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[" Brome County NEWS SUPER PUPPY EDUCATION BOARDING @TRAININGO 450-242-1134 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 > 20 77 chemin de Fulford, Lac-Brome, QC.JOE 1R0 www.superpuppyveducation.com 450-242-1134 % BOARDING * Call us now for your summer bookings % OBEDIENCE CLASSES * % WE OFFER PRIVATE TRAINING, SPECIALIZED TRAINING AS WELL AS BOARDING WITH TRAINING PROGRAMS * Your dog\u2019s training can be suited to your specific needs '1'BL.council declines pig slaughterhouse proposal By Ann Davidson fter much consternation and out- Ac from citizens in TBL who re- cted negatively to a proposed installation of a slaughterhouse for pigs on Mill Road, officials made the decision last Friday to decline the application by A joint exhibition at \u2018England Hill\u2019 By Ann Davidson ile the annual TBL Duck Festival plans are being fine tuned, Jack Walker, owner of the historic building at 104 Lakeside built by pioneer Luke Knowlton, is opening his storefront for a joint exhibition by local artists John Davidson and Brian Shemilt.\u201cFire, Smoke and a Little Bit More\u201d will be installed this coming week to run September 16 and 17 as well as during Duck Fest weekend on September 22, 23, and 24.Walker is enthusiastic about Davidson\u2019s \u201cfull-tilt\u201d approach to the work he is doing while Shemilt is delighted to support the ceramics artist by adding his the promoter.The slaughterhouse project is a no-go.This decision has sparked a response from citizens who were in favour.Town officials alerted the community in mid-August about a project that would be a $35 million project to be located on Mill Road in that would employ up to 70 workers.Given the nature of the operation, the town assured that all measures would be undertaken to evaluate the impact on the town\u2019s water supply, the sewage capacity, traffic, noise, and other environmental concerns.Mayor Richard Burcombe and Town Manager Gilbert Arel told the commu- \u2018Fire, Smoke and a Little Bit More\u2019 own work in an exhibition sure to draw the eyes of anyone entering the storefront that has been transformed to a gallery.\u201cI am just tagging along,\u201d Shemilt humbly said.\u201cJohn is an amazing ceramics artist and he has a very interesting process.He creates his items by firing them at extremely high heat in the ground over many days.In some instances it takes a month to create a piece and he has no idea what it will look like until he brings it out of the ground.\u201d For over 20 years, Shemilt has been doing photography.He is known in the area for the work he does in restoring old photos and was instrumental in kick- starting the digital process of archiving many of the stored images at the Brome A look into John Davidson\u2019s studio reveals unique art forms with glazes that are one of a kind because of the methods he uses to fire them.nity that the promoter would have to adhere to all current laws and regulations.Typically, a flurry of public condemnations toward the proposed project were published in local papers, and a dominating turnout of citizens at council meetings voiced disapproval based on CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 3 in 1'BL ~\u2014 EE T PHOTOS BY ANN DAVIDSON Built in 1856 by Luke Knowlton, \u201cEngland Hill,\u201d as it is commonly referred to, has been freshened up by new owner Jack Walker without losing the charm of the original pressed tin ceilings.He is hoping that the storefront will be used for catered receptions and exhibitions and pop-up stores unless he gets an offer from a retailer wanting a long-term lease.County Historical Society museum\u2019s archives.Anyone entering the new Le Petit Musée, a log house dedicated to the late Alan Webster, at Brome Fair would have seen Shemilt\u2019s restored images of farming in yesteryear.For the upcoming show, he will have 34 pieces with a wide variety of subjects.\u201cSome of the images are photos and there are a few that have been converted to photo-art,\u201d explained Shemilt.Davidson says that he enjoys the technical challenges encountered when producing the forms that he concerns himself with along with the treatment of their surfaces.He aims to achieve a balance between the form, its surface, and colour so that they compliment each other equally.\u201cI work with the interaction between vessel and sphere, surface treatment, and colour.It is a long learning process but an enjoyable one.