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[" BromeCounty News Tuesday, December 22, 2020 On Wednesday, December 16, six Lake Brome institutions bene?ted from a Santa drive by, organized by the Knowlton Lions Club.The establishments visited were: the CPE La Passerelle des Mousses on Victoria, La Garderie Les Petits Trésors du Lac on Bondville, Knowlton Academy, l\u2019École St-Edouard, Excelsoins Knowlton House and Manoir Lac Brome.It was great to see the reactions of the seniors and the children as Santa appeared on board Old Betsy, the Knowlton antique ?re truck driven by ?re?ghter Ryon Oud.In the lead of Santa\u2019s convoy was ?reman Ross Clarkson in a Town of Brome Lake ?re truck.The Club would like to thank Greg Needham, who was contacted for the truck and his son, Curtis Needham, who is also in the ?re department.Scott Evans and Corey Masse Ford, also, who went to get the old girl the night before.Submitted by Knowlton Lions Club Knowlton Lions Club organized a Santa drive by LIETTE TAYLOR By Cassandra Pegg Special to Brome County News From Dec.7 to 12, the Centre d\u2019action bénévole de Sutton (CAB) put on their annual food drive, and despite different circumstances this year, it was very well-received.Jocelyn Darou, volunteer coordinator at CAB explained that the food drive was a success thanks to the many volunteers willing to help out.\u201cWe had ten teams of volunteers delivering baskets to 35 people from Brome to Glen Sutton,\u201d he explained, \u201cLast year we only delivered ten or twelve baskets.\u201d This year, the food drive was focused on raising monetary donations due to safety issues with handling all the food that would usually have been donated.CAB was responsible for using the money to buy food to ?ll Christmas baskets that were given freely to those who needed them.\u201cWe have already raised almost $25,000,\u201d Darou was happy to report, \u201cLast year it was about $12,000 so that\u2019s really positive and we\u2019re really happy with everyone being very supportive in the community.\u201d He added that special thanks goes to the towns of Sutton and Abercorn as well as MNA Isabelle Charet for their support with the food drive.He speci?ed that especially this year they were very generous in their donations.\u201cThat money helps not only for the Christmas baskets but also for the food bank all year round.\u201d All in all there were 67 baskets claimed and CAB is proud of the baskets they provided.Sutton food drive raises $25,000 CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 5 Third annual Christmas market in Knowlton Page 3 PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Page 2 Tuesday, December 22, 2020 BromeCountyNews Brome County Community Bulletin Board Modi?ed Christmas at Emmanuel United Church of the Cowansville Area Pastoral Charge and Bedford Area Pastoral Charge Lac Brome Food Bank - if you need assistance, please call 450-242-2020 ext: 319.Pick up at 270 Victoria at the back.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 Sunday services cancelled until further notice.See the announcement for Grace Anglican Church to join the online meeting on Sunday mornings.Information: Rev.Tim Smart 450-538-8108.BEDFORD PASTORAL CHARGE OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Sunday worship service via Zoom available in partnership with Emmanuel, Cowansville.Sundays at 11:00 a.m.(For details, see Emmanuel United Church.) In-person worship services are suspended until further notice.Minister: Rev.David Lefneski, 450-955-1574 Church of?ce: 450-248-3044; email: bedford.pastoral@ yahoo.ca CALVARY UNITED CHURCH SUTTON NO SERVICES ARE AVILABLE in Sutton at Grace Anglican Church Information: 450-538-0530.CREEK/WATERLOO PASTORAL CHARGE Church worship services are available on Facebook Live for the foreseeable future.Please contact the Rev.Dave Lambie for virtual pastoral care.Creek United, 278 Brill Rd., West Bolton, St.Paul\u2019s United, 4929 Foster, Waterloo, Reverend Dave Lambie, minister.For information or to leave a message call: 450-539-2129.Sunday Service is available for now on Facebook Live through the page of none other than Dave Lambie.EMMANUEL UNITED CHURCH Let there be light.In-person worship services up to and including January 10 are suspended.Joining online is always an option.Sunday worship, 11:00 a.m.The Zoom link is in our weekly Friday newsletter, contact the church of?ce to sign up.Christmas Eve Zoom service on the 24th at 4:00 p.m.Christmas carolling during the service on Dec.27.No service on Jan.3.When driving or walking by the church, see our outdoor manger scene; the ?rst Christmas was simple\u2026ours can be too.Minister: Rev.David Lefneski, 450-955-1574; Church of?ce: 450-263-0204; email: capcchurchof?ce@bellnet.ca ÉGLISE CATHOLIQUE ST.ÉDOUARD CATHOLIC CHURCH Our 10:30 bilingual mass has resumed as we adhere to the strict protocols established by the Quebec Public Health Department.Thank you for your understanding.For more information, call: 450- 263-1616 or visit the website http://unitedesvignes.org GRACE ANGLICAN CHURCH O Come, All Ye Faithful! Join the Anglican Churches of Brome-Missisquoi for an online Virtual Carol Service on Christmas Eve, 24th December at 7:30 p.m.You can tune in via Zoom or listen on your telephone.To join us contact the Rev.Tyson Rosberg at: trosberg@ montreal.anglican.ca or #450-538-8108.There will not be a virtual service from Grace Church on Sunday Dec.27.KNOWLTON-MOUNTAIN VALLEY PASTORAL CHARGE ALL WORSHIP SERVICES CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.Knowlton United Church, 234 Knowlton Road.For information please contact Rev.Steve Lawson at 450-242-1993.ST.PAUL\u2019S ANGLICAN CHURCH This year, Christmas will be online at St.Paul\u2019s Knowlton on Facebook.Although much of our life remains out of our control, we intend to livestream our usual Christmas services.Our Longest Night Service of Hope will take place on December 21 at 7 p.m.Our Family Christmas Eve service will take place on December 24 at 4 p.m.Our Traditional Christmas Eve service will take place on December 24 at 9 p.m.Christmas Day will be at 11 a.m.We continue to livestream our Sunday morning worship at 8 and 10 a.m.All services are also available for replay.At 24 St.Paul\u2019s Road in Knowlton, St.Paul\u2019s is a dynamic diverse