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[" T uesday , January 7, 2020 BromeCounty News Todd Chabot Courtier Immobilier Real Estate Broker Mob: 450.577.1737 Ph: 450.538.4000 todd.chabot@remax-quebec.com BCN Staff The Knowlton Lions Club has announced their 2019-2020 executive.With their goal of serving the community, the Lions Club contributes to many community organizations by holding fundraisers at various times throughout the year, for example.They support sports and recreation programs for youth, leisure and well- being programs for the elderly, support for families in need, safety programs for the community, as well as organizing Christmas baskets for community members in need during the holiday season, They are also involved in many other community-minded activities.Knowlton Lions Club executive for 2019-2020 Left to right: Gary Crandall, club secretary, Eileen Mason, club treasurer, Diane Laporte, first vice-president, John Staton, club president, Rolly Mamers, second vice-president, Bev.Cran- dall, membership chairwoman, and Pierre Guindon, past president.PHOTO COURTESY KNOWLTON LIONS CLUB BromeCountyNews PAGE 2 T uesday , January 7, 2020 Brome County Community Bulletin Board January 10 Bingo at Cowansville Legion 99, 120 boul.Davignon.Every Thursday from 6:30 p.m.Proceeds from the canteen support school breakfast funds.January 11 2020 BCHS Marion L.Phelps Memorial Lecture Series.Saturdays at 1 p.m.in the Old Court House, 15 St.Paul Knowlton.The Lives, Experiences and Adventures of Three Prominent Townshippers, 1812 \u2013 1941.January 11 \u2013 No Stranger to Controversy: Judge Samuel Gale Junior and his campaigns on behalf of Eastern Townships\u2019 Settlers and the Hudson\u2019s Bay Company.January 18 \u2013 Turning the Page: Samuel Brooks and the Rise of Sherbrooke\u2019s Entrepreneurial Elite.January 25 \u2013 \u201cA few parcels to deliver to Adolph with our compliments\u201d: RCAF pilot Henry Pibus and the Battle of the Atlantic.Note: for information, call 450-243-6782.January 12 Breakfast, $8.Sunday, January 12, 9 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.Legion Cowansville, 120 Boul.Davignon.Information: (450) 263-3543.January 13 Monday, January 13, \u201cSupport Group for Widows\u201d 10 a.m.So, how were the holidays?Share and care with others who faced similar challenges.Avante, Brome Lac Community Centre, 270 rue Victoria, avante- barb@hotmail.com January 14 Tuesday, January 14.Open til\u20198  \u201cPot Luck & Game Night/Get-Together\u201d 6 to 8 p.m.Looking for ways to distress and have fun?  If the hustle and bustle of modern life has caused you to neglect your playful side, a game night may be just what you need! Avante Women\u2019s Centre, 15 rue du Pont Bedford 450-248-0530 avante- nancy@bellnet.ca January 15 Wed, January 15.Collective Kitchen Menu Planning night, starts at 6 p.m.A collective kitchen is a small group of people pooling together their time, money and skills to make inexpensive, healthy, and delicious meals that you can bring home.For more information please call Nancy 450-248-0530.Avante Women\u2019s Centre, 15 rue du Pont Bedford 450-248-0530 avante- nancy@bellnet.ca January 16 Thursday, January 16, \u201cSoup Café\u201d 12 noon, Simmer down and enjoy a bowl of soup with us at noon! FREE All Women welcome! Avante Women\u2019s Centre, 15 rue du Pont Bedford 450-248-0530 avantenancy@bellnet.ca January 16 Thursday, January 16, DIY \u201cMemo Boards\u201d 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.Suggested donation $2.Looking for a good place to display photos?Or maybe a visualization board to help realize your dreams! Make a memo board! Reservation required.Avante Women\u2019s Centre, 15 rue du Pont Bedford 450-248-0530 avantebarb@hotmail.com January 17 Friday, January 17, Health Matters C\u2019ville \u201cFlu & Other Vaccines\u201d 10 a.m.FREE Everyone welcome! Find out what a vaccine really is, what\u2019s available and how to get them.Followed by a free lunch.CLSC Cowansville, 397 Rue de la Riviére, Cowansville, avantebarb@hot- mail.com March 25 Avante\u2019s  Book Club: Hey Readers out there! Just to let you know the next book for the book club is: The Whisper Network by Chandler Baker. We will meet on March 25 at Avante Women\u2019s Centre, 15 rue du Pont Bedford 450-248-0530 avantenancy@bellnet.ca Church Bulletins ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH \u2013 DUNHAM Sunday services at 10 a.m.