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[" T uesday , June 18, 2019 BromeCounty News Bright Lights, big winners Submitted by Lucy Hoblyn Brome Lake Books Students from eight schools in the area competed in this year\u2019s Brome Bright Lights Contest by writing stories.First place stories from each grade level won $50 and second place winners received $25.The overall winner received an additional $200.We want to thank the Knowlton Lions Club for their generous donation towards the prizes and also the Yamaska Literacy Council for providing yummy refreshments.Pictured above are grade one winner Emma Gagne with Wendy Seys, the grade three winner Amelya Jersey with Danny McAuley and the grade five winner Georgia Lavigne with Lucy Hoblyn.She also was the grand prize winner.PHOTOS COURTESY LUCY HOBLYN BromeCountyNews PAGE 2 T uesday , June 18, 2019 Brome County Community Bulletin Board Church Bulletins June 19 Sutton Legion Bingo every Wednesday at the Sutton Legion, 2 Curley St., Sutton.Jackpot of $200 or more.Start at 6:30 p.m.Bring your friends and lucky charms.Info: 450- 538-2864.June 19 Brome Branch 23 \u2013 Grave Decoration Service to be held Wednesday, June 19 at 7 p.m.at the Knowlton Protestant Cemetery followed by a service at the Catholic Cemetery.June 21 BBQ every Friday evening from 5 to 7 p.m., Waterloo Legion, 77 Lewis east.Hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, pou- tines and onion rings.June 22 Fulford Strawberry Social has returned! Saturday June 22 from 12 to 3 p.m.at the Fulford Hall , 62 Davis Rd.Hot dogs, strawberries and whipping cream served on homemade biscuits, a bake table, quilt raffle, outdoor games, entertainment by singer Karen Potje.The Duck Race proceeds this year will benefit the Missing Children\u2019s Network.Ducks are only $10 each.Sponsored by the Fulford Community Club.Info: Carla 450- 539-2982.June 22 Country Dance Saturday, June 22, from 7 to 11 p.m.At the Trinity Anglican Church, 409 South St., Cowans- ville.Music by Keepin\u2019 it Country.Donation $8.Door prizes! Canteen on premises.Proceeds to benefit the food bank.June 22 The Mental Health & Well-Being Support Group.Please phone Linda: 579-488-1450 or email pleasantvalley001@gmail.com for the location of the meeting.Join us for an opportunity to share experiences in a safe environment and receive support, information, encouragement & acceptance.Having support makes all the difference! June 23 All you can eat brunch will be hosted at the Sutton Legion.Eggs your way (omelettes are our specialty) Donation of $10.For adults, children 6 to 12 yrs $4, little ones are always free.9:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m., everyone welcome.2 Curley St., Sutton Qc.  Information: 450 538-2210.June 23 Antique and Craft Market - On the grounds of the Museum, 130 Lakeside.Sunday, June 23, July 28 and August 18 from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.Antique woodworking tools, Primitives, Furniture, Trunks, Collectibles, Glass, Porcelain, Jewellery, Books, Local Crafts.Information: 450-243-6782 Brome County Historical Society.June 26 Wednesday, June 26, \u201cSummer Salad Lunch in Knowl- ton\u201d 11:30 a.m.Bring your favorite salad to share, followed by a special Activity.FREE! Carpool available from Bedford.Lac Brome community Centre, 270, rue Victoria, Knowlton, avantegayl@bellnet.ca June 29 BBQ Steak Supper! Saturday, June 29, 5:30 to 7 p.m.Celebrate Canada with Silverado! Tickets $15; Legion members.$13.Legion Cowansville, 120 Boul.Davi- gnon.June 29 June 29 Annual West Brome flea market at the Church of the Ascension.Rain or shine, Starting at 8:00 a.m.Lunch available.For information contact Judy at 450-263-3025.July 6 St James Church Fundraiser Art Exhibition & Sale, with wine and cheese, July 6, from 10 a.m.to 4 pm.1945 Ch.Saint-Armand.Suggested donation $10.For information: Grace Bordeau 450-248-2547 July 13 Spaghetti Supper! Fundraiser for cenotaph improvements.Saturday, July 13, 5:30 to 7 p.m.Tickets $15; Legion members $13.Legion Cowansville, 120 Boul.Davignon.August 3 & 4 Cowansville Legion 99.Garage Sale, 120 boul.Davi- gnon.August 3 & 4.To donate call Denise (450) 263- 0561 or Debbie (450) 522-6674.ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH \u2013 DUNHAM Sunday services at 10 a.m.\u2013 all welcome!  The Reverend Sinpoh Han.Information: 450-295-2045.ANGLICAN PARISH OF BROME Sunday Services are at 9 a.m \u2013 all welcome!  First Sunday of the month - Holy Trinity (Iron Hill); second Sunday - St.John the Evangelist (Brome); third Sunday - Church of the Ascension (West Brome) and the fourth Sunday - St Aidan (Sutton Junction).Rev.Tim Smart, rector.Information: 450-538-8108.BEDFORD PASTORAL CHARGE OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA You are warmly welcomed to join us each Sunday as we gather in worship.We welcome you and your ideas as we provide a safe place where all can seek a greater purpose to life.Services taking place: June 9 & 23 in Stanbridge East, June 16 in Bedford and June 30 in Mystic.Worship begins at 10 a.m.and is followed by coffee and snacks.For more information please visit http://www.bedfordpastoral.org/ or call 450-248- 3044.CALVARY UNITED CHURCH SUTTON A warm welcome awaits you at our Sunday worship service in Sutton at Grace Anglican Church at 9 a.m.followed by a coffee hour at 10 a.m.in the church hall.Information: 450-538-0530.COWANSVILLE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH Cowansville Community Baptist Church meets Sundays at 10 a.m., 137 rue John, Cowansville.Everyone is