\u201d According to Davidson, all his forms are fired first in an electric kiln.\u201cFor pit or barrel firing, they are covered in sawdust and a fire is started.As the sawdust is slowly burned the smoke and fire create the finish.\u201d Davidson also employs Raku, a method where the pieces are fired for about an hour in a gas kiln located outside.\u201cThe heat is then turned off and the pieces are removed while the glazes are still molten.They are quickly placed in a reduction chamber, a barrel with sawdust, which causes the random effects to the glazes.- 1 r COWANSVILLE 7\" TOYOTA ea» , >\u201d Shane Sparling JA sparling@cowansville.toyota.ca |.Direct 450-263-6855 ext.223 Conseiller en vente- Sales Consultant GROUPE ST-LOUIS TOYOTA COWANSVILLE RUE DE SALABERRY @) 450 263-8888 @@) groupestiouis.com NISSAN MAZDA 7\u201d p pressreader PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4 ORIGINAL COPY ORIGINAL COPY ORIGINAL COPY ORIGINAL COPY ORIGINAL COPY ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW PAGE 2 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 Brome County NEws Brome County Community Bulletin Board September 13 Sutton Legion Bingo every Wednesday at the Sutton Legion, 2 Curley St., Sutton.Jackpot of $200 or more.Start at 6:30 p.m.Bring your friends and lucky charms.Info: 450 538-2864.September 13 Lift Your Spirit: Insights in Aging - a study of being mortal to be held at Knowlton United Church from noon to 2 p.m.Lunch served at noon followed by a workshop.Cost: $7.For more information please contact Steve Lawson at 450- 242-1993.September15 What is Christianity?Three points of view: George Campbell, Tony Farrugia, John Serjeantson - question, discussion, refreshments.Friday September 15 at 7 p.m., in the hall of Trinity Church, Cow- ansville, 409 rue Sud.Information call 450-263-0454.September 15 Once in a lifetime opportunity!.It\u2019s the 100-year celebration of the BMP Hospital Auxiliary! Come and experience the impact of this venerable group with a special tribute written by Laura Teasdale and friends.Supper and entertainment on Friday, September 15 at Auberge West Brome, 6:30 p.m.Tickets are $100 (with a $50 tax receipt) and are available at the hospital boutique, or call Karin at 450 263- 9769.September 16 Vernisage, \u201cWaterscapes\u201d paintings by Garry Hamilton.A La Carte 1 Lakeside, Knowlton.Saturday September 16 from 1-4 p.m.Refreshments, all welcome.September 16 The Mental Health & Well-Being Support Group.Please phone Linda: 450-243- 0928 or pleasantvalley001@gmail.com for the location of the meeting.Join us for an opportunity to share experiences in a safe environment and receive support, information, encouragement, and acceptance.Having support makes all the difference! September 17 St.Paul\u2019s in Concert, Pierre Cabana \u2014 Organist Sunday, September 17 at 4 p.m.St.Paul\u2019s Anglican Church, 24 St.Paul\u2019s Road.A freewill offering ($10 suggested) will be received to finance the upgrade of our Hauptwerk system.September 17 All you can eat brunch will be hosted at the Sutton Legion.Eggs your way (omelettes are our specialty).Donation of $8 for adults, children 6 to 8 yrs $4, little ones are always free.9:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m., everyone welcome.2 Curly St Sutton Que.Information: 450 538-2210.September 17 Soup luncheon at the Memorial Hall, 20 Academy Street Stanbridge East.Fundraiser for Maple Leaf Chapter No.2 Order of the Eastern Star.Sunday, September 17 from noon to 2 p.m.Donation: $8.Including homemade bread, tea, or coffee.Bake sale table available; proceeds go to Butler Elementary School breakfast program.It\u2019s the \u201cApple Pie Festival\u201d in the village! Come for lunch then to the festival for some apple pie! September 17 Please join us for \u201cHymn Sing\u201d at 7 p.m.on Sunday, September 17 at St.James Anglican Church \u2014 Foster, 725 Lakeside, Foster.Those present choose the songs we sing so if you love to sing and make a joyful noise, this is the place to be.Join us afterwards in the hall for refreshments.Everyone is welcome.Info.\u2014 450-539-1123.September 18 Monday, September 18, Knowlton Coffee Break: \u201cManaging Stress.