The record, 11 août 2015, Brome County News

[" Brome County NEWS plomberiegoyer.com 450 263-2226 150 Sherbrooke St., Cowansville PLUMBING\tsince i 940 YOUR WATER TREATMENT SPECIALIST Tuesday, August 11, 2015 Aquatic centre project dominates TBL council meeting Residents submit 1,100-signature petition calling for a referendum FRANK NIXON TBL resident Sally Morin deposited a letter and a petition to council calling for a referendum on the aquatic centre S'- ¦¦ mm By Frank Nixon The leading issue at the Brome Lake monthly regular council meeting held in Fulford on Aug.3 was, as expected, the town\u2019s proposed aquatic centre project.During first question period, resident Sally Morin deposited a letter and a petition to council calling for a referendum.She also addressed council on behalf of the \u201cAd Hoc Petition Committee.\u201d \u201cPlease find attached the above mentioned petition signed by individuals 18 years and older who are property owners, occupants, tenants, and business owners who are demanding a referendum be held to vote for the aquatic centre project and subsequent expenses which will be incurred yearly for the operation of that facility,\u201d said Morin, in part.\u201cWe have thus far 1,100 signatures.\u201d \u201cThis gives you, Mayor Burcombe and council, a clear message that citizens do not want the CROP poll results of 240 citizens to decide the pool project,\u201d continued Morin.\u201cWhile going around with this petition all citizens believed that everyone should have a right to vote on this very important project that will have a lasting impact on this community.\u201d Morin also requested a response from the mayor and council on the decision to hold a referendum by the next regular monthly council meeting.Pierre Beullac, another member of the petition committee, addressed the council in French.Following their address to council the majority of the some 60 in attendance applauded.\u201cWe accept the petition and we will discuss this at our next council meeting,\u201d said pro-mayor and councillor Lee Patterson.Patterson was acting on behalf of Mayor Richard Burcombe who was absent from the meeting and is on holiday.Last month, on July 6, at the regular council meeting held in Iron Hill, Burcombe said a \u201cstrong majority\u201d of residents were prepared to assume the operating costs of a future aquatic centre, based on the results of a multi-question CROP poll held in June.Question \u201cfive\u201d of the telephone survey asked: \u201cAre you in favour of or opposed to the Town covering the operating fees for a new aquatic centre in Brome Lake, for which the costs are estimated at $250,000 per year, considering that the CARKE Foundation as well as the Quebec and Canadian governments intend to cover the construction Cont\u2019d on page 3 Industry Canada gives Bell go-ahead for East Bolton still balking By Ann Davidson\tstipulated that the tower be completed dom around the announcement.within three years of the date of the July\tOn July 16, Gilles Panneton, director Industry Canada has given Bell the go- advisory.Despite this news some citizens of operations (Quebec) for the Spectrum ahead to install a 60-metre cellular question the timing and ethics and wis- Management Operations Branch of Intower on Route 243 between Town of Brome Lake and South Bolton.This branch of the federal government has ANN DAVIDSON Mayor Joan Westland-Eby of East Bolton and Director General Richard Constantineau discussing the issue of Industry Canada\u2019s decision to allow Bell to proceed with the proposed 60-metre cell tower project on route 243 at the August 3 council meeting.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 A successful transaction, requires a certificate of Location.450-263-8333 Robert Fournier Quebec Land Surveyor C.501, rue Principale, Cowansville cell tower dustry Canada, advised Mayor Joan Westland-Eby that in reviewing the case, Bell Mobility respected the antenna siting procedures in this situation.Panneton noted that \u201cCanadians in all regions of the country, including rural areas, depend on antenna systems and their towers for reliable wireless communications.