The record, 23 juin 2015, Brome County News

[" Brome County NEWS plomberiegoyer.com 450 263-2226 150 Sherbrooke St., Cowansville PLUMBING\tsince 1940 YOUR WATER TREATMENT SPECIALIST Tuesday, June 23, 2015 Retiring minister recalls fighting for Aboriginals By Olivia Ranger-Enns BCN correspondent Ryk Allen has been advocating for Aboriginal rights throughout his career.Having worked as Knowl-ton\u2019s minister of the United Church for years, Allen is finally taking a breather and retiring.But before doing so, he was called upon to share his insights into the hard but rewarding work that is ministry.It\u2019s definitely a labour of love.The call to God came early for Allen, who took part in numerous high school nature camps and who loved sports.He dabbled in a number of widely different fields (no joke: Transnational Airlines and Nortel) before applying, studying at and graduating from McGill\u2019s school of theology, earning his master of divinity.Once he was ordained in 1971, his life of advocacy began.Sent to a Cree reserve known to locals as the Norway House in Manitoba, Allen was immediately immersed into the Aboriginal culture.Today, Norway House is home to about 5,000 people living north of Lake Winnipeg, on the banks of the eastern channel of the Nelson River.\u201cI grew up in Lachine, and I had already had friends from the Kahnawake reserve, but this was different,\u201d recalled Allen, who got to know the elders quite well.\u201cIt was quite the trip out there,\u201d he said, having to take a train to Winnipeg before being picked up by boat.Up in the north, the minister had a string of experiences, as he called them, leading Aboriginals and non-Aboriginals to worship on Sundays.\u201cI\u2019d have an interpreter who would translate my messages into Cree,\u201d said Allen, who gradually spent more and more summers out west, picking up bits and pieces of Cree.\u201cI was never flu- ent, but I learned enough to manage asking for food or about the weather.\u201d (James Evans, a Methodist missionary and amateur linguist hailing from England, attempted to break down the language barrier back in the 1880s.\u201cHe developed Ojibwe and Cree scripts,\u201d said Allen.Evans\u2019 scripts were easy to learn and led to near universal literacy among the Canadian Ojibwe and Cree members within a couple years.Allen pointed out that Evans\u2019 remains are buried at Norway House.) Sometimes, Allen would leave the bushy territory and go to Winnipeg proper to change scenery.\u201cI was so used to using the boat that I sometimes wanted to accidentally tie up the car when I went into the city,\u201d said Allen with a light laugh.It was at around this time, into his Cont\u2019d on page 3 OLIVIA RANGER-ENNS United Church Minister Ryk (short for Richard) Allen is retiring after years of advocating for Aboriginal rights.Thinking of selling.Please call for a free evaluation.450.242.1515 V Let me list it.Let me sell it.Lets you move on.Peter Marsh Appalachian Corridor conducting turtle study Aq ^Arf f / ROCH \\ -/VALUÈRESi,\\ '.S Contractor LICENCE RBQ: 8101-2015-32 Machinery work \u2022 Hydraulic hammer (rock breaker) Private roads \u2022 Land shaping \u2022 Drainage Artificial lakes/ponds \u2022 Septic systems Demolition - Foundation Topsoil - Aggregate Sand \u2022 Gravel Fieldstone V 450 242-2544 11, ch.Glen, Bolton-Ouest © /uTJrs KIAde\t' ^3^ COWANSVILLE \t By Ann Davidson adavidson @sh erbrookerecord.com New and used vehicles ANN DAVIDSON 403 rue de la Rivière Tim Dubois 450 263-6000 Cell: 450 578-1148 Sales Representative www.kiacowansville.com tdubois@kiacowansville.com j Jennifer Vallière and Maude Sirois are in their final year of a career course in bio-ecology and are undergoing a three-month study on turtles in the north Missisquoi River between Mansonville and Eastman.Here they are at Peasely Pond on Route 245.Len it comes to turtle talk, Town of Brome Lake resident Alan