\u201d How to say no in four easy steps.Free, 1:30-3:30 p.m.Brome Lac Community Center, 270 rue Victoria, avantebarb@bellnet.ca.September 19 Tuesday, September 19, Kayla\u2019s school for wayward women under 40: \u201cYoga\u201d with Astrid.Free.Starts at 6 p.m.Avante Women\u2019s Centre, 15 rue du Pont, Bed- ford, 450-248-0530, avanteoutreach@outlook.com.September 20 Messy Church is back! - Starting Wednesday, September 20, 5-7 p.m.Fun! Friends! Free food! Everyone welcome! Every third Wednesday of the month from September to April.All ages (adults don\u2019t have to bring children but children should bring an adult).Join us, in an informal atmosphere, to socialize, create an easy craft, celebrate God\u2019s love for all and enjoy a meal.St.Paul\u2019s Church in Knowlton, 24 St.Paul\u2019s Road.Info: 450- 242-2885.September 21 Thursday, September 21, \u201cSoup Café.\u201d Enjoy a bowl of soup with us at noon!, Free, 12-1 p.m.Avante Women\u2019s Centre, 15 rue du Pont,Bedford,450-248-0530, avantenancy@bellnet.ca.September 21 Thursday, September 21, \u201cDIY with Barb.\u201d Autumn 3D stars, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., suggested donation $2.RSVP Avante Women\u2019s Centre, 15 rue du Pont, Bed- ford,450-2 48-0530 avantebarb@bellnet.ca.September 22 Friday, September 22, Health Matters \u201cBorderline Personality Disorder\u201d with Susan Laporte, OASIS, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.Free, everyone welcome! Cowansville CLSC, 397, rue Rivière, avantebarb@bellnet.ca.September 22 New this fall! A duplicate bridge club in Brome Lake.The club will start on Friday, September 22 from 12:30 to 4 p.mat the Brome Lake Community Center (270 Victoria, Knowlton).Bridge will be every week on Fridays! Cost is $4 per session (includes snacks).Come play with us.We look forward to seeing you! For more information, contact Roger Rouleau at 450-955-1410.September 23 Laura Teasdale and Ralph Steiner present \u201cBeing Hank & Patsy.\u201d A comedy musical about the crazy circumstances that brought them together and then broke them apart.Have some laughs and enjoy your favourite classic country tunes.Saturday, September 23, 7:30 p.mat the Lakeview Inn (50 Victoria in Knowlton).$20.Tickets are available at Brome Lake Books.For Information call 579-438-8816 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 \u2014 Holy Trinity, Iron Hill; 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.Aidan, Sutton Junction.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 Bed- ford 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 to 11 a.m.by phone 450-248-3044 or call 450-248-2739, or by email 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 Sunday, September 17 \u2014 worship and music: Creek United, 278 Brill Rd., West Bolton, service and Sunday school at 9 a.m.; St.Paul\u2019s United, 4929 Foster, Waterloo, service at 10:30 a.m.Reverend Dave Lambie, minister.For information or to leave a message call: 450-539-2129.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 is 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: Deborah Beattie.Church office: 450-263-0204.Website: emmanuelcowansville.ca.EGLISE CATHOLIQUE ST.EDOUARD 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.Should you require the services of the minister, please contact the Rev.Steve Lawson at 450-242-1993.LIVING HOPE CENTER Living Hope Center, a full gospel church, meets on Sundays at 10 a.m.at 101 Albert Street, Suite 1000 (under Uniprix) in Cowansville.For more information call pastor Tony Farrugia at CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 3 PressReader.com +1 604 278 4 ORIGINAL COPY ORIGINAL COPY ORIGINAL COPY ORIGINAL COPY ORIGINAL COPY ORIG p pressreader PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER 604 COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Coalition des groupes de femmes de la Haute-Yamaska et Brome-Missisquoi he Coalition des groupes de | me: de la Haute-Yamaska et Brome-Missisquoi invites you to take part in the 36th Day of Action to Counter Sexual Violence Against Women.Sexual Assault - Women\u2019s Invisible Past is the theme of this year\u2019s Day of Action.Events will be held on Friday, September 15, 2017.You are invited to take part in a 2-km Silent March to take a stand against sexual assault and to raise awareness about the invisibility of certain women\u2019s sexual assault experiences.The pre-march rally will take place at 6:30 p.m.under the big top at Parc Victoria.We invite and encourage participants to wear as much black as possible.Since the launch of the #BeenRaped- NeverReported hashtag in the fall of 2014, thousands of women have publicly broken the silence on their sexual assault experience.By doing so, they have helped bring sexual assault into the