\u201d On July 28, Bell followed up by informing all members of East Bolton\u2019s council that Bell will respect, within reason, the municipality\u2019s authority to move forward with a zone change to permit the tower.Bell\u2019s proposed project had been put on hold by Industry Canada last year after Mayor Joan Westland-Eby\u2019s November 5, 2014 request to intervene on an impasse between Bell and her municipality.The town did not feel the need for the antenna, questioning perceived health hazards, proximity to residential housing, location within an agricultural zone, among other reasons such as a municipality\u2019s right to determination.It Cont\u2019d on page 5 page 2 Tuesday, August 11, 2015 =Brome Goww/j/News Brome County Community Bulletin Board August 13 The United Church of Canada, Bedford Pastoral Charge will be holding their annual hot dog and hamburger BBQ.on the church lawn at 53 River Street, Bedford from 5 p.m.to 7:30 p.m.Thursday, August 13.Donations per person are $10.Children 10 years and younger $5.For information contact Fred Gilman 450-248-3341.August 15 Country dance with \u201cCountry Folks Band\u201d (six musicians and guests) 7 p.m.to 11 p.m.at Trinity Anglican Church, 409 South Street in Cowansville.Door prizes.Canteen on premises.Donation: $8.August 16 Screening with Martin Duckworth of his film, \u201cPeaceable Kingdom,\u201d about Nicholas Austin, founder of Bolton Township (1793).Bilingual discussion.Patrimoine Bolton Heritage.Sunday at 3 p.m.Holy Trinity Church, 903 Bolton Pass (Route 243 Sud), South Bolton.Free admission, free-will offering.Join us at 7 p.m.on Sunday August 16, for \u201cHymn Sing\u201d at St.James Anglican Church, 725 Lakeside Road, Foster.Those present choose the gospel and other songs we sing so if you love to sing and make a joyful noise, this is the place to be.Everyone is welcome and join us for refreshments afterwards in the hall.August 22 August dance fever with the music of the Meloman.Sutton Legion 2 Curley Street from 7 p.m.to 11p.m.Tickets $8 at the door.$2 from every ticket sold will be donated to Au Diapason.August 23 Trisha Pope and Jeffrey May, \u201cFull Circle,\u201d a concert of folk and gospel music.Presented by Patrimoine Bolton Heritage.Sunday at 3 p.m.Holy Trinity Church, 903 route Bolton Pass (Route 243 Sud), South Bolton.Free admission, freewill offering.Aug 29-30 Two-day flea market to be held at Knowlton United Church, 234 Knowlton Road beginning at 9 a.m.Donations wel- come by calling Dagmar Scherff (450-777-9172) or Diana Frizzle (450-243-6348).No TVs, electronics or large items.CHURCH BULLETINS CREEK/WATERLOO PASTORAL CHARGE Sunday, August 16 - worship and music.Creek United, 278 Brill Road, West Bolton, service and Sunday school at 9 a.m.St.Paul\u2019s United, 4929 Foster, Waterloo, service at 10:30 a.m.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.Worship service 11 a.m.at Knowlton United Church, 234 Knowlton Road (450-243-6078).There are no worship services in August and on Labour Day Sunday.Regular services will resume at 11 a.m.on Sunday, September 13.A warm welcome is extended to all.Handicapped access available.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.Sunday school every third Sunday of the month.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.Worship leader: Frances Jones.Church office: 450-263-0204.\tWebsite: 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.Information: 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 Street, 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.Information: 450-955-3325 (leave message).CALVARY UNITED CHURCH SUTTON We are invited to worship with Grace Anglican Church at 10:30 a.m.There are no United Church services in August, and on Labour Day Sunday.Regular services will resume at 9 a.m.on September 13.Information: 450-538-0530.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 10:30 a.m.All welcome.Canon Tim Smart, rector.Information: 450-538-8108 or visit our\twebsite\tat 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.Rev.Richard Gauthier, 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 Lili /.' mm Hi! I\u2019m a 3-5 year-old lady with light tan and white fur and weigh about 45 pounds.I arrived here from another shelter a few days ago with two other dogs.You see, we had \u201cbitten\u201d somebody in our past and so were going to be euthanized.Now, as a dog, may I tell you there are many versions of the word \u201cbite,\u201d and even more importantly, what were the circumstances! Did we \u201cnip?\u201d Were we playing too roughly?Did we \u201cchomp?\u201d Did we chomp and run away?Did we \u201cattack\u201d?Were we cornered?Did we warn first with a growl (like, \u201cstay away please\u201d)?Did the person read our language?Were we taken by surprise?Awakened from a deep sleep?Harassed by a human wanting touching and affection on their terms?Had we been given enough exercise?We are pack animals and need boundaries, rules, and limitations and leadership from a calm, consistent human pack leader.This is what makes us into a well-balanced dog! So, all us dogs have the capacity to be the \u201cperfect dog.