Gauthier is becoming dubbed as the \u201cturtle whisperer\u201d and though on the surface there is something almost comical about his efforts twice-over to save the snapping reptile, he is not alone in what has become an important crusade by bio-ecologists and those who strive to maintain a balance in the ecosystem.Last summer Gauthier shared his exaltation in saving \u201cEleven,\u201d the eleventh turtle in a clutch that had been laid close to the business that he and his wife own on Lakeside Road in Knowlton.He said he just had to try to save her since all her other siblings had survived the challenge of cracking through the shells.\u201cThere she was, lifeless, weak from the struggle.The first responder in me jumped into action.I picked her up and blew air into her mouth and massaged her to resuscitate her.When her little toes started moving, I got so excited that I took her back to the gym and washed her.She got stronger and stronger, and I eventually took her to the river and gave her back to her natural habitat.\u201d It meant a lot to Gauthier.He was truly humbled by the experience and recounted the fragility of all living creatures.He Cont\u2019d on page 7 Richford Country Club 802-848-3527 No reservations needed GOLF 18 holes, cart included \t \t \t \t page 2 Tuesday, June 23, 2015 Brome Goww/j/News Brome County Community Bulletin Board June 24 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 26 Social night every Friday at the Sutton Legion, 2 Curley St.Sutton.Come play cribbage and bridge.Donation of $2.Come and have fun.P.S.Hot dogs and hamburgers now available.Amos J.album launch, Friday June 26,\t8 p.m.at Auberge Lakeview Inn, 50 Victoria Rd, Knowlton.Tickets $20 at Brome Lake Books, 30-D Lakeside Rd.Knowlton, 450-242-2242.Includes one drink and a copy of his new album, \u201cNow.\u201d June 27 The Mental Health & Well-Being Support Group.Please note: The next meeting will be Saturday, June 27.Please phone Linda: 450-243-0928 or 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 and acceptance.Having support makes all the difference! Annual West Brome flea market, Church of the Ascension, Saturday June 27,\tstarting at 8 a.m.Rain or shine.Lunch available.For info or space rental contact Judy: 450-263-3025.The annual strawberry social sponsored by the Fulford Community Club, will be held Saturday June 27 from noon-3 p.m.at the Fulford Hall.Strawberry shortcakes, outdoor games, a bake table, raffles, silent auction, hot dogs and so much more.Our second annual duck race will be held with proceeds going to Lac Brome First Responders.$10 per duck.Fun for everyone! For information call Carla at 450-539-2982.Country dance with \u201cCountry Folks Band\u201d (six musicians and guests) from 7 p.m.to 11 p.m.at Trinity Anglican Church, 409 South Street in Cowansville.Door prizes.Cantine on premises.Donation: $8.June 28 Concert of inspirational music performed by St.Lukes Choir at 7 p.m.on Sunday June 28 at St.James Anglican Church Foster, 725 Lakeside.Join us afterwards to visit over refreshments.Everyone is welcome.All you can eat brunch will be hosted at the Sutton Legion.Eggs your way (omelettes are our specialty).Donation of $8 for adults, children 6 to 8 yrs $4, little ones are always free.9:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.Everyone welcome.2 Curly St Sutton Qc.Info: 450 538-2210.July 3 Summer luncheon at All Saints Anglican Church in Dunham.Friday July 3, starting at 11:30 a.m.Donation of $12.Cards to be played after.Reservations: Call Claire Hobbs 450-295-2349 or Mary Le Chasseur 450-263-3329.CHURCH BULLETINS CREEK/WATERLOO PASTORAL CHARGE Sunday, June 28 - worship and music.Creek United, 278 Brill Rd., West Bolton, service and Sunday school at 9 a.m.St.Paul\u2019s United, 4929 Foster, Waterloo, service at 10:30 am.Reverend Dave Lambie, minister.For information or to leave a message call: 450-539-2129.ST.PAUL\u2019S ANGLICAN CHURCH 