spotlight and into public debate.Despite the courageous generosity and determination of these survivors, sexual assault is still an excessively taboo issue.Many of women\u2019s experiences are not represented in this public conversation.For instance, seldom do we hear about the stories of women with uncertain immigration statuses or with limited mobility, or women who face discrimination based on their ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual orientation.Yet the context of BROME COUNTY NEWS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 PAGE 3 T'hirty-sixth Day of Action to Counter Sexual Violence Against Women these women\u2019s lives can make them more susceptible to sexual assault, and presents real obstacles to their recovery \u2014 specifically in terms of access to services and legal recourse but also in terms of the prejudices they face when they decide to come out publicly.It is important to remember that the impacts of sexual assault are diverse and can vary depending on the type of marginalization and discrimination women face.Immediately after the march, sexual assault survivors will share testimonials to highlight the diversity of sexual assault experiences.These testimonials will then be shared on social media.Come one, come all, rain or shine, let\u2019s walk strong, together! 'T'BL.council declines pig slaughterhouse CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 myriad researched reasons in the aftermath of the notice \u2014 environment, health, methods of slaughtering, and the town\u2019s ability to manage waste and supply the necessary high volumes of water.Burcombe says that he is happy that people got involved in the dialogue about this proposal and feels that the general response helped council to come to a decision.It became obvious that citizens didn\u2019t want it.\u201cAll who attended the last council meeting were firmly against the plan.We feel that we have listened to our citizens.\u201d Burcombe says that the town\u2019s response to the plan will be sent to the C.P.T.A.Q (Commission sur la protection des territoires agricoles du Québec) while the promoter seems to be prepared to amend the plan in conformity to the requirements set out by the Quebec government.Mario Paris of Canada Ponds and TBL residents Shawn Regan and Nick Giroux have been vocal on Facebook about the lost opportunity.Regan excuses citizens for their repeated \u201cfear of the unknown\u201d and laments that the project would have brought many jobs to the town and says, \u201cMaybe we would have had more full-time residents and not only weekenders.\u201d He wonders just how much in taxes the town could have gained from this venture.Paris estimates that it would be in the proximity of $275,000 on the building alone.Councillor Lee Patterson agreed with Paris that there could have been revenue from the land and the building for the town but countered that taxpayers would have to cover the enormous costs of sewer upgrade that would be able to accommodate the large volumes of waste along with the road that would need rebuilding to standards that would be needed for increased heavy truck traffic.Giroux says that, \u201cYou bring businesses and create jobs to bring more people to this town and get our economy growing again.\u201d Giroux suggests that maybe some of the vacant storefronts would fill up again.\u201cI am very sad when people with no idea what makes the economy roll govern our town.I love my town but definitely not impressed by the people trying to let it go down.\u201d Patterson reminded all not to forget that the council adopted a strategic plan based on the consultation of the community.He said that developing a new industrial park to attract manufacturing jobs was not in the cards at the time.Although provincial regulations don\u2019t allow for polluting, Patterson says that other environmental considerations that have to be taken into consideration are more related to increased noise levels, and impact on traffic from extra cars and truck.And he said that the duck farm is still not back operating to capacity thus providing a relief on the town\u2019s water supply.\u201cTBL has a tourism branding and the focus is currently to rebuild the downtown core to help businesses in this sector thrive.TBL is open for business and the council will look at all options presented to it to benefit the tax base and to provide employment, but not at any cost.