.ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES Business, Individual and self-employed tax returns 8 Bellevue Street, Sutton (Quebec) JOE 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