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?; vp yJt l?Brome County NEW Tuesday, Sepember 7, 2010 STOÜ& 9ÜWE91* “Largest Selection Of Natural Stone In Quebec” I nterior/Exterior Marble, Penn Blue, Granite, Slate Limestone, Cobble Stones, Sandstone, Ledgerock “Over 40 years of experience in the Stone Trade!” TEL: 450.242.0255 570 Knowlton Rd.Knowlton, QC www.STONEHAVENINC.CA Development in Bromont reaches a peak By Doug Hooper Brothers, Rolland Désourdy and Germain Désourdy, who was mayor from 1964 to 1977, founded the City of Bromont in 1964.The brothers planned the development hoping to find a way for tourism and recreation to coexist with technical businesses and a residential sector.Some would refer to it as a city in the country.Ever since the 1976 Summer Olympics, when Bromont was the site of the Equestrian events, the popularity of this little town has grown.And as with any growth, there have been growing pains.A hideous development of quasi-outlet stores was erected along the north side of Bromont Blvd.in the 1980s, which have now been reconstituted as luxury condos.There is a new complex of stores near the exit from Autoroute 10 along the lines of more modem shopping centres that are laid out in such a fashion as to necessitate driving from one shop to the next - like Dix-30.Nevertheless, at least the complex is on the outskirts of town.Also at the Autoroute exit are two of what must be Quebec’s first round- DOUG HOOPER Chair lifts adapted to carry mountain bikes.abouts, or traffic circles, as we call them.(The Dorval circle doesn’t count because it’s peppered with traffic lights, which defeat the purpose).High volumes of traffic to and from the ski hill in winter and the flea market the rest of the year, often caused backups into the village and onto the highway, too.Traffic circles are one way of controlling the traffic while keeping it moving, and one has to think that if they work in England, where there is twice the population in one-tenth the space, they will surely work here.Bromont has been a popular destination for skiers since it opened in 1964.It’s only forty-five minutes from the Champlain Bridge, and since night skiing was introduced on many trails in 1980, skiers can enjoy a mid-week outing and save their sick days for large snowfalls at Jay Peak.For the past ten years, Ski Bromont has been investing $5 million in development and improvements to its holdings.This year’s expenditures will see a new office building and garage for employees; several new condos overlooking the main lodge and providing ski in - ski out access; new snow-making equipment to augment the already impressive array, and a permanent building at the base of Versant du Lac to replace the temporary mobile buildings.All of these will be ready for the new season.As well, Ski Bromont has been slowly CONTD ON PAGE 4 DOUG HOOPER The new garage and offices under construction near Chateau Bromont.r Pierre Marziali membre affilié Familiprix pharmacien rv Hours: Mon.-Wed.9:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.Thur, Fri.9:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.Sat 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.408 South, Covyansville 450-263-2171 JV /acni 242-2544 www.familipnx.com Contractor utmi—i— w a Machinery work • Hydraulic hammer (rock breaker) • Private roads • Land shaping • Drainage • Artificial lakes/ponds • Septic systems P O C H V* Demol','on ' Founds»" l\U y>fl \ .Topsoil - Aggregate VALU ÈRES, Fieldslone 11, ch.Glen, Bolton-Ouot DOUG HOOPER The old shack at the base of Versant du Lac will be replaced with a permanent structure.AUBERGE © SPA West Brome Reservations 4S0 244.7552 www.awb.ca dea/ooi/ Œi/ffet • Every Friday night • Fish soup • Snowcrab • Mussels • Shrimp • Scampies • Smoked fish • Oysters • Calamari and + ¦» tilt 4 -» 4 page 2 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 ¦ Brome County News Brome County Community Bulletin Board September 9 Darts are starting! Are you interested in playing on Thursday evening?6:30 p.m.Call Jimmy Royea: 450-538-5385 or Matthew Hawley: 450-538-2055.September 9 & 23 The Ladies Guild of the Church of the Ascension, West Brome will be hosting their Bridge and Luncheon Card parties on Thursday, September 9 and September 23.For reservations please telephone Shelly: 450-538-2589 September 10 Come and join in an evening of gospel singing at All Saints Anglican Church and celebrate with our neighbours next door, Youth With A Mission (Y.WAM.) their 50th anniversary.Along with the music and singing we will also hear from our guests from the Y.WAM.Discipleship Training Centre here in Dunham, who will speak about their work in this community and also internationally.This event be at All Saints Anglican Church, 3829 rue Principale, Dunham, this Friday September 10, 7 p.m-9 p.m., in the church hall.For more information, please call The Rev.Sinpoh Han at (450)295-2045.Refreshments will be served.Everyone welcome.Carol Jones and the Superchargers Opera House Tour at the Enosburg Opera House on Friday, September 10 at 7 p.m.20 per cent of ticket sales to benefit the Vermont National Guard Charitable Foundation.Servicepersons in uniform get free entry.Local JROTC will present the flags.Ticket: $12.50.Available at the door, all Enosburg Bank Branch locations, Precious Things, Enosburg Pharmacy, Parkside, Somerset Inn and in St.Albans, The Better Planet and Franklin County Chamber Office.Dancing encouraged! 802-933- 6171/info.fotoh@gmail.com September 11 First Knowlton Scouting Group will be having a Bottle Drive on Saturday, September 11, from 9 a.m.to 2 p.m.If your premises have been missed, refundable bottles and cans can be dropped off at 54 William Street (anytime) or at Laborex Garage (Saturday only) on Victoria Street.Musicians and music lovers - TOWNSHIPS BLUEGRASS AND OLD TYME MUSIC SOCIETY invites you to an afternoon and evening of music on Saturday, September 11, at the Royal Canadian Legion, 77 Lewis St.East, Waterloo.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 7:00.Stage performances run from 7 p.m.to 10:30 p.m.Admission is $5 at the door for members and $10.for nonmembers.We look forward to seeing you.Kamak Shriners will be having a BBQ.steak supper, at the Sutton Canadian Legion Hall, on Saturday, September 11, 2 Curley St.Donation $15.Cocktails at 5 p.m.Supper at 6.30 p.m.Dance to follow.Door prizes.Info: JC.Marchand 450-538-3047 or Legion 450-538-2210.Please by your tickets soon, before they sell out.25th Annual Ham Supper at Creek United Church, 278 Brill Rd., West Bolton, on Saturday, September 11 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.Adults: $10.Children 10 yrs.and under: $3.Waterloo, Flea Market at St.Paul’s United Church, 4929 Foster St.on Saturday, September 11, from 8 a.m.to noon.Coffee and doughnuts will be available.Tables to rent: $10.00.For information: Call 450-539-3135, 450-539-2129 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.Important Notice.The Mental Health & Well- Being Support Group has moved to a new meeting place.We are now at 19 Mont Echo Road (last building on the left before the Fire Station).‘ Do you or someone you know suffer from a mental illness?Coping with the impact of mental illness can be overwhelming.Help is available.Join us for an opportunity to share experiences, in a safe environment where you will receive support, information, encouragement and acceptance.Having support makes all the difference Brome County NEWS 5*B Victoria Sr, Knowlton, Quebec JOE 1V0 Tel: (450) 2421188/242-6892 Fax:(450)243-5155 Established May IWI Published weekly by RECORD 1195 Galt E„ Sherbrooke.Quebec.JIG 1Y7 fax: (819) 569-3945 E mail: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com website: www.sherbrookerecord.com Sharon McCuuy Publisher.(819) 5696345 Sharon McCuuy Managing Editor .(819) 5696345 Michael McDevitt Assistant Editor .(819) 5696345 Stephen Blake Corresp.Editor.(819) 5696345 Diana Simpson Secretary.