24 St.Paul\u2019s Road, Knowlton.www.stpaulsblog.wordpress.com.St.Paul\u2019s - a dynamic, diverse community pursuing and serving Jesus in the Eastern Townships.8 a.m.Said Book of Common Prayer worship.10 a.m.User-friendly \u201cblended\u201d service with traditional, contemporary and modern music and format.Sunday school.KNOWLTON-MOUNTAIN VALLEY PASTORAL CHARGE Serving the regions of Knowlton, Bolton Centre, Mansonville, and Vale Perkins.All are welcome to attend.Worship services at 11 a.m.Knowlton United Church, 234 Knowlton Road (450-243-6078).The Rev.Ryk Allen, officiating.A warm welcome is extended to all.Handicapped access available.Please note that June 28 will be Rev Ryk Allen\u2019s final service as a minister of the Knowlton-Mountain Valley Pastoral Charge.Rev Allen will retire after this service.Following the service there will be a time to say goodbye to Rev Ryk Allen.EMMANUAL UNITED CHURCH KEEP CALM AND COME TO CHURCH! Come together for a thoughtful and spiritual experience and give yourself a good start to the week.Sunday worship is at 203 rue Principale, Cowansville, at 10:30 a.m.We serve the United Church communities of Brigham, East Farnham, Farnham, and Cowansville.but really anyone can find a home here.Give it a try and sample a Sunday.Wheelchair accessible.Minister: Rev.Eric Lukacs.Church office: 450-263-0204, website: emmanuelcowansville.ca.ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH -DUNHAM Sunday services at 10 a.m.- all welcome! The Rev.Sinpoh Han.Information: 450-295-2045.ANGLICAN PARISH OF BROME First Sunday of the month service will be at Holy Trinity, Iron Hill, second Sunday of the month will be at St.John the Evangelist in Brome, third Sunday of the month will be in West Brome at Church of the Ascension, fourth Sunday of the month: St.Aidan\u2019s, Sutton Junction.All services are at 10 a.m.Info: Evelyn Best 450-243-6739 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.Christian meditation is now on Wednesday afternoons 2:30 p.m.to 3:30 p.m.(side door) except in July and August.The group is now bilingual and has been formed to introduce meditation to newcomers.We welcome beginners and experienced meditators.Regular attendance not required.Information call Clare at 450-243-5590.TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH The Church with a \u201cHeart,\u201d 409 South St., Cowansville.All Sunday services are at 10:30 a.m.Come and join us as we endeavor to learn and practice God\u2019s loving will.We\u2019d love to welcome you.Reverend George Campbell.Info: 450-955-3325 (leave message).CALVARY UNITED CHURCH SUTTON There is no United Church service on June 28.You are invited to the Grace Church service at 10:30 a.m.BEDFORD PASTORAL CHARGE OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Gathered round Christ, we are a community that searches out God\u2019s story in daily life.We worship together as follows: First Sunday service in Bedford, second Sunday service in Stanbridge East, third Sunday service in Bedford, fourth Sunday service in Mystic, fifth Sunday service is in Philipsburg.All services are at 10 a.m.GRANBY UNITED CHURCH Where God Unites all Children.Be a part of the family.Down-to-earth spirituality.Spiritual development for all ages at 101 rue Principale, Granby.Please call 450-372-1417 for information and to confirm time of our services.GRACE ANGLICAN CHURCH 52 Principale sud, Sutton, welcomes everyone for Sunday services at 10 a.m.All welcome.Canon Tim Smart, rector.Info: 450-538-8108 or visit our website at www.gracechurchsutton.org.ST.GEORGE\u2019S ANGLICAN CHURCH 130 Principale, Granby, welcomes everyone for Sunday service at 11 a.m.All welcome.Bienvenue a tous.Canon Wm.Terry Blizzard, rector.Information: 450-372-2197.COWANSVILLE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH Cowansville Community Baptist Church meets Sundays at 11:30 a.m., 112 John Street, Cowansville.Everyone is welcome.Pet