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[" T H E V O I C E O F T H E E A S T E R N T O W N S H I P S S I N C E 18 9 7 T H E Hockey Quebec tackles respect and integrity in education initiative Page 5 La foret qui marche honoured at local environmental awards Page 3 $1.25 + taxes PM#0040007682 Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Richmond celebrates new mural Former Brome Lake pharmacist faces five- month suspension By Gordon Lambie Last week the disciplinary council of Quebec\u2019s order of pharmacists issued a ?ve-month sanction to the former owner of the Familiprix pharmacy in the Town of Brome Lake, Jean-Raphaël Itoua.The decision is in response to several code of ethics violations related to administering COVID-19 vaccines without receiving the proper training to do so in the fall of 2021.The disciplinary council ruling outlines ?ve charges against Itoua: 1) administering a medication for the purposes of a vaccination without having completed the necessary training to do so 2) failure to compile a proper vaccination record for each patient 3) Allowing a person other than those referred to in the pharmacists\u2019 code of ethics to administer a vaccination 4) Obstructing the work of the order of pharmacists\u2019 investigator by providing false information, and 5) failing to respect an agreement with a representative of the order.Each of these charges carries with it a period of suspension of two weeks to three months, but the council determined that the consequence for the ?rst three charges can be served simultaneously, resulting in a total period of ?ve months during which Itoua will not be allowed to work as a COURTESY Serge Malenfant, Gabrielle Thériault, Raphaëlle Coulombe-Allie, Martine Ménard, Herman Herbers, Suzie O\u2019Bomsawin, Julie O\u2019Donnell, Jacques T.Watso and daughter, Norma Husk, Bertrand Ménard, André Bachand, James Johnston in front of the new mural inaugurated in Richmond on the weekend.By Quinn Ruby, Local Journalism Initiative An inauguration for Richmond\u2019s new mural on the wall of Quincaillerie Richmond Hardware was held on Sunday afternoon at Place René-Thibault.The mural, which was spearheaded by the Richmond County Historical Society and the Richmond St.Patrick\u2019s Society, was created by Raphaelle Coulombe-Allie, founder and artistic director of Mur Mura, and her team.The mural, which represents the county\u2019s rich history, was conceptualized in April of 2019 and was ?nally completed in June of 2022.There were some ?nishing touches to add, though, such as an anti-graf?ti coating, which is why the inauguration only happened this weekend.Jacques Watso, a resident of the Odanak community, performed a traditional Abenaki welcome song for the crowd of approximately 70 people.Norma Husk, president of the Richmond County Historical Society, and Julie O\u2019Donnell, vice president and treasurer of the St.Patrick\u2019s Society thanked everyone for coming, thanked the towns of Richmond and Cleveland for their collaboration and cooperation, and thanked everyone involved in the creation of the mural.The mayor of Richmond, Bertrand Ménard, praised Husk by saying, \u201cMadame Husk is somebody that knows what she wants and that\u2019s why it [the mural] was realized.\u201d Sagamité Watso then provided a traditional Abenaki meal of corn and bean soup, bannock, and strawberry and cedar CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 3 CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 3 Page 2 Tuesday, October 25, 2022 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Ben by Daniel Shelton The Record e-edition There for you 24-hours-a-day 7-days-a-week.Wherever you are.Access the full edition of the Sherbrooke Record as well as special editions and 30 days of archives.Renew or order a new 12-month print subscription and get a 12-month online subscription at no additional cost or purchase the online edition only for $137.50 Record subscription rates (includes Quebec taxes) For print subscription rates, please call 819-569-9528 or email us at billing@sherbrookerecord.com 12 month web only: $137.50 1 month web only: $12.37 Web subscribers have access to the daily Record as well as archives and special editions.Subscribing is as easy as 1,2,3: 1.Visit the Record website: www.sherbrookerecord.com 2.Click e-edition.3.Complete the form and wait for an email activating your online subscription.Weather TODAY: MAINLY CLOUDY HIGH 24 LOW 14 WEDNESDAY: MIX OF SUN AND CLOUD HIGH 22 LOW 13 THURSDAY: 60 PER CENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS HIGH 12 LOW -2 FRIDAY: SUNNY HIGH 9 LOW -5 SATURDAY: SUNNY HIGH 14 LOW 2 Are you familiar with FOMO?It\u2019s the \u2018fear of missing out\u2019.Apparently it\u2019s a thing.Google\u2019s dictionary, plumbed from Oxford, de?nes it as such: \u201cAnxiety that an exciting or interesting event may currently be happening elsewhere, often aroused by posts seen on social media.\u201d So, they fear missing that thing, not being a part of that thing, possibly suddenly feeling strangely obliterated from existence, invisible, or worse, just not invited.Now, are you familiar with JOMO?Well, that is the opposite, I guess you could say.It\u2019s the \u2018joy of missing out\u2019.Apparently it\u2019s also a thing.According to the website Connections by Finsa, \u201cJOMO is the acronym for the Joy of Missing Out, or enjoying what you\u2019re doing in each moment without worrying about what everyone else is doing.JOMO is a sociological phenomenon which is a response to FOMO, or the Fear of Missing Out, the fear of being \u201cout of the loop\u201d, or not being the \u201ccoolest\u201d.\u201d I don\u2019t know if I\u2019ve ever really feared missing out.There always seemed to be a lot going on \u2013 nothing seemed so pressing that I had to be somewhere.But maybe I was just fortunate to have enough to do, a ragtag gang of friends and neighbours, family around, and a good balance between insecurity and an odd, inexplicable willingness - that some people misinterpreted as con?dence.I wasn\u2019t con?dent.I was just willing to get out there and do things and be with people.And maybe I just knew I wasn\u2019t the coolest, nor did I want to be, and that took some of the pressure off.JOMO also happens if you have planned to attend something and suddenly it is cancelled, resulting in a sudden stress release that causes bras to spring directly off of bodies that are immediately shrouded in bathrobes or comfy sweaters, slippers ?ying into feet while the tv turns on and a bowl of chips miraculously appears.It\u2019s not that we don\u2019t want to attend things or see people\u2026.I mean, hey, people are GREAT.They\u2019re just great.They are interesting and have things to share and there are conversations to be had and hot gnip- gnaps (pronounced guhnip-guhnaps) to munch on, raisers to fund, folks to laud, kids to listen to as they play the recorder for the ?rst time, birthday parties where you only sort of know one person whom you just met from work, meetings to be had because lord knows they result in immediate action, I mean, HEY, look lots.LOTS OF THINGS.How can we resist?I mean, really, don\u2019t all of those things feel like something we need to force our sorry carcasses into?Aren\u2019t we ribbon-dancing through the neighbourhood tra-la-laing our traipsy way to our function?Until we ?nd out it\u2019s cancelled.And then there may be a tiny dance party of one, with housecats nearby who look on with disdain at the display of frivolity in our tiny celebration.Because sometimes we do a lot.And sometimes there is very, very real joy in just not doing.And no guilt.Until we feel like doing something again, and we do, and maybe it isn\u2019t so bad.And maybe that stranger we met was hilarious.And maybe that snack was so good we got an easy recipe.And maybe there was a kid who was a complete ham in that choir that made everyone laugh.And maybe there was a person present that bene?tted from the results of funds raised.Maybe there was a you-had-to-be-there, and we witnessed it.Really, you can feel the balance.That sometimes it is a-okay to do both.Either or.To participate in life in our own living rooms or out there in the world, and both can be celebratory and necessary.Sometimes we will have to be that carcass at the party, the one ?lled with regret, and sometimes we\u2019ll be a bit lonely, and sometimes a bit happy in the quiet of our own cave.We can be all of the things.What a balance it is.The fear and joy of missing out Sheila Quinn Dishpan Hands The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Page 3 Local News For the moment the work of La foret qui marche is limited to projects in the Sherbrooke area, but Comtois said that the organization is looking at branching out in the next year.juice for attendees to enjoy.It was essential, Husk said in a phone interview, to honour the Abenaki history of the county in the mural.The text on the top of the mural reads \u201cK\u2019wlipaï8ba W8banakiak wdakiw8k,\u201d which translates to \u201cYou are welcome on Abenaki territory.\u201d Suzie O\u2019Bomsawin, Director of the Ndakina Of?ce of the Grand Council of the Waban-Aki Nation, said at the event that it is a land acknowledgement that non-Abenaki people would use to welcome people on Abenaki territory.Their history is also represented by the traditional Abenaki canoe pictured on the river and the strawberries and dried sweet grass in the basket the woman is holding.The strawberries (mskikwimensak) are culturally symbolic of the heart of women while the sweet grass (wlimskikoal) is symbolic of the hair of Mother Earth.The societies collaborated and consulted with O\u2019Bomsawin to ensure that each inclusion of Abenaki culture and history was done correctly and respectfully.Also pictured in the basket are the ?oral emblems of England, France, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and the Netherlands; Tudor Roses, ?eurs-de- lis, shamrocks, daffodils, and tulips, respectively, to pay tribute to the county\u2019s settlers from those countries.\u201cFor us, it was important to do something that was reminding people of their roots,\u201d said Husk.\u201cWe wanted to be as inclusive as possible and we also didn\u2019t want to just celebrate settlers.We wanted to make sure that our little part in reconciliation involved the Abenaki community as much as we could because it\u2019s really on a person-to-person basis that reconciliation happens.\u201d Mural CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 pharmacist.A representative of the order of pharmacists told The Record that the ?ve-month suspension will come into effect thirty days after the publication of the decision so long as the accused does not decide to appeal, lasting from Nov.17 to April 17 of 2023.Itoua is no longer the owner of the pharmacy in Brome Lake and there is no indication that he is currently practicing his trade elsewhere in the region, but the representative of the order said he could technically return to work as a pharmacist after the ?ve-month period has ended, if desired.The decision by the disciplinary council is not the ?rst formal judgement Itoua has faced regarding his time at the Brome Lake pharmacy.In late 2021 the Quebec Superior court ruled that he would have to provide $962 755,21 in unpaid merchandise fees to Familiprix Inc.Pharmacist By Gordon Lambie La foret qui marche, the nonpro?t organization that has taken on the mission of partnering with local construction projects to relocate native plants that would otherwise be mowed down on construction sites, received two awards at the Gala des Prix d\u2019excellence en environnement last week.The organization was honoured both in the \u201ccitizens\u2019 group\u201d category and as the jury\u2019s favourite.Nicole Comtois, president of La foret qui marche said that she hopes the recognition will help spread the word about the work of her organization, which held its last plant collection of the year this past Saturday on Boulevard Bourque.According to Comtois there were eight harvests over the course of this second year of operation for the organization, resulting in the relocation of 3,925 native plants such as trees, ?owers, and shrubs by more than 400 people.\u201cIt\u2019s open to everyone and it is free,\u201d the organization president said, explaining that people who want to participate in future harvests need only register on the organziation\u2019s website, www.laforetquimarche.org, to receive news and updates.At this point the work has stopped for the winter and will not start again until after the ground thaws in the spring, but Comtois said that anyone who signs up now will get information about the ?rst spring collection as soon as it becomes available.For the moment the work of La foret qui marche is limited to projects in the Sherbrooke area, but Comtois said that the organization is looking at branching out in the next year.\u201cWe are hoping to have a few projects in the Magog area,\u201d the president said, adding that she has also received requests from a number of municipalities in other areas, such as Granby, about starting up new chapters of the organization nearer to them to be able to spread the work around.