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[" BromeCounty News Tuesday, December 29, 2020 By Taylor McClure Brome County News Camlen Inc.has been a Brome Lake staple since Cameron and Helen Brown moved to Knowlton 35 years ago, opening the much celebrated \u2018Christmas shop,\u2019 a regular and magical stop on any shopping tour of Knowlton, for visitors and locals alike.From selling antiques and Christmas items, to producing custom-made wood furniture and home décor, Camlen has made a name for itself in the ever- evolving antique world and it has been nothing short of a family affair.With their children Amy and Greg Brown now taking on a new direction for Camlen, the business continues to grow, one design at a time.Camlen was brought to life by Cameron and Helen after they moved from Montreal to the Brome Lake area in the 70s.\u201cMy dad was an antique dealer in the 70s and they moved here from the city to provide a better quality of life for their family,\u201d said Amy, Operations Manager at Camlen.At a time when the antique business was booming, Cameron Brown decided to open his own storefront in Knowlton on Labor Day, 1983.\u201cWe operated out of a small horse barn until we moved to where we are now,\u201d she explained.Apart from selling antiques, many locals may also remember Helen Brown running her beloved Christmas shop.\u201cMom wanted to be a part of it and started a small version of her own Christmas store.\u201d While Amy went on to study in Fine Arts and earn a degree in design, with no intention of working for her parents, her brother Greg started off by selling antiques alongside Cameron; that is until a major shift occurred in the antique industry.As interest in purchasing antiques dwindled in favor of modernity, customers started to ask for more.\u201cPeople started asking us to modify their antiques to make them useful for modern use.\u201d Amy credits her brother Greg for taking on this challenge as he started purchasing reproductions.Camlen continued to expand with the introduction of their own wholesale furniture.\u201cWe were buying from pine manufacturers in Quebec and expanding on what people were asking us to do in the antique world,\u201d Amy emphasized.In 2000, the Christmas store was closed, when Camlen started manufacturing its own furniture; they staged their ?rst wholesale furniture show that year.Amy decided to join the family business around the same time and has since taken on a large and distinctive role at Camlen.As Operations Manager, Amy is the glue that binds the business together.From making sure that the materials are prepped, that staff is in place, to doing installations and taking measurements in people\u2019s homes, Amy does it all.\u201cI like to say that I\u2019m the bottom of the funnel,\u201d she laughed.Today, Camlen continues to reinvent itself.From furniture, renovations, custom or standard, to home décor and giftware, Camlen offers a variety of services.\u201cWe do everything from countertops to rugs and everything in- between, except for the actual building of the house.\u201d Growing family keeps family business growing Camlen continues to reinvent itself to meet market demands COURTESY ERIC ARMINJON CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 2 CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 3 Amy Brown, Operations Manager at Camlen Inc.Without knowing how things would develop over the holidays, Avante continues to restrict our activities to a virtual format \u2013 either on Facebook Live, or Zoom meetings, for the months of January and February.We are, however, always available for frontline services such as counselling, referrals and resources through our Facebook messenger page or over the phone during the holiday season, and if the regulations lift, either by appointment or walk in after January 11.We are only a phone call away Mondays to Fridays from 9:30 a.m.to 4 p.mat 450-248-0530.All our active members have been sent the calendar of events for January and February.If you have not received one as a member, please get in touch with us to verify your mailing address.We need to emphasize that registration for our zoom presentations is required a few days ahead.Contact any of us through emails, Facebook messenger, website or phone to let us know you\u2019re interested and we will send you the link.This is necessary to assure the con?dentiality we promise you with all our services and activities.We are prepared to coach you through any of these social media formats if you need help.Our centre\u2019s activities start on Monday, January 11 with a support group meeting for widows at 10 a.m.If you would like to join this group on zoom, please contact Barb at avantebarbb@gmail.com by January 8.Jan.13 \u2013 Help us help you by brainstorming fun ideas for future