welcome.CREEK/WATERLOO PASTORAL CHARGE Sunday, June 23 \u2013worship and music: Creek United, 278 Brill Rd., West Bolton, service and Sunday school, at 9 a.m.; St.Paul\u2019s United attending the Annual Celtic Service at Knowlton at 11 a.m., with potluck lunch.Reverend Dave Lambie, minister.For information or to leave a message call: 450-539-2129.EMMANUEL UNITED CHURCH Come together for a thoughtful and spiritual experience and give yourself a good start to the week.Our Sunday worship is at 205 rue Principale, Cowansville at 10:30 a.m.Sunday School is every fourth Sunday of the month.We celebrate this second Sunday after Pentecost with our minister, Rev.David Lefneski.We serve the United Church communities of Brigham, East Farn- ham, Farnham and Cowansville, but really anyone can find a home here.Give it a try and sample a Sunday.Wheelchair accessible.Church office: 450-263-0204 website: emmanuelcowansville.ca ÉGLISE CATHOLIQUE ST.ÉDOUARD CATHOLIC CHURCH     366 Knowlton Road, Knowlton.You are invited to participate in a bilingual Mass Sundays at 10:30 a.m.GRACE ANGLICAN CHURCH 52 Principale sud, Sutton, welcomes everyone for Sunday services at 10:30 a.m.All welcome.Canon Tim Smart, rector.Information: 450-538-8108 or visit our website at www.gracechurchsutton.org.GRANBY UNITED CHURCH Where God Unites all Children.Be a part of the family.101 rue Principale, Granby.Please call 450-372-1417 for information and to confirm time of our services.guc-eug@bellnet.ca.KNOWLTON-MOUNTAIN VALLEY PASTORAL CHARGE Serving the regions of Knowlton, Bolton Centre, Man- sonville and Vale Perkins.Worship service at 11 a.m.at Knowlton United Church, 234 Knowlton Road (450-243- 6078).A warm welcome is extended to all.Handicapped access available.Should you require the services of  the minister, please contact the Rev.Steve Lawson at 450-242-1993.ST.PAUL\u2019S ANGLICAN CHURCH 24 St.Paul\u2019s Road, Knowlton. St.Paul\u2019s is a dynamic, diverse community pursuing and serving Jesus in the Eastern Townships, 8 a.m.and 10 a.m.Sunday services (traditional, contemporary and modern music and format).  New: Tune into \u201cTim Talks\u201d on Facebook \u2013 three times weekly. Everyone welcome.Please check out our website: www.stpaulsknowlton.ca or St.Paul\u2019s Knowl- ton\u2019s Facebook page.We are now live streaming!  Everyone welcome.Telephone: 450-242-2885.TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH 409 South Street, Cowansville.All Sunday services are at 10:30 a.m.First and third Sunday of month is communion service.Second, fourth and fifth Sunday of month is morning prayer service.Minister available Thursday from 10.am.to 2 p.m.Come and join us as we endeavor to learn and practice God\u2019s loving will.We\u2019d love to welcome you.Information: 450-955-3303 (leave message). BCN Staff The Brome-Missisquoi-Perkins Hospital Foundation has revealed the names of the students selected to receive the two BMP Foundation scholarships.Yes, two scholarships! This year, thanks to a donation from the Chawkers Foundation, the BMP Foundation was able not only to ensure the continuation of the health care scholarship program for years to come, but also to create a second bursary in nursing for a CEGEP student.The BMP Hospital Foundation warmly thanks the Chawkers Foundation for its generous contribution.These two BMP scholarships come in addition to the four scholarships offered to four high schools in the region.The BMP Scholarship \u2013 Health Care The BMP - Health Care Scholarship is intended for high school graduates in the region who intend to pursue college studies in the health care.This program was designed to encourage local students to pursue a career in the health care.The winner of the 2019 BMP Health Care Scholarship is Ms.Sarah Charest.Listening to others and their concerns, Sarah Charest has distinguished herself through her humanistic approach and her desire to make an impact in people\u2019s lives.Congratulations to her! Literary enthusiasts are invited to enjoy the fourth edition of the \u201cPlay on Words\u201d literary festival held in Mansonville that will take place this year on June 29 and 30, 2019.The Festival is organized by \u201cAgence littéraire Alinéa,\u201d a non-profit organization assisted by authors and is also made possible by funding from the Municipality of Pot- ton, the Public Market, Round Barn and many literary enthusiasts and supporters.Two spokespersons will represent the event assuring that the bilingual essence is both respected and celebrated.These spokespersons include: Famous author John Farrow, who is the author of the detective series, Ice City and Ice Lake, as well as Ariane Cordeau, a Potton resident, screenwriter and author of the novel, Moitie Vrai.They will both be present at events throughout the weekend.Activities will take place at the Potton Library in the heart of the village, at the Round Barn site, where the well-known food columnist from the Gazette, Julian Armstrong, will be on hand with her books at the public market to present to visitors.