\u2013 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 - Holy Trinity, Iron Hill, and third Sunday of the month - Church of the Ascension, West Brome.St.John the Evangelist, Brome. Rev 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 as we gather in worship.We welcome you and your ideas as we provide a safe place where all can seek a greater purpose to life.Services take place: January 5 &12 in Bedford, January 19 & 26 in Stanbridge East.Worship begins at 9:30 a.m.and is followed by coffee and snacks.For more information please visit http://www.bedfordpastoral.org/ or call 450-248- 3044.  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.CREEK/WATERLOO PASTORAL CHARGE Sunday, January 12 \u2013 worship and music: Creek United, 278 Brill Rd., West Bolton, service and Sunday school at 9:00 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 Emmanuel United Church worship service is at 11:00 a.m., 205, rue Principale, Cowansville.Sunday School is held the first and third Sunday of each month.Drumming in worship.We celebrate the end of this Christmas season.Epiphany, around the Communion table this Sunday.We wish you and yours a love-filled new year.Minister: Rev.David Lefneski.Wheelchair accessible.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.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, Man- sonville 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.Worship Services will resume on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 11 a.m.ST.PAUL\u2019S ANGLICAN CHURCH 24 St.Paul\u2019s Road, Knowlton. St.Paul\u2019s is 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).  New: Tune into  \u201cTim Talks\u201d on Facebook \u2013 three times weekly. Everyone welcome.Please check out our website: www.stpaulsknowlton.ca or St.Paul\u2019s Knowl- ton\u2019s Facebook page. We are now live streaming!  Everyone welcome.Telephone: 450-242-2885.   TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH 409 South Street, Cowansville.All Sunday services are at 10:30 a.m.First and third Sunday of month is communion service.Second, fourth and fifth Sunday of month is morning prayer service.Minister available Thursday from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m.Come and join us as we endeavor to learn and practice God\u2019s loving will.We\u2019d love to welcome you.Information: 450-955-3303 (leave message). By Louise Smith For several years, Margaret Marshall, a member of the congregation, had been hosting Thanksgiving and Christmas meals at her home for people who would have been alone for those holiday meals.This year, with help from CAB (Centre d\u2019Action Benevole) and from members of the Emmanuel Congregation, Margaret was able to host the two meals in the hall of the church.At Thanksgiving 85 people were served a turkey meal, and on Christmas day 74 people were in the hall.As well eleven meals were delivered to people who were unable to attend, and thirteen meals were placed in the community freezer for future use.Invitations to the Christmas meal were given in the Legion branch no.99 Christmas baskets, and to Horizon Pour Elle BromeCountyNews T uesday , January 7, 2020 PAGE 3 Financial statements, Audit, Bookkeeping, Taxation, Corporations, Individuals, Estate planning and settlement, Farm and business transfers, re-organizations 127 Principale, Suite 105, Cowansville, QC, J2K1J3 duke-cpa.com T:(450) 263-4123 Fax: (450) 263-3489 CPA Inc.DUKE Société de comptables professionnels agréés Chartered professional accountants corporation Ralf Bushenbaum Burning Bush Friday at 8 p.m.Repeats Tuesdays at 8 p.m.Classics from the late 1950s to the early 70s, spanning blues, rock, pop, folk & country.www.cidi991.com Listen online!! Submitted by Brome County Historical Society On December 23, 1900, Reginald Aubrey Fes- senden asked his assistant a simple question: \u201cOne, two, three, four\u2026is it snowing where you are Mr.Thiessen?\u201d Less dramatic than Archimedes\u2019s \u201cEureka!