workshops at 1:30.Register by the 11th Jan.14 \u2013 Zoom Café is our monthly get- together for a chat at 1 p.m.Register by the 12th.Jan.15 \u2013 Can you make 5 recipes for $32?We\u2019ll show you how on our Facebook page Live at 1:30! Jan.18 \u2013 Crafty Cathy will be loom knitting a tuque on Facebook Live at 1:30 Jan.19 \u2013 Are you getting all you can from your tax return?Join Amanda via zoom at 7 p.m.for tips.Register by Jan.18.Jan 20 \u2013 Using the internet to get info, appointments, banking and staying in touch has become our new normal.How Avante Women\u2019s Centre January 2021 newsletter Bedford senior\u2019s residence receives $11.1 million investment 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 29, 2020 BromeCountyNews Brome County Community Bulletin Board 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 PRINT SUBSCRIPTION TO THE BROME COUNTY NEWS: 1 year print subscription to The Brome County News and The Record (Tuesday only) mailed to your home - $58.00 (including taxes) Call our subscription department at 819-569-9528.CIRCULATION Distributed to all Record subscribers every Tuesday as an insert, and to households and businesses in Abercorn, Bedford, Brigham, Brome, Bromont, Cowansville, East Farn- ham, 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 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.Learn More.Achieve More.To improve reading, writing or math skills, look under LEARN in the Yellow Pages™ or visit www.LookUnderLearn.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 Sunday services cancelled until further notice.See the announcement for Grace Anglican Church to join the on line 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 but joining on line 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.No service on Jan.3.Gift bags of homemade items were delivered, made by the Emmanuel Youth Group.We are light and love to others.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 Grace Church Sutton, now meets online on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m.Everyone is invited to join in.For an invitation, please email the Rev.Tim Smart at revtimsmart@gmail.com or go our Facebook page for the Sunday link.We are on Facebook at \u201cGrace Church, Sutton\u201d.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 We continue to livestream our Sunday morning worship at 8 and 10 a.m.at St.Paul\u2019s Knowlton on Facebook.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.Letters Thanks to community and businesses DEAR EDITOR: As 2020 comes to a close, we think of all the activities where we get together and know for our safety and the safety of the whole community we must wear our masks, wash our hands and stay apart.At the start of the year we had no idea of what lay ahead, that our same old way of doing things would totally change.This is why I am sending this letter to thank businesses in the community by through their actions we able to carry on and help kids in the Brome-Missisquoi area.First up, The Auberge West Brome, who were more than understanding when our main fundraiser, The International Women\u2019s Day dinner was cancelled, as the ?rst lockdown started.Hopefully in 2022 we will once again have our International Women\u2019s Day Dinner.I thank the community and businesses alike for their support for the Virtual Cancer Walk.Without the cooperation from Brunet Pharmacy in Sutton, Giant Tiger and Nettoyer Houle in Cowansville, Barnes Hardware, La Vie Sucrée and the Dépanneur Rouge in Knowlton, the Christmas Angels would not havve occurred in 2020.So thank you to you all.But an extra big thank you goes out to Jean-Francois Mallette of the Dépanneur Rouge who kindly allowed us to use his space to prepare the Angels, with the correct social distancing measures, and collect and sort the gifts before distribution.He also enabled us to distribute the purses from the virtual purse auction in a safe and secure way.Alors, une Gros Merci Jean-François: without you, children of the area would have gone without their angel this year.As I close, I wish everyone a safe holiday season, stay apart, stay well and help your community by buying local as much as possible.Merry Christmas.LUCY DAVIS PRÉSIDENT YAMASKA VALLEY OPTIMIST CLUB con?dent are you?Join us via zoom for a basic \u201cInternet Matters\u201d course from Yamaska Literacy Council that will cover many of these challenges at 1:30.Registration by Jan.15.Jan.25 \u2013 Zoom meeting of the support group for widows at 10 a.m.Contact Barb for more info.Jan.27t\u2013 Health Matters: \u201cEating Well During the Pandemic\u201d a video conference via zoom will cover tips and tricks to getting and staying on course with some new habits.This is a partnership with Townshippers, so registration will be through lpayne@townshippers.org.Jan.29 \u2013 Learn how to make a home base for your sticky notes on Facebook Live at 1:30.