community pursuing and serving Jesus in the Eastern Townships.Our mission is to grow in members and spiritual maturity so that we can reach as many people as possible with the love of Jesus.Every welcome! Telephone: 450-242-2885 email: stpaulsknowlton@gmail.com TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH In conformity with government recommendations, church services are suspended on a temporary basis.Trinity Anglican Church members are now using Bell Conferencing Services to maintain contact with each other.If a special need arises, you are invited to contact the church of?ce 450-955-3303 and please leave a message.By Louise Smith Last Sunday was the third Sunday of Advent.The only ones allowed in the church were the service team.Everyone else had to watch the service by Zoom.The beginning of this service paid tribute to the tradition of Santa Lucia.Usually the Santa Lucia is a young girl, but this year Darlene Halfyard stepped in.Real candles were used and Darlene spent part of the service getting the wax out of her hair! The youth have been gathering for worship and making a music CD, keeping social distancing, one day a week.On Thursday at the last youth gathering 46 gift bags were prepared for those connected with the pastoral charge who are alone this Christmas.Cookies, pocket prayer shawls, candy canes, youth made ornaments and cards were included.To top the bags off a CD of inspirational carols made with friends of Susan Reininger and the Pot Pourri Choir was added.It was a way of hopefully adding cheer during these trying times.The Christmas Eve service is often the highest attended service of the year.Many family members join the Congregation for the afternoon service.This year the service will be at 4 p.m.but only through the medium of Zoom.Anyone wanting to view the service can go to Zoom and enter meeting number 894 0864 0063 with the passcode 078251.Rev.David Lefneski and the worship team hope that soon enough in person worshipping will occur once the vaccine is widespread.Until then, Zooming will have to do.In his recent newsletter, Rev.Lefneski speaks of how the angel outside the manger in front of the church speaks a simple message.\u201cIt announces that the ?rst Christmas was simple so ours can be too.It says that we may be Zooming services for the Bedford and Cowansville pastoral charges this holiday season, but the promise of a Child awakens hope and faith in our hearts.\u201d COURTESY An angel adorns the creche outside Emmanuel United Church in Cowansville Darlene Halfyard was Santa Lucia this year on the Third Sunday in Advent PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW BromeCountyNews Tuesday, December 22, 2020 Page 3 Davis Joachim My kind of Jazz & Great Cananadian Jazz My Kind of Jazz - Wednesdays at 8 p.m.Canadian Jazz - Sundays at 8 p.m.My Kind of Jazz is cool jazz, hot jazz, old school & way out.Great Canadian Jazz is a show dedicated to made-in-Canada jazz and its creators and musicians.www.cidi991.com Listen online!! The BCN office will be closed for the holidays from December 21, 2020 to January 4, 2021.During that time, you can contact 819-569-9525 or classad@sherbrookerecord.com for any informtion.We would like to take this time to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! The B.C.N.staff 5-B Victoria St.Knowlton, QC J0E 1V0 450-242-1188 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 By Cassandra Pegg Special to Brome County News On Dec.12 and 13, Le Relais at 286 Knowlton Road was turned into a holiday wonderland where several local vendors gathered for the annual Christmas market usually put on at the Marina.Jaime Moar from the Marina and Ariane Jodoin from Le Relais were the masterminds behind this collaboration.Moar explained that they have been having the Christmas market at the Marina for the last few years and had quite a few amazing vendors participating, and they have always had a passion for supporting small local businesses.It was not feasible to have the market at the Marina safely so Moar was just about convinced it was not going to happen this year.But luckily, things fell into place to have it at Le Relais.Moar explained that she ?rst approached Le Relais about the gingerbread house project that the Marina organized earlier this year with a few other businesses.Le Relais displayed gingerbread houses that the community decorated in their windows.It was from those conversations that the idea for the Christmas market started to take shape.Ariane Jodoin explained that she had been speaking with one of her colleagues about how sad it was to have such a nice dining room with no clients and all that space to ?ll.\u201cI checked with the Marina to see what was going on with the Christmas market, I had a feeling that they weren\u2019t doing it.\u201d But within two weeks Moar and Jodoin were putting on a very successful Christmas market.The real trouble was ?nding enough vendors to ?ll the room.\u201cOver half the usual vendors didn\u2019t want to come back this year,\u201d Moar explained, citing that many did not want to take any risks.\u201cI messaged Ariane saying I didn\u2019t know if we could do it.\u201d Luckily, word got out about it and through some connections of the vendors they were able to bring in a few more local businesses in and ended up with about ten different kiosks for people to peruse.\u201cThe main complication was being COVID safe, not just for us but for everyone that was there,\u201d Jodoin said.All precautions were followed and Jodoin was happy to report that logistically everything worked out very well.They made sure the tables were properly spaced, had someone at the door and they even put down arrows to make sure everyone kept their distances.\u201cOverall it was a great success,\u201d she added, \u201cWe had a really good turnout, a steady ?ow of people even with Sunday being a bit slower.\u201d The market was only advertised on social media, but word had no problem getting out.Moar explained why it was important to her to try and make the market happen this year.\u201cNow more than ever something like this is needed, Knowlton is such a special community,\u201d she said, and with so many great Christmas activities taking place, the market ?t right in.\u201cIt\u2019s so easy to just say it\u2019s too complicated,\u201d Jodoin added.