\u201cit hasn\u2019t happened yet, but we\u2019re looking into it,\u201d she said, pointing out that the Sherbrooke collections have drawn participants from as far away as Montreal in some cases.La foret qui marche President Nicole Comtois, Organizing committee member Lysanne Witty, and harvest participant Dominique Daigneault at the awards ceremony last week.La foret qui marche honoured at local environmental awards COURTESY QUINN RUBY Page 4 Tuesday, October 25, 2022 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record PHOTO OF YOUNG CANADIAN SOLDIER Name: Hometown: Age when enlisted: Regiment: Served: A few words about them: If your business or organization would like to recognize veterans in the special section, please contact one of our sales representatives at 819-569-9525 Join in saying thank you to our veterans They were sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, friends and neighbours.They were a new generation of teachers, doctors, lawyers, farmers and businessmen who set aside their hopes and dreams to fight for our freedom.The Record would like you to join us in paying tribute to the many Townshippers who served their country in time of war.Send a photo of a veteran(s) in your family at the age they were at the time they served and a brief description, to allow Townshippers to say a collective thank you.The Record will publish a special section November 3 on Townshippers\u2019 contribution to the war effort.Send photos before October 27 to classad@sherbrookerecord.com Hallowe\u2019en is scary, but so is April Fool\u2019s Day The federal government\u2019s ?scal year starts every April Fool\u2019s Day.There\u2019s a ton of work done before the Minister of Finance stands up in the House and tells us how our money will be spent for the year April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024.Right about now the House of Commons Finance Committee is talking privately to selected Canadians to hear suggestions for the budget for next year \u2013 the pre-budget consultations.Then, sometime around April Fool\u2019s Day the Minister of Finance will introduce the government\u2019s plans for ?scal, economic and social policy - the budget.Then, in the House of Commons, there\u2019ll be a debate among all parties about whether to approve the budget.With the con?guration of political parties in the House, there\u2019s not much chance the budget will be rejected.Whatever is approved is not the end of it.There could be unanticipated events that will require more spending.So, usually three times a year, in November, February and May, the government publishes supplementary estimates which also have to be approved in Parliament.If you\u2019re not paying attention, it\u2019s more than a little confusing.Because while some public servants and politicians are thinking and talking about NEXT year\u2019s budget, others are putting the ?nishing touches on a report about LAST year\u2019s budget.Sometime soon, this month or next, you\u2019ll hear about how much Ottawa actually collected in revenues and how much it actually spent during the last ?scal year.The Financial Administration Act requires the Finance Minister to table a report on the amount the government thinks it will borrow in the ?scal year ahead, including the purposes for which the money will be borrowed and how the debt will be managed.This is important, because everyone wants to be able to borrow money when they need it at the lowest possible rates.So, much like people, governments have to show that they aren\u2019t over their heads in debt, and that they bring in enough money to be able to pay interest on the debt and eventually the principal itself.In 2022, federal per-person debt is projected to be $47,070, which is the third highest amount in Canadian history (behind only 2020 and 2021).This is more than 25 per cent higher than per-person debt before COVID in 2019.Despite this, global credit-rating agencies like Moody\u2019s and Fitch give Canada a AA+ thumbs-up for its \u201cwell regulated ?nancial markets, its monetary and ?scal ?exibility and its economic resilience.\u201d Good for us.Indeed, so good for us that a few months ago, when interest rates were in the 1.5-2 percent range, the Bank of Canada cancelled a scheduled sale of long-term bonds that were to mature in 2064.It did so, it said, because Canada\u2019s borrowing needs were declining while its balance sheet was improving because of higher in?ation.The government has the authority to borrow another $513 billion for 2022-23 - $131,852 on behalf of each of us.The Finance Minister thinks she will borrow only $435 billion \u2013 only $111,825/person.If she\u2019s wrong, interest rates are double what they were a few months ago.We know by now that high amounts of federal debt may also cause the government to raise taxes in future, which burdens future generations with the cost of past spending.If Canada is in such good ?nancial shape compared to other countries, what does this say about them?There are several countries, the UK among them, that are already having trouble borrowing money.Is a global credit crisis in our future?Dian Cohen, C.M., O.M., economist cohendian560@gmail.com Dian Cohen St-Onge announces funding to improve inclusivity for women and girls in sport Record Staff When environments are more inclusive and accessible, everybody wins.Recent studies found that over 90 per cent of girls decreased or stopped playing sports during the COVID-19 pandemic, and 1 in 4 are not committed to returning to sport.To help reverse this trend, Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, announced renewed funding of $25.3 million over three years for gender equity in sport.The investment will help recruit and retain women and girls and support ongoing efforts to move towards the target of gender equity at all levels of sport by 2035.\u201cWe want to see more girls and women participating in sport, but we also want to see more women coaches, more women of?cials and more women in leadership positions,\u201d St-Onge said in a press release about the funding.\u201cAt the end of the day, this investment aims to make all levels of sport in Canada more inclusive and more accessible.We know this will make a big difference in the Canadian sport system.But it will also make a big difference in our communities\u2014making them stronger, healthier and more vibrant,\u201d the minister of sport said.Since the federal investment in gender equity initiatives in 2018, more than 17,500 athletes, coaches, of?cials, volunteers, leaders and staff were engaged as part of funded programming.The goal of this renewed funding is to ensure that Canadian sport better re?ects Canadian society by supporting more women in coaching, of?ciating and leadership positions, by providing more opportunities for girls and women to participate in sport, and by enhancing the data collection and research necessary for decision making.Funding will also be used to support activities that expand efforts to include other demographic groups that are underrepresented in sport. The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Page 5 By Michael Boriero Local Journalism Initiative Hockey Quebec is running a week-long, free-of-charge initiative that started Monday, Oct.24 to educate members of the provincial hockey community about respect and integrity, and changing the culture of the sport, which has been under the microscope for several years now.The governing body for all ice hockey in the province started to piece together the \u2018Restaurer notre hockey\u2019 initiative because, according to Hockey Quebec Executive Director Jocelyn Thibault, it was time the federation addressed topics such as racism, consent, and civility.\u201cWe brainstormed quite a bit and we felt that at the start of the year, because the season is starting, we wanted to put together a week of education for members, players, of?cials, parents, volunteers, coaches, and every day there will be a different topic,\u201d Thibault said.The federation launched its initiative by distributing rolls of light blue tape, the colour chosen to represent community unity, to the Montreal Canadiens, as well as teams in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, elite minor hockey, and the Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec.\u201cAll our conferences are open to the public.It\u2019s free, so you just log on, register, and attend the conferences.There are a bunch of them and they will all be recorded and repositioned again later in the year and we\u2019re going to drill down on those topics later on,\u201d said Thibault.The ?rst conference will take place on Tuesday evening, where participants can join former National Hockey League (NHL) player Georges Laraque virtually as he explains the ongoing ?ght against racism, harassment, violence, and the NHL\u2019s Inclusion Orientation Program.\u201cWe have Georges Laraque working with the NHL to educate players on racism and Georges will modify in a way his presentation, his program because obviously we address younger kids, so he has to adapt his presentation to our members,\u201d Thibault explained to The Record Friday.On Wednesday, participants will be given an opportunity to learn about bullying in the sport.The virtual conference will be presented by Alexandre Baril, a project manager at Sport\u2019Aide, and creator of the \u2018À l\u2019action! Agissons contre l\u2019intimidation en milieu sportif\u2019 program.The next topic covered by Hockey Quebec will be about referee recognition.On Thursday, the federation will highlight the reality of a provincial hockey referee, including the parent and referee relationship.There have been a few recent instances of referee abuse in Quebec.\u201cIt\u2019s not a topic I\u2019m an expert on, so I\u2019ve learned a lot about the referee situation and it\u2019s not only in Quebec.Everywhere in Canada they\u2019re going through the same problems and I was talking to someone from Hockey USA and they\u2019re going through the same thing,\u201d said Thibault.And in an attempt to stop the bleeding, as Quebec has been dealing with a referee shortage, the provincial hockey federation is also looking at ways to alleviate ?nancial pressures.Thibault mentioned possibly solving the income tax situation, covering fees, and providing equipment.\u201cI think if we can change the climate a little bit, if we can change people\u2019s behaviour towards referees, I think it\u2019s one part of it, not 100 per cent the solution, but it\u2019s a small part of the solution if referees can work in a better environment, more freely with less pressure,\u201d he said.And on Friday, there will be a conference at noon taking a deep dive into the role and behaviour of parents on the ice and in the arena.The lunchtime presentation will be led by Joey Toupin, also a project manager at Sport\u2019Aide, and Bruno Gervais, an ambassador for Respect Group.The initiative will conclude on Oct.29 with an address from Thibault discussing the signi?cance of leadership within a sports team.Hockey Quebec will also post videos on its website to raise community awareness on the importance of having a positive in?uence on and off the ice.\u201cIt\u2019s going to be an ongoing process, an ongoing education process,\u201d Thibault shared.\u201cThere are so many other things we can touch regarding respect and integrity [\u2026] but as of now, for this week, we tried to go as large as we could and after that drill down in different topics.\u201d According to Thibault, this is a provincial federation initiative, not something created by Hockey Canada.The tension between the two governing bodies has been palpable since Hockey Quebec cut ties with the national organization and announced it will no long transfer funds.The entire federation felt uncomfortable with the sexual assault allegations and the revelation of secret slush funds, Thibault continued.Hockey Canada\u2019s action plan to tackle the situation also inspired little con?dence, he added, so the federation decided it was time to take a stand.\u201cThe last couple of weeks have not been easy.It\u2019s not fun.It\u2019s not a party, let\u2019s just put it that way.But we feel we did the right thing and we have to move forward, seriously.It has been hard, but we\u2019re proud of the stance we took and we\u2019ll see where that takes us,\u201d Thibault said.Hockey Quebec tackles respect and integrity in week-long education initiative By Daniel Sucar Local Journalism Initiative Agricultural producers invited to the Senate\u2019s ?rst study on soil conditions in Canada since 1984 kicked off the event in September by stressing the importance of soil health on the country\u2019s food production, as well as by calling on the federal government to crack down on farmers who continue to use practices that damage the ground.\u201cSoil productivity determines our standard of living and carries the economy,\u201d David Lobb, a farmer in Ontario\u2019s Huron Country, told the Senate standing committee on agriculture and foresty last month.\u201cMy testimony is driven by concerns for the state of our soil and its capacity to produce healthy, affordable food in a sustainable way.This has consequences for my children and your children \u2013 and these consequences will go long into the future.\u201d Keeping Canadian soil healthy is paramount to sustainable agriculture, Lobb said.In addition to sequestering carbon, a United Nations\u2019 report released earlier this year notes that soil sustains 95 per cent of food production and hosts more than a quarter of the planet\u2019s biodiversity.UN study quantifies soil erosion But there are some major challenges ahead.Harmful agricultural practices, the overexploitation of natural resources and a growing population are putting increased pressure on soil.According to the UN study, soil erosion could lead to a 10-per-cent loss in crop production and remove 75 billion tonnes of soil by 2050.According to media reports, the issues are all too present in Canada, Lobb said, pointing to a study by the University of Guelph\u2019s department of rural development and planning that found that 50,000 acres of Canadian farmland disappear each year due to urban expansion.While urban development represents a major threat to soil health, the Ontario farmer also pointed to a resurgence of practices that harm soil, such as conventional tilling.In fact, data from Statistics Canada shows that tilling grew to encompass an additional 2,600 acres between 2016 and 2021.Affects food production The practice involves digging and stirring up the soil by hand or using machinery, and has been shown to speed up soil decomposition, cause the loss of organic matter, release carbon dioxide into the air and limit the soil\u2019s waterholding capacity.All these outcomes impact the quality of soil and its relationship with food production, explained Cedric MacLeod, a beef producer and the executive director of the Forage and Grassland Association.