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 ?nd 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.Our Bedford location is at 15 rue du Pont, or call at (450)248- 0530.We can also be seen on our website, www.avantewomenscentre.org, and our Facebook page.Avante Women\u2019s Centre CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 Fig.11 \u203a If this feels like a math test, visit mathliteracy.ca or call 1-800-303-1004.Math solves problems 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 29, 2020 Page 3 Donald Finigan The Sta t e o f Independent s Saturdays at 9 a.m.Repeats Tuesdays at 3 p.m.The State of Independents is a radio show that exclusively plays independent music.www.cidi991.com Listen online!! 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 Bedford senior\u2019s residence receives $11.1 million investment BCN Staff Marguerite Blais, Minister responsible for Seniors and Caregivers, and Isabelle Charest, Minister of Education, Minister for the Status of Women, and MP for Brome-Missisquoi, recently announced an $11.1 million investment for a renovation project that will help improve access to long- term residential care at the Bedford senior\u2019s residence.According to a press release, the investment will allow for eight new beds that will provide a unit for individuals suffering from psychological and behavioral symptoms related to dementia; something the facility currently does not have to support the needs of this speci?c clientele.\u201cThis is great news for our region,\u201d said Charest.\u201cIn addition to creating additional places to accommodate more people with loss of autonomy, the project will eliminate double occupancy rooms and thus offer even more comfort and privacy to those accommodated.\u201d The project is a part of the government\u2019s mandate to improve the quality of life for seniors and adults with speci?c needs with signi?cant transformations in residential and long-term care environments.And with a new website, an experienced designer and marketing director, and a larger presence on social media, business at Camlen has been on the rise; even in the face of the pandemic.\u201cThe store has been thriving.\u201d In the upcoming year, Camlen plans to expand its website.\u201cWe want to add more home décor to the website so that it\u2019s easier.Online is the way to be it seems.We also want it to become a useful space to navigate and a tool for wholesale dealers to make sales easier for them.\u201d More importantly, the family entrepreneurs want to focus on what they are good at and for everyone out there to know what they do best.\u201cWe want to change the face of Camlen\u2019s from an antique furniture store to a store with contemporary versatile products.\u201d While Amy and Greg are taking the lead on this new vision for Camlen, with the help of Amy\u2019s husband who is an expert in all things technical, Cameron is still actively involved in the business as the savvy salesman he is known to be.Mom Helen retired at the beginning of this year, but she continues to be an incredible support system for her family.\u201cShe gets to listen to our complaints,\u201d Amy said.Amy stresses that Camlen\u2019s successful evolution would not have been possible without their hardworking staff.\u201cWe are grateful for the employees that we have.They have not backed down from a challenge and there have been many.\u201d With each employee having a hand in a product in some way, there are high expectations placed on their skill set.\u201cIn the beginning, the expectation was to do your best.Now, the expectation is to be the best and our core workers followed suit.\u201d To learn more about Camlen Inc., you can visit their website at https:// camlenfurniture.ca/.Camlen CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 COURTESY PHOTOS COURTESY ERIC ARMINJON Cameron and Greg unloading antiques Camlen Inc.design project 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 4 Tuesday, December 29, 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 29, 2020 Page 5 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 29, 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 100 Job Opportunities 100 Job Opportunities The Record/Brome County News is currently looking for a carrier(s) for the following areas: \u2022 Bondville: Price \u2022 Brome: Stagecoach, Valley \u2022 Fulford: Brandy, Foster, Lakeside, Robinson Bay, Davis, Fulford \u2022 Knowlton: Benoit, Centre, Coldbrook, Fisher Point, Glenview, Hemlock, Highland, Iron Hill, James, Kennedy, Knwlton Road, Lakeside, Lansdowne, Maple, March, Moffat, Mont Echo, Montagne, Pine, Robinson Bay, Stairs, Victoria, William 65 customers - 5 days a week Please contact