\u201cWhen the dining room was empty, I was a bit sad that nothing was happening and then on Saturday to see the space ?lled and to see people laughing and having conversations, that\u2019s priceless,\u201d Jodin said.Le Relais offered a selection of pastries and Christmas treats, mulled wine, and warm drinks for people to enjoy at the end of their tours as they were heading out.Moar revealed that there may be more partnerships to come between Le Relais and the Marina.\u201cWe\u2019ve talked about the fact that we\u2019d love to do more collaborations like this.\u201d She added that there is a need to support small businesses throughout the year so it would be great for them to have more opportunities to sell their products in a similar atmosphere as the market.The Marina is closed for the season but hopeful about reopening in the summer, though Moar explained that the past summer was not all bad for them since the limited number of people served at once kept things running smoothly.Le Relais is in takeout mode and open from Thursday to Sunday.The Auberge is also open though there is of course quite a few less people both in the restaurant and inn than usual.\u201cSummer will be here soon,\u201d joked Jodoin, \u201cWe\u2019re staying positive as much as possible.\u201d With the Christmas spirit created by the market, positivity does not seem to be a problem for this duo.Third annual Christmas Market in Knowlton brings in quite a (socially distanced) crowd RIANE JODOIN LAURALOOMS CREATIONS PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL 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HOURS: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9 A.M.TO NOON bcnnews@qc.aibn.com Pets of the Week: Dogs Greetings from the beyond! Once upon a time each of us was a \u2018shelter dog\u2019 looking for a new home.We four lucked out, got adopted thanks to the Brome County News, lived out our lives in happiness (photo is from 2002) and eventually passed on.We would like to thank all the wonderful people all over the world who believe in \u2018shelter animals\u2019 and are willing to give us a second chance.You helped us.Now we would like to try to help you in your very dif?cult virus dif?culties! You adopted us out of kindness, love and consideration - now if you take those same qualities and use them when thinking about your fellow humans, we hope you will really, really make the sacri?ces this holiday season to not be responsible for spreading this INVISIBLE virus.Please, please for the love of others - the frontline workers, the people who cannot have regular surgery because the hospitals are clogged, the people in all different circumstances who will die indirectly because of lack of available care\u2026 you see, it could be you\u2026or a relative\u2026or an neighbour\u2026 PLEASE no social gatherings! Stay home! Stay SAFE! We love you humans, but sometimes you can be so blind! (AND of course, still be strict about the usual - wash your hands, use sanitizer, stay 6 feet apart and wear a mask!) Seasons\u2019 Greetings to all\u2026the dogs and cats of the world.adoptionspcamonteregie@gmail.com During the fall of 2020, a special masks \u201cI\u2019m FINE\u201d in reference to a phrase that the author uses in her Gamache books, were on sale at Brome Lake Books.Novelist Louise Penny decided that the proceeds would be donated to different local organizations.In line with the sales for November, Three Pines Creations presented a check for $6,884.50 to the Knowlton Lions Club.In a statement Louise Penny declared, \u201cI am very aware of how lucky I am to live in Knowlton (or Three Pines).Such an extraordinary community! Thanks to people like you and your legion of volunteers.Thank you for all you do! I know you are heading into an especially busy time and you help the community in so many ways.If there\u2019s anything more I can do, now or in the future, please let me know.Congratulations on all your important work in this dif?cult time.\u201d Submitted by Knowlton Lions Club Novelist Louise Penny supports The Knowlton Lions Club At the check presentation, from left to right Meredith MacKeen, secretary Knowlton Lions Club, Lucy Hoblyn of Brome Lake Books, Lise Desrosiers, Louise Penny\u2019s personal assistant, presenting the check, and John Staton, president of the Knowlton Lions Club.PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW BromeCountyNews Tuesday, December 22, 2020 Page 5 Darou explained they were able to add in some little extras this year with more gifts for kids and families such as coupons for Alban Houle, a fruit and vegetables place in Sutton.They also organized a project with kids from the school, the daycares \u2018Jardin D\u2019enfants de Sutton Inc\u2019 and the \u2018Centre de la Petite Enfance\u2019 as well as with people from the community who wanted to participant.\u201cWe had a whole bunch of people make Christmas cards.Each basket had at least one or two Christmas cards,\u201d he explained, \u201cWe have so many that we\u2019re going to deliver them to old folks\u2019 homes in Sutton so that\u2019s really nice.\u201d There was very nice weather for people to come get their baskets at the John Sleeth building where there was coffee and snacks available for volunteers and people coming in.Darou added that it was a nice atmosphere for people to come chat and to make sure everyone was doing okay after such an isolating year.\u201cPeople receiving the baskets are always very grateful and love the support that CAB can give them and the support of those indirectly involved,\u201d he explained, \u201cWe\u2019d like to thank all the partners and the numerous businesses and organizations that supported us, and the citizens and volunteers in the community who donated money and time.\u201d Darou explained that CAB has plans for more activities that will help out the community.\u201cWe want to continue doing something in the same vein as the Christmas cards that we did and have people in the community write letters or poems or send art pieces to seniors who are particularly isolated.\u201d He added that they want to ?nd a way to reach out to seniors, particularly something where the correspondence goes both ways so that whoever got the card, or the letters would be able to write back.CAB also plans to continue their collaboration with the school for the intergenerational garden project that started this year.