\u201cReaders will also be able to meet and exchange with authors, attend the concert in the park, participate in family activities, visit the Museum of Singular Art located in the former United Church (Rue Principale-Mansonville) and stop by the local flea market,\u201d shared local author, Marie-Paule Villeneuve (Agence littéraire Alinéa).A friendly dinner will be held at the Alinea Boutique where authors will share passages from one of their books or a particular passage from the work of an author important to them.A competition will allow participants the opportunity to discover places that inspire the authors found in the Mansonville area.The Play on Words festival coincides with the ever popular Spartan Race that takes place and Owl\u2019s Head and thus the opportunity to stop by both activities may be of interest to many.As summer finally comes to Potton, there is much to see and do in the area rich in beauty.For those with a love for reading, writing or broadening their literary knowledge or interests, the Play on Words festival aims to do just that.Bringing authors to the small rural community allows the community to meet, share and get to know those with a gift for words who long to share their passion with others.BromeCountyNews T uesday , June 18, 2019 PAGE 3 Financial statements, Audit, Bookkeeping, Taxation, Corporations, Individuals, Estate planning and settlement, Farm and business transfers, re-organizations 127 Principale, Suite 105, Cowansville, QC, J2K1J3 duke-cpa.com T:(450) 263-4123 Fax: (450) 263-3489 CPA Inc.DUKE Société de comptables professionnels agréés Chartered professional accountants corporation BromeCounty News Jesse Bryant Sales Manager Let our readers know about your products & services Tel.: 450-242-1188 Fax: 450-243-5155 email: jbryant@sherbrookerecord.com The fourth annual \u201cPlay On Words\u201d Festival in Mansonville PHOTOS COURTESY Mable Hastings The Scoop Play on Words Festival spokespersons include: famous author, John Farrow (left), who is the author of the detective series, Ice City and Ice Lake, and Ariane Cordeau (right), a Potton resident, screenwriter and author of the novel Moitie Vrai Two BMP scholarships and two winners CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 5 PAGE 4 T uesday , June 18, 2019 BromeCountyNews 5-b VICTORIA ST., KNOWLTON, QUEBEC, J0E 1V0 TEL: (450) 242-1188 FAX: (450) 243-5155 Published weekly by 6 Mallory, Sherbrooke, QUEBEC, J1M 2E2 E-MAIL: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com website: www.sherbrookerecord.com SHARON MCCULLY PUBLISHER .(819) 569-6345 MATTHEW MCCULLY ASSOCIATE EDITOR .(819) 569-6345 NICOLE MARSH SECRETARY .(450) 242-1188 JESSE BRYANT ADVERTISING .(450) 242-1188 CIRCULATION Distributed to all Record subscribers every Tuesday as an insert, and to households and businesses in Abercorn, Bedford, Brigham, Brome, Bromont, Cowansville, East Farnham, 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 BromeCounty News Established May 1991 RECORD THE OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9 A.M.TO NOON bcnnews@qc.aibn.com BCN RATES & DEADLINES COMMUNITY CALENDAR Brome County News Community Calendar is reserved for non-profit organizations only.Deadline is noon on Fridays.Must be pre-paid.Up to 40 words: $8, 41-70 words: $12, 71-100 words: $15, all prices include taxes.Special rates: $2 off for 2 insertions, 1 BCN and 1 in the Friday Record \u201cWhat\u2019s On\u201d section.Please forward notices to 5-b Victoria St., Knowlton, QC J0E 1V0, email: bcnnews@qc.aibn.com, or fax: (450) 243-5155.Visa and Mastercard accepted.Letters HELLO, Ipurchased this painted stone at Townshippers\u2019 Day in 1988 when the event was held at Mont Sutton.I would like to contact the person who painted it (or a descendant) to offer them the stone (in the way of Marie Kondo, it\u2019s time to lighten the load.).The maker\u2019s initials are D.L.P., as you can see.Since the Brome County News is distributed in Sutton, is there anyway you can help me find the mysterious D.L.P.?Many thanks for any advice you might have! HELEN MEREDITH MONTREAL Knowlton Guides sponsor their annual tea party By Louise Smith Fascinators were handed out to guests and each Guide had one of their own to wear.It all added to the afternoon tea atmosphere.Each Guide had helped to get the table prepared for the high tea.The fancy sandwiches were on trays and desserts and even scones with cream and jam were available.The principal of Knowlton Academy, Renalee Gore, read a story to the crowd just before the eating began.It was a special touch.From the tea cups to the fancy food, all the special touches made for a memorable afternoon.A decorated frame captured each Guide with her guest or guests.Donna Houseman, one of the Guide leaders, was making sure everyone was photographed.The photos will make a good souvenir of an afternoon spent in genteel company.At the end of the day, the girls received their badges earned during the year.The weekend field trip coming up will mark the end of this Guiding year.PHOTOS BY LOUISE SMITH The Guides and their guests dined on fancy sandwiches and treats.The Knowlton Guides and their leaders worked hard to get the afternoon tea ready. BromeCountyNews T uesday , June 18, 2019 PAGE 5 The BMP Scholarship \u2013 Nursing This scholarship targets future nursing students specifically and encourages young people to get involved in this environment that is currently in need of workers.The winner of the BMP Nursing Scholarship is Ms.Élodie Couture.Human, empathetic, caring and a real go-getter, her natural leadership qualities impressed the jury members.Both bursaries offer an amount of $1 000 renewable annually throughout the student\u2019s college career, for a maximum of three years.The two bursaries winners were chosen by a Selection Committee composed of a school institution\u2019s director (retired), a BMP Hospital staff member and a member of the community.A commitment for the future At a time when recruiting young people is proving difficult in the health field and more particularly in nursing, the Brome-Missisquoi-Perkins Hospital Foundation wants to undertake specific actions.By establishing the scholarship program, the BMP Foundation allows donors to directly impact the future of health care in their region and also make improvements within their Hospital.Photo: From left to right : Mrs.Nancy Brilvicas, jury member; Mrs.Lola Landes, Executive Director of the BMP Foundation; Ms.Sarah Charest, winner of the BMP Scholarship \u2013 Health Care; Ms.