\u201d Church Bulletins CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 2 450-295-3573.Come and worship the Lord Jesus Christ with us.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 to 7 p.m.Everyone welcome! Telephone: 450-242-2885.TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH 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).D Ÿ Financial statements, Audit, Bookkeeping, Taxation, Corporations, Individuals, Estate planning and settlement, Farm and business transfers, re-organizations KO y duke-cpa.com 127 Principale, Suité 105, T:(450) 263-4123 Cowansville, QC, J2K1J3 Fax: (450) 263-3489 A A êtes Ask The Pastor - Rev.Tim Wiebe, St.Paul\u2019s, Knowlton Why would you want to buy the rectory of St.Paul\u2019s, Knowlton and live in the country?This was a question that was asked by one of the \u201chigher ups\u201d at head office.He could not imagine not wanting to live in the city.Everyone must want to live in the city!!! In retrospect, I never imagined that buying a house and doing the renovations required could be as stressful as people said they were.And I have asked myself the same question and my reasons are the same as they were over a year ago when we started the process of getting approval from the church, the bishop, the town, the province, the MRC and the bank.Why?e God is here.Jesus is here.The Holy Spirit is here.And in a climate where churches everywhere are \u201cmanaging their decline,\u201d opportunities keep opening up for us.Opportunities to help those in our community who are struggling with everything from finances, to loneliness, to purposelessness, to stress, to mental illness through our connections with the Food Bank, the Community Centre, Meals on Wheels, Knowlton Academy, St Edouard\u2019s, the Mental Health Support group, Faith Flix Fridays, Dunham House, Silent Partners, the Outreach Breakfasts at the Dep.Rouge to the Brome County News! e Opportunities to reach out to the next generation with hope, joy and laughter through Messy Church,- beginning again on September 20th from 5-7, the Breakfast Program and hopefully the return of HipHopNHockey.e Opportunities to reach out with the Good News of Jesus to people as far away as Hong Kong, Germany, France, Mexico, Northern BC with our live streamed Facebook services which we hope to improve very soon with the addition of fiber optic cable.e Opportunities to get to know the incredible people who make up this community.Parents who love their kids and volunteer throughout this town in a million different ways- coaching soccer, helping at the schools, supervising pre-teen dances, driving other people\u2019s kids wherever the action is.Seniors who still work diligently to keep this community thriving through the Tempo, the theatre, the golf course.At Brome Fair I talked to Matthew Greer at the Virgin Hill Coffee Silverstream camper.I commended him on the work that Virgin Hill Coffee was doing raising money for local charities across Quebec and now into Ontario.He said \u201cwe just want to give back, that\u2019s what you guys do.\u201d That is why we are buying a house and planning to live here.Facebook LIVE - You can also check out a live stream of our services on our Facebook page St.Paul\u2019s Knowlton.All Welcome! Bienvenue a tous! ÉGLISE ST.PAUL\u2019S CHURCH 24 St.Paul, Lac Brome Website: www.stpaulsknowlton.ca Info: 450 242-2885 PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW p pressreader PAGE 4 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 LETTERS Brome County NEws TBL should withdraw its support for the pig slaughterhouse project DEAR EDITOR: he meeting of the Town of Brome Lake council on September 5 was most revealing.An unusually large number of residents filled the room.Clearly anticipating hostility concerning the proposed construction of a pig slaughterhouse on Mill Road, the mayor opened the meeting by reading a lengthy statement.He attempted to justify the council\u2019s unanimous decision on July 4 to endorse the request to the CPTAQ by the owner of the lot in question to allow a non-agricul- tural industrial use (slaughterhouse) in an agricultural zone.Not surprisingly, the promoter wishes to remain anonymous.The mayor\u2019s statement convinced no one.During a question period that lasted 45 minutes before the mayor cut it off, at least a dozen material concerns were raised by numerous questioners.The mayor objected that these concerns should have been raised at the July 4 council meeting, not two months later.But the agenda for the July 4 meeting gave no indication