\u201cEveryone involved was super positive and motivated and everyone wants to continue,\u201d Darou expressed, \u201cWe have a good team that\u2019s preparing in-class and outside workshops in the Winter and Spring.\u201d Teamwork and collaboration seem to be at the heart of CAB\u2019s operations which continue to support, and provide much-needed services to, the surrounding communities.CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 Sutton food drive St.Paul\u2019s Anglican Church in Knowlton has entered into an agreement with a local developer to build condominiums.The money raised from the sale of part of the Church\u2019s property will be invested in an Anglican Church investment fund.It will provide at least a quarter of the annual running costs of the Church.\u201cThanks to the cooperation of members of St.Paul\u2019s, respected citizens of Knowlton, and the Diocese of Montreal- the corporation of St.Paul\u2019s, Knowlton has agreed to sell a portion of its land to Bousada Inc.to build condominiums,\u201d says Reverend Tim Wiebe.\u201cThe goal of the project is to create a beautiful building that will enhance the Mill Pond project, preserve the adjacent green space and help ensure the ongoing work of St.Paul\u2019s church.\u201d Two years ago, St.Paul\u2019s Church held a \u201cTown Hall\u201d meeting with its members to begin exploring how it might better use its underutilized property.Phil O\u2019Brien was the driving force behind the project.Mr.O\u2019Brien is a local resident and friend of St.Paul\u2019s.He has a great deal of experience in re-purposing historic properties, including McGill College Avenue, the World Trade Centre in old Montreal and Christ Church Cathedral in Montreal.Mr.O\u2019Brien enlisted the help of another resident of the Town of Brome Lake, Eric Gauthier, an architect with the ?rm FABG who was responsible for the renovation of Theatre Lac Brome.Several options were considered, but given the limited area of buildable land, the condominium development was the most cost-effective.\u201cSkip Eaman, St.Paul\u2019s treasurer, ensured that St.Paul\u2019s interests were well looked after throughout,\u201d said Reverend Wiebe.The planned 12-unit condominium will mirror the Church\u2019s architectural style and exterior material, evoking the look of the cloisters that sit next to many European churches.The design has been successful, and many of the proposed condominiums are already spoken for.There will be substantial green space adjoining the property.Discussions have included the Brome Lake Land Foundation to ensure the preservation of the green space.The next steps involve consultation with local residents, starting the process of modifying the zoning by-law with the Town of Brome Lake and ?nal government approvals.If all goes well, construction would start in 2021.Submitted by Shirley Spencer St.Paul\u2019s Knowlton A new day dawning at St.Paul\u2019s, Knowlton COURTESY OLIVIA ENNS PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Page 6 Tuesday, December 22, 2020 BromeCountyNews By Louise Smith The time to put on the skates has come.Hockey rinks have been ?ooded and people are on the rinks all throughout town.The outdoor rinks in the past few years have had heated cabanos at the side to provide shelter and warmth to skaters taking a break.But with Covid times, there has had to be a return to simpler shelters.Older people will remember the wooden shacks that were built near the ice rinks to allow for the changing of boots for skates and skates for boots.They are simple and not very warm, but they get the job done.As we approach the lockdown over the Christmas holidays, it is good that there are some activities that can be done outside while following the guidelines of the province.In the future we can look back to this time as an occasion when simpler activities were appreciated.By Louise Smith For several nights the close alignment of Jupiter and Saturn has been visible in the night sky.It is easy to see about 4:45 p.m., to the left of the moon, and up a bit higher.The planets are really far apart but their orbits are in line this closely about only once every several hundred years.They sometimes get close about every sixty or eighty years but rarely where they seem on top of each other.This year it is being called the Christmas Star.Joe Rao from Space.com says that the last time that they were quite this close together was 397 years ago.But it hasn\u2019t been as close as this for eight hundred years.He goes on to say these two planets might be similar to what was seen as the Star of Bethlehem.In 7 B.C.the planets met three times that year in May, September, and December.That was the rarest of occurrences.The ?rst conjunction presumably started the Magi on their way to Bethlehem from Outdoor hockey rinks with an old-time twist Dec.21 conjuncture of Jupiter and Saturn \u2013 a return of the \u201cChristmas Star\u201d?LOUISE SMITH TIMEANDDATE.COM Family skating fun is a fun activity during the Christmas break and beyond Even with a cell phone the planets of Jupiter and Saturn are the brightest things in the night sky after the moon.CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 3 PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW BromeCountyNews Tuesday, December 22, 2020 Page 7 Start a new subscription to the online edition of The Record and your name will be entered in a draw for a new Samsung Galaxy tablet.Contact us today at: 819-569-9528 or billing@sherbrookerecord.com www.sherbrookerecord.com *New subscription must be a for a minimum of 12 months.VALID December 21 to December 23, 2020 ONLY Th e Brome County News local news every Tuesday Your Community\u2026 Your Family\u2026 Your Interests\u2026 Yo ur Home\u2026 It\u2019s all a part of your l ocal newspaper! ONLY $58.00 a year (taxes included) Includes the Tuesday copy of Th e Record & the Brome County News 450-242-1188 \u2022 819-569-9528 | billing@sherbrookerecord.com the Far East.The September conjunction would have encouraged them and the ?nal one would have been when they met with King Herod asking for the whereabouts of the prophesized king.On Thursday it was a crescent moon but the shaded part of the moon was somewhat lit by the re?ection of the sun on