Élodie Couture, winner of the BMP Scholarship \u2013 Nursing; Mr.François Riendeau and Mrs.Rosane Rivard, jury members.BMP scholarships By Louise Smith For two years teachers Chantal Dessureau and Rebecca Blinn have worked with students in collaboration with Dr.Bob Pincott to coordinate interviews with members of the BMP community hospital.Michel Racicot and the Petit Musee BMP helped to support the project.Students sat and interviewed people who work in various positions at the hospital and then the work was all put together into a booklet that will be distributed to the people who were interviewed.It was also given out to those who were there at the evening presentation and launch on Tuesday at Heroes\u2019 when parents and friends came out to support the students and their teachers and Dr.Pincott.Dr.Pincott will be giving a lecture on the history of the Brome Missisquoi Perkins Hospital on one of the first nights of Community School at Heroes\u2019 Memorial in the fall.Heroes\u2019 Memorial Herald BMP Project launched CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 3 PHOTOS BY LOUISE SMITH Students who worked on the project line up with Chantal Dessureau and Rebecca Blinn and Dr.Pincott For two years interviews took place between Heroes' students and BMP workers COURTESY BromeCountyNews PAGE 6 T uesday , June 18, 2019 Ben in Focus BEN MCAULEY Sunset on Saturday, June 8 at the marina! By Louise Smith The Emmanuel United Church was as packed as it could be on Sunday, June 9 with close to two hundred people filling the pews.The guest choir was the Union United Church from Montreal.A close relationship with Emmanuel United has been formed over the past few years with two members of Union United Church, Tessa and her aunt, Lorane McKenzie, having served as Licensed Lay Worship Leaders during various minister transitions in the Cowansville church.The men and women\u2019s choirs more than filled the choir section at the front of the Sanctuary.Extra chairs were needed.The choir was under the direction of Kim- ble Sherwood and everyone was caught up in the spirit of the day! Twelve numbers were performed and the last song was \u201cLove Train\u201d.People were on their feet, singing along with the choir, rocking back and forth.It was a memorable event and all who were there look forward to the next time these musical ambassadors venture down to the Townships.Union United Choir rocked Emmanuel United Church on Sunday, June 9 The women and men's choirs from Union United lifted spirits and moved the audience at Emmanuel United Lorane McKenzie (left), Tessa Grif?ths (center), are both Licensed Lay Leaders from Union United who are presiding at services in the Township area, and another member from Union United came to the concert last Sunday.PHOTOS BY LOUISE SMITH BCN Staff Once again this summer, Renaissance Brome Lake invites citizens to join its shoreline partnership program.Becoming part of this initiative is a great opportunity to help maintain and improve the health of Brome Lake, supported by an organization made up of passionate citizens who dedicate themselves to the cause through constructive action.For the past 18 years, RBL has dedicated itself to responsible management of the Brome Lake watershed.In order to achieve this, the twelve-member board of directors pursue many initiatives related to the health of the lake, including navigation, shoreline protection, control of exotic invasive species and others.The vegetation re-naturalization support program for Brome Lake\u2019s shoreline supports progress towards this goal, aiming to preserve the treasure that is Brome Lake for the continued benefit of the community.Innovative and Eco-Friendly Since 2008, citizens have been able to make a significant environmental contribution by installing plants near their shoreline through the shoreline vegetation re-naturalization support program.These plants will allow for incoming water filtration and the protection of Brome Lake.Through the program, a landscape architect will suggest a landscaping that will meet the citizens\u2019 and the shoreline\u2019s needs.The program uses a cooperative approach to both help protect the lake and to bring waterfront property owners closer to having a shoreline in accordance with regulations, all at a lower cost than would be possible otherwise.Hélène Drouin, Renaissance Brome Lake President, said, \u201cFour hundred and sixty- six waterside properties have been visited in 2016.The results indicated that there were 89% of the shoreline properties that did not completely conform.As a result, the Town of Brome Lake mandated Renaissance Brome Lake to develop a turnkey program to help.