of the week \u2014 Yellow Hello! I\u2019m a gentle sort of guy with beautiful golden, soft fur and weigh about 65 pounds.Sorry, but my age has not been established yet \u2014 I am another one of those \u201cfound\u201d dogs! Why would my family not have put my name and phone number on me?If they had, I\u2019d be back home living with them! It seems I\u2019ll just have to stay here until I find a new home.Please come and visit us here at the SPCA Montérégie, 178, ch du Vide, Ste-Angèle-de-Monnoir (exit 37 on autoroute 10).There are lots and lots of us dogs and cats \u2014 all sizes, colors, personalities, and ages! 450-460-3075 www.spcamonteregie.com www.facebook.com/SPCAMonteregie ¦ *:;* T \u2022 f t* 'mm \u2014 ¦ '\tV-*3 '- SHH ^ ~sherbrookerecord.co m successful in reintroducing ore than 600 Eastern spiny soft-shells because the Lake Champlain watershed offers the specific magical habitat that sustains this type of turtle.For the past two months Jennifer Vallière and Maude Sirois, both students in bio-ecology at a Sherbrooke CEGEP, have been conducting their required stage under the supervision of Appalachian Corridor\u2019s (AC) executive director, Mélanie Lalièvre and reptile specialist, Clément Robidoux who is AC\u2019s biologist and conservation coordinator specialized in reptiles.With one month to go, these ladies have been undergoing an in-depth study on the turtles along the Missisquoi River north between Mansonville and Eastman.The river runs parallel to Route 245 between Eastman and South Bolton and then between South Bolton and Mansonville on the 243.Vallière and Sirois can be seen anywhere along the way, bearing knapsacks, fluorescent vests, binoculars, cameras, clipboards and GPS to record location of nests and sightings of turtles, and any other signifi- cant signs of turtle activity or disruptions.The Missisquoi River banks are home to three known species and along the way there are three key road crossings where many are killed by vehicles.Most common are the smallest of the three, the painted turtle.Often seen basking in the sun on logs in and around ponds and riverbanks, they are distinctly marked by a dark green to black top shell called the carapace and its stomach, known as the plastron, can be yellow, red, or orange with dark spotty markings.Scientists have found fossils of this species dating back 15 million years.Gauthier\u2019s snapping turtle is known for its belligerent behaviour especially when it is out of water.Its snout looks more like a beak.It is one of the heaviest of the freshwater turtles in this region, weighing up to 35 pounds (almost 16 kilograms).Though they choose ponds and slow moving water as their homes, they will travel over land to reach the \u201cright\u201d habitat to lay their eggs.Lalièvre explained that the Missisquoi River north is the home of the precious but endangered wood turtle.Designated as \u201cvulnerable\u201d by the Quebec Ministry of Wildlife, it is also listed as a threatened species in Canada.It can be identified by its orange legs and neck while its carapase is uniquely sculpted.Similar to counting rings on a tree, one can estimate the age of a wood turtle by the number of lines on its carapace.That roadkill is becoming an increased threat to the safety of these animals, Lalièvre says that AC, Quebec\u2019s ministries of wildlife, and transport are working to find a solution to this dilemma.In the past the Minister of Transport installed Turtle Crossing signs but \u201cit appears that they are collector\u2019s items for some people who opt to remove them.\u201d Having lived here on Earth for more than 200 million years, turtles came before birds, crocodiles, snakes, and lizards.For more information please contact Appalachian Corridor at: 450-297-1145 or e-mail at: info@corridorappalachien.ca.A^Plus inc.KITCHEN CABINETS VANITIES CUSTOM FURNITURE III! 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