of the purpose of the proposed request to the CPTAQ, so how could residents possibly have known what was coming?Finally the mayor invited opponents of the slaughterhouse project to register their objections with the CPTAQ and the Ministry of the Environment, both of which must approve the slaughterhouse project.He said that if these two bodies gave their approval, there would then be a public consultation (of an unspecified nature), and that the council would proceed democratically.Meanwhile, the council would wash its hands of the matter.Surely a far better and less divisive course, now that the virtually unanimous opposition of the residents is clear, would be for the council to withdraw its premature support of the landowner\u2019s request to the CPTAQ.For the council to persist in supporting this project against such strong opposition will doom us all to another battle of petitions, accusations, letters to the press, and stormy question periods at council meetings.In this election season, let us hope that our politicians show some political sensitivity, and remember who elected them.PETER G.WHITE Knowlton Why citizens do not want to attend TBL council meetings TO THE EDITOR: own of Brome Lake council meet- | ing, Sept.5, 2017.The main topic at question period focused on the fact that TBL had sent a request to CPTAQ asking them to change the permissible usages on two lots in the sector of Bondville, the reason being the promoter (who according to Mayor Bur- combe, does not want his name made public) wants to build a major slaughterhouse in that sector.I asked the mayor why he supported that request.His reply: \u201cIt meets TBL bylaws and will create 70 jobs.\u201d An easy and simple answer, as the night went on, I noticed that that approach seemed to be the way things get handled.A few interesting points were brought up, such as, 1) large sums of money were spent to make Brome Road (the road that would be used) into one of TBL\u2019s main bicycle trails; 2) an operation the size of the suggested project would create major amounts of large trucking traffic on that road, therefore, logically one should not allow it to be shared with the bicycle trail; 3) Brome road was not constructed to support large or heavy truck traffic; 4) TBL has always had concerns regarding its water supply and sewer treatment etc.The mayor said he was aware of all that, however, he still says, \u201cEven if CPTAQ accepts making the change, TBL is not bound to going ahead with the project.\u201d Again, then why go through with asking the CTPAQ to make this change?Again his only answer, \u201cIt is compliant to TBL bylaws and will create 70 jobs.\u201d Once into the meeting the mayor tried shifting the responsibility onto the citizens, suggesting that the project had reached this point because CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 5 Brome County NEWS (== 5-b VICTORIA ST., KNOWLTON, QUEBEC, JOE 1V0 TEL: (450) 242-1188 Fax: (450) 243-5155 bcnnews@qc.aibn.com Published weekly by RECORD Established May 1991 6 Mallory, Sherbrooke, QUEBEC, J1M 2E2 E-MAIL: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com website: www.sherbrookerecord.com SHARON McCuLLy PUBLISHER STEPHEN BLAKE EDITOR .NICOLE MARSH SECRETARY .JESSE BRYANT ADVERTISING .UTR (819) 569-6345 SUPT (819) 569-6345 La (450) 242-1188 La (450) 242-1188 CIRCULATION Distributed to all Record subscribers every Tuesday as an insert, and to households and businesses in Abercorn, Bedford, Brigham, Brome, Bromont, Cowansville, East Farnham, Foster, Fulford, Knowlton (Brome Lake), Sutton, Bolton Centre, West Brome.The Record was founded on February 7, 1897, and acquired the Sherbrooke Examiner (est.1879) in 1905 and the Sherbrooke Gazette (est.1837) in 1908.The Record is published by Alta Newspaper Group Limited Partnership.Canadian Publications Mail Service Product Agreement No.0479675.Member NAL ABC, CARD, CNA, QCNA = L/ 9 Peur ps OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9 A.M.TO NOON TBL'S mayor re-election to the slaughterhouse?DEAR EDITOR: eedless to repeat the arguments N= questions about the controversial pig slaughterhouse project on Mill Road well publicized in the last weeks.Many steps must be done before all approvals are obtained.The mayor and council, in good faith I am sure, decided to fast track the bureaucratic road by supporting immediately the promoter\u2019s project to the CPTAQ considering the time it takes for a decision.We would all like to see the content of