the oceans.With the reduction of air pollution in the sky, it is a wonderful time to look up.Look up and think, are we seeing what was seen that Christmas so long ago?Conjunction CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 6 LOUISE SMITH On Thursday night the dark side of the crescent moon was lightly lit by the re?ection of the sun on the oceans of the Earth This week the Municipality of the Township of Potton announced the soon-to-come opening of its multifunctional shelter.Located in the Missisquoi North Park, André-Gagnon sector, the multifunctional shelter offers a permanent roof which, in winter, will cover the municipal skating rink.In addition, the shelter is equipped with a lighting and sound system, retractable and waterproof side walls, a multifunctional concrete surface, and new rink boards.To keep the ice in the best possible condition, the municipality also purchased a Zamboni.The shelter can therefore be used both in winter and in other seasons.In summer, the shelter can host recreational activities such as ViACTIVE and other programs for people aged 55 and over, yoga, zumba, pilates, tai chi, pickleball, outdoor cardio, dog training workshops, weddings, parties, family and community gatherings, sports competitions, exhibitions and special events.The new shelter will allow the skating season to be extended with better quality ice.During the summer, the shelter will become a shaded space that will be appreciated by citizens, visitors and day trippers (hiking, kayaking, canoeing).In order to be able to carry out this $ 1 M 406,000 project, the Municipality received a subsidy on July 26, 2018 from the Ministère de l\u2019Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport du Québec for $ 603,586.The municipality disbursed approximately $ 703,000 and the private sector contributed $ 100,000.\u201cAt ?rst, we talked about the development of a roof over the ice rink, the project really took shape when we envisioned this as a multifunctional shelter, one that could be used year- round.This seasonal vocation of this building helped us, as council, to justify the costs as this building will now serve many purposes,\u2019\u2019 commented Mayor Michael Laplume, in a press release.Restrictions during the maximum pandemic alert - Red zone: The rink can accommodate 25 people maximum - The playing of individual hockey, in pairs, or in groups of maximum 8 people is permitted on this rink.Matches and competitions are prohibited and spectators are not permitted.Potton Township inaugurates multifunctional shelter Mable Hastings The Scoop COURTESY PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Page 8 Tuesday, December 22, 2020 bcn@sherbrookerecord.com Brome County News PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Brome County News bcn@sherbrookerecord.com Tuesday, December 22, 2020 Page 9 PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Page 10 Tuesday, December 22, 2020 BromeCountyNews Jesse Bryant Sales Manager Let our readers know about your products & services Tel.: 450-242-1188 Fax: 450-243-5155 email: jbryant@sherbrookerecord.com Christmas this year is so different For families and friends, you see, Because no one is to visit And celebrate you see! We used to all get together And enjoy our friendship and food This year we are all restricted For what we can do! Our hearts are full of sorrow Because of this covid you see It\u2019s broken our hearts with sorrow And spoiled everyone\u2019s Christmas, you see.So hope we can all enjoy next Christmas As we have a whole year ahead We hope this virus is over And we\u2019ll be able to look ahead Composed and submitted by Vera Patterson Brigham A Covid-19 Christmas \u2013 Year 2020 Partage/Share Food Bank distributes Christmas baskets to those in need On December 16, after three days of collecting, sorting and packing the Missisquoi North Volunteer Centre Partage/Share Food Bank Christmas baskets were delivered to over forty families by the Potton Firemen/First Responders and volunteers.On the Monday of the delivery week, volunteers gather to number boxes, sort and determine what food they have and what is still needed.On the following day, the non-perishables are placed in the boxes according to family size and on the ?nal day the perishables are added (turkey, ham, milk, eggs, butter\u2026).After all has been ?- nalized the Firemen/First Responders and other volunteers team up in cars, load the deliveries and then with a well mapped out route, boxes are brought to families who have requested support.The CABMN organization recognizes the hard work of the Partage/Share committee members: June Peacock, Christian Donaldson, Claire Alger, Ré- jean Néron, Roger Gagné and Cathy Riendeau.Thanks also go out to all the volunteers and those who donated so generously to the cause.June Peacock who spoke on behalf of the P/S committee said that it was one of the best years for donations and support stating that she could not be happier with the turnout.The boxes included books donated by the Yamaska Literacy Council (arranged by Amanda Patch), handmade wooden toys made and donated by Blair Anderson, a cabmn volunteer as well as cards made by cabmn summer student Selena Chapman and the students from the Mansonville Elementary and Baluchon schools.The Potton Valley Baptist Church and the 7th Day Adventist Church in Abercorn were very helpful in donating food this year.Following the deliveries the CABMN received some phone calls with many expressing gratitude for the kindness shown and the efforts made by the Partage/Share food bank and CABMN staff all throughout the year.The Covid Pandemic created a greater need this year and thanks to kind individuals, businesses, Government and Municipal support as well as the constant help of the BAM (Banque Alimentaire Memphremagog) food bank, the Partage/Share was able to offer a lot of help throughout.For more information about the CABMN and its many programs in the MRC Memphremagog west, visit: www.cabmn.org Mable Hastings The Scoop PHOTOS COURTESY OF JENNIFER MCGEEAN PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW BromeCountyNews Tuesday,December 22, 2020 Page 11 Season\u2019s Greetings Jean-Marc Bélanger 310, Chemin Knowlton, Lac Brome 450-243-5700 Toute l\u2019équipe d'Uniprix Knowlton vous offre ses meilleurs voeux de bonheur et