\u201d Looking for humans who want to learn to become great leaders! Please come and visit us at the SPCA Montérégie, 178, ch.du Vice, Ste-Angèle-de-Monnoir (exit 37 on autoroute 10).Adoption hours are 2 - 4 p.m.on Thursdays and Saturdays.450-460-3075 www.spcamonteregie.com www.facebook.com/ SPCAMonteregie Brome Co unty N Tuesday, August 11, 2015 page 3 Jolibourg well fully operational By Ann Davidson n V 4 PUITS D\u2019EAU POTABLE LWATER WELL tion.With issues related to health safety and water shortages hampering quality of daily living as well as further growth of the town for a lot of years, citizens of TBL can finally breathe a sigh of relief.TBL\u2019s Jolibourg well is a go.A press release sent out on Friday, August 7 that was issued by TBL Councillor Lee Patterson mentioned the announcement at the August council meeting for TBL held in Fulford that the Jolibourg well, having been out of operation, since December 2013, is finally back in opera- ANN DAVIDSON Lee Patterson announced that the Jolibourg well, after a year and a half out of service, is 100 per cent operational.Now the well is 100 per cent operational adding 20 percent more to the existing water supply and boasting a capacity of 568 litres per minute.Equipped with a new chlorination system which has been authorized recently by the Environment Ministry (MD-DELCC) the well is now fully operational.Patterson said that the success of this operation is not just about the current administration\u2019s actions.\u201cIt really started in the last regime under former mayor Gilles Decelles, when it was decided to increase the volume of water.\u201d Unfortunately, he explained, shortly after work had been done to achieve that, and within a month of the Burcombe administration being elected into office, tests by the provincial government revealed that the water did not measure up to potable water safety standards established by the Quebec government.The town, at that point, was faced with two options.Rather than inconveniencing the residents by asking them to boil water until the problem would be resolved, the current administration made the tough decision to close the Jolibourg well.That Abbott wraps up movie: \u2018Saving the Founder\u2019s House\u2019 Premiere to be shown at BCHS on August 15 By Ann Davidson Cont\u2019d on page 11 She\u2019s the epicurean of rural life, its culture and its history, and known for her diligence in detail when it comes to documenting the facts.For the past year acclaimed Eastern Townships author, film maker and videographer, Louise Abbott has made sure to be onsite documenting the step-by-step operation of salvaging, moving, and restoring the Paul Holland Knowlton House in Town of Brome Lake\u2019s village of Knowlton.Last Friday, as the sun was setting and architect David Kininmonth was putting the final touches on the house located at the BCHS Museum on Lakeside Road in Knowlton, Abbott took advantage to shoot the final frames that officially wrap up the making of \u201cSaving the Founder\u2019s House\u201d Just in the nick of time, Abbott\u2019s movie will be premiered on the day of the official opening of the PHK House where it is charmingly nestled among the other prestigious heritage buildings on Lakeside Road.ANN DAVIDSON Acclaimed documentarian and videographer Louise Abbott and David Kininmonth, architect considered by all to be the anchor behind the scenes of the save and restore the PHK House project, view the final frames of \u201cSaving the Founder's House\u201d this past Friday.Everybody has heard about the Paul Holland Knowlton House project over the past year.Despite the inherent nasty tugging that goes on when organizing this kind of project, there have been many people jumping in to contribute Cont\u2019d on page 11 TBL council meeting Cont\u2019d from page 1 cost of the building?\u201d The mayor said the poll results gives council the mandate to move forward with the aquatic centre and that a referendum which would cost taxpayers $25, 000 is not required.On July 24, Burcombe said, \u201creferendums are associated with borrowing bylaws or zoning changes.This is not the case with the aquatic centre.\u201d The mayor added: \u201cWe as council were elected to take decisions, which we did and will continue to do, and will not govern by referendums every time we have to make important decisions, unless required by law.