\u201d For more information about the program, visit www.renaissancelbl.com/mission/ or email: info@renaissancelbl.com.BromeCountyNews T uesday , June 18, 2019 PAGE 7 Renaissance Brome Lake\u2019s eco-friendly program Making a difference, one tree at a time BromeCountyNews PAGE 8 T uesday , June 18, 2019 Taylor McClure Special to the Brome County News The Brome County News was recently invited to experience the antique quilts exhibition that is currently being held at the Missisquoi Museum located in Stanbridge East.The exhibition, titled Piecing the Story Together, provides visitors the opportunity to view around a dozen antique quilts and learn the unique stories and histories that they represent.Mona Beaulac, Guy Paquin and Heather Darch of the museum provided us some insight into what the exhibition is all about.Heather, who was in charge of setting up the exhibition, had the idea of doing an antique quilting exhibition for a while but it took several years of planning and research.\u201cI thought it would be fun to do something different.\u201d The museum had photographs and names of women in their archives that tied in with their quilt collection and this is how the project first got off the ground.\u201cI had to find the names of the women in our archives and match the quilts with the photographs we had of these women.\u201d It was a very long process but Heather\u2019s vision came to life.\u201cI chose the quilts that were the most representational to display.They also had to be in a stable condition to hang.\u201d Darch looked through the museums collection of quilts, which were all donated, and selected pieces that provided something unique.The antique quilts that are currently up for viewing were created by various women who had their own story to tell.\u201cEach quilt has a story,\u201d explained Paquin, \u201cthere is a people\u2019s story behind every quilt.\u201d The exhibition provides visitors with a unique experience in engaging with the past.\u201cHistory is not only about the heroes and the battles, but about everyday life,\u201d explained Paquin.That is the story that these women attempt to tell with their creations.As they explained, quilting also allowed these women to establish their legacy.\u201cHer story is more difficult to find,\u201d said Darch, \u201cfinding women in history is difficult because most of them didn\u2019t write and many of them went under their husband\u2019s name.But we can find them in interesting ways like through material culture.\u201d Quilting acts as an important link to women\u2019s history and the quilt that is pictured below is a primary example of this.Created by Caroline Tittemore, this quilt comes with an interesting and empowering story of its artist.In 1866, the Fenians, who were Irish- Americans, wanted to capture Canada to pressure the British to liberate Ireland.They raided the Pigeon Hill area for a few days, which caused many people to flee from their homes.Caroline moved to Cooks Corner, near Frelighsburg, and while there she came across a Fenian with one of her quilts on his back.He must have stolen it from her home and it very much upset her because of the time and work she put into making it.She ran up to him and yanked the quilt off his back and ran back inside.\u201cThere is little information about women and what they were doing during the raid\u201d, explained Darch, \u201cbut we have this small story about a woman who was in power to save her own quilt.\u201d While Darch isn\u2019t quit sure whether this is \u201cthe quilt,\u201d it was created by Caroline during that period of time and she had her own little story in this period of history.It was a story \u201cof girl power.\u201d She continued to explain that these quilts were very precious to these women.They kept their quilts as it took hours of hard work to create.It is also a piece of material history that they would leave behind when all other items were lost and that would be passed down from generation to generation.While the exhibit focuses on women\u2019s works, Darch emphasized that men also quilted in the 19th century but that it wasn\u2019t as common.The museum had a quilt that was put together by a man but it was too delicate to display.According to Beaulac and Paquin, creating these quilts involved an individual and collective effort.\u201cSometimes, there were up to ten women working on one quilt.\u201d Quilting was \u201ctheir social outing of the week.The women talked.\u201d Topics such as politics and religion were at the forefront of their conversations.Many of their tools, such as the needles and thread, were most likely purchased at the general store that was in their area.While it is only temporary, the exhibition is a \u201ccelebration of women\u2019s presence in the community and their accomplishments.\u201d The Piecing the Story Together exhibition will run until Thanksgiving weekend at the Missisquoi Museum located at 2 Rue River, Stanbridge East.While you\u2019re there, why not check out what the rest of the museum has in store! With various sections of the museum dedicated to things such as the loyalists, the Fenian Raids, the different professions and businesses that were once in the area, Bedford Fair, the old school house, etc.and the items that the museum has collected over the years, visitors will get the chance to dive into the rich history that the Missisquoi area has to offer.If you are hoping to check it out, the Missisquoi Museum is open all week from 11a.m.to 4:30 p.m.Don\u2019t miss your chance! Piecing the story together: An exhibit of antique quilts PHOTOS BY TAYLOR MCCLURE BromeCountyNews T uesday , June 18, 2019 PAGE 9 Knowlton Lions Club garage sale a success Submitted by Knowlton Lions Club For the last fourteen years, the Knowlton Lions Club has been holding a community wide garage sale.This year\u2019s sale was very successful: approximately $10,000 was raised.The large crowd of buyers at the opening was impressive.We owe this success to our generous supporters who donated