de santé pour 2020.Merci de votre con?ance et de votre ?délité! All of us at Uniprix Knowlton extend our best wishes of health and happiness to you and yours for 2020.Thank you for your loyal patronage! (MC) The 2020 holiday season ?gures to be vastly different than seasons past.The novel coronavirus COVID-19 has transformed daily life in many ways.The public has become accustomed to wearing masks while shopping, limiting the number of people in public venues and keeping their distance from friends and loved ones.Many events have been reimagined as virtual celebrations because of social distancing protocols.For those with large families or people with inherent risk factors that make them more susceptible to illness, sharing the holidays over video conferencing apps may be the safest way to go in 2020.The following tips can help holiday hosts make the most of a virtual holiday experience.Pick a bright, festive spot Set up your tablet, smartphone or computer in a bright area with a festive backdrop.You\u2019ll want others who join the virtual hangout to be able to see you clearly.A Christmas tree or a decorated ?replace in the background can set the scene.Choose the right conferencing app Certain programs may work better than others depending on your needs.For example, if everyone has the same operating system platform (iOS or Android), you may be able to use an app inherent to that system, which won\u2019t require a separate download or login.Apps also may be chosen depending on how many people can be invited in, as some set limits.Do your homework and conduct a test run prior to the holidays.Keep props nearby If the goal is to open gifts virtually, be sure to have everyone gathered and gifts nearby so no one is scrambling in and out of view.Position the camera at eye level Try to set up the camera so you\u2019re not looking up or down.Practice looking straight into the camera instead of at yourself in the minimized window or even others on the screen.This way you\u2019ll appear engaged.Use mute when not speaking Muting yourself (and encouraging others to do the same) when you are not speaking will limit the amount of background noise.As the host, serve as the moderator and encourage everyone to speak one at a time.Choose a visual cue to signal when someone has the ?oor to speak, such as raising a hand or even showing a festive picture.Tune into virtual worship While some places of worship have reopened to some capacity, others may still be offering hybrid services.If your place of worship offers services via You- Tube or another video platform, gather around and watch together and participate just as if you were there in person.Better yet, share the link with other family and friends so they can tune in as well.Share dinner \u2018together\u2019 Set up your camera source so it captures the holiday table.All parties gathering virtually can then sit down to the holiday meal as one and enjoy one of the season\u2019s more endearing traditions.Virtual celebrations may continue through the holiday season.Adapting with some video conferencing tips can ensure everyone enjoys the festivities.most of a virtual holiday experience.How to host virtual holiday celebrations PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Page 12 Tuesday,December 22, 2020 BromeCountyNews PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW BromeCountyNews Tuesday, December 22, 2020 Page 13 Introduction by Louise Smith Helen Mason is one of the children of Esther and Murray Mason.She grew up on the farm on Plouffe Road in Cowansville off of Montee Lebeau.When she talks of the Stevenson Woods, she is talking of the property on which Massey-Vanier School was built.The family home has been sold but the view of the mountains of Sutton still remains.Helen lives now in British Columbia.Where I Am From I\u2019m from the soil, From racing barefoot through grass and stubble, I\u2019m from the barn, and a barn bridge that leads to the hay loft From cows, horses, chickens, and pigs From hay, grain, an orchard, a garden, and all that feeding.I\u2019m from the corn crib, and the huge windmill on the barn that grinds the corn From the tiny mice that steal the corn and the cats that steal up on the mice.I\u2019m from looking west to assess the weather From rainfall, snowfall, and the wind that blows it in From the summer rush to get hay to the barn ahead of rain and winter paths to the water pump deep through drifts of snow.I\u2019m from the windmill that spins the wind to turn the gears that creak and push, to pull water from the earth to the tank And I\u2019m from turning a tap that ?lls the long hollowed log troughs for the thirsty cows to drink from I\u2019m from the climb going up the windmill\u2019s ladder in search of Dad in the ?elds or the cows in the pasture I\u2019m from the frosty double windows with the sun or the moonlight struggling through I\u2019m from a wood burning stove which runs out of heat long before the morning I\u2019m from jingling to church across snowy ?elds in the old red sleigh with Rodee pulling From grasping the sides as Rodee prepares to leap over that open creek that runs through Stevenson\u2019s Woods.I\u2019m from the sway of the elm tree branch that carries the swing my dad, Murray, made me It transports my dreams, my releasing, my musings, my highs and lows, my \u201cto and fros\u201d, my jumping downs and running I\u2019m from the twinkle of stars in summer darkness I\u2019m from a catch in my breath when the sun rises huge, from behind Sutton Mountain I\u2019m from daily chores that blend the soul with the soil I\u2019m from a farm\u2019s voice.Sacred toil.PHOTOS BY LOUISE SMITH Farm Memories from Helen Mason Thomas The Mason farm buildings are still standing.The view of Sutton Mountain from the Mason farm has not changed much in the past few decades.Ben in Focus BEN MCAULEY Happy holidays! PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Page 14 Tuesday, December 22, 2020 BromeCountyNews 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 CLASSIFIED Or mail your prepaid classi?ed ads to 5-B Victoria St., Knowlton, Quebec J0E 1V0 The Record, 6 Mallory, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M 2E2 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.In Memoriam HARVEY - Remembering our loving son and brother, Kevin Allen