\u201cWe\u2019ve got to stop with the tillage,\u201d MacLeod told members of the Senate committee.\u201cIf we leave the soil to the impact of the weather systems, it\u2019s going to end up in the river.It\u2019s going to kill the ?sh and it\u2019s going to leave my 13 nieces and nephews challenged to feed themselves.At some point, this train will go off the track.\u201d During their meeting with the Senate, MacLeod and Lobb called for a national soil health strategy, similar to ones implemented in Brazil, Northern Ireland, New Zealand and the United States.They emphasized the necessity of adopting practices like cover cropping to protect the ground from erosion, weeds, pests and diseases.Practices need to be enforced The duo added these sustainable practices shouldn\u2019t be suggested; they should be enforced.Basic ?nancial incentives will only move the industry along so far, they said, and penalizing farmers who continue to use harmful practices is the only way to ensure the problems get resolved sooner rather than later.Among their suggestions, they recommend that the federal government limit crop insurance to farmers who are able to produce a conservation plan.\u201cIt\u2019s important for us also to recognize that without a stick, you\u2019ve only got a carrot,\u201d McLeod said.\u201cSo, there needs to be a penalty.I know that\u2019s not a really popular perspective, but we\u2019ve known about these practices for many generations.\u201d Added Lobb: \u201cOur choices matter.If we do not choose wisely, how would we explain that to our grandchildren\u2019s great-grandchildren, seven generations out?This soil is their soil \u2013 their source of food supply, and we all have important work to do.\u201d The Senate\u2019s study on soil will continue for the rest of the fall session.It could take up to two years.Agricultural producers call for national soil health strategy Page 6 Tuesday, October 25, 2022 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record EDITORIAL A study by scientists at Nanjing and Yale universities found planting trees along streets, creating rain gardens and removing pavement can create a cooling effect and reduce the rate of urban warming.6 Mallory, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M 2E2 FAX: 819-821-3179 E-MAIL: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com WEBSITE: www.sherbrookerecord.com SHARON MCCULLY PUBLISHER 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Partnership.PM#0040007682 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to The Record, 6 Mallory Street, Sherbrooke, QC J1M 2E2 Member ABC, CARD, CNA, QCNA RECORD THE Science matters Trees help cities tackle climate crisis and inequality By David Suzuki Environmental racism or discrimination can take many forms.It can mean building polluting factories or mines next to Indigenous communities, or \u201crelocating\u201d marginalized or racialized people to make room for an industrial project or dam.To find an urban example, look to the trees.Research shows wealthier neighbourhoods usually have better tree and shrub cover than poorer, more diverse neighbourhoods.That\u2019s important for a number of reasons.First, most of us live in cities \u2014 80 per cent in Canada.Beyond the fact that they look nice and increase property values, trees and shrubs reduce pollution and noise, keep air cooler, decrease flooding and runoff, make cities more resilient, improve mental health and well-being, and provide shelter and habitat for numerous animals.Trees\u2019 ability to cool and shade is particularly critical as the planet heats up.Sadly, people in areas with fewer trees also often lack air conditioners or public buildings where they can get relief.Giving more people better access to treed green spaces is something everyone can get behind.David Suzuki Foundation studies in Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto found residents in all three cities are willing to invest in \u201can urban forest with a higher density of trees, a wider diversity of tree species, the presence of street shrubs.\u201d The studies \u2014 conducted by researchers at the University of Quebec in Outaouais and University of Montreal \u2014 point out that, in terms of resilience, social acceptance and economic viability, natural infrastructure is one of the most effective climate adaptation solutions.They also noted that \u201cthe distribution of vegetation over a city\u2019s territory is generally uneven: poorer or more multicultural neighbourhoods often have a thinner canopy than their richer or white neighbours.These well-documented inequalities can be seen in cities around the world, and Canadian cities are no exception.\u201d It\u2019s especially important as research shows urban areas are heating faster than rural areas \u2014 on average about 29 per cent.A study by scientists at Nanjing and Yale universities found planting trees along streets, creating rain gardens and removing pavement can create a cooling effect and reduce the rate of urban warming.Increasing trees and green spaces in urban areas has already reduced heat in cities in Europe and the U.S.But just as urban life can be difficult for residents in areas lacking green spaces and trees, it can also be difficult for trees.\u201cTrees are not given enough room, they have poor soil quality and limited access to water,\u201d University of British Columbia assistant forestry professor Lorien Nesbitt told the West End Journal.\u201cThey\u2019re usually planted in an environment after all the grey infrastructure has already gone in.We need to create more space for trees in our city, and to prioritize protecting them.\u201d A recent study in Nature found that \u201cmore than two-thirds of tree species across cities worldwide are facing severe climate risks, undermining their roles in climate adaptation and other ecosystem services they provide.\u201d The researchers recommend cities everywhere take immediate measures such as planting more trees and shrubs, especially climate-resilient ones, and channelling rainfall into rain gardens or tanks.An urban forest is not, after all, the same as a wild forest, with its incredible diversity, mother trees, interconnected mycelial networks and abundance of wildlife.Urban plantings need to be planned and executed in ways that ensure resilience, including increasing tree and shrub diversity.The Foundation study found that, just as tree cover is lacking in neighbourhoods with socio-economically vulnerable populations, tree diversity was also proportionately lower, increasing \u201cthe risk of destruction of a larger part of the urban forest in these neighbourhoods following a disturbance.\u201d It\u2019s no wonder that research found such widespread support for more urban greening.Not only do trees, shrubs, rain gardens, \u201cButterflyways\u201d and other green spaces offer numerous benefits for everything from human health and well-being to the climate crisis, they can also save enormous amounts of money by reducing health care costs, making city infrastructure more resilient to extreme weather\u2013 related events and even reducing crime.Greening cities is a crucial part of resolving the climate crisis, but it also offers ways to address the many inequities that poor urban planning has created and climate disruption has exacerbated.It\u2019s an affordable, practical, popular solution with numerous benefits and no real downside.David Suzuki is a scientist, broadcaster, author and co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation.Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation Senior Writer and Editor Ian Hanington.Learn more at davidsuzuki.org.Letters DEAR EDITOR, I thoroughly enjoyed reading the Record\u2019s first edition of the Townships Weekend.Each columnist in the paper were very insightful and had an interesting story to tell.I\u2019m especially elated to see Greg Duncan contributing to the Townships Weekend.I consider Greg as one of my astute mentors who got me started as a freelance writer back in the early 1990\u2019s.Greg graciously took me under his wing while he was co-publisher of the Stanstead Journal and helped me launch my journalism career as a correspondent and as an author penning short stories.I\u2019m looking forward to reading future issues of the Townships Weekend.DAVID ELLIS STANSTEAD, QUEBEC The Record welcomes your letters to the editor.Please limit your letters to 300 words.We reserve 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The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Page 7 Local Sports Each year the Lennoxville Curling Club and the Borough of Lennoxville jointly sponsor this bonspiel which is an event to raise money for a local charity whose activities benefits the local community.PUMPKIN CARVING PHOTO CONTEST Are you a master pumpkin carver?The Record would like to see your Halloween pumpkins.Send us a selfie holding your pumpkin for a chance to win a prize.The contest is open to all ages.The winner will be chosen by our esteemed panel of pumpkin judges based on a combination of skill, creativity and overall spookiness.Send your pumpkin selfies to classad@sherbrookerecord.com before noon on Wednesday, October 26.The photos will be published in the paper on October 28.Last year\u2019s winner Noah Last Borough Bonspiel at Lennoxville Curling Club The Lennoxville Curling Club concluded the 26th annual Borough of Lennoxville Bonspiel on Oct.22.Each year the Lennoxville Curling Club and the Borough of Lennoxville jointly sponsor this bonspiel which is an event to raise money for a local charity whose activities bene?ts the local community.This year the Borough of Lennoxville choose the Dixville Foundation, a group that dedicates itself to promoting a better quality of life for children and adults having an intellectual disability or an autism spectrum disorder.The Foundation received $1,000 through the generosity of 136 participating curlers and the generosity of many of Lennoxville\u2019s local businesses.Of the 136 curlers, 48 were new to curling! In the ?nal matches: Jeff Cheal skipped his team to victory over Sylvain Milhomme\u2019s team to take the Main Trophy while on sheet 2, Gaston Cotnoir\u2019s Team was defeated thus giving up the Consolation Trophy to the Marc Richard\u2019s foursome.Submitted by Allan Rowell ALLAN ROWELL ALLAN ROWELL Back (left to right) Team Cotnoir: Gaston Cotnoir (skip), George Fowlis, Frank Roy and J.C.Giguère (sparing for Olivier Savard) Front (left to right) Team Richard: Marc Richard (skip), Daniel Gagnon, Josée Archambeault and Xavier Mercier Back (left to right) Team Cheal: Jeff Cheal (skip), Garry Bradley (lead), Kyle Gillies (3rd) and Pat Morin (not present) Front (left to right) Team Milhomme: Sylvain Milhomme (skip) Marie-Josée Caron, Jim Stone (sparing for Mike Bérard) and Nathalie Milhomme.Main trophy Consolation trophy First loss of the season for Windsor Wild Record Staff The Desjardins \u2013 Windsor Wild were playing catch-up and suffered their ?rst loss in ?ve games this season on Friday night, going down 6-4 to the Cougars in Warwick.The host team took a 2-0 lead in the ?rst half of the ?rst period on goals from Bryan Gardner and Frédérick Mercier.Windsor turned that around a few minutes later with two goals in 13 seconds from Alex Therrien and Gabriel Morneau.Piaget Ntakarutimana then gave Windsor a 3-2 lead in the second period, but Jacob Nolin and Yannick Éthier restored the lead to the Cougars in short order.Jean-Christophe Gauthier tied the game early in the third period.However, the locals made their fans happy when Yannick Éthier and Alex Lessard scored with a few minutes left in the game.Cougars goaltender David Gosselin was bombarded with 44 shots to 34 for Frédéric Gosselin and Sean Kelly.The Desjardins \u2013 Wild will host the Gentilly Ford of Saint-Léonard-d\u2019Aston this Friday at 8:30 p.m.at the J.-A.- Lemay Centre.VINCENT L.ROUSSEAU Page 8 Tuesday, October 25, 2022 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record BIRTH NOTICES, CARDS OF THANKS, IN MEMORIAMS, BRIEFLETS: Text only: 40¢ per word.Minimum charge $10.00 ($11.50 taxes included) Discounts: 2 insertions or more: 15% off With photo: additional $18.50.DEADLINE: 11 a.m., day before publication.BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY & GET-WELL WISHES, ENGAGEMENT NOTICES: Text only: $16.00 (includes taxes) With photo: $26.00 ($29.90 taxes included) DEADLINE: 3 days before publication.WEDDING WRITE-UPS: $26.00 ($29.90 taxes included) WITH PHOTO: $36.00 ($41.40 taxes included) Please Note: All of the aforementioned (except death notices) must be submitted typewritten or neatly printed, and must include the signature and daytime telephone number of the contact person.Can be e-mailed to: classad@sherbrookerecord.com - They will not be taken by phone.DEADLINES FOR DEATH NOTICES: For Monday\u2019s paper, email production@sherbrookerecord.com or call 819-569-4856 between 1 p.m.and 5 p.m.Sunday.For Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday\u2019s edition, email production@sherbrookerecord.com, call 819-569-4856 or fax 819-569-1187 (please call to confirm transmission) between 9 a.m.and 5 p.m.the day prior to the day of publication.The Record cannot guarantee publication if another Record number is called.Rates: Please call for costs.RATES and DEADLINES: ANNOUNCEMENTS & NOTICES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2022 Today is the 298th day of 2022 and the 34th day of autumn.TODAY\u2019S HISTORY: In 1415, King Henry V led his English forces to victory at the Battle of Agincourt in northern France.In 1971, the U.N.General Assembly voted to admit the People\u2019s Republic of China as the country\u2019s \u201cof?cial\u201d government, expelling Taiwan.In 1983, U.S.troops invaded Grenada to secure the safety of American medical students on the island and to overthrow a Marxist regime.TODAY\u2019S BIRTHDAYS: Georges Bizet (1838-1875), composer; Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), artist; Minnie Pearl (1912-1996), comedian; Marion Ross (1928- ), actress; Bob Knight (1940- ), basketball coach; Helen Reddy (1941- 2020), singer-songwriter; Anne Tyler (1941- ), author; James Carville (1944- ), political consultant/commentator; Nancy Cartwright (1957- ), voice actress; Midori (1971- ), violinist; Pedro Martinez (1971- ), baseball player; Craig Robinson (1971- ), actor; Zadie Smith (1975- ), author; Katy Perry (1984- ), singer; Ciara (1985- ), singer.TODAY\u2019S FACT: Pablo Picasso\u2019s birth name was Pablo Diego Jose Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno Maria de los Remedios Cipriano de la Santisima Trinidad Ruiz y Picasso.He was named after a variety of relatives and saints.TODAY\u2019S SPORTS: In 1986, the New York Mets defeated the Boston Red Sox in Game 6 of the World Series after a routine ground ball rolled between the legs of Boston ?rst baseman Bill Buckner, allowing the winning run and capping the Mets\u2019 10th-inning, come-from-behind victory.The Mets won Game 7 two nights later to earn the championship.TODAY\u2019S QUOTE: \u201cEvery moment happens twice: inside and outside, and they are two different histories.\u201d - Zadie Smith, \u201cWhite Teeth\u201d TODAY\u2019S NUMBER: 11 - age at which violinist Midori made her concert debut with the New York Philharmonic.TODAY\u2019S MOON: New moon (Oct.25).Datebook ASK THE DOCTORS By Eve Glazier, M.D., and Elizabeth Ko, M.D.Dear Doctors: I\u2019m a 72-year-old man, and I was supposed to get a colonoscopy last year.I was surprised when my insurance company sent me an at-home kit to do a colon cancer screening.It was a lot easier than a colonoscopy, but my question is, can it be accurate?Dear Reader: The at-home test kit that you received in the mail is known as a fecal immunochemical test, or FIT.As with a colonoscopy, it is a diagnostic tool that looks for signs of colon cancer.The FIT test kit contains the materials you need to collect a small sample of stool and instructions on how to use them.You also get a prepaid mailer to send the sample to a laboratory, where it gets tested for the presence of microscopic amounts of blood.Some people receive the results of their FIT test in a letter, and others are asked to log onto a web portal.It\u2019s not surprising that survey results show a decisive majority of patients agree with you in preferring the at-home FIT test to a colonoscopy.The former takes just a few minutes in the privacy of your own home.The latter involves a multi-day process.The colonoscopy process begins with the use of a laxative solution to completely void the bowel.This allows any polyps or other abnormalities to be easily visualized.Before the procedure, the patient is given medications to help them relax, and asked to lie on their left side on an examination table.The physician then introduces a thin, ?exible tube through the anus and into the rectum and colon.Known as a colonoscope, it has a tiny light and a camera, and is used to examine the length and breadth of the colon.The procedure typically takes between 30 and 60 minutes.Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, diagnostic screening tests were routinely canceled.During this time, some insurance companies and health care providers closed the gap by switching to the use of FIT tests.Studies show that, for someone of average risk, the FIT test is a good alternative to colonoscopy.There is also evidence that people unwilling to undergo a colonoscopy will complete a FIT test.Considering that only half of adults stick to the suggested colon cancer screening schedule, and 30% skip screening altogether, the FIT option is bene?cial.As for accuracy, the data are still being collected.As we mentioned, the FIT test detects blood in the fecal sample.If the test comes back positive for the presence of blood, the individual is then asked to follow up with a colonoscopy.However, it\u2019s possible for polyps to be present in the colon but to not be bleeding at the time that the test is taken.That would lead to a negative test result.On the ?ip side, the FIT test is also prone to false positives, which trigger the need for a follow-up colonoscopy.Depending on your own health and your personal medical history, it\u2019s a good idea to discuss your future colon cancer screening strategy with your health care provider.Eve Glazier, M.D., MBA, is an internist and associate professor of medicine at UCLA Health.Elizabeth Ko, M.D., is an internist and assistant professor of medicine at UCLA Health.(Send your questions to askthedoctors@ mednet.ucla.edu, or write: Ask the Doctors, c/o UCLA Health Sciences Media Relations, 10960 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1955, Los Angeles, CA, 90024.Owing to the volume of mail, personal replies cannot be provided.) Fit test good alternative for those who won\u2019t get colonoscopy Do Just One Thing By Danny Seo With billions of face masks going into land?lls every year, you might wonder if they\u2019re recyclable.The good news is, yes, they are.While it\u2019s not as simple as throwing your used personal protection equipment (PPE) into your curbside recycling bin, you can take the initiative and start a collection drive for masks, gloves and visors.Recycling programs from companies like TerraCycle accept used PPE and properly process them to be recycled into hard plastic boards that can be used for construction and furniture.Learn more at terracycle.com. The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Page 9 TOWNSHIPS\u2019 CRIER TOWNSHIPS If you want to drink, that\u2019s your business.If you want to stop, we can help.Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1-888- 424-2975, www.aa.org LENNOXVILLE Last chance to see Recent Works by Denis Palmer and Réjean Côtes at the Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre\u2019s art gallery.The exhibit ends this Sunday, October 30th , at 4:30 p.m.(free admission).IVES HILL Annual Turkey Supper and prize- giving of Sherbrooke-Compton Plowing Match on Friday, October 28 at Ives Hill Community Hall at 7 p.m.RSVP before Tuesday, October 25 by calling Felicia Kirby 819-572-2413.ONLINE WORKSHOPS Mental Health Estrie invites you to attend an upcoming free virtual (Zoom) workshop which is open to all and presented in English.\u201cFeeling Lost: Understanding and Coping with the Stress and Stigma of a Psychotic Illness\u201d will take place on Wednesday, October 26 from 6:30 p.m.to 9 p.m.with Camillo Zacchia, Ph.D.Psychologist.Understanding the nature of mental illness with a focus on psychotic illnesses such as: Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Bipolar Disorder.For more information or to register, please visit mentalhealthestrie.com, our Facebook & Instagram pages, email outreach@mentalhealthestrie.com, or call (819) 565-2388.BURY Halloween Party on October 28 at 7 p.m.at the Centre Communautaire de Brookbury, 571 Brookbury Road, Bury.Judging of costumes, and games.Bring a decorated pumpkin and these will be judged as well.Cost $2.Everyone welcome.LENNOXVILLE HCC Seniors Lunch will be held on Thursday, October 27 at noon.Everyone welcome.Please call Elaine at 819-563- 8700 (elebourveau@videotron.ca) to reserve your place.LENNOXVILLE The Lennoxville United Church Women (UCW) invites you to its 2022 Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 19 from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m.in the Gertrude Scott Hall, 6 Church Street, Lennoxville (Sherbrooke).Come browse the selection of Christmas goodies and gifts we will offer at the Bake Table (Homemade Christmas (Fruit) Cakes and Donuts available on a ?rst-come, ?rst- served basis), Candy Table, Wish Table, Crafts Table (Knitting, woodworking, jewellery, etc.), Attic Treasures and a Fishpond for the younger set.We will also have available a selection of themed gift baskets suitable for such occasions as a Baby Shower, a Wedding Shower, a \u201cChristmas Tea-for-Two,\u201d a \u201cGrannie\u2019s Christmas\u201d and more.NORTH HATLEY The North Hatley Legion will hold a Halloween Party on Saturday, October 29 from 8 p.m.to midnight.Live music with Chantal Paradis, Phillip & Adam Patton, and Gerry Goodsell.Prize for best costume.18+.Information: 819- 842-2933 after 2 p.m.LENNOXVILLE The St Francis Valley Naturalists\u2019 Club presents: Any Newcomers in Your Backyard?Carolina wrens have moved to Lennoxville and Cooper\u2019s hawks are nesting in Hatley.Join members Gary McCormick and Suzanne Kohl as they tell of their sightings with photos, videos, graphs, bird behaviour and adventures.The audience is asked to bring their stories too.What is new in your area?7 p.m., Wednesday, October 26, 2022, Amédée Beaudoin Community Centre, Lennoxville.Admission is free.Please note: this is a scent-free event.Teen twins don\u2019t help out at home Dear Annie TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2022 Dear Annie: My younger brother and sister are twins, and they just turned 17.I am writing to you because they have three kittens but leave all the care and feeding of them to our father, who is 66.They really wanted these kittens, but they didn\u2019t want the responsibility that comes with them.Dad even cleans their room, and I feel they are walking all over him.I suggested that he give them chores, which will help them become more responsible.But he doesn\u2019t want to do that.He said everything is ?ne the way it is.I said to him, \u201cNo more animals after this because you\u2019re the only one taking care of them.\u201d What should I do?They listen to me.- Older Brother Dear Older Brother: Since they listen to you, why not have a family sit-down in which you present a list of chores for each of them?If you are living at home, then you might include a few chores of your own.It sounds like your dad feels a lot of love for all of his children, so I would start the meeting by listing the many things he does around the house, and then talk about the importance of developing responsibility.Those kittens will soon become three adult cats, and you are wise to use that as an example - taking seriously the ownership of an animal - as an important step in becoming a responsible adult.Dear Annie: In your response to \u201cPaying Tribute,\u201d I wanted to share what I did at my father\u2019s memorial.I handed out a tulip bulb with an attached note, \u201cin honor of\u201d my dad\u2019s name, and a short poem he always liked.On the reverse was the bulb type - yellow tulip - and planting instructions.Dad passed away in September, so tulips were due to be planted, but the bulb could change with the seasons.I received many compliments that day, but the ones I treasure most are those that came in the following spring when people reached out to me about the yellow tulip they\u2019d forgotten they\u2019d planted and how it reminded them of Dad again.- Another Suggestion Dear Another Suggestion: What a beautiful tribute.Flowers are so special, and that is a special way to honor your father.Thank you for sharing.Dear Annie: Could the wife of \u201cAnxious in Portland,\u201d the woman who keeps forgetting to lock the doors, be suffering from attention-de?cit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?Both my husband I suffer from this syndrome, as do our sons.Also, over the years, I taught many students who had this neurologic condition.\u201cAnxious\u2019\u201d wife might truly not remember to shut and lock the doors.However, people with ADHD can learn coping strategies that help tremendously.I would have her medically tested.- Coping with ADHD Dear Coping: Thank you for your excellent suggestion, which was seconded by quite a number of other readers of this column.Whether the problem is caused by ADHD or something else, it is de?nitely worth having it checked out by a medical professional.\u201cHow Can I Forgive My Cheating Partner?\u201d is out now! Annie Lane\u2019s second anthology - featuring favorite columns on marriage, infidelity, communication and reconciliation - is available as a paperback and e-book.Visit http://www.creatorspublishing.com for more information.Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.com.By Christopher Kimball THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Slathering sauces or seasonings over a chicken before roasting may produce a beautiful bird, but it can deliver lackluster ?avor.That\u2019s why we prefer to season a chicken under the skin.Sliding spices and aromatic seasonings under the skin boosts ?avor by putting the ingredients in direct contact with the meat.The skin also helps them stay put during cooking.We also maximize ?avor in this recipe from our book \u201cCOOKish,\u201d which limits recipes to just six ingredients without sacri?cing ?avor, by using two powerhouse pantry shortcuts.The ?rst is garam masala, an Indian spice blend with seven or more spices, including cumin, bay, fennel, cinnamon, dried chilies and black pepper.And the second is tamarind chutney, a sweet-tart punch of ?avor that acts like several ingredients in one, balancing the richness of the chicken with bright acid and taming the spices.Blending both with butter makes the seasoning paste, which we supplement with extra cinnamon and black pepper to bring added warmth.As the chicken roasts, the paste blends with the rendered fat from the skin and suffuses the meat with rich, complex ?avors.We like serving it with mild-tasting lentils and warmed ?atbread to sop up the juices.Garam Masala and Tamarind Roasted Chicken https://www.177milkstreet.com/ recipes/garam-masala-tamarind- roasted- https://www.177 Start to finish: 2 hours (15 minutes active) Servings: 4 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) salted butter, softened 1 tablespoon garam masala 1 tablespoon tamarind chutney, plus more to serve 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Kosher salt and ground black pepper 4-pound whole chicken Heat the oven to 425 degrees F.Set a wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet.Mix the butter, chutney, garam masala, cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.Using your ?ngers, loosen the skin from the meat on the chicken\u2019s breast and thigh areas, then smear the mixture evenly under the skin.Season all over with salt, then tuck the wings to the back and tie the legs.Set the bird breast up on the rack and roast until the thighs reach 175 degrees F, 60 to 80 minutes.Let rest for about 30 minutes, then carve.Drizzle with additional chutney.For better roast chicken, slather spices under the skin Page 10 Tuesday, October 25, 2022 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Go grocery sho pping with diet itians.When you choos e products with t he Health Check symbol, it's like shopping with th e Heart and Stro ke Foundation\u2019s die titians, who eval uate every partic ipating product b ased on Canada' s Food Guide.www.healthche ck.org REALITY CHECK HERMAN ALLEY OOP ARLO & JANIS THE BORN LOSER FRANK AND ERNEST GRIZZWELLS THATABABY The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Page 11 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 Deadline: 12:30 p.m.one day prior to publication Or mail your prepaid classified ads to The Record, 6 Mallory, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M 2E2 290 Articles for Sale Make your classi- fiED stAnD out, add a photo for $10.per day.Deadline: 2 days before publication.Drop by our office in Sherbrooke or Knowlton.819-569- 9525.ClAssAD@ sHErBrookErECorD.com 275 Antiques WE BUY from the past for the future, one item or a household, attic or basement, shed or garage.We like it all, give us a call.819- 837-2680.URGENT CARRIER NEEDED in Lennoxville The Record is looking for a carrier in Lennoxville to start as soon as possible for the following streets: Around 20 customers If interested, please contact our offices by phone at 819-569-9528 or email at billing@sherbrookerecord.com \u2022 Clough \u2022 William-Paige \u2022 Queen \u2022 Maple Grove By Katie Workman THE ASSOCIATED PRESS There is a slightly weird irony to the fact that around Halloween, we tend to look for recipes for seasonal sweets, even as we prepare for an onslaught of candy.My kids are way beyond trick-or-treating age, but that doesn\u2019t mean we don\u2019t lay in a supply of mini candy bars for the kids who will come a-knocking at out door.But if you are hosting a Halloween party - for adults or children - a plastic pumpkin full of mini candies might not feel special enough.Maybe you were tasked with bringing a treat to a school party.Maybe (like us) your building hosts a Halloween party every year for the kids.Or maybe, even though you are an adult, you still think Halloween is the coolest holiday of the year and you need to go the extra mile! Homemade caramel apples are surprisingly easy to make, and purely joyful.You can use whatever apples you like, as long as they are ?rm and crisp.Granny Smiths are a good choice, with the tartness playing nicely against the sweet.Honeycrisp and Fuji and Gala, all good choices.You want a crunch when you bite into it.I like to use smaller apples, because with caramel and coatings there is a lot going on.Have you seen some of those huge packaged caramel or other candy apples available during the holiday season?The kind that can feed a family of four?They are gorgeous but uh, let\u2019s just say hard to justi-fy.WHAT THE KIDS CAN DO: Supervise like crazy if you have little ones; that melted caramel is HOT, so don\u2019t let them touch it.Kids can help choose different toppings (colored sprinkles or jimmies, crushed cookies, granola, shredded coconut).And they can dip the coated apples into the toppings of their choice.Another fun extra is to take fruit leather and cut it into festive holiday shapes.Pumpkins or ghosts are pretty forgiving, and then you can stick those fruity pieces right onto the caramel apples for ex-tra Halloween ?air.Or buy edible googly eye candies and stick them onto the apples as soon as they are almost cool.Putting the ?nished dipped apples in holiday-themed paper cupcake liners also adds festiveness to an already festive treat.If you are making these for Halloween, lean into the black and orange toppings.WRAPPING CARAMEL APPLES For to-go apples, wrap them in clear cellophane, tie them with a piece of string and ribbon, and share with your neighbors.You can choose ribbon colors for the appropriate holiday, or for a gathering like a shower that has a color theme.STORING CARAMEL APPLES You can store candy apples in the fridge well sealed for up to ?ve days.The apples may soften a bit as they sit.It\u2019s best to remove the stick before storing them, as the wood will speed up up the spoiling process.This recipe multiplies easily.Just rewarm the caramel in the double boiler as directed below if it starts to thicken up (see Step 6).Makes 6 apples 6 small apples, washed 1 (14-ounce) package caramels, unwrapped 2 tablespoons heavy cream 6 wooden popsicle sticks For decorating (pick and choose): Sprinkles Crushed cookies, such as chocolate wafers or graham crackers Granola Crushed nuts Crushed candy, such as toffee or Halloween-colored candy canes Shredded coconut Crushed pretzels 1.Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.Twist the stem from each apple and insert a popsicle stick in the top, sticking it halfway up the apple for stability.2.Place the desired toppings in separate bowls or containers large enough for the apples to ?t in-side.3.If you have a double boiler, set that up with water in the bottom.If not, grab a skillet and a saucepan smaller than the width of the skillet by a few inches.Place the saucepan in the skillet and ?ll the skillet with water about 1/2 inch up the sides of the saucepan nestled inside.Place the cara-mels and the cream in the top pan of the double boiler, or the saucepan in the skillet.Heat over me-dium heat, stirring often, until the caramels are melted and smooth.4.Transfer the melted caramel to a heatproof surface.Dip each apple, one at a time, into the hot caramel.You may choose to coat just the bottom half, or turn the apple to coat it all around with the caramel.Lift the apple up and twirl it gently to allow excess caramel to drip back into the pan.5.Dip the apple into the toppings of your choice.You may use more than one topping for each ap-ple; either lean different sides of the coated apple into different toppings, or sprinkle some of the toppings over the apple, holding the apple over the toppings in their container.6.If the caramel starts to ?rm up before you have dipped all of the apples, return it to the heat over simmering water, and stir frequently until it is liquidy again.You can also put it in the microwave and heat it for 15-second bursts, stirring between each one.7.Place the decorated apples on the lined baking sheet, transfer the tray to the fridge, and let cool and set for at least 1 hour.Place in cupcake liners if desired.Katie Workman writes regularly about food for The Associated Press.She has written two cook-books focused on family-friendly cooking, \u201cDinner Solved!\u2019\u2019 and \u201cThe Mom 100 Cookbook.\u2019\u2019 She blogs at http://www.themom100.com/about- katie-workman Halloween Caramel Apples: an easy, fun treat amid the candy Page 12 Tuesday, October 25, 2022 newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Your Birthday TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2022 Embrace change and new beginnings.Don\u2019t let negativity stand between you and your dreams.Put your energy into planning your next big adventure.Use your ingenuity to devise a unique way to handle monetary issues.Steer clear of joint ventures, and don\u2019t pay for other people\u2019s mistakes.Make personal growth, spirituality and better health your priorities.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) - Take the initiative to get things done.Ef?ciency and consistency will help you gain respect and reach your goals.Take notes, verify information and lower your overhead.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) - Pitch in and make a difference.The information you gather will help you discover the best way to do your part.Refuse to let anyone pressure you to take on more than you can handle.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) - Take a seat, wait and watch; you\u2019ll make the right decision.Surprise everyone by taking a unique approach to handling money, earning a living and dealing with manipulative individuals.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) - Don\u2019t let your guard down.Joint ventures or shared expenses will get you in trouble.Keep tabs on your ?nances, health and legal matters, or someone will take advantage of you.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) - Don\u2019t let someone\u2019s debt drag you down.Put things in perspective and be ?rm about what you are comfortable doing for others.Invest more time and money in personal hygiene and ?tness.ARIES (March 21-April 19) - Join forces with someone who wants the same things as you.Discuss your thoughts and intentions and map out how you intend to reach your goal.Avoid pressure tactics when trying to get your way.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) - Announce your plans and listen to the feedback you receive.Staying on top of what\u2019s important to you will stop anyone from trying to interfere with your plans.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) - Use your intelligence and experience to avoid trouble.Put your heart and soul into your responsibilities.Look for opportunities to work alongside people who share your interests and concerns.CANCER (June 21-July 22) - Hang on to what you\u2019ve got and ?nd different ways to use items, information and knowledge to suit your needs.Calling on all your resources will be necessary.Mix business with pleasure.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) - Take a deep breath and evaluate what you are up against, then rethink your game plan.Don\u2019t feel the need to change something that is working ?ne.Look for ways to save money.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) - Don\u2019t be shy.If change is what you want, make it happen.Put your energy into research and success.A personal situation will require your attention.Listen to complaints and offer solutions.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) - Absorb information and apply what you learn.Your communication skills will help you enlist others to pitch in and help.Take pride in what you do.A meeting will lead to success.TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2022 You concede one to collect one By Phillip Alder I don\u2019t think the state does enough for artists and writers generally in the way of subsidy and tax relief and so on.I mean, as an artist and a writer, I have to be surrounded by beautiful things and beautiful people.And beautiful people cost money.No, I didn\u2019t write that - it was the English humorist and playwright Alan Bennett.However, I do agree with the ?rst sentence! There have been numerous beautiful bridge plays through the years.Many of these - like today\u2019s - are simple in essence.If you ?nd the critical defensive play here without peeking at declarer\u2019s hand, you can justi?ably feel pleased with yourself.Sitting West, you lead the heart king against four spades.Declarer wins with dummy\u2019s ace, plays a spade to his ace and returns a low spade, your partner following with the two and 10.You cash the heart queen and jack, everyone following suit.What would you lead now?There is a natural inclination to cash the club ace to defeat the game, but that is wrong! Count South\u2019s tricks.He has ?ve spades, one heart and at most two diamonds.That\u2019s only eight.You must make sure he doesn\u2019t win four diamond tricks or two club tricks.So, you can afford to concede one club trick.The correct defense is to lead a low club at trick six.Whatever the lie of the cards, you must defeat the game.Note ?nally that conceding a ruff- and-sluff is fatal with this layout.Declarer discards a diamond from the dummy and ruffs in hand.Then one diamond ruff in the dummy establishes the jack. BromeCounty News Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Long- delayed development project divides Dunhamites By Ruby Irene Pratka Local Journalism Initiative A residential development project in Dunham is facing criticism \u2013 and a petition \u2013 from citizens concerned about its effect on the water supply, some of whom believe they were presented with a fait accompli at public consultations over the summer.They are now asking for a moratorium on the project.\u201cThe city is trying to ?nd all kinds of strange arguments to get us to support this project, but do we need it, and can we support it?\u201d wondered Dunham resident Jean-Philippe Vermette, a former citizen member of the town\u2019s consultative urban planning committee who has been one of the loudest voices calling for a moratorium.The project, a development of 68 residences known as the Domaine du Centaure, is on land once occupied by the Vignoble du Centaure, a vineyard which closed after the spring 2018 harvest season.Shortly after the closure, former vintner Robert Boulais, who still owns the land, began working with Benoit Laliberté of United Construction on the development, which, according to its website, was supposed to welcome its ?rst buyers in 2021.\u201cEver since I bought the land in 2002, my Plan B, if ever the vineyard wasn\u2019t working, was to develop the area,\u201d said Boulais.Laliberté said his company gave up on the project \u201cabout a year ago\u201d after getting into a con?ict with the municipality over zoning.Boulais said he is now working on the project Fordyce Women\u2019s Institute celebrates 75th anniversary By Louise Smith The Fordyce Women\u2019s Institute, which meets in Cowansville, celebrated its 75th Anniversary last week at the Coq Roti Restaurant on River Street on Wednesday.The real anniversary was last year, but due to COVID restrictions, the celebration was postponed until this year.Many members and guests, including members of the Dunham Women\u2019s Institute and Brome County, came out to help celebrate the milestone achievement.The Fordyce branch and the Dunham branch together form Missisquoi County.President Norma Sherrer shared some of the history of the branch going LOUISE SMITH Members of Dunham branch joined Fordyce branch members for a group photo.CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 3 CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 3 Cowansville to update urban plan with climate, transport focus Page 5 Page 2 Tuesday, October 25, 2022 BromeCountyNews Brome County Community Bulletin Board ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH - DUNHAM All are welcome.We continue to participate in our Regional Eucharist Ministry with alternate week services at Trinity Anglican Church in Cowansville.Sunday October 30th Eucharist service will be held at Trinity Anglican Church Cowansville at 10:30 a.m.Sundays November 6th and November 20th Eucharist service will be held at All Saints\u2019 Anglican Church, Dunham, at 11:00 a.m.On Sunday November 27th at 2:00 p.m.a special \u201cFestival of Nine Lessons and Carols\u201d will be held at All Saints\u2019 Anglican Church, Dunham.All monetary offerings and non-perishable food item offered at this service will be donated to the Trinity Anglican Church Cowansville \u201cHelping Hands Food Bank.\u201d Light refreshments will follow in the church hall.For any additional information please call 450-877-8661 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 PASTORIAL CHARGE Service at 9:30 a.m.Lay Worship Leader: Karen Lackey-Ryan.Church of?ce: 450-248-3044; email: bedford.pastoral@yahoo.ca \u201cFor all the saints who from their labors rest, who thee by faith before the world confessed, thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest.Alleluia! Alleluia!\u201d (William How, 1864) CREEK UNITED/ST.PAUL\u2019S UNITED Sunday, October 30 \u2013 worship and music: Creek United, 278 Brill Rd., West Bolton, service at 9:00 a.m.; St.Paul\u2019s United, 4929 Foster, Waterloo, service with Baptism at 10:30 a.m.Service available on You Tube.Reverend Dave Lambie, minister.For information or to leave a message call: 450-539-2129 EMMANUEL UNITED CHURCH Be sure to check out all the crafts and homemade goodies at this Saturday\u2019s Pre-Christmas Craft Sale (October 29 from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.).Beat the Christmas rush! All Saint\u2019s Sunday worship service at 11:00 a.m.Remember the saints together.Minister: Rev.David Lefneski.Messages at the church of?ce are checked daily: 450-263-0204; email: capcchurchof?ce@bellnet.ca ÉGLISE CATHOLIQUE ST.ÉDOUARD CATHOLIC CHURCH Our 10:30 a.m.Sunday mass has resumed.However, we must comply with the latest Quebec Public Health restrictions.Thank you for your understanding.For more information, call: 450-263-1616 or visit the website http://unitedesvignes.org.GRACE ANGLICAN CHURCH We are now open for in-person worship for our regular 10:30 a.m.Sunday services.Everyone is welcome.Alternatively, you can attend online.For an invitation to join, please email the Rev.Tim Smart, revtimsmart@ gmail.com or visit our Facebook page \u201cGrace Church, Sutton\u201d for the Sunday link.KNOWLTON MOUNTAIN VALLEY PASTORAL CHARGE Welcome to in person and online worship beginning March 2022 at Knowlton United Church, 234 Knowlton Road, Knowlton at 11 a.m.Worship services will be held on the ?rst 3 Sundays of each month unless otherwise stated.For further information, please contact Rev.Steve Lawson at 450-242-1993.ST.PAUL\u2019S ANGLICAN CHURCH St.Paul\u2019s has re-opened for Sunday in person worship at 8 and 10 a.m.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.Everyone welcome! Telephone: 450 -242-2885, email:stpaulsknowlton@gmail.com.TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH Sunday Church Services at Trinity Anglican Church Cowansville are now being held at 11:00 a.m.In being a part of the Eastern Townships Regional Ministry, our church service schedule is in a period of change.Please contact the church of?ce 450- 955-3303 and leave a message if you would like to have more information.BMP Virtual Walk to Fight All Cancers continues until Nov.2 By Louise Smith Once again this year the BMP Walk to Fight All Cancers is not going to be held in person in Knowlton.Instead of bringing in hundreds of people in one location, people are asked to walk in small groups anywhere in the area and then the pledge sheets are sent in to the hospital.You are asked to walk ?ve or ten kilometers wherever you want and with whomever you want while supporting the cause.The campaign started on Oct.2 and it continues until Nov.2.This is the 21st edition of the cancer walk.Online registration is available at www.yvoc.ca or else paper versions of the pledge sheet are available at Le Panier Champetre or Royal Lepage Au Sommet in Knowlton.In Cowansville they are avail-able at Le Nettoyeur Houle or at Jean Coutu.In Bromont they can be picked up at La Clinique medicale Bromont.Tas receipts will be given for donations of $25 or more.The money raised goes towards the purchase of specialized medical equip-ment for the treatment of cancer patients.More than a million dollars has been donated by local citizens since the ?rst walk.Two faithful supporters of the walk for many years are Cathy Persons Hodge and Shirley Vaughan.Cathy and her family and friends got together on Oct.15 to walk at the beach area in Cowansville.Shirley Vaughan of Dunham, and her family and friends, got together this past weekend to do their walk.So many people are doing this, and together, the walk will once again achieve its goal.Hopefully next year\u2019s walk will be in Knowlton in its original format.PHOTOS COURTESY Shirley Vaughan, furthest on the right, and her family group gathered for their cancer walk this past weekend.Cathy Persons Hodge, center in front row, gathered her family and friends for a walk at the Nature Centre in Cowansville in mid-October. BromeCountyNews Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Page 3 back to 1946.The branch has many members and it is one of the busiest branches in the province.At the luncheon a collection was taken and over one hundred and forty dollars was raised for the bene?t of the Horizon Pour Elles women\u2019s shelter in Cowansville.Quite a few members at the celebration sported the Quebec tartan for the special occasion.The tartan has not yet been adopted formally at the provincial level but it is hoped that it might get done this parliamentary session.A draw was held for a Quebec tartan vest and it was won by Sheila Needham.The branch meets the ?rst Wednesday of every month at Emmanuel United Church.Anyone wishing information can contact Norma Sherrer at 263-3448.CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 with Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu-based entrepreneur Stéphane Bourassa, who the BCN was unable to reach.Boulais said he has been \u201cworking on the project for three years, respecting all the clauses of the municipality.\u201d He calls the debate over a potential moratorium \u201ca lot of lifting of shields for nothing.\u201d Water table concerns Vermette said he believed the town\u2019s approach to the public consultation process also made it dif?cult for citizens to raise substantive concerns.He objected to the fact that two of the three public consultations were held in the summer and that the most recent one, on Oct.12, seemed to present citizens with a fait accompli.\u201cInstead of asking people what they thought about the project, the municipality asked, \u2018How can we improve it?\u2019\u201d said Vermette.\u201cWe didn\u2019t come to help decide what colours the shutters would be; we came to share what we really thought.\u201d He and others present at the Oct.12 meeting raised concerns about the development\u2019s potential effect on the water table.After two dry years, Vermette said, \u201cthere\u2019s a water problem everywhere in the region.\u201d Dunhamites who rely on well water have noticed wells running dry.A study commissioned by the town administration indicated that the water table could take the strain, but Vermette said the study was done during an unusually rainy period and did not take into account the impact of the project on the nearby primary school and surrounding houses.\u201cIf there\u2019s a lack of water and we need to re-dig all the wells, who will pay for that?\u201d asked Vermette.He also argued that there was too much uncertainty around the project\u2019s impact on traf?c and school enrolment.Boulais, for his part, argued that the school could be expanded, the water table could withstand the impact and the impact on traf?c wouldn\u2019t go beyond a slight increase in the number of commuters.\u201cBecause we\u2019ve had a drought over the last few years, everyone\u2019s worried about their water, but the study has shown the water table can take it,\u201d he said.\u201cI think things will get drier, but not to the point where we\u2019re stopping families from moving to Dunham.\u201d Vermette and a small group of other concerned citizens have launched a petition against the project, which they plan to present to council at the next regular meeting on Nov.8.Volunteers are going door to door requesting signatures, and the petition can also be signed in person at the town hall.\u201cI think we\u2019re close to 500 signatures in a town of 3,000,\u201d he said, pointing out that only about 1,000 people voted in the last municipal election.\u201cIf I was one person with a couple of friends, the council might try to railroad us, but there are too many of us now.\u201d He hopes the project will be shelved and that Boulais, construction and development stakeholders and the municipality might be able to reach a compromise that would allow for a smaller development.\u201cMaybe they could build just 20 houses?\u201d he wondered aloud.Boulais said he believes the residents opposed to the project \u201cwaited a bit long\u201d to make their concerns known.\u201cI think we\u2019ll be able to go ahead with the project because we\u2019ve done everything within the rules,\u201d he added.The Town of Dunham declined to make Mayor Pierre Janecek available for an interview.Assistant director general for community services Andréane Godbout told the BCN in an email that the town council would \u201cmeet in the next few weeks to discuss the next steps for the project.\u201d Dunham development project CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 WETLANDS ARE DISAPPEARING Protect them.Become a member today.www.ducks.ca 1-866-384-DUCK Fordyce Women\u2019s Institute PHOTOS BY LOUISE SMITH Page 4 Tuesday, October 25, 2022 BromeCountyNews Learn More.Achieve More.To improve reading, writing or math skills, look under LEARN in the Yellow Pages™ or visit www.LookUnderLearn.ca 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: 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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.By Louise Smith This Friday poppies will be organized at the Legion and they will go on sale this Friday in various businesses in and around Cowansville including IGA, Walmart, and Canadian Tire.The poppies are also available at the Legion itself during operating hours.The big breakfasts are on again this fall.The next one will be Oct.30, and then it goes on every second Sunday from 9 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.The two Sundays in November will be the 13th and the 27th.The cost for a full breakfast including juice, tea or coffee is currently $10.The cost may go up in January if food costs continue to climb.The Legion is trying to source reasonable costs for their breakfast needs, but prices everywhere are climbing.Every Friday night hamburgers and hot dogs are served at a reasonable cost starting at 5 p.m.They can be eaten in the Legion hall or prepared for take out.On Saturday, Oct.29 there will be a soup and dessert luncheon from 11:30 to 1 p.m.It is only $5 per person.Later that night there will be a Hallowe\u2019en party at the Legion.The theme is Movies and Television from the 1950s to the 1980s.There will be a DJ providing great dance music.There are prizes for the best costumes.The party starts at 7 p.m.and the entry price is $8 for nonmembers and $5 for Legion members.As November looms, the Legion is sponsoring Remembrance Day posters and writing at Heroes\u2019 Memorial Elementary School.Busy times for Royal Canadian Legion Branch no.99 in Cowansville PHOTOS BY LOUISE SMITH Happy breakfast volunteers.Some new volunteers are helping with breakfast preparations.Pet of the Week: Ti-Blond Ti-Blond (#9121) is a handsome 3-year-old orange tabby.With his scruffy alley-cat looks and sad eyes, you\u2019ll quickly fall for this brave feline! Found as a stray and fed outdoors for several months by someone, Ti-Blond was brought to the shelter mid-October so we could find him a loving and caring family who will pamper him as much as he wants and deserves.Ti-Blond is in good health but tested positive for FIV.This big boy doesn\u2019t need any medication or special care but like all our other cats adopted from the shelter, from now on, he will need to remain indoors at all times, eat nutritious food and get an annual check-up at the veterinarian to ensure his longevity.Ti-Blond is going through major upheavals in his life.going from roaming freely outdoors to finding himself in a cage for the moment.The poor thing is desperate and cries out very loudly: Help! Get me out of here! When we open his cage, our curious kitty prudently explores the room and settles down near the window or goes hide in the corner.Ti-Blond is worried and bewildered by his new environment.As the reputation goes regarding most ginger cats, Ti-Blond is affectionate and appreciates the company of humans and wants to stay close to you.He begs for cuddles and kisses.He\u2019s easy to handle but isn\u2019t yet ready to rest in your arms.This sweetheart is moderately active.he remains at times spry and playful so please plan on providing him some toys or games to stimulate him.This gentleman also enjoys eating succulent treats and napping in a comfy little bed of his own.Our lovable Ti-Blond must now adapt to his new life.We are looking for adopters who are patient and understanding and who have past experience with cats so that they are able to reassure him.We recommend a home without young children or dogs: Ti-Blond is never aggressive but abrupt movements and loud voices or noises really scare him and stress him out.If Ti-Blond seems to tolerate the presence of other cats, we believe he would be happier being the only cat in the household.If there is another cat in the home, he/she must be sociable and non-dominant and ideally FIV+ also; gradual introductions would be required.TI-BLOND will bring you enormous joy on a daily basis.With his friendly & pleasant personality, he will become the most wonderful furry companion.Open your heart and give him a chance! If you wish to adopt Ti-Blond, please write to us at: adoptionspcamonteregie@ gmail.com Thanks! Male, adult, sterilized, dewormed, vaccinated & microchipped/ FIV+ BromeCountyNews Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Page 5 The Brome County News local news every Tuesday 450-242-1188 \u2022 819-569-9528 | billing@sherbrookerecord.com Brome County News delivered right to your door! Your Community\u2026 Your Family\u2026 Your Interests\u2026 Your Home\u2026 It\u2019s all a part of your local newspaper! ONLY $73.35 a year (taxes included) Includes the Tuesday copy of The Record & the Brome County News Cowansville to update urban plan with climate, transport focus By Ruby Irene Pratka Local Journalism Initiative The Town of Cowansville is updating its urban plan with an increased emphasis on climate resilience, and a series of public consultations is planned to get a better understanding of citizens\u2019 concerns.\u201cThere\u2019s no doubt that certain elements [of the urban plan] are due for renewal,\u201d Mayor Sylvie Beauregard said in a statement.\u201cUpdating our regulations will allow us to be more in tune with current concerns, such as housing, sustainable development and transport.\u201d \u201cThe urban plan is the main planning document that lets us target problems and plan for the future of infrastructure management,\u201d explained Marc-Antoine Dunlavey, urban planning and environment director of the municipality.\u201cIt shows us where the commercial and industrial sectors are, where the sectors open for development are and how people move through the territory.Legally, the plan should be revised every ?ve years, and our most recent plan dates from 2016.We think some of the current regulations are obsolete in light of how development is going today.\u201d He explained that the plan was a \u201cvision document,\u201d the text of which would provide material for the drafting and updating of regulations.Minimizing the number of heat islands \u2013 areas within the town where heat is ampli?ed and trapped by pavement \u2013 is high on Dunlavey\u2019s list of priorities for the new urban plan.So is ?oodplain management, in light of ever more severe and unpredictable rain events.\u201cOne of the major issues of climate resilience is that you can\u2019t just develop on ?oodplains anymore,\u201d he said.\u201cAlong the Yamaska river, there are a lot of ?oodplains, and we have to look at how we adapt those sectors.\u201d Dunlavey also wants the new urban plan to make the town more pedestrian- and bike-friendly.\u201cPeople don\u2019t want to take their cars for short trips anymore; they want to be able to bike or walk, and we need to take that into account in the way we plan development.\u201d For him, the update \u201cwill allow us to orient ourselves toward sustainable development and innovation.\u201d Consultation process On Oct.18, the town announced plans for a series of public consultations leading to an update of the urban plan.The schedule of the various meetings will be determined in November.The consultation phase, according to the town website, will run until the end of 2023.\u201cWe will use all the means we have phone calls, an online survey, social networks, local newspapers \u2013 to reach as many people as we can,\u201d Dunlavey said.He emphasized that comments would be welcome in French or English, and the opinion of anyone who lives or works in the municipality \u2013 including youth, new immigrants and businesspeople who work in the community but live elsewhere \u2013 would be welcome.To stay informed on the consultation process, Dunlavey encouraged Cowansville residents to visit the website and to follow the municipality on social media.Christmas Craft Sale At Emmanuel United Church in Cowansville on Saturday By Louise Smith The annual Christmas Craft Sale in on next Saturday at Emmanuel United Church in Cowansville.It is the church closest to the parking lot beside Giant Tiger.Newcomers to the church jokingly have dubbed it \u201cThe Giant Tiger Church!\u201d The sale will be from 8 a.m.to 3:30 p.m.Hot dogs and refreshments will be available from the church kitchen at a reasonable cost.The vendors will have a wide variety of goods from Christmas crafts to wooden ornaments and decorations to jams and jellies and all kinds of knitted and crocheted and handmade items.There will be 25 tables and something for everyone\u2019s taste.What a great way to start your Christmas shopping! Page 6 Tuesday, October 25, 2022 NOW OPEN.Call for a visit! bcn@sherbrookerecord.com Brome County News Ben in Focus Ben in Focus Martha Wainwright performing in Knowlton.Louise Penny interviewing Amy Tector at the Knowlton Literary Festival! BEN MCAULEY BEN MCAULEY BromeCountyNews Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Page 7 Page 8 Tuesday, October 25, 2022 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 Sarah Biggs to release long-awaited fourth studio album Local musician Sarah Biggs will be launching her latest Studio album, In My Remainder of Days at the Auberge Lakeview Inn in Knowlton on Saturday, Nov.19.The album is composed of 14 tracks that aim to bring the listener on a Hero\u2019s Journey, through the process of moving through discomfort and self- doubt only to discover resilience on the other side.To achieve this goal, Biggs has combined songs with spoken word poems set to soundscapes.Memento Mori \u201cI also very much hoped to convey the Stoic principle of \u2018Memento Mori\u2019 - \u2018Remember that you will have to die\u2019 in the narrative on some of these tracks as is suggested in the album\u2019s title,\u201d Biggs said.\u201cRather than \u2018Memento Mori\u2019 being a morbid meditation, it is in fact a principle that keeps me curious, awake and grateful for each day I am alive.And despite exploring uncomfortable themes, I\u2019ve aimed to end the album on a hopeful note.\u201d For this fourth album, Sarah collaborated in depth with Alexander Cattaneo.An exceptionally talented musician and composer, Cattaneo is a multi-instrumentalist now residing in the Eastern Townships.He has performed onstage with an ever-expand- ing list of the province\u2019s top artists, such as Paul Daraiche, Andrée Watters, Lynda Thalie and many others.Catta- neo recorded \u201cThe Path of Least Resistance\u201d with Coral Egan, which earned a Juno nomination for best jazz vocal album in 2002.He also received a Felix nomination for best Country album with Les Roturiers in 2008.As a producer he has also worked with the likes of Nelly Furtado, Martha, Wainwright and Marie-Pierre Arthur.Soundscapes \u201cAlex plays nearly every instrument I could ever hope to have included in this new project,\u2019\u2019 Biggs said.\u201cHe also brought to the table a wealth of recording experience and production knowledge.I had been writing these poems over the past few years and I was really pleased with the results, but didn\u2019t really know how to put them out for public consumption.I sent one to Alex and he created this mind-blowing soundtrack to accompany the words.\u201d To get the sound just right, Biggs worked with longtime sound engineer John Cameron, who will also be doing sound for the CD launch performance.Cameron also previously recorded Biggs\u2019s third studio album \u2018\u2019Surface Tension,\u2019\u2019 which was released in 2011.\u2018\u2019I can\u2019t say enough how easy it is to work with John,\u201d Biggs said.\u201cHis technical knowledge and skill, keen ear and easy-going nature makes working and recording in the studio so comfortable.At least as comfortable as studio recording can be.\u2019\u2019 For the Lakeview launch, Sarah has invited Cattaneo, along with her former Honeysuckle Sisters bandmates Michael Hynes, Almut Elinghaus, Stanley Lake and Laura Barr to join her for the evening\u2019s performance.It will be a \u201cpay what you wish\u201d admission for the show.For more information and reservations: saranonym123@gmail.com 579-488-4783 In My Remainder of Days to bring listeners on a Hero\u2019s Journey COURTESY BromeCountyNews Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Page 9 Delicious and successful sausage dinner at the Brome Hall By Louise Smith Saturday night the Brome Hall was full of happy, well fed, patrons at the sausage meal put on by the members of the hall committee.The funds for renovations are mounting, but projected costs for the renovations are also increasing since the initial estimates.A few more garage sales will be needed to accumulate the necessary money for the foundation work and the updated necessary renovations for the bathrooms.There was a large crew helping to cook and serve the Saturday night meal as well as doing the set up and clean up.Besides the price of the meal, door prize tickets were sold and the evening ended with a half and half draw.No one went home unsatisfied.The wide variety of salads and sausages and desserts helped to make sure that all stomachs were filled! Hats off to an event well organized! PHOTOS BY LOUISE SMITH Even the kitchen crew were smiling! A birthday celebration was part of the evening The Brome Hall was filled with happy patrons COURTESY BCN Staff The Municipality of East Bolton recently inaugurated the new sentier de la sablière trail at Terrio Park.Approximately two kilometers in length, the trail is located in the heart of the municipality aims to make the site accessible to citizens while raising awareness about the protection of natural environments, including vulnerable endangered species.About the trail Located in an exceptional natural environment that allows visitors to discover the richness and beauty of the flora and fauna; Includes a sand pit, a marsh, a stream, a maple grove and an observation point to admire the waterfall that descends the mountain and joins the North Missisquoi River; Part of the Missisquoi North Valley trails; Qualified as an easy level trail, which is suitable for a wide range of users; Easily accessible due to its central location; Accessible during hunting season, as it is located on municipal land; Accepts dogs.East Bolton Mayor Vinciane Peeters highlighted the work of the company Aménagement Sentiers Verts and the trails of the Missisquoi Valley North.\u201cThe development of the walking trail was done in respect of the environment, and they had all the expertise to complete this project,\u201d she commented in a press release.\u201cThe North Missisquoi Valley Trails also collaborated on the development of the trail by sharing their experience and collaborating in the marking of the trail and in the management of the volunteers, we are very grateful,\u201d the mayor said.The new trail project was made possible thanks to the financial participation of $40,000 from the Fondation de la faune in partnership with Hydro-Québec under the Hydro- Québec Program for the enhancement of natural environments.The Municipality invested the rest of the amount necessary for the realization of the project which required a total investment of $86,665.New walking trail in East Bolton Page 10 Tuesday, October 25, 2022 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 classified ads to 5-B Victoria St., Knowlton, Quebec J0E 1V0 The Record, 6 Mallory, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M 2E2 001 Property for Sale Make your classified stand out, add a photo for $10.per day.Deadline: 2 days before publication.819-569-9525.classad@ sher- brookerecord.com 100 Job Opportunities 100 Job Opportunities 100 Job Opportunities 100 Job Opportunities NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT OF A NOTARY\u2019S MINUTES Please take note that Mtre Marlynn Fouyol, notary, has transferred to Mtre Karl St-Jacques, notary on October 21, 2022, all her minutes AND HER OLD fiLES DATED FROM LESS THAN ten (10) years which will continue TO BE KEPT AT THE OFfiCE SITUATED AT 35 Victoria, Town of Brome Lake, province of Quebec, J0E 1V0.If you have made a notarized contract with Mtre Marlynn Fouyol in the past, you do not need to do anything.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.Tired of being sick, busted & disgusted?Check out \u201cThe Stand\u201d at Revival.com every night on YouTube, smarttv, phone internet, satellite.Get some joy & good news.By Christopher Kimball THE ASSOCIATED PRESS In her cookbook \u201cMy Two Souths,\u2019\u2019 chef Asha Gomez added an intriguing twist to the classic chocolate cookie - Nutella.It was an innovative way to introduce nutty flavor to an otherwise straightforward chocolate cookie dough.Inspired, we wondered what other nutty spreads would work, so for this recipe from our book \u201cMilk Street Tuesday Nights,\u2019\u2019 which limits recipes to 45 minutes or less, we tried natural almond butter.We were thrilled.Besides injecting the cookie with almond flavor, the natural ingredient gave us more control over the finished texture - moist, fudgy and almost brownie-like.We made a few other small tweaks - adding cocoa powder and semisweet chocolate to deepen the cookie\u2019s flavor and color without overwhelming the lighter milk chocolate - but otherwise kept the recipe simple and straightforward.Sliced almonds pressed onto the tops added crunch, and a final sprinkle of flaky sea salt heightened the other flavors.The result was delicious but intense, so we scaled down the cookie\u2019s size, making it a decadent two-bite treat.When you\u2019re forming the cookies, if the dough is very sticky, allow it to sit for 5 to 10 minutes.As the milk chocolate solidifies, the dough becomes easier to work with.Triple-Chocolate Almond Cookies https://www.177milkstreet.com/ recipes/double-chocolate-almond- cookies Start to finish: 30 minutes (20 minutes active) Makes 30 cookies 8 ounces milk chocolate, chopped 130 grams (1 cup) all-purpose flour 160 grams ( 3/4 cup packed) brown sugar 16 grams (3 tablespoons) cocoa powder 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 3 large eggs 2/3 cup roasted almond butter, stirred well 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 3/4 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted 1 large egg white, lightly beaten 2 teaspoons flaky sea salt (such as Maldon Sea Salt Flakes) Heat the oven to 350 degrees F with racks in the upper- and lower- middle positions.Line 2 baking sheets with kitchen parchment.Put the milk chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl.Microwave at 50 percent power, stirring every 30 seconds, until completely smooth and melted.Set aside.In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder and salt.Add eggs and mix thoroughly with a rubber spatula.Stir in the melted chocolate, almond butter, vanilla and chopped semisweet chocolate.Spread the almonds on a large plate.Divide the dough into 1-tablespoon balls, then lightly press into the almonds, coating one side and slightly flattening them.Arrange 15 of the balls, almond side up, on each of the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.Brush the tops lightly with the egg white and sprinkle with sea salt.Bake until the center is set and the edges are no longer glossy, 10 to 13 minutes, rotating the sheets and switching racks halfway through.Let cool completely on the sheets.Store in an airtight con-tainer at room temperature for up to five days.Almond butter makes chocolate cookies moist and fudgy Municipality in Estrie, Town of Brome Lake is distinguished by its exceptional life environment and its bucolic surroundings.It offers a diverse range of services to its 6,000 residents to which it wants to ensure a high standard of quality in the management of its administration.In this context, Town of Brome Lake wishes to receive highly competent candidates, dynamic and recognized in their field, to fill the position of: OPERATOR PUBLIC WORKS AND SNOW REMOVAL TEMPORARY / FULL TIME Under the supervision of the foreman of the public works department, the incumbent of this position performs various roadwork, mainly operating a snow removal vehicle in accordance with the rules, procedures and policies in force related to the public works of the municipality.You can consult the Town\u2019s website https://lacbrome.ca/en/job-offers/ to view the complete job description and requirements for the position.Please submit your candidacy by forwarding your resume, accompanied by a letter of presentation, by mail or email mentioning \u201cOperator Public Works and Snow Removal\u201d to Town of Brome Lake c/o Isabelle Rosa 122 Lakeside Rd.Brome Lake, QC J0E 1V0 or isabelle.rosa@lacbrome.ca no later than November 11, 2022.We thank all applicants but only those whose candidacy has been retained will be contacted.The masculine gender is used herein without any intention of discrimination and solely to lighten the text. BromeCountyNews Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Page 11 Today in History for Oct.25: On this date: In 1147, the armies of the Second Crusade were destroyed by the Saracens at Dorylaeum in mod-ern Turkey.The Crusaders went on with fruitless campaigns against Damascus, Syria.In 1400, Geoffrey Chaucer, author of \u201cThe Canterbury Tales,\u2019\u2019 died in London.In 1415, an English army under Henry V defeated a far stronger French force at Agincourt, France.The victory secured popular support in England for future military ventures in France, and became one of the proudest moments of English military history.In 1854, \u201cThe Charge of the Light Brigade,\u2019\u2019 made famous by the Alfred Lord Tennyson poem, took place during the Crimean War.A confused order during the battle of Balaklava sent the Eng-lish brigade of 600 men and horses directly into a stronghold of the Russian army.About 40 per cent of the brigade was lost.In 1881, artist Pablo Picasso was born in Malaga, Spain.He died on April 8, 1973.In 1917, the Russian Revolution began.In 1918, the Canadian Pacific steamship \u201cPrincess Sophia\u2019\u2019 sank in a snowstorm at Lynn Canal while sailing to Vancouver from Alaska.There were no survivors and it is estimated to have taken over 350 lives.In 1920, prohibition was approved in Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan and Alberta.In 1921, Franklin Small and a group of dissatisfied members of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada obtained a Dominion charter to establish the Apostolic Church of Pentecost of Canada.In 1953, this group merged with the Evangelical Churches of Pentecost, whose major congregations are located in the Prairie provinces.In 1923, Dr.Frederick Banting and Dr.J.J.R.Macleod of the University of Toronto were awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine for their discovery of the hormone insulin, and became the first Cana-dians to win a Nobel.Macleod supervised the research, but Banting was considered the principal discoverer because his idea launched the research, involving Charles Best and J.B.Collip.Insulin injections have saved and improved the lives of millions of diabetics.In 1938, Japanese forces captured Hankow, China.In 1939, Maurice Duplessis and his Union Nationale government were defeated by the Liberals in a Quebec provincial election.In 1941, the Germans conquered Kharkov, Ukraine.In 1951, Montreal became the first Canadian city to reach a population of more than one million.In 1958, an explosion in Ottawa\u2019s business district injured 30 people and caused $2 million in damage.In 1962, American author John Steinbeck was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature.In 1971, the UN General Assembly voted 76 to 35, with 17 abstentions, to seat Peoples Republic of China and expel Taiwan (Nationalist China), ending a 22-year battle over China\u2019s UN represen-tation.In 1978, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers ended a national strike that began Oct.12 when postal workers in Charlottetown and Montreal walked off the job.In 1982, the House of Commons passed the bill to officially rename the July 1st holiday as Canada Day.The Senate passed legislation the next day.In 1983, U.S.Marines and Rangers, assisted by soldiers from six Caribbean countries, invaded Grenada at the order of U.S.President Ronald Reagan, who said the action was needed to protect American citizens.In 1993, Jean Chretien\u2019s Liberals ended nine years of Conservative rule in Ottawa by winning a majority in a federal election.The Tories, under recently-elected leader Kim Campbell, were all but wiped off the federal political map, going from 154 Commons seats to only two.The separatist Bloc Quebecois became the Official Opposition with 54 seats, two more than the Reform party.Chretien\u2019s Liberals won repeat majorities in 1997 and 2000.In 1994, Susan Smith of Union, S.C., claimed that a black carjacker had driven off with her two young sons.Smith later confessed to drowning the children in John D.Long Lake, and was con-victed of murder.In 1995, in a referendum of their own, Crees of northern Quebec voted 96.3 per cent to stay with Canada if Quebecers voted \u201cYes\u2019\u2019 to independence in the Oct.30th referendum.The Cree argued that if Quebecers as a distinct people could choose to separate from Canada, then the Cree as a dis-tinct people could choose to stay.In 1999, two-time U.S.Open golf champion Payne Stewart and five others were killed when their Learjet flew uncontrolled for four hours before crashing in South Dakota.He was 42.In 2002, Kenyan President Daniel arap Moi officially announced the end of his 24-year rule.In 2005, Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty ordered the evacuation of more than half the 1,900 res-idents of the northern reserve of Kashechewan plagued with contaminated drinking water.In 2007, Mattel recalled more than 55,000 toys because of excessive levels of lead paint.It had been the company\u2019s fourth recall in six months.In 2009, at least 155 people were killed and over 500 injured in two suicide bombings in Baghdad.In 2010, Canada\u2019s Omar Khadr abruptly withdrew his not guilty plea and entered a guilty plea to war-crimes charges in the death of a U.S.special forces soldier in Afghanistan eight years ago.Under the plea agreement, he would begin serving his eight-year sentence in an American prison, but permitted to apply for a transfer to Canada after the first year.(He was returned to Canada on Sept.29, 2012, to serve out the remainder of his sentence.In 2015, he was granted bail pending his appeal of the convictions in the U.S.) In 2010, Fahim Ahmad, ringleader of the so-called Toronto 18 terrorist group, was sentenced to 16 years in prison.(He had a credit of 8 1/2 years for time served and will be released in January 2018.) Of the 18 people charged, seven had their charges dropped or stayed, four were found guilty and seven pleaded guilty.In 2010, Rob Ford was elected mayor in Toronto.In 2010, in Indonesia, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake triggered a tsunami off western Sumatra that killed more than 460 people and destroyed homes, mosques and other buildings.In 2015, five British nationals and an Australian man died when a whale watching boat with 27 people on board capsized and sank off Vancouver Island.The rest of the passengers were rescued.The Transportation Safety Board said many of the passengers were sightseeing on one side of the upper deck when a wave hit the Leviathan II from the opposite side, capsizing the boat.In 2018, a bill to enact a new trade pact with Pacific Rim countries passed the legislative finish line, making Canada one of the first countries to ratify the 11-country Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans- Pacific Partnership, or CPTPP.In 2018, Saudi Arabia once again changed its narrative on the killing of journalist Jamal Khashog-gi, saying evidence showed it was premeditated.The change was an apparent effort to ease interna-tional outrage over the death of the journalist, who was a prominent critic of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.In 2020, Quebec\u2019s overall COVID-19 case count surpassed the 100,000 mark.In 2021, Sudan\u2019s top general declared a state of emergency, arrested the acting prime minister and other senior officials and announced the military would run the country.Gen.Abdel-Fattah Burhan went on TV and said quarrels among political factions prompted the military to intervene and that a new technocrat government would lead the country to elections set for July 2023.After the early morning arrests of government officials, thousands flooded the streets of the capital, Khartoum, and its twin city of Omdurman to protest.In 2021, Moderna said its low- dose COVID-19 vaccine was safe and appeared to work in six- to 11-year-olds.It was the second U.S.vaccine aimed at eventually being offered to children.(The Canadian Press) Today in History Death Death Klaus BREMER 1938 - 2022 Peacefully at the Brome-Missisquoi-Perkins Hospital in Cowansville, QC, Sunday, October 9, 2022, at the age of 84, Klaus Bremer passed away, beloved husband of the late Amy Arnold.He leaves to mourn his brother Helmut, his two nephews Klaus and Martin his close friend Nicole Brazeau Costello.Klaus was an electrical contractor, member of the Masonic and Shriners fraternities.He was very devoted to the Shriners Hospital for Children of Montreal.Klaus was a published writer of books for children: Charlie, The Adventures of Barnie the Owl.Every Saturday mornings for years, Klaus read his stories out loud on CIDI radio Knowlton.He was multi talented and quite the copper artisan.Thank you to the staff of Excelsoins Knowlton, the B.M.P Hospital for their compassionate care of Mr.Bremer.Thank you to the Wellness group for all their help.A Masonic Memorial Service will be held in the Spring of 2023.Arrangements entrusted to the DÉSOURDY FUNERAL HOMES 318 ch.Knowlton, Knowlton QC PHONE: 450-243-5568 FAX: 450-263-9557 info@desourdy.ca www.desourdy.ca Page 12 Tuesday, October 25, 2022 #2 Make sure your kids eat a good dinner before hunting door to door for candy.#4 Don\u2019t eat opened candy.#5 Several types of Halloween candy are toxic for dogs and pets.Please keep candy out of your dogs reach.#6 Wear comfortable shoes so you can easily manage the door-to- door candy hunt.Don\u2019t let your children walk alone or go up to houses by themselves at night Always keep them in your sight.#1 #7 Halloween sweets are treats for kids, not wildlife.Please don\u2019t litter! Teach your children how to cross streets safely.Between the kids and cars roaming the streets it can be a big issue in popular neighbourhoods.Lois Hardacker Agence immobilière Franchisè indepèndant et autonome de Royal Lepage #3 Halloween Safety tips bcn@sherbrookerecord.com Brome County News * "]