toys, curios, knick-knacks, crockery, electronics, sporting and garden equipment etc.and who also came in large numbers to purchase said items.The success is also due to the numerous friends of the Lions who helped all along the process.Apart from providing funds to help meet the needs within the community, the activity offers an opportunity for residents to purchase practical basic items at a very reasonable price as well as a venue to recycle.Thank you for being part of a team that puts community needs first.Some of the items that were for sale.COURTESY Covenanting Service for Rev.David Lefneski By Louise Smith Rev.David Lefneski is now fully ensconced as the new minister of Emmanuel United Church in Cow- ansville.He has left over 20 years of service in Southwest in Verdun to return to the Townships.Rev.David Lambie from Waterloo United welcomed him officially, through a Covenanting service, on June 9.Emmanuel United has its roots going back to 1844.It is celebrating with a \u201cbirthday\u201d that makes it older than Canada itself.Jacob Ruiter, of Ruiter\u2019s Mills fame, one of the original settlers in the Cowansville area, donated land for the church.Homage to the miller is seen in the ceiling of the current church.You can see waves in a three-dimensional format in the crossbeams and water wheels are in the corners of the ceiling and decorating the ends of every pew.Many guests helped to fill the church to capacity.Two former ministers, Rev.David Spivey, and Rev.Wendy McLean, came to the Townships to celebrate the anniversary and to welcome David Lefne- ski to his new position.Many of the extended church family, who have helped with services over the past years, were also in attendance.Rev.Wayne Beamer, Rev.Tom Edmonds, Rev.Steve Lawson, Norm Haslam, Virginia Wallace, Lorane McKenzie, Tessa Griffith, and Debbie Beattie were there to be part of the proceedings.Visitors from various other congregations in the Townships area and from Montreal were there, in number, to join in with the members of Emmanuel on this happy occasion.After the service, light refreshments were served downstairs where posters highlighting stories from the past 175 years were on display in the hall.More stories came out during the fellowship as memories were shared with visitors and friends.Anyone who has a story about Emmanuel United is invited to send it to the church office.Label it \u201c175 Story\u201d.The church email is capcchur- choffice@bellnet.ca.Stories will be collected until December where it is hoped some sort of book will be created.LOUISE SMITH Pet of the Week: Shadow Hello! I am a 3-year-old guy with short fur - an incredible, soft-gray, magical colour - with eyes to match! (I am here because there was a divorce in our family.) When I first arrived here I was timid and scared but after a few weeks I am starting to be my old self - sweet, gentle, affectionate, less timid, and now even let some people rub my tummy! 'A sweetheart\u2019 they call me around here.Hope you come and visit me and all the other dogs and cats who live here at the SPCA Montérégie, 178, ch.du Vide, Ste-Angèle-de-Monnoir (exit 37 on autoroute 10).New adoption hours: 1 - 3 p.m.on Thursdays & Saturdays.450-460-3075 www.spcamonteregie.com www.facebook.com/SPCAMonteregie New adoption hours: 1 - 3 p.m.on Thursdays & Saturdays P.S.FIREWORKS - THUNDER - LIGHTNING! These are not our friends! Please keep us indoors, and be vigilant when opening doors to the outside.Don't let us escape.Thank you for loving and caring about us! Rev.David Lambie welcomed Rev.David Lefneski officialy as the new minister for Emmanuel United Church in Cowansville DEADLINE: 10 A.M.MONDAY BromeCountyNews page 10 T uesday, June 18 , 2019 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 C L A S S I F I E D OR MAIL YOUR PREPAID CLASSIFIED ADS TO 5-B VICTORIA ST., KNOWLTON, QUEBEC J0E 1V0 THE RECORD, 6 MALLORY, SHERBROOKE, QUEBEC J1M 2E2 QCNA Blanket Classified Ads FOR SALE QCNA offers a one-order, one- bill service to advertisers.Call us for details on reaching English Quebec, and through classified ads French Quebec and every other Canadian province & territory.819-893- 6330.For Rent 035 Garage Sales 340 In Memoriam In Memoriam Articles Wanted 295 BCN BUSINESS DIRECTORY Jenne Monuments Ltd.Monuments \u2022 Lettering \u2022 Repairs \u2022 Cleaning (450) 538-2302 41 Principale S., Sutton, QC Monday to Thursday: 8:00-12:00/1:00-4:00, Friday 8:00-12:00 Established 1893 Serving you for over 100 years.Monuments Following a decision by Town Council, please note that the Town of Brome Lake's public notices will now be available online at www.ville.lac-brome.qc.ca/ municipal-life/public-notices.They are also displayed at Town Hall.PUBLIC NOTICES KNOWLTON \u2013 Sunny 3 ½ or 4 ½ room apartment available immediately.Suitable for quiet, non-smoking working couple.R e f e r e n c e s required.Parking i n c l u d e d .Reasonable rent.Call 1-416-533- 1440.SELLING OPPORTUNITY.Brian Davies Antiques looking to buy Sterling silver, Oil paintings, West coast art, Native beaded items, Oriental porcelain.Free evaluation.14 St.Paul, Knowlton, 450-521-6842, 450- 538-1391.KNOWLTON 130 Lakeside - M u s e u m Antique/Craft Sale - June 23.(Rare) Sussex Trug, Eatonia Wooden Wagon, Horse belly bells, etc.