Harvey, who left us December 21, 2000.He was loved so much.He never will be forgotten, For his smile, jokes And good humour.JUNIOR AND BARBARA (mom and dad) LLOYD AND MARK (brothers) (ROBERT PICKEN) and TRUDY (REV.DAVE LAMBIE) (sisters) AND SEVERAL NIECES & NEPHEW To say the novel coronavirus COVID-19 changed life would be an understatement.Due to COVID-19, the way people interact with one another has changed dramatically over the last several months.Despite this, the public has proven very resilient and adaptive, often ?nding a silver lining while confronting challenges that might once have seemed insurmountable.The holidays are one aspect of life that have been modi?ed as people continue to navigate the new normal.It\u2019s easy to lament the fact that extended family may not be able to travel or celebrate the holidays together.However, there is something to be said for small celebrations.The following are some of the positive aspects of scaling back holiday festivities.\u2022 More personal: Certainly it can be great to see distant cousins or old college roommates for the holidays.But the more people who you see each holiday season, the less personal interaction you get.When the holidays are scaled back, dinner becomes more intimate and everyone can exchange gifts and see their loved ones\u2019 reactions.\u2022 Reduced expenses: Putting out an extensive holiday spread and entertaining 10 or more people can be expensive.Small gatherings are less expensive because there\u2019s fewer mouths to feed.\u2022 Ability to splurge: On the other side of the ?nancial coin, having fewer people for the holidays means one can indulge on items that may not be possible when hosting a crowd.Therefore, if chicken was normally on the menu, it could be possible to upgrade to a roast or something indulgent like lobster and other seafood.In addition, a small holiday celebration may free up the budget to spend more on gifts.\u2022 Special touch: When there are only a few people celebrating, hosts can go the extra mile to give celebrations a special touch.Create a special holiday dessert even if the recipe is time- consuming.In addition, immediate family can pile into the car to tour the neighborhood decorations, something that may not be as manageable with a motorcade of relatives.While holiday celebrations may need to be scaled back this year, small gatherings can produce some pleasant, unanticipated bene?ts.(Metro Creative) As midnight approaches on New Year\u2019s Eve, revelers anxiously anticipate toasting the arrival of a new year with a glass of something bubbly.Once the cork is popped and the drinks are poured, the party can truly begin.Although revelers may assume any ?zzy beverage they are served is champagne, by the true de?nition of the word, they actually may be drinking something else \u2014 one of many varieties of sparkling wine.True champagne Authentic champagne is named after Champagne, France, the region where the grapes used to make it are grown, fermented and bottled.According to European law, the only labels that are allowed to include the name \u201cChampagne\u201d must be bottled within 100 miles of this region, which is close to Paris.The taste of champagne is unique thanks to the soil in which the grapes are grown.It is a mineral-rich soil and imparts that ?avor into the beverage.Champagne is made from a unique base of grapes that include Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay grapes.Experts with Wine Country also say that roughly 90 percent of all blended champagnes use a ratio of 2?3 red and 1?3 Chardonnay mixes.Another component that sets champagne apart is the process by which it is made.It is strictly controlled by the Appellation d\u2019Origine Controlée.This certi?cation dictates how a producer may grow the grapes and how the grapes can be harvested and processed.Champagne is produced by méthode champenoise, a process that is said to have been invented by a monk named Dom Perignon.This procedure involves double fermentation in bottles and creates an earthy, yeasty ?avor.Sparkling wines Champagne is sparkling wine, but not all sparkling wines are champagne.Other notable types of sparkling wine include Italian Prosecco and Spanish Cava.Sparking wine is produced in regions of France as well as in the United States and Canada.But sparkling wine can be made just about anywhere grapes are grown.Sparkling wines are often double-fermented in steel containers instead of bottles.People are drawn to other sparkling wines besides champagne for various reasons.For some, cost is a heavy consideration, as authentic champagne can be considerably more expensive than sparkling wine.In addition, some people ?nd less expensive champagnes are not as palate-pleasing as sparkling wines.Few things are more universally associated with celebrations than a bottle of bubbly.Subtle differences set sparkling wines apart from champagne, but personal preference is oftentimes the deciding factor when choosing which beverage to choose for a special occasion.(Metro Creative) The bright side of small holiday celebrations What are the differences between sparkling wines?PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW BromeCountyNews Tuesday, December 22, 2020 Page 15 The holiday season is steeped in tradition, and many of those traditions ?gure to be compromised to some degree in 2020.The outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 that began in the winter of 2019-20 has affected holidays and how people celebrate for much of the year.St.Patrick\u2019s Day was the ?rst holiday to be affected by COVID-19, as communities across the globe canceled celebrations or scaled them back considerably.For example, the world renowned St.Patrick\u2019s Day Parade in New York City was canceled in 2020, and many other holiday celebrations had to shift course as well.While family gatherings to celebrate holidays like Easter, the Fourth of July and Labor Day may have been downsized in 2020, one staple of such celebrations has endured: food.That trend ?gures to continue throughout the 2020 holiday season.In-person dinners may or may not be possible, but families can still take to their kitchens and do some holiday baking, ultimately sharing their bounties with relatives, friends and neighbors.Though it might not have as many devotees as holiday cookies, fruitcake