\u201d, the trivial question asked by Fessenden was no less historic for it was the first time the human voice was transmitted wirelessly.Six years later, on Christmas Eve 1906, Fessenden would once more make history when he played a rendition of \u201cO Holy Night\u201d on his violin that was heard by ships sailing the Atlantic \u2013 the world\u2019s first radio broadcast.Fessenden was born in East Bolton on October 6, 1866 to Clementina Trenholme and Reverend Elisha Joseph Fessenden.After spending his early years in Brome County, Fessenden moved to Ontario but returned to his native Quebec shortly after.A gifted student, Fessenden was invited to teach at Bishop\u2019s College School in Lennoxville at the age of fourteen.From Lennoxville, Fessenden moved to Bermuda to teach and then New York with the hopes of working for Thomas Edison.Although he was initially refused employment, he would eventually become one of the lead scientists for Edison.In 1890, while working for Edison, Fessenden was called to J.P.Morgan\u2019s apartment following complaints of constant electrical fires.In response, Fes- senden developed a new compound to insulate electrical wires thereby creating wire insulation.Fessenden was handsomely paid by Morgan and purchased a Tiffany\u2019s engagement ring that he offered to Helen Trout whom he had met in Bermuda.After leaving Edison\u2019s company, Fessenden returned to professorial work all the while continuing his experiments.Eventually foregoing his teaching career, Fessenden embarked on his greatest period of productivity in the early 20th century with the first voice transmission, the first voice broadcast, and the creation of his own company: the National Electric Signaling Company (NESC).While patent infringement was an ever-present danger for Fessenden \u2013 who was in fact pushed out of the NESC by his own partners \u2013 Fessenden also recognized the public value of his inventions.Having successfully invented SONAR to detect icebergs and calculate the depth of the sea floor, Fessenden worked with the Canadian Government and British Admiralty throughout the First World War.In the post-war period, Fessenden\u2019s work slowed and, supported by a financial payout from a legal settlement in 1928, he moved to Bermuda where he would live until his death in 1932.Fessenden\u2019s life story reads less like a historical narrative and more like Hollywood drama with its genius protagonist, titans of industry, patent stealing, global war, and an endearing love story.In this column we have explored Fessenden\u2019s biography and for the next column, we will turn our attention to the various reasons for his relative lack of fame despite having secured over 500 patents and set the foundation for modern telecommunications.PHOTO COURTESY BCHS Reginald Aubrey Fessenden Setting the foundation for modern telecommunications Christmas Community Meal a delicious success at Emmanuel United CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 4 One of the displays in the \u2018Fessenden Room\u2019 at the Brome County Historical Society.The early radios displayed here relied heavily on technology and principles first developed by Fessenden PAGE 4 T uesday , January 7, 2020 BromeCountyNews 5-b VICTORIA ST., KNOWLTON, QUEBEC, J0E 1V0 TEL: (450) 242-1188 FAX: (450) 243-5155 Published weekly by 6 Mallory, Sherbrooke, QUEBEC, J1M 2E2 E-MAIL: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com website: www.sherbrookerecord.com SHARON MCCULLY PUBLISHER .(819) 569-6345 MATTHEW MCCULLY ASSOCIATE EDITOR .(819) 569-6345 NICOLE MARSH SECRETARY .(450) 242-1188 JESSE BRYANT ADVERTISING .(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 ABC, CARD, CNA, QCNA BromeCounty News Established May 1991 RECORD THE OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9 A.M.TO NOON bcnnews@qc.aibn.com BCN RATES & DEADLINES COMMUNITY CALENDAR Brome County News Community Calendar is reserved for non-profit organizations only.Deadline is noon on Fridays.Must be pre-paid.Up to 40 words: $8, 41-70 words: $12, 71-100 words: $15, all prices include taxes.Special rates: $2 off for 2 insertions, 1 BCN and 1 in the Friday Record \u201cWhat\u2019s On\u201d section.Please forward notices to 5-b Victoria St., Knowlton, QC J0E 1V0, email: bcnnews@qc.aibn.com, or fax: (450) 243-5155.Visa and Mastercard accepted.Letters B.M.P Hospital Auxiliary DEAR EDITOR: Imagine, more exciting news from the B.M.P.Hospital Auxiliary.The Christmas prize draw took place on December 23 at 2:00 p.m.The Auxiliary received $3880 from all the donations for tickets.Our fabulous volunteer, Murray Dover, convinced most of the 1,940 donors and won himself a chocolate bar.Jacques Fontaine received a gift certificate from I.G.A.Extra on South St.Josee Lapalme won four meal vouchers from Pub Principale, La Belle Province, Resto de l\u2019Estrie and Brasserie de la Riviere.Finally, the big prize winner of a 58-inch T.V.was won by a cat, Rascal Gage.We hope Rascal will share with his family and