(see Bonny).RICHFORD, VERMONT Richford Sidewalk Sale (at the light).Old books, old bottles, collectibles, paintings and prints.Saturday from 9 a.m.to noon.WEST BROME Annual multi-family garage sale, 35 Haman Street, West Brome on June 22 & 23 from 8 a.m.to 4 p.m.Many new items.DYMOND, Anthony George (Tony).He was someone very special Who can never be replaced, His memories in our daily lives Can never be erased.Time can never steal the memories We carry in our hearts, Or take away the happy years Of which he was a part.Forever in our hearts.Love THE DYMONDS SCHOOLCRAFT - In loving memory of a dear daughter, Laurie Schoolcraft, who passed away 4 years ago on June 20, 2015.There\u2019s not a day that goes by That you are not missed, and always loved.Love, MOM POP (JOHN) ALBERT (KATHIE), MITCHELL & BLAKE BARRY, SHAWN, UNCLE SONNY (MARGARET) Whatever you\u2019re after, just thumb through the Classifieds and you\u2019ll be good to go! That\u2019s all there is to it! 819-569-9525 450-242-1188 By America\u2019S Test Kitchen The appeal of a chopped salad is that all the ingredients are cut to a uniform size and tossed together, permitting a taste of everything in each bite.Virtually any ingredients may be used, yet most chopped salads are uninspired, laden with deli meats and cheeses and drowned in dressing.With a world of options at our disposal, we steered our salad in a Mediterranean direction, starting with escarole.A member of the chicory family, this underutilized leafy green is loaded with vitamins and has a mild bitterness that pairs well with bold flavours.Next we added chopped cucumbers and grape tomatoes, salting them to remove excess moisture, and red onion.To make our salad hearty, instead of deli meat we incorporated nutty chickpeas.Kalamata olives added richness, and walnuts brought crunch and healthy fats.We tossed everything with a simple red wine vinaigrette to let the salad\u2019s flavours shine through.Finally, not wanting to completely eliminate cheese from our salad, we sprinkled on 1/2 cup of briny feta to round out the flavours.Cherry tomatoes can be substituted for the grape tomatoes.MEDITERRANEAN CHOPPED SALAD Servings: 6 Start to finish: 25 minutes 1 cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 10 ounces grape tomatoes, quartered Salt and pepper 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 garlic clove, minced 3 tablespoons cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped 1/2 small red onion, chopped fine 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 head escarole (1 pound), trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup) 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped Toss cucumber and tomatoes with 1 teaspoon salt and let drain in colander for 15 minutes.Whisk vinegar and garlic together in large bowl.Whisking constantly, drizzle in oil.Add drained cucumber-tomato mixture, chickpeas, olives, onion, and parsley and toss to coat.Let sit for at least 5 minutes or up to 20 minutes.Add escarole, feta, and walnuts and toss gently to combine.Season with salt and pepper to taste.Serve.Nutrition information per serving: 309 calories; 202 calories from fat; 22 g fat (4 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 11 mg cholesterol; 743 mg sodium; 21 g carbohydrate; 7 g fiber; 5 g sugar; 9 g protein.For more recipes, cooking tips and ingredient and product reviews, visit https://www.americastestkitchen.com .Find more recipes like Mediterranean Chopped Salad in \u201cNutritious Delicious .\u201d (The Associated Press) Chickpeas and kalamata olives give this salad a kick BromeCountyNews T uesday , June 18, 2019 PAGE 11 Badger 50th Anniversary! Happy 50th Anniversary Mom & Dad/ Nan & Pup Love: Kim & Rick, Wanda & Trevor, Mikayla & Razvan and Ashley & Mathew.Join us in wishing Brian and Valerie a Happy Anniversary on June 21 by sending them a card! Today in History for June 18: On this date: In 1464, Roman Catholic Pope Pius II organized a crusade against the Turks, but died before he could meet up with his allies.Soon after, the crusading mentality died out.In 1812, the U.S.declared war on Britain following disputes over Maritime rights.It was the only major war, other than native wars, fought on Canadian soil.In 1815, deposed French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated at the Battle of Waterloo by British and Prussian troops.In 1846, the first telegraph system was opened connecting Toronto, Hamilton and Niagara Falls, Ont.In 1855, the rebuilding of the Sault Ste.Marie Canal was completed.In 1873, suffragist Susan B.Anthony was found guilty by a judge in Canandaigua, N.Y., of breaking the law by casting a vote in the 1872 presidential election.The judge fined Anthony $100, but she never paid.In 1908, parliamentarian Stanley Knowles was born in Los Angeles to Canadian parents.He spent nearly four decades in Parliament, championing the causes of veterans, the elderly, the poor and the disadvantaged.He died in 1997, nine days short of his 89th birthday.In 1928, Norwegian polar explorer Roald Amundsen died after a flying accident in the North Sea.In 1940, during the Second World War, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill urged his countrymen to conduct themselves in a manner that would prompt future generations to say, \u201cThis was their finest hour.\u201d In 1962, a federal election left the Conservatives under John Diefenbaker with a minority government after they lost 100 seats from their 1958 landslide.The Tories were defeated in both the Commons and a general election the following year.In 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman in space as she and four colleagues blasted off aboard the shuttle \u201cChallenger.