us at 819-569-9528 or by email at billing@sherbrookerecord.com CARRIER NEEDED immediately 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.L\u2019Organisme de bassin versant de la rivière Yamaska sets new goal BCN Staff The Organisme de bassin versant de la rivière Yamaska (OBV Yamaska) is about to become more involved in the upcoming years with projects to improve the quality of water in Yamaska.They have recently set a new goal to plant 2,000 trees and shrubs per year along the rivers in the region until 2025.Since 2000, the organization has been working alongside municipalities, industries, agricultural producers, ?shermen, and citizens who use the Yamaska waters to ?nd solutions that can help preserve the river.According to a press release, a Master Water Plan has been drawn up that identi?es the key issues that are affecting the Yamaska and actions to be taken to solve them; one of these actions include adding vegetation to create a buffer zone between the land and water to help reduce erosion of the riverbanks and to absorb water runoff.\u201cIn addition to the consultation and planning carried out by the organization on water management, it is important for OBV Yamaska to be able to contribute directly in the ?eld to improving water quality and ecosystems.The OBV projects are completely in this direction and are accelerating the implementation of the solutions proposed in the PDE (Master Water Plan),\u201d said Alex Martin, Director of OBV Yamaska.While the organization is carrying out various actions in their master plan and are already very active in the ?eld, they have done various projects to help improve agricultural practices, protect wildlife and their habitats, and much more, they are now looking to focus on shoreline development and maintenance projects; something Sabine Vanderlinden, Project Manager for the organization, believes is in line with their mandate.This year, the organization planted 1,906 tress and shrubs in municipalities of Bromont, Farnham, Roxton Pond, and Saint-Pie.These plants were provided free of charge by Arbres.esco; a non-pro?t organization in the region that sells plants to manufacturing companies who want to decrease their greenhouse gas emissions.COURTESY BCN Staff In a recent press release Appalachian Corridor announced that they were partnering with Bat Conservation of the Eastern Townships (BCET) as part of its conservation programs going forward.BCET was founded in 2017 by biologist Victor Grivegnée-Dumoulin with the goal of protecting bats in the Appalachian region of Southern Quebec through a process of awareness, education and conservation.They are based on the hard work of volunteers.The exiting President of BCET explained that the whole team at BCET is con?dent that the integration into Appalachian corridor will do wonders for the awareness and progression of conservation of creatures that he describes as still unknown to many people.There are eight species of bats in Quebec two of which, the tri-coloured bat and the eastern small-footed bat, are on the list of species designated as threatened or vulnerable by the Quebec Act Respecting Threatened or Vulnerable Species.Additionally, the little brown bat, the northern long- eared myotis and the tri-coloured bat have also been added to the Canada\u2019s Species at Risk Act\u2019s \u201cEndangered Species\u201d list after being assessed by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada.The main problems causing bat populations to drop in Quebec are illness, loss of habitat, use of pesticides and human disturbance.The partnership between Appalachian Corridor and BCET is very bene?cial to the conservation of these animals as the resources and specialists of Appalachian Corridor will be very useful for BCET to reach even further towards its goals.Mélanie Lelièvre the Executive Director for Appalachian Corridor explained that the partnership is a natural progression for the direction that the organization is going and for the knowledge acquisition and conservation goals they hold.\u201cBats play an important and regulating role in our ecosystem and we plan to take their safeguarding to heart through strategic conservation activities,\u201d she explained.With the large agricultural sectors present in Quebec, bats hold a very important role in pest-control.So much so that they help to reduce the amount of pesticide needed by farmers.This insect consumption, the press release reports, could save the agriculture industry 3.7 billion dollars every year.Founder Victor Grivegnée-Dumoulin explained that there is still much for people to learn and appreciate about the important role that bats play in the equilibrium of the Quebec ecosystem.He is the expert leading the bat conservation program within the knowledge acquisition team at Appalachian Corridor.