(450)242-1188 Virginia Wilson 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 Abercom, Bedford, Brigham, Brome, Bromont, Cowansville, East Famham, Foster, Fulford, Knowlton (Brome Lake), Sutton, Bolton Centre, West Brome.The Record was founded on February 7, 1897.and acquired the Sherbrooke Examiner (est.1879) in 1905 and the Sherbrooke Gazette (est.1837) in 1908.The Record is published by Alta Newspaper Group Limited Partnership.Canadian Publications Mail Service Product Agreement No.0479675.Member ABC, CARD, CNA, QCNA ! We meet every second Saturday, as advertised in the Brome County News Community Calendar.For information call Linda at (450) 243-0928: pleasantval-ley@sympatico.ca September 12 Every Sunday at 3 p.m.music and social dancing with Smokin’ Country, free admission, door prizes and drawings.Come and experience our very contagious and friendly atmosphere.Welcome all.All-You-Can-Eat Brunch, with eggs the way you like them.10 a.m.to 1 p.m.$7., $3.50 for children under 8 yrs.Little ones under 5 yrs.are always free.Sunday, September 12, Sutton Legion, 2 Curley St.Info: 450-538-2210.The Legion bar is open Wednesday to Saturday from 4 p.m.to 8 p.m.and every second Sunday (Brunch Sunday) from 1pm to 8pm.September 13 There will be a General Meeting (Prenominations for the elections) at the Sutton Legion.All members please come and participate.7 p.m.2 Curley St.Info: 450-538-2210 September 14 Knowlton United Church presents The Valley Men In Concert, a twenty voice, four-part men’s chorus from the Ottawa area, featuring a repertoire of sacred and secular music along with show tunes folk songs and solos on Tuesday, September 14, at 7:30 p.m.at Knowlton United Church.Cost: $10.Proceeds to be shared with the Town of Brome Lake Food Bank.For tickets, call Margaret at 450-243-5302.September 14,21,28 Come and try square dancing with Brome Squares Dance Club.Three FREE Fun Nights, September 14, 21 and 28 at Cowansville’s l’Age d’Or, 154 rue Principale starting at 7:30 p.m.For more info, call Lena 450-243-6291 or Doreen at 450-538-3846.September 15 Registration for 1st Knowlton Scouting Group will take place on Wednesday, September 15, at Knowlton Academy’s gymnasium between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.for children 5 years and up.For information please contact Robert McWilliams at 450-243-0910 or Mike Ellis at 450-243-1819.BINGO starts again at the Sutton Legion on Wednesday, September 15 at 2 Curley St.6:30 p.m.Jackpot $200.Info: 450-538-2210.September 16 Open House: Avante Women’s Centre is pleased to welcome Alexa Conradi, president of the Quebec Women’s Federation to speak about the upcoming World March of Women at our Open House on Thursday, September 16.Festivities will start at 11:00 followed by a light lunch.Please call 450-248-0530 to confirm your presence.Avante Women’s Center, 2 Adhémar-Cusson, Bedford, avantebarb@bellnet.ca All women welcome! September 18 Spaghetti supper.Dance and Silent Auction will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77,77 Lewis Street Waterloo, September 18.All proceeds will go to JAYDN DROLET for Medical Expenses incurred due to an inoperable brain tumor.Supper: 4:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.Silent Auction: 4:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.Dance: 8 p.m.-12:30 p.m.Price: Adults $10., children under 12 yrs.: $5.Information: 450-539-3436 Carol or 450 539-1230 Tina.Pig Roast sponsored by “CEBC RUN FOR THE CURE" to benefit the Canadian Breast Cancer foundation.Hotel Horizon, Sutton, Qc.Saturday, September 18, at 7 p.m.Adults: $20.Children under 10 yrs old: $12.Tickets on sale at CIBC Sutton and Hotel Horizon.Bag Day! At Brome Hall on Saturday, September 18 from 9 a.m.to 2 p.m.Fill a bag!! Lots of treasures for all.Country Dance with music by Gary Darling at the Royal Canadian Legion, Br.77, 77 Lewis St., Waterloo, Saturday, September 18, 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 September 19 Soup Luncheon at the Memorial Hall in Stanbridge East on Sunday, September 19 starting at noon.Selection of soups, homemade bread, coffee and tea.Donation: $8.Maple Leaf Chapter #2, Order of the Eastern Star.Everyone Welcome.JRD JOLY RIENDEAU & DUKE ca (COWAMVIUI) 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 CONTD ON PAGE 4 Un héritage à partager LEAVE A LEGACY" Québec www.legacy-