\u201d The mission included the deployment of Canada\u2019s \u201cAnik C2\u201d communications satellite.In 1985, an Ontario election led to the end of 42 years of Conservative rule in the province.David Peterson\u2019s Liberals took power through an alliance with the New Democrats.In 1996, 47-year-old Benjamin Netanyahu was sworn in as Israel\u2019s youngest prime minister after he formed a six-party governing coalition.In 1999, Adam Leboucan became Canada\u2019s youngest dangerous offender when a B.C.judge sentenced the 17-year-old to an indefinite prison term for the brutal sexual assault of an infant.In 2000, Tiger Woods romped to a record 15- stroke victory in the U.S.Open golf championship at Pebble Beach, Calif.In 2002, a joint U.S.-Canadian military inquiry found that American pilot Maj.Harry Schmidt mistakenly dropped a bomb on Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan, killing four and wounding eight because he did not take time to properly assess the threat.In 2003, Inuvik-based Aboriginal Pipeline Group signed a landmark deal with Trans-Canada Corp.and four natural gas producers, giving natives in the Northwest Territories one-third ownership of a $5 billion Arctic pipleline project.In 2008, Ontario joined Quebec in banning the cosmetic use of pesticides across the province.In 2010, the inquiry report into the death of Robert Dziekanski concluded that RCMP officers were not justified in using their Taser on him at Vancouver\u2019s airport in October 2007, and that their explanations of the events that unfolded the night he died were \u201cpatently unbelievable.\u201d In 2013, Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai announced Afghan forces took over the lead from the U.S.-led NATO coalition for security nationwide, a significant milestone in the 12-year war.In 2015, Manitoba became the first province to formally apologize for the \u201860s Scoop, when child- welfare agents removed aboriginal children from their families and placed them for adoption in non- Indigenous homes.A few days later, Alberta also apologized.In 2017, 19-year-old Canadian Brooke Henderson won the Meijer LPGA Classic for her fourth LPGA Tour title.In 2017, Brooks Koepka tied a U.S.Open record at 16-under in capturing his first major title.In 2017, a raging forest fire in central Portugal sent flames sweeping over roads, killing at least 62 people, many of them trapped in their cars as they tried to flee.In 2018, Conservative Richard Martel stole the federal Quebec riding of Chicoutimi-Le Fjord from the Liberals in a byelection precipitated by the resignation of rookie MP Denis Lemieux.(The Canadian Press) Today in History Chocoholics often feel that nothing beats a rich piece of chocolate, a sumptuous slice of chocolate cake or a creamy serving of chocolate ice cream.Chocolate contains four times the amount of catechins as tea, and it contains the same heart-healthy flavonoids as red wine.However, the way chocolate is prepared can affect its potential health benefits.For those who want a healthy, low-fat chocolate option that\u2019s easier on the waistline, smoothies may be the way to go.This recipe for \u201cGuilt-Free Banana Chocolate Smoothie\u201d from Ellen Brown\u2019s \u201cSuper Smoothies: 100 Recipes to Supercharge Your Immune System\u201d (Crestline) is one way to get a full dose of delicious chocolate (in two forms).This smoothie is chock-full of other ingredients, including a potassium-rich banana, that are part of a healthy, balanced diet.When the kids are indulging in ice cream, this smoothie offers parents the same texture and taste without all the guilt.Guilt-Free Banana Chocolate Smoothie Makes 4 1-cup servings 11?2 cups chocolate soy milk 3 ounces chopped dark chocolate 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-processed 2 tablespoons bee pollen 2 tablespoons flaxseed oil 2 cups sliced banana 1 cup chocolate frozen yogurt 2 tablespoons shaved chocolate for garnish (optional) Combine soy milk, chopped chocolate, cocoa powder, bee pollen, flaxseed oil, and banana in a blender or smoothie maker.Blend on high speed for 45 seconds or until mixture is puréed and smooth.Add frozen yogurt, and blend on high speed again until mixture is smooth.Serve immediately, garnished with chocolate shavings, if desired.(Metro Creative) Guilt-free way to tame chocolate cravings BromeCountyNews PAGE 12 T uesday , June 18, 2019 By Louise Smith On Saturday, June 8, Cowansville town officials flipped the switch on the illumination project that features various sites around town.The evening started with a fire thrower who performed various tricks with fuel in his mouth and fire.(Not something to be duplicated at home!) But it is after the crowds are gone that the beauty of the lights can be better appreciated.The bridge on South Street (Rue Sud) that leads up to Rue Principale is quite pretty with its purple lights and reflections.The stately tree in front of the Nesbitt Residence has rotating dots amid the coloured lights projected into its branches.The Victorian style lamp standard near the top corner of Sud and Principale has a new metallic cover that emits beautiful colours through the cut outs in the new base.Add to this all the Canadian and Quebec and town flags on many of the standards on the central streets and the town is taking on a new look as the summer season is upon us.Cowansville Illumine program lights up sites around town A ?re throwing entertainer kept the crowd entertained The bridge on rue Sud looks magical in the new lighting The Victorian light near the corner of Sud and Principale has a new covering The tree near the Nesbitt House has spotted lights circulated with the coloured lights on its surface PHOTOS BY LOUISE SMITH "]