that support letter to the CPTAQ and see if proper considerations and conditions were set along with this support.More transparency on this letter would be welcome.Waiting for public consultation to finally reject the project is a waste of time, efforts, and money both for the town and the promoter himself.Attendance at the West Brome council meeting of September 5 was quite conclusive on the overwhelming opposition to the project.As with other past projects ending up being rejected, the Burcombe administration failed again in getting political and social acceptability before going ahead.The only questionable advantage of that project is getting more taxes, but at what cost?Attracting more taxes has always been the easy way out of responsibilities to be taken.We have seen it in the past with the lake accessibility issue when Bondville beach was offered twice to the town at accessible prices.Last year it was Foster Park beside Douglass Beach despite the fact that the town\u2019s strategic plan urges for lake accessibility (goal 3 action 10).More taxes and no responsibilities, which is the perfect combination for more money coming in with no cost for extra responsibilities avoided.So much for vision of our future.As an honest person Mayor Burcombe candidly admitted this slaughterhouse project was political suicide for him in view of the upcoming election.Obviously, council members have painted themselves in the corner and now need to walk over the paint.Hoping they decide to immediately back out of this unacceptable slaughterhouse project and avoid polluting the next election with it so we can all address the real issues that TBL is confronted with.JAMES A.WILKINS Bondville Mayor was undemocratic at September 5 meeting DEAR EDITOR: t TBL council meeting held on As 5 in West Brome, after having been asked five or six questions, Mayor Burcombe was quick and undemocratic to tell the audience of approximately 65 people not to ask questions \u2014 that he would no longer take any more questions concerning the pig slaughtering project.He told the audience he understood the message, but would let it follow its course.When asked who the developer was, he quickly responded that he\u2019d rather keep it anonymous for the time being.Another question to all of council was, did they approve this slaughterhouse project?Their answer was that they did not know enough about the project to make a decision.Yet they had enough information to vote on a resolution to present the promoter\u2019s demand to the CPTAQ.Makes you wonder how many may have forgotten exactly what they BCN RATES & DEADLINES + COMMUNITY CALENDARŸ 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's On\u201d section.Please forward notices to 5-b Victoria St., Knowlton, QC JOE 1VO0, email: bcnnews@qc.aibn.com, or fax: (450) 243-5155.Visa and Mastercard accepted.knew all the time.Burcombe was upset when he told the public that on the July 4 meeting it was on the agenda to send request to the CPTAQ but that no one was at the meeting.It\u2019s easy for him to send an important email to everyone about water or road conditions, however a 35 million dollar project was not important enough for him to advise the public beforehand.So as a cover-up and terrible planning he blames the citizens for his group\u2019s errors.Mr.Arel told me when I asked him questions via email that they would probably all be answered at the council meeting; not one was answered, looks like birds of a feather flock together.Furthermore Mr.Burcombe and Mr.Arel, had you done a little searching before sending your request to CPTAQ you would quickly have noticed that this was not the business for Knowlton, you are entirely to blame for this fiasco, not the citizens.The citizens have suffered enough of this type of management \u2014 four years of it.Most of your projects have turned sour \u2014 examples: Paul Holland Knowlton House, NuHab, pool, and now the pig slaughterhouse.Good thing the citizens got involved or where would we be now?What exactly do think your group is going to accomplish if it cannot consult and discuss before going gung-ho on any brought forth project.Once again your CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 5 p pressreader PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW IGINAL COPY In appreciation to Virgin Hill Students from Knowlton Academy made a special delivery of fresh grown produce from the school\u2019s garden to Tara Moar and Matthew Greer of Virgin Hill.It was in