won\u2019t hog the remote to watch cat videos.Thank you to all the contributors and all of you who made donations.Toonies can make a difference to our hospital.PHYLLIS SISE FOSTER QC.Learn More.Achieve More.To improve reading, writing or math skills, look under LEARN in the Yellow Pages?or visit www.LookUnderLearn.ca (the woman\u2019s shelter), and through various community organizations and through the church community.Sixteen volunteers helped to prepare and to serve the meal.There was a children\u2019s corner and even a DJ, DJ Turtle.Tammy Hadlock made name tags for everyone in attendance.Alice Boyle had made a birthday cake for Casmir and then it was discovered that there was another birthday attendee, Christian.Happy Birthday was sung both in English and French.Santa Claus came around at the end of the meal and everyone received a Beanie Baby.Young and old were happy as they left the hall.The Christmas spirit was felt by all.PHOTOS COURTESY REV.DAVID LEFNESKI Christmas Community Meal CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 3 Christmas dinner was a joyous affair at Emmanuel United on Christmas day BromeCountyNews T uesday , January 7, 2020 PAGE 5 Ben in Focus BEN MCAULEY Hooo is ready for 2020?Pet of the Week: Wally Hello! I am a 3 1/2-year-old male, weigh 50-55 lbs (I have filled out a bit since this photo!) with medium-short pale beige and white fur.Timid with newcomers, give me time and when I have spent some time watching you from the sidelines, I will probably be asking for affection in no time! I am good with most dogs, cats probably, but wouldn\u2019t it be nice to live with no other animals - well perhaps one other dog who fits in with my character.I dream of long walks and a calm environment! Please come and meet me.Could we live together?I live here at the SPCA Montérégie, 178, ch.du Vide, Ste-Angèe-de-Monnoir (exit 37 on autoroute 10).Adoption hours are 2 - 4 p.m.on Thursdays & Saturdays.450-460-3075 www.spcamonteregie.com www.facebook.com/SPCAMonteregie DEADLINE: 10 A.M.MONDAY BromeCountyNews page 6 T uesday, January 7 , 2020 CALL SHERBROOKE: (819) 569-9525 BETWEEN 8:30 A.M.AND 4:30 P.M.E-MAIL: classad@sherbrookerecord.com OR KNOWLTON: (450) 242-1188 BETWEEN 9:00 A.M.AND NOON C L A S S I F I E D OR MAIL YOUR PREPAID CLASSIFIED ADS TO 5-B VICTORIA ST., KNOWLTON, QUEBEC J0E 1V0 THE RECORD, 6 MALLORY, SHERBROOKE, QUEBEC J1M 2E2 290 Articles For Sale For Rent 035 In Memoriam Death Death Work Wanted 125 QCNA Blanket Classified Ads FOR SALE QCNA offers a one-order, one- bill service to advertisers.Call us for details on reaching English Quebec, and through classified ads French Quebec and every other Canadian province & territory.819-893- 6330.KNOWLTON \u2013 Sunny, renovated 4½ room apartment available immediately.Suitable for quiet, non-smoking working couple.R e f e r e n c e s required.Parking i n c l u d e d .Reasonable rent.Call 1-416-533- 1440.DO YOU WANT your place to spick and span,  and your animals best in the land?Well I\u2019m your man! Call 450-248- 2248.ESTATE SALE, January 18 & 19, 9 a.m.to  6 p.m., at 4 Gaboury Road, Foster.Everything must go! Bedroom set, Cookware, China, Decorations, E l e c t r o n i c s , Furniture, Flatware, Fridges, Freezer, Glassware, Lawn furniture, Small appliances, Tools, Towel sets, etc.Everything at give away prices! David Israel 1956-2019 Passed away peacefully at the age of 63 on December 29, 2019 at the CHUS Fleurimont in Sherbrooke after a courageous battle with cancer.Son of the late Sophie (nee Marcus) and Harold Israel, survived by a large extended family.Born in Montreal, he spent his childhood in Detroit before returning to the Côte St-Luc area of Montreal, and attending Westmount High School.He found his way to the Eastern Townships in the 70s, eventually becoming a long-time resident of Frelighsburg.Stuntman, mechanic without peer and blues guitarist extraordinaire.Dave\u2019s great heart, generosity, sweet riffs, quick wit and charm will be sorely missed by his countless dear friends, family and bandmates, and will stay forever in our hearts.Visitation will take place at the: BROME-MISSISQUOI Funeral Complex, 215 rue Rivière, Bedford QC.Friday, January 10th, 2020 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.A celebration of Dave\u2019s life will follow at 2:30 p.m.at the funeral home.