\u201cWith the human, technical and ?nancial resources accessible at Appalachian Corridor, we\u2019ll be able to propel our efforts forward,\u201d he explained.Appalachian Corridor and BCET invite everyone interested in the wellbeing of bats in the region to follow the Appalachian Corridor Facebook page to keep on top of all news concerning the new bat conservation program.Bat conservation in the Eastern Townships takes a big step forward By Louise Smith This is one year that will be quite memorable.Not one, but two lockdowns in one year.This second one is a bit different.Stores like Walmart and Giant Tiger were able to sell more than just groceries and essential items in the ?rst wave\u2019s lock down.This time stricter measures are in place.Until January 11, we will need to relax more, re?ect more, and just follow all safety measures.Now that the vaccine is ready to be delivered over the next few months it is more important than ever to try to keep the numbers of new cases to a minimum.It is also time to focus on the positive and to keep in touch with family and friends through various media.It is very easy to get down especially as this has gone on since last March.The saying for 2021 is \u201c There is light at the end of the tunnel.\u201d The symbol for the ?rst wave was a rainbow.Perhaps the second wave should adopt the symbol of a lantern or the sun itself.Goodbye 2020! 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 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 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 Jesse Bryant Sales Manager Let our readers know about your products & services Tel.: 450-242-1188 Fax: 450-243-5155 email: jbryant@sherbrookerecord.com CALLAGHAN, Arnold 1935-2020 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Arnold Callaghan on the morning of Friday, December 18, 2020 at the age of 85.Arnold passed away holding hands of his beloved wife, Elsie (Gocher) at BMP Hospital in Cowansville.Besides his loving wife, he leaves to mourn his son Gary (Joanne), (predeceased by his sons; late Brian and late Mark (Angela), his grandchildren; Jessica, Matthew (Genevieve ), Brendan (Chelsea), Joshua and great grandson William.Arnold also leaves to mourn his brother Gordon (the late Margaret), (late sister Carol) (Wayne), many nephews, nieces and other relatives and dear friends.A special thank you to Dr.Andriuk and her team at the BMP Hospital for their tremendous compassion and empathy.Donations in Arnold\u2019s memory can be made to BMP Hospital in Cowansville (Geriatrics Department).www.bmpfoundation.ca A private family service will be held at a later date.Arrangements entrusted to the: BROME-MISSISQUOI Funeral Complex 215, rue de la Rivière, Bedford QC PHONE: 450-248-2911 complexefuneraire.ca Death By Louise Smith On Sunday, December 20, the ?nal service was held at Wesley United Church, a beautiful red brick church, in Bedford.The church has been sold and it will not be used again for United Church services.The closing service was led by Rev.David Lefneski.A few of the members of the church, following Covid protocols, were in attendance and many others joined in via Zoom.It was a respectful service, acknowledging the history of the building, but also holding out hope that the members will still be served through the Bedford Pastoral Area Charge.Once Covid has passed, in person services will be return at the Stanbridge East United Church which will now be the physical building of the Bedford Area Pastoral Charge.The Congregation of Wesley United has been involved in many community projects in the Bedford area.These projects will continue under the umbrella of the Bedford Area Pastoral Charge.Wesley United Church, located at 53 River Street, in Bedford, has been a central point in the town for many years.According to the information available on the Bedford Area Pastoral Charge website, Methodist services in the Bedford area date back as early as 1806 when circuit ministry riders were making stops, ?rst in homes, and then later in the stone schoolhouse situated to the south of the town.The brick church was built in 1872 with the tower being added in 1900.The church hall dates back to 1828.It was ?rst used as a schoolhouse.The building was moved to its current location and was then the church hall.In 1956 an extension was built to connect the church to the hall.After nearly a century and a half, the building will no longer be used as a United Church place of worship.When it became necessary to sell the church, it did not take long to sell it.Property is moving quickly during these Covid times.Final service held at Wesley United Church in Bedford PHOTOS COURTESY Tuesday, December 29, 2020 Page 7 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 29, 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 "]