appreciation for the enormous effort made at Brome Fair to raise donations for the ongoing Knowlton Academy Greenhouse and Garden Project.Virgin Hill split donations made over the four-day event with the school\u2019s project and Maison Diapason.PHOTO COURTESY OF JENNIFER RUGGINS-MUIR Why citizens do not want to attend TBL council meetings CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 4 not enough citizens had attended the council meetings when this project was being proposed, so now the mayor\u2019s approach \u2014 blame it on others.Again, why would the mayor and council try to get the changes authorized, when they say that they are aware of all the issues against the project and knowing that the only possibility of the project going ahead would be if they (TBL) convinced the government to make changes?Lets look at what process was followed, in the May public council meeting, under article 5.5.1 and 5.5.2 the only mention of a request to CPTAQ, simply stated N/A, again, easy answer, simple enough.Sept 5 citizens have become aware of this project, they decide they have to take it upon themselves and get involved to get the situation resolved.At the meeting, when the mayor started getting lots of questions and reaction from the citizen, unhappy with the questions and comments the mayor takes the easy way out and shuts down all further discussion on the subject.The mayor and council are paid to represent the citizens\u2019 needs and wishes and to keep the citizens well informed on all town affairs.The above sample shows it is not happening and in my opinion, explains why citizens do not want to attend TBL council meetings.STANLEY NEIL Fulford, Lac Brome Mayor was undemocratic at September 5 meeting CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 4 group has no idea what this town needs.TBL citizens want nothing of this type of business on its territory, and it was very clear at this meeting.Mr.Bur- combe, his council, as well as the administration needs to wake up and smell the coffee before it takes its citizens down this very bad road in every aspect of the word.Increased truck and automobile traffic up to or more than 35,000 vehicles a year, road structure failure, very bad odors, low paying jobs, pollution by matter and water.Waste of good water reserves for TBL in this projected area.I believe you have left a very sour taste in many citizens\u2019 mouths about what this town really needs, after your council performance of the fifth.It\u2019s time for all of you to come forward and apologize publicly for such poor performance.In my opinion probably your very last mandate for all of you should you not do the honorable thing, abandon this project immediately, and leave at least one good thing you have made a decision on.Anyone in TBL wishing to expose their opinion against this project may do so via email directly to the CPTAQ office in Longueuil, Que.at the following email address: infor@gouv.qc.ca.In your email always refer to them always refer to lot number 3 939 612.(Tell them in your own words why you do not want this type of business in Knowlton.) PS.Mr.Patterson, seeing I did not get a chance to answer your question concerning the slaughtering at the duck farm I would like to mention to you what my answer would have been.I have owned my property since 1979, I have been in Knowlton since 1942, I live one kilometre from the duck farm, I would have liked to invite you a few years ago for a sleepover on a hot summer night.You would have really enjoyed the smell I am sure.And I can also very well remember when raw sewage was dumped directly into the lake.Do you remember that?LARRY INGOLD Knowlton BROME COUNTY NEWS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 PAGE 5 VE - ER vw mm - vm = TY Ta w ha CELTIC rrcunseons resta ARIDONIES Ny SSL _ -festivallinternatiSnaL Or EIRE Dancers;fromirelandgeScot ma GO (FH -00s and Québecg Pis PRESENTED IN COLLABORATION WITH (5) CLAIRE LÉGER & Ses VILLE DE LAC-BROME TOWN OF BROME LAKE - Bümarang Dave Gossage's new trio \u2014 a unique blend of Celtic, African, jazz, bluegrass, and classical « Blackie O'Connell & Cyril O'Donoghue \u201cPillars of the Irish music scene\u201d Richard Wood \u201cThe best, or more precisely, the most entertaining fiddler I have ever seen.\u201d \u2014 Shetland Times | «NUD \"To achieve this level of impact with only three pairs of hands takes rare skill\" \u2014 Irish Music Magazine \"and many more! 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