is a must-have for many during the holiday season.This recipe for \u201cFruitcake\u201d from Jeanne Sauvage\u2019s \u201cGluten-Free Baking For the Holidays\u201d (Chronicle Books) can help holiday celebrants ensure the holiday tradition of baking fruitcake continues this holiday season.Fruitcake Serves 10 to 15 Macerated Fruit 21?2 pounds raisins, pitted prunes, pitted dates, and dried ?gs, ?nely chopped 1?2 cup candied orange and/or lemon peel, ?nely chopped 1?3 cup candied or dried cherries, ?nely chopped 2?3 cup candied or preserved ginger, ?nely chopped Grated zest and juice of 1 large lemon Grated zest and juice of 1 large orange 1 tablespoon orange or tangerine marmalade 1 tablespoon apricot jam 1 cup applesauce 2 tablespoons brandy, sweet sherry or apple juice 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing 3 cups Jeanne\u2019s Gluten-Free All- Purpose Flour (see below) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 extra-large eggs, at room temperature 2 tablespoons brandy, rum, whiskey, sweet sherry, or apple juice, or as needed The day before you bake the cake, prepare the macerated fruit.Place the raisins, prunes, dates, and ?gs in a large bowl.Add the citrus peel, cherries, ginger, lemon zest and juice, and orange zest and juice.Add the marmalade, jam, applesauce, and brandy and stir to combine.Cover the bowl and let stand overnight at room temperature so that the fruits soak up the liquid and the ?avors meld.The mixture can macerate in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.Preheat the oven to 325 F.If the fruit has been in the refrigerator, bring it to room temperature.Grease the bottom and sides of a 91?2- or 10-inch springform pan with butter.Line the bottom with three layers of parchment paper and the sides with one layer of parchment.The batter will be very sticky.In a medium bowl, mix together the ?our, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and baking powder.In the bowl of a stand mixer ?tted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium-high speed until light and ?uffy, about 3 minutes.Add the brown sugar and beat for 1 minute.Reduce the speed to low, add the vanilla, and beat until combined.Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.Then beat for 1 minute longer.Add the ?our mixture and beat until just combined.Add the macerated fruit and, with a large wooden spoon, combine with the batter.This requires a bit of strength.Scrape the batter into the prepared pan.Bake for 2 hours, then reduce the oven temperature to 300 F and bake until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean, about 2 hours.If the cake browns too quickly, you might want to tent it with aluminum foil for the last 2 hours so it doesn\u2019t burn.Remove the cake from the oven and, while it is still hot, pierce it all over with a skewer.Pour the brandy over the top.Place the pan on a wire rack and let the cake cool completely.Remove the sides from the pan and peel the parchment paper from the sides and bottom of the cake.Wrap the cake in waxed paper and place it in an airtight container or wrap it in a few layers of plastic wrap.Leave the cake at room temperature for 3 to 5 days to allow the ?avors to meld.If you used alcohol, you may store the cake in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.Once the cake is sliced, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.Jeanne\u2019s Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Makes 41?2 cups 11?4 cups brown rice ?our 11?4 cups white rice ?our 1 cup sweet rice ?our 1 cup tapioca ?our Scant 2 teaspoons xanthan gum In a large bowl, whisk together the brown and white rice ?ours, sweet rice ?our, tapioca ?our, and xanthan gum thoroughly.Transfer the mix to an airtight container.Store in a cool, dark place for up to 6 weeks or in the refrigerator for up to 4 months.(Metro Creative) Classic fruitcake tailor-made for the holiday season The curtain will fall, one last time upon this long running presentation.It has been a real life drama, spanning many decades.The two main characters are a husband and wife team.The essence of the story, is but a recounting of involvement in the lives of others.The vocation of each, was people oriented.Their investment in time and energy in the lives of many, proved successful.One began in teaching, and made his mark quite early.He had the welfare of all his classes a number one priority.He had a friendly manner, and interacted well with students.He found so many ways to get across the subjects of their studies.Over the years, his methods of communicating were rewarded with promotion.From classroom setting, he found himself in charge of all around him.His wife was equally well quali?ed, a health practitioner, who treated those with mobility problems.She also trained others in the art of treating aches and pains.Skeletal structure, muscular development, were at the centre of her occupation.And it is no surprise she had a multitude of patients.Man was never made to be sedentary.And to have our drama play out, it needed a cast of thousands.Neighbours, acquaintances, and strangers were much the better for having interacted with the two.And as the ?nal act plays out, our team of two have said, they are prepared to move along, to be together as has been the case, and leave their roles to others.Age and illness has played a role, in de?ning what their future holds.With great dif?culty in keeping home and grounds in good shape, the couple have entered into a residence.And it is here, that others will perform the tasks to meet all of their demands.They spent a lifetime caring for others by showing them the way and how to develop as a person.The time has come that others will do the needed tasks for living, and they can bene?t from the expertise of others, trained speci?cally for that task.They have played their role in life to the betterment of many.They will leave the theater heads held high, to the accolades and thanks of a full house.Bravo, Bravo.By David Edmond The Final Act PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Page 16 Tuesday, December 22, 2020 BromeCountyNews PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER PressReader.com +1 604 278 4604 ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY .ORIGINAL COPY COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW "]