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r Brome County NEW Tuesday, March 9, 2010 ] fFa/m/ous ^Seafood auberge 6-Spa West Brome v I • Every Friday night Reservations • Fish soup • Snowcrab • Mussels 450 266.7552 • Shrimp • Scampies • Smoked fish www.awb.ca • Oysters • Calamari and + Potton youth share their employment vision By Mable Hastings On Saturday, February 27, the Mis-sisquoi North Youth Centre, Centre Jeunesse Emploi and the Municipality of Potton held a Youth Employment Vision session at the Youth Centre.Youth speakers of all ages presented speeches on their views, experiences, dreams and hopes for employment in Potton.The audience was made up of the Mayor of Potton, Jacques Marcoux , Jacques Herbert, Diane Marcoux, Michael Head and Christian Rodrigue who are all members of the Potton Municipal council as well as Fanie Lebrun from the Forum Jeunesse Estrie Also in attendance were, Yolande Lemire CJE coordinator, Paul Martel-Community Organiser CSSSM, Trish Wood-Recreational Coordinator for the Municipality of Potton and parents, friends and staff.The session was very enlightening and youth were well spoken.Whither Lac Brome With comments and criticism heating up in the Brome Lake blogosphere, Marc Clerk chimes in with part two of his assessment of the problems facing the community COURTESY DESTINATION KNOWLTON H*» >• " c 1 r*i W« % 'mi The scenery around Brome Lake is as beautiful as ever but some residents, including Marc Gerk, are questioning whether the picturesque locale can compete as a viable tourist destination amid numerous other Townships attractions.For the whole commentary, see Page 5 This space could be yours René-Claude Gagnon FREE DELIVERY - Demo-cosmetic Ctr.Medicare/Passport photos OPEN 7 DAYS Home Health Care Equipment for Rent or Sale 310, chemin Knowlton Knowlton 450-243-5700 Produits Pétroliers LAVIGNE Knowlton Rd., Knowlton Call Lynda 450-242-6892 Call now for your fill-up for the winter heating season HEATING OIL HUILE À CHAUFFAGE GAZ - DIESEL LUBRICANTS LUBRIFIANTS This space could be yours 450-24M123/\^ Call Lynda 450-242-6892 page 2 Tuesday, March 9, 2010 Brome County News Brome County Community Billboard Community Calendar March 11 St.Patrick’s Soup & Dessert Luncheon at All Saints Anglican Church, Dunham, Qc„ on Thursday, March 11 at 12 noon.Donation: $8.Cards to be played immediately following lunch.Reservations: Joan 450-295-3341 or Claire 450-295-2349.Health matters: Coping with grief.DVD presentation and discussion led by Rev.George Campbell (Care and Share) focusing on types of loss of a partner, job, autonomy.Thursday March 11, 9 a.m., Cowansville CLSC, 397 rue de la Riviere.Contact Kate Murray, Township-pers Association at 450-242-4421 (1-877-242-4421) or km@townshippers.qc.ca.March 13 An Intimate Evening of Celtic Music and Gaelic Song, Saturday, March 13, from 7:30 to 9:30 pm at the Knowlton Theatre (Théâtre Lac-Brome, 9 Mont-Echo, Knowlton) The Montreal Celtic Festival Foundation has relocated to the Eastern Townships, and is pleased to invite you to its first event in the area, featuring Maeve Mackinnon, an award-winning Gaelic singer from Scotland, as well as one of Montreal’s best Celtic musicians, Dave Gossage, accompanied by Michael Âyles.Tickets: $18 in advance / $23 at the door (one hour prior, if available) - Call 450-292-3456.ext.228 or buy online www.montrealcelticfestival.com.TOWNSHIPS BLUEGRASS AND OLD TYME MUSIC SOCIETY invites you to an afternoon and evening of wholesome entertainment on Saturday, March 13, at the Royal Canadian Legion, 77 Lewis St., Waterloo.Guitars, banjos, fiddles, man- BCN RATES & DEADLINES COMMUNITY CALENDAR Brome County News Community Calendar is reserved for non-profit organizations only.Deadline is noon on Mondays A pre-paid fee of $7 is required per publication, or SPECIAL RATE of $13 for 2 insertions: 1 BCN & 1 in Friday Record “What’s On” section.Please forward notices to 5 Victoria St., Knowlton, QC JOE 1V0, email: bcnnews@qc.aibn.com, or fax: (450) 243-5155.Visa and Mastercard accepted.dolins will be played with enthusiasm and skill by our members and invited guests.Come and hear the old songs and join the fun.The afternoon jam runs from 1 p.m.to 5:30 pm.Supper for a modest fee between 5:30 and 7 p.m.Stage performances run from 7 p.m.to 10:30 p.m.Admission is $5 at the door for members and $10.for non-members.We look forward to seeing you.Mental Health & Well-being support Group Meetings held at United Church, 234 Knowlton Road, Knowlton, from 2 p.m.Having difficulty coping?Not sure how to support someone suffering from mental illness?Or maybe you just want to be more informed?Info: 450-243-0928 or pleasantvalley@sympatico.ca March 14 Breakfast at The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #99, 120 Davignon, Cowansville on Sunday, March 14, from 9:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m., with eggs your way, bacon, ham, home fries, and Gloria’s famous baked beans.Adults: $6.Children 5 to 10 yrs.: $3.Under 5 yrs: Free.Info: (450) 263-3543 Everyone welcome ! Come and celebrate St-Patrick’s Day with Smokin’ Country, starting at 3 p.m on Sunday, March 14 at Royal Canadian Legion, 120 Davignon, Cowansville.A party atmosphere is guaranteed, so come dance and spend a fun afternoon with us.Don’t forget to wear your greens and your lucky Shamrocks.Several prizes and draws will take place.(450)263-3543.Come and have fun with us.All-You-Can-Eat Brunch.Eggs the way you like them.Donation $7.a person and $3.50 for children 8 and under.Sunday, March 14, 10 am.to 1 pm.Sutton Legion, 2 Curley St.Info: 450-538-2210.March 16 “life Online” What is Facebook?Have you ever bought something on Ebay?What about using a credit card or banking online?We’ll have a panel of experienced internet users to answer questions, and an employee from the Caisse Populaire to reassure you about money security.6 - 8pm Discussion starts at 6 but everyone’s welcome to a potluck supper at 5:30.Avante Women's Center,?Adhémar-Cusson, Bedford,450-248-0530 avantebarb@bellnet.ca March 17 St.Patrick’s Day Luncheon, Wednesday, March 17, 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.Cost: $8 per person.Door prizes and raffle.Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of Br.#77 Legion, 77 Lewis St., Waterloo.We hope to see you there.March 20 Corned Beef and Cabbage Supper with dance to follow with County Line.$15.a person.Supper is at 6 pm., dance is at 8 pm.Sutton Legion, 2 Curley St.Info: 450-538-2210.Please call ahead.Take out available.Country Dance with music by Gary Darling at the Royal Canadian Legion, Br.77, 77 Lewis St., Waterloo, Saturday, March 20,8 p.m.to 12:30 a.m.$6 per person.Come on out, have a dance and socialize with us! Info: 450-539-3436 Church Services CREEK/WATERLOO PASTORAL CHARGE.Sunday worship with music.Creek United, West Bolton: 9 a.m.Brill Road.St.Paul’s United, Waterloo, 10:30 a.m.Communion services for both churches are held on every first Sunday of the month.Beginning January 3, St.Paul’s Services will be held at Place Primevere, Leclair Street during January, February and March.No services in the Church Sanctuary during winter months.Everyone is welcome.The services will be held in the reception room.All are asked to remove winter boots at the entry.David Lambie, Minister.For information or to leave messages.call: 450-539-2129.Everyone is welcome.ST.PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH 24 St.Paul's Road, Knowlton.A group of ordinary people seeking to follow Jesus in Traditional, Contemporary and Modern ways.8 a.m.- Said Book of Common Prayer Worship.10 a.m.- User-friendly “Blended” Service with Traditional, Contemporary and Modern music and format.Sunday School.For more info: 450-242-2885.The Rev.Tim and the congregation look forward to welcoming you.KNOWLTONMOUNIAIN VALLEY PASTORAL CHARGE.Worship and song with Rev.Ryk Allen officiating.Mansonville United - will be closed until Palm Sunday.Bolton Centre United -No service until Easter Knowlton United, 234 Knowlton Road - 11 a.m.- every Sunday (handicap access) EMMANUEL UNITED CHURCH “Soul food for open hearts and minds." 203, rue Principale, Cowansville.Faith community in action.Worship service and Sunday School both start at 10:30 a.m.All children are welcome! March 14: Keith Whittal, Worship Leader.Susan Reininger, Music Director.Info: 450-263-0204.ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH-DUNHAM.Sunday Services and Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.- all welcome! The Rev.Sinpoh Han.Information: 450-263-0431 ANGLICAN PARISH OF BROME: Sunday, February 28-9 a.m.St.John the Evangelist, Brome.Holy Communion - The Rev.Allan Gault.EGLISE CATHOLIQUE ST.EDOUARD CATHOLIC CHURCH 366 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton.Vous êtes invités à participer à une messe bilingue tous les dimanches à 10h30.You are invited to participate in a bilingual mass every Sunday at 10h30.TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH 409 South St., Cowansville.Why not join the Reverend Allan Gault and the congregation of Trinity Anglican Church, Cowansville, for a Eucharist every Sunday morning at 11 a.m.We’d love to welcome you.Info: 450-522-1012 or 450-538-4178 ' SUTTON - DUNHAM UNITED CHURCH PASTORAL CHARGE A warm welcome awaits you at our Sunday worship services at Dunham at the Martins, 4008 Principal, Dunham, at 9:15 a.m.and in Sutton at Nancy Travers, 4 St.Patrick, at 11:15 a.m.with coffee hour from 10:30 a.m.Information: 450-295-3251 and 450-538-0530.Cont’d on Page 8 Bronte Count)’ NEWS SB Victoria St.Knowiton, Qurhec.JOE 1V0 Teu (450) 242-1188/242-6892 Fax: (450) 243-5155 Established May 1991 Pubtehedwreldyhy RECORD 1195 Galt E„ Sherbrooke, Quebec, JIG 1Y7 fax: (819) 569-3945 F.-mail: news roomC^s herb rookerecord .com website: www.sherbrookerecord.com Sharon McCiii ly Publisher.(819) 5696345 Sharon McCuu y Manning Editor .(819) 5696345 Michael McDtvrrr Assistant Editor .(819) 5696345 Fraser Lockerbie Corresp Editor .(819)5696345 Diana Simpson Sbcretaky .(450) 242-1188 Lynim bellavance Advertising .(450) 242-6892 Michel Duval Advertising.800463-9525 CIRCULATION Distributed to all Record subscribers every Tuesday as an insert, and to households and businesses in Aberrorn, Bedford, Brigham, Brome.Bromont, Cowansville, East Fbmham, Foster, Ful/ord, Knowlton (Brome Lake), Sutton, Bolton Centre, West Brome.The Record was founded on February 7.1897.and acquired the Sherbrooke Examiner (est.1879) in 1905 and the Sherbrooke Gazette (est.1837) in 1908.The Record is published by Alta Newspaper Group Limited Partnership.Canadian Publications Mail Service Product Agreement No.0479675.Member ABC, CARD, CNA.QCNA w J RD JOLYRIENDEAU&DUKEca (COWANSVILLE) INC.Taxation, Accounting, Financial Services, Estate Planning and Settlement, Farm Transfers Cowansville Sherbrooke 127 Principale, Suite 105 3490 Galt West Cowansville Sherbrooke (450) 263-4123 (819) 566-2575 KNOWLEDGE AND KNOW-HOW Justice fry am ISacv 1 888 234-8533 www.devp.org Youth Co-op SADD pool tournament a success On Saturday, February 27, 2010, the Missisquoi North Youth Centre Students Against Destructive Deci-sions(SADD)held a youth Pool Tournament.The tournament featured 9 boy/girl teams and the volunteer referees were, Julia Hastings and Jeremy Eldridge.Winners were as follows: 4th place: Francis Fortin and Samantha Holmes, 3rd place: Christina Bedard and Ryan Hamilton, 2nd place: Jeremy Hamilton and Jessie Johnson and 1st place went to Ethan Ball and Carol McGovern.A wonderful time was had by all who participated.Radio station congratulates youth On February 20, 2010, The Missisquoi North Youth Centre SADD and FYI groups received a visit from M0092frn (the Northeast Kingdom's Best Variety)radio deejay, Deveney Paquette as well as other Moo92 staff.After a day at Owl's Head Ski Resort, Deveney stopped in to congratulate the youth on their successful Winterfest Family Fun day held the same day.Brome County News Tuesday, March 9, 2010 page 3 Sharing moments in Waterloo The 2010 Relay for Life organizaing committee.Back Row (from left to right): Cedric Laigniel (Development Agent for the Canadian Cancer Society), Diane Bouthillette, Loretta Young and Carole Simoneau Front Row (from left to right):Melissa Dumoulin, Mariette Fréchette, Lucie Fréchette and Odette Laberge By Virginia Wilson The organizers of the Relay for Life Waterloo of the Canadian Cancer Society officially launched the third edition of the event at the Town Hall on February 23.The past two years have proven to be a success in Waterloo and the group hopes the population will come back just as strong this year to make the event an even greater success.On June 12, at the Municipal Beach in Waterloo, there will be many events celebrating cancer survivors, render homage to those who have been touched by cancer and share the hopes to one day eliminate this terrible disease.From 7 p.m.to 7 a.m.teams of ten people will relay around a trail to raise funds for the search for the cure.The group hopes to unite over 100 participants in the, “Tour of Survivors”, and sell over twenty five hundred lights for the, “Ceremony of Lights”.This year’s objective will be to raise a total of $135,000.“The Relay for Life gives participants an opportunity to share their struggles with cancer, participate in the positive mission of the Canadian Cancer Society and share the courage of loved ones who lost their battle against Cancer.Most importantly, it is an opportunity to share love and compassion with family, friends, and co-workers,” says Lucie Fréchette, one of the event organizers.It is encouraged to sign up quickly, because there is a maximum of 45 teams permitted for the event.The recruitment is already underway for June’s Relay for Life and it is easy to sign up online at www.cancer.ca/relais or call Odette Laberge at (450) 539-4248 or e-mail: odesa65@videotron.ca .The lights for the “Ceremony of Lights” are on sale for $5 each.Gome {on a booh i£(mc with {¦mud 264 Knowlton Road 450- 242-2242 DOES WELCOMING A NEW BABY GIVE ME A WELCOME TAX BREAK?When your life changes, so do your taxes.So whether you had a baby, bought your first home, or got married, an H&R Block tax professional will help you find all the tax breaks you’ve got coming to help you get the maximum refund you deserve*.Get it Right.SM Click, call or come over, hrblock.ca 1800-HRBLOCK H&R BLOCK* ©2010 H&R Block Canada, Inc.‘ If we make any error in the preparation of your tax return that costs you any interest or penalties on 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NIABLE HASTINGS Abby Jersey and Mom, Tamara Hamelin warming up for their Hip-Hop Dance classes.gy£?ir*0 1*1 Canadian Patrimoine Heritage canadien Weekly Schedule _________Now live on the Internet at wvyy.rcmmedia.org Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday 1 Thursday | Friday Musical Selection Community Bulletin Board'Musical Selection Musical Selection Around Town Marie & Lucie Community Bulletin Board/Musical Selection Musical Selection 17:00 Around Town* Marie & Lucie* Around Town* Marie & Lucie* Young Blood Showtime Veronica's Picks* Musical Selection 18:00 Community Bulletin Board/Musical Selection Penalty Box Penalty Box* 19:00 Dutur Mtn Biuegrass Let's Talk Jazz* Mostly Canadian Un-played* Bobcat Sessions* Burning Bush from the Hall of Flame The Outsider Young Blood* 20:00 Mostly Canadian Un-played Ask the Pastor* Let's Talk Jazz It s on the Record 21:00 Burning Bush from the Hall of Flame* Dufur Mtn Biuegrass* It's on the Record* Veronica's Picks* 22:00 The Ivan Hour* A Classical Time* Mes Albums Classiques* The Ivan Hour DJ Blues 23:00 DJ Blues* Poetry Showtime* Un air de rien Musical Selection The Scoop Mable Hastings Starting Mid March, the Missisquoi North Youth Centre in Mansonville will be offering an exciting new program through funding made possible by “Quebec En Forme.” Hip-Hop dance classes for youth ages 5-17 will benefit from two separate classes (one for youth ages 5-11 and a second for youth ages 12-17).Classes will be held on Saturday afternoons at the Youth Centre in the basement dance floor area.The first ten youth who register for each of the two groups will be accepted.The classes will be animated by the mother/daughter team of Tamara Hamelin and Abby Jersey from Mansonville.This dynamic duo each have five years of experience under their belts, as they both have been following the exciting program offered by Mylene Tondreau through “Ecole Excel Danse” as well as Abby’s participation at Massey Vanier in Tamara Burcombe’s dance program.Abby, a grade 9 student, has always loved to dance.“I am lucky,” smiles Abby.“I have been able to pursue my interest and love for dancing in various ways.My parents have always supported me and have driven me wherever I needed to go.I don’t think that every kid has that opportunity.I am hoping that by offering this program in my community, I can give local youth the opportunity to experience and discover a love for dance,” she explained.For Mom Tamara, just the opportunity to dance is a plus.“I jump at any chance to dance.I am really looking forward to the program and can’t wait to get started,” she said.Both Tamara and Abby are ready to assume the role of teacher for this course and are hoping that the experience is as enjoyable as their participation has been as students in the classes they attend.Anyone interested in finding out more about the program is encouraged to contact the Youth Centre at 450-292-4886 (Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays).Around Town History on Display Café Inn: From now until March 31, Café Inn (264-G, Knowlton rd.) has a display of photos taken in the 19th century by townships photographer John A.Wheeler.Permission to develop and display obtained by Brian Shemilt.These photos have been rendered from glass negatives.If history is your thing or if you are interested in the early days of Knowlton come learn all you can.These reproductions are also available to purchase at the Café Inn.Knowlton Coffee Break: International Women’s day is celebrated annually around the world with events and activities that inspire women and acknowledge accomplishments.Avante is doing its part to insure that the future for our girls is bright, equal and safe.From lh30-3h30pm at the Community center (270, rue Victoria).avante-barb@bellnet.com Celtic Music Show: Featuring: Maeve Mackinnon, award-winning Gaelic Singer from Scotland.Opening Act: Celtic Duo, Dave Gossage, master flute player and multi-instrumentalist with Michael Ayles, singer/guitarist.Showtime: 7:30 p.m.Tickets: $18 in advance, $23 at the door (one hour prior, if available).For more information or to reserve tickets, call: (450) 292-3456 ext.228 or 226.International Women’s Day Dinner The Yamaska Valley Optimist Club will once again be celebrating four “Women of Success” at their fourth annual International Women’s Day Din-ner.To be held Saturday, March 13th at the Lakeview Inn.The evening starts at 6:00 pm, supper to be served at 7:00 pm.Every year the club chooses a different theme and this year they have chosen Successful Women Entrepreneurs.Theatre Workshops: Emma Stevens will be doing theatre workshops for 13 to 17 year olds from March 17 to March 19t.These workshops will cover theatre techniques, as well as games, improv and a final presentation.Registration: United Church, at 7pm on March 3rd and 10th.Information: Emma at: 450-521-3968.* Denotes repeat program in the same week Brome County NEWS Lynda Bella va nee Advertising Consultant llet our waders kmv about yxirprnslucte & services Tel.: 460-242-6092 Fax: 450-243-5155 email: recordad@9herbrookenecond.com email: lynda@9herbrookenscord.com Tuesday, March 9, 2010 page 5 ¦ Brome County News Whither Lac Brome?Part 2 By Marc Clerk In an article in the February 9 issue of the Brome County News, entitled “Whither Lac Brome”, I touched on evident Ville de Lac Brome failings.Weaknesses attributable to lack of vision, lack of purpose, lack of planning, lack of sound ideas and, most especially, lack of residents’ participation in community affairs.The feedback I have received indicates that these comments are valid, and that, indeed, disappointment reigns in many areas.It must be hoped that isolated grumbling will turn into collective action.A major concern in the life of this municipality is the work of the Lac Brome Chamber of Commerce.A few days ago, the Chamber held a much publicized public meeting.A report on that meeting, in the February 23 issue of this paper, cites the Chamber’s invitation to Lac Brome residents: “to get involved in the events going on and give their suggestions and input towards improving and maintaining our local economy”.The “mobilization” it proposes is however limited to rehashing Knowlton’s tourism.Questions must be asked: Are Knowlton’s offerings sufficiently interesting to compete for the available clientele?Is there anything original, different, eye-catching, in Knowlton that is not better obtainable in Bromont (close to the autoroute with large modern facilities) or even in Sutton (which, though an architectural hodgepodge, is culturally with-it, lively and has a renowned ski-mountain close-by)?What is there in Knowlton, worth leaving Montreal to come here to see?The Chamber does not address such basic problems.Not a word to the effect that tourists and visitors avoid the place, not a word that the local economy is on the rocks, not a question as to why so many shops are closed and more are closing, not a word about the Chamber’s ineptness, not a word about innovative ideas for valorizing Ville de Lac Brome.The Lac Brome Chamber is essentially a Knowlton Village organization.Knowlton Village is not “Brome Lake”.Knowlton Village is only a small portion of a ten mile by ten mile area named Ville de Lac Brome with five thousand tax-paying inhabitants.The Chamber’s role in Knowlton Village is nebulous, costly and misconceived.It has failed, miserably, in Lac Brome’s economic life.The Chamber has been outlandishly funded by Ville de Lac Brome ($35,000.00 in 2008, $40,000.00 in 2009, $54,000.00 or so allocated for 2010).The Chamber, in 2008, abdicated its own raison-d’être and enthusiastically endorsed the failed Knowlton Rues Principales project (funded by VLB to the tune of $70,000.00 and administered by VLB employees).The Chamber, in 2009, sang the praises of the grandiose Bel Canto disaster (again funded by VLB to the tune of $170,000.00 and counting).These ill-spent monies, these grants, this funding, have all been taken from Ville de Lac Brome residents’ taxes.Sadly, residents must now live down the long-term effects of the combined lack of judgment by the previous Municipal Council and by the Chamber.Ibis make-believe Chamber of Commerce should close down.The local merchants, restaurants and lodgings should take their own existence in hand and form a Knowlton Merchants Association.It was done in 1988 when times were difficult here, the village looked dumpy but a dream was nevertheless realized.Knowlton took on airs.It became an “upscale” rural destination.It can be done again today.It simply needs a little imagination, spirit and action.The residents of Lac Brome?Well, residents need to get actively involved again in community affairs.Action should not be limited to lone individuals criticizing the Municipal Council’s acts or in requesting a Stop Sign at a given corner.Different groups, different factions, different interests must become mobilized around specific positive community goals.Lac Brome residents should re-establish the 1MAGINACTION POLICY PLAN structure with appropriate and pertinent study-groups.With today's evidently well intentioned Mayor, it must establish a true, and permanent, working relationship in planning, monitoring, correcting and implementing change and progress for this place: a community encompassing the worthwhile and so-interesting hamlets and - ?// • Consider a dut ritablt bequest Id research in epilepsy www.epilepsy.ca sectors of Foster, Fulford/Bondville, Knowlton, East Hill, West Brome and Iron Hill.Whither Lac Brome?Time (and imagination and action) will tell.Marc Clerk has been a resident of the Eastern Townships since 1968.He operated a large sheep operation for twenty years in Sutton, where he also owned and operated La Cheviotte, a British woollens store; was Councillor in the Township of Sutton, initiator /President of the Sutton Merchants Association, President of Héritage Sutton Historical Society and Editor of Héritage Sutton Sketchbooks.In Lac Brome he was a founding member of the Knowlton Merchant's Association, Co-chairman of the IMAGINACTION POLICY PLAN, Director of Theatre Lac Brome, President of the Lac Brome Chamber of Commerce, Member of the Lac Brome Environment Committee and is Life Member of the Brome County Historical Society.Letters Garbage gathering every two weeks Mr.Decelles, I am very disappointed about your decision to pick up our garbage every two weeks.Where are we supposed to put it?Did you know that garbage attracts vermin.Ex.Rats, skunks, racoons, flies, etc.So, are we expected to put our children’s safety at risk and ours, and for what?To save a few dollars?Because, eventually, we will be invaded by vermin.Summer is coming.Then our children will not be able to play in their own backyard!!! But, let’s increase the taxes and let’s cut on garbage pick-up !!! 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