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Old Brewery Mission in Montreal.missionoldbrewery.ca BROME-MISSISQUOI Funeral Complex 215 rue Rivière, Bedford QC PHONE: 450-248-2911 FAX: 450-266-6057 www.complexebm.com Doreen Muriel Page (Nee Field) 1928-2019 On December 29, 2019, Doreen Muriel Field Page passed away peacefully at home at the age of 91.She leaves to mourn her devoted husband Hollis, his two daughters Judy (Clifford) and Laurie (Henry).Predeceased by her brother Donald Field (Ann Wade) and Bruce Field (Audrey).Mourning the loss of their extraordinary aunt are: Dawn King (Robert), Carl Field (Lora Bracci), Colin Field (Sandra Purvis), Stephen Field (Jenny Redrick), John Field (Kim), Wendy Field (Terry McGuire),  Robert Field (Johanna).Her many great and great- great nieces and nephews will continue to celebrate her life and legacy.As well she will be missed by Hollis\u2019 grandchildren Martin (Laura), Reggie (Karine), Sara and Adam and his 5 great-grand- children and one great-great-grandson.Also left to mourn are her many friends and neighbours, especially the members of the Grace Anglican Church, Sutton and the Weaver\u2019s Guild, West Brome.In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to BMP Hospital Foundation www.fondation.ca would be appreciated.A memorial service will be held in the spring, an announcement will be made at a later date.Arrangements entrusted to the: DÉSOURDY FUNERAL HOMES 31 Principale Sud, Sutton QC PHONE: 450-538-2306 info@desourdy.ca www.desourdy.ca GAYLOR, Elizabeth \u201cLu\u201d Badger: February 20, 1957 - January 6, 2000.Always in our thoughts, CINDY, GLEN (CATHY) AND FAMILY Learning happens in everything we do.FamilyLiteracyDay.ca BromeCountyNews T uesday , January 7, 2020 PAGE 7 BromeCounty News Jesse Bryant Sales Manager Let our readers know about your products & services Tel.: 450-242-1188 Fax: 450-243-5155 email: jbryant@sherbrookerecord.com Submitted by Avante Women\u2019s Centre First of all, we would like to welcome Charlotte into the world, under the caring guidance of her parents, Kayla and Jean Francois.Congratulations! Kayla has been our outreach worker but is going to be replaced by Mariah Patch, so keep an eye out for some of her exciting and informative workshops coming up.We would also like to announce that our tourtiere fundraiser was a successful endeavour again, and we thank Fermes Gasser, Missisquoi Museum and Quenco Garlic for helping us make this possible.Thank you to everyone who bought our pies in support of our organization.We donated \u201cChristmas dinner in a box\u201d to 15 families a week before Christmas, which included a turkey, stuffing, potatoes, vegetables and dessert, and would- n\u2019t have been as successful without the help of our \u201cTurkey Runners\u201d. You know who you are, and we are extremely grateful.Just before we closed for the holidays, Avante sent out our new winter schedule for January, February & March.If you are an active member (September 2019-Au- gust 2020) and you haven\u2019t received it in the mail, please contact the centre (450- 248-0530) to verify your mailing address.If you would like to join Avante, a $5 contribution keeps you in the loop with all our activities, as well as connected to other members and organizations.We are also supported by Café Florale in Knowlton and the Bedford Pizzeria by giving our members 15% off their meal tab! Drop in the centre to fill out a form or download a copy from our website (avantewomenscentre.org) In addition to our regular monthly programming with Health Matters, Knowlton Coffee Breaks, Soup Cafés, DIY classes and Collective Kitchens, we\u2019ve added a couple of new activities to our winter schedule:                                                  Whether it\u2019s been 10 years or 10 months, being a widow is a constant challenge to find peace of mind and a new normal.We are offering support group meetings for widows at the Lac Brome Community Centre the second Monday morning of every month at 10 a.m.Share a pot of coffee and some goodies with others who are on the same journey. Our first meeting of the year will be Monday, January 13.                                                            On each fourth Monday morning at the Lac Brome Community Centre, join the  \u201cUkulele Ladies\u201d  from 10 a.m.to noon. It is widely proven that, in no particular order, learning to play an instrument reduces stress, uses almost every part of the brain, strengthens your immune system, increases time management skills and strengthens memory! The ukulele is inexpensive, portable, easy to learn and really fun with a group! Give it a try at our very first meeting of the club on January 27 when we will learn a few basic chords to play some well-known tunes together.Ukuleles will be provided for the first session.Please call Barb at 450-248-0530 for more information and to register.                                                   Winter tends to discourage us from getting out to social events, so we\u2019ve planned a monthly \u201cMovie Matinée\u201d to entice you to keep up with your social contacts.We\u2019ll even come to pick you up and bring you home! Our first movie will be on Wednesday, January 22 at 1:30 p.m.for the showing of \u201cDiana\u201d, a 2013 film about the last two years of the life of  Diana, Princess of Wales.Includes fresh popcorn!                                                   Looking for ways to de-stress, have fun and leave your mental load at home? Our daily lives can get so busy, obligations to work and family can often make us forget to let loose. If the hustle and bustle of your life has caused you to neglect your playful side, a game night may be just what you need! Once a month on a Tuesday evening, we\u2019ll be offering a Pot Luck & Game Night/Get-To- gether from 6 to 8 p.m.The first one is on Tuesday, January 14.For more details on our regular programming, watch for announcements in the Brome County News and on Radio CIDI (99.1), on our Facebook page, or check out our website.Avante Women\u2019s Centre has the mandate to offer services in English to women in Brome Missisquoi.We host information sessions, workshops, courses and invited guests to help women find the information and tools they need to strengthen and empower their own lives.We network with other community organizations to support their services and act as a liaison between the English population and public services within our communities.In addition to our regular programming, we operate as a drop-in centre, so please visit us at our Bedford location at 15 rue du Pont, or call at (450)248-0530.We can also be seen on our website,  www.avantewomenscen- tre.org, and our Facebook page.Avante January Newsletter By Louise Smith Christmas Eve the pews of Emmanuel United Church in Cowans- ville were filled with people.The service started with an African choir singing and dancing and getting everyone moving in their seats.Sarah Sevigny was chosen to be the Santa Lucia maiden.She wore a lighted wreath on her head and as she walked up the aisle, she carried a candle which was then used to light the four candles of Advent at the front of the church.While Bill Duke spoke of the birth of Jesus from scripture passages, the Sunday School children pantomimed the various scenes.Rev.David Lefneski then spoke about the true meaning of Christmas.Throughout the service many favourite Christmas hymns were sung.The \u201cHoly Stones\u201d, a vocal and instrumental group, helped to accompany Susan Reininger on the piano and organ.At one point in the service candles were distributed to all in the church.The lights were dimmed.It was a special moment.The evening ended with a dated Christmas ornament being given to everyone in attendance.All left with a smile on their face.Christmas Eve at Emmanuel United was full of Christmas spirit PHOTOS BY MITCH LAMBERT AND JUNE DOWNIE Sarah Sevigny portrayed the Santa Lucia maiden The children of Sunday School pantomimed the Christmas story An African choir sang and danced to open the evening service PAGE 8 \u2022 BROME COUNT Y NEWS T uesday , January 7, 2020 310, chemin Knowlton, Lac-Brome (Qc) J0E 1V0 T 450 243-5700 \u2022 F 450 243-0415 \u2022 598870@uniprix.com Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m.to 8:00 p.m.Saturday: 9:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.Sunday: 9:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.Jean-Marc Bélanger Pharmacien-propriétaire 310, chemin Knowlton, Lac-Brome (Qc) J0E 1V0 T 450 243-5700 \u2022 F 450 243-0415 \u2022 598870@uniprix.com on., Tues.& Wed.: 9:00 a.m.to 6:00 p.m.Thurs.& Fri.9:00 a.m.to 8:00 p.m.Sat.: 9:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.Sun.: 10:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m.BromeCounty News Prop.Darren Paige & Carolyn Lemaire For all your automotive and tire needs 450.243.0763 554 ch.Knowlton \u2022 Knowlton, QC J0E 1V0 info@garagedcs.com Your local profession als Vos profes sionnels lo caux L\u2019achat local, c\u2019est bon pour tous! 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