\u201d Burcombe also said council did not base its decision to go forward with the aquatic centre on the June CROP results.\u201cWe held several [four] information meetings last December [2014] about the project where feedback was gathered as well as the CROP survey for the strategic plan that mentioned that 49 per cent considered the aquatic centre to be a priority,\u201d said Burcombe.\u201cCouncil took the decision to go ahead with the project.The latest CROP survey was simply to validate what we as council could already gauge, that the majority of TBL residents want to see the aquatic centre become a reality.\u201d Petition committee members remain undaunted by the mayor\u2019s remarks and say they will continue to collect more signatures demanding that a referendum be held on the project.Pool report missing Residents also demanded that the town provide an updated feasibility report on the aquatic centre which supports the estimated $250,000 in annual operation costs.As of Friday, Aug.7, town hall officials could not provide such a report.On July 18, Brome County News asked, in accordance with access to information, for the latest and complete report on the proposed aquatic centre project.Last week, instead of a report, BCN received a copy of an invoice for $2,300 dated May 5, 2015 for services related to a \u201cpreliminary operation budget.\u201d In addition, it received a two-page undated document giving figures of revenues and expenditures by pool consultant Éric Leuenberger.Town Clerk Edwin John Sullivan said he did not have any further documents on file but said he would check to see if the document provided might be an excerpt from a \u201clarger report.\u201d A feasibility report is standard operating procedure for a major financial undertaking such as a municipal aquatic centre and is usually a prerequisite for government approval or funding.The report should include an executive summary, design and operating requirements, evaluation of potential user groups, facility programs, detailed financial projections of expenditures and revenues, costs for maintaining the facility for the longer term, recommendations and findings, etc.To date, only a preliminary report on the pool has been made public; a 2008 study funded jointly by TBL and the CARKE Foundation to the firm Société de gestion d'équipements publics (SOGEP).The firm was retained to assess five recreational options and their estimated costs, which included an option for an indoor pool.The 2008 report estimated annual indoor pool operating expenses of $580,235.Annual revenues were pegged at $267,600.The \u201cannual deficit\u201d was estimated at $312,635.Pool supporters In addition to those calling for a referendum, there were a small number at the council meeting who agree with the mayor\u2019s initiative to proceed with the aquatic centre project, FRANK NIXON Pierre Beullac, member of the Ad Hoc Petition Committee, addresses TBL council at the monthly council meeting held in Fulford Aug.3 with or without a referendum.During question period, one resident promised that supporters of the project would show up in large numbers at the next council meeting.The next regular monthly council meeting will be held in West Brome, at Auberge & Spa West Brome, Tuesday, Sept.8 at 7 p.m.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|2A Société de comptables professionnels agréés Chartered professional accountants corporation duke-cpa.com T:(450) 263-4123 Fax: (450) 263-3489 page 4 Tuesday, August 11, 2015 Brome Cp««/)/News Letters Democratic standards needed for TBL citizens Dear Editor: I believe that some individuals are very capable of reinventing and manipulating their own personal interpretation of \u201cdemocracy,\u201d which means the fair and equal treatment of everyone and their right to take part in making decisions.In my opinion, the Town of Brome Lake council has withheld information from the public regarding the real facts and figures for the construction and operation of the proposed indoor pool.Any information which has been made public has been marketed to sell the project based on inaccurate statements, leading to confusion.This communication process, in my opinion, is a manipulative way to entice people to support an extremely expensive project or luxury without allowing them to vote through a democratic process.The following actions have been taken to date.Mayor Burcombe stated that the CROP survey is not what motivated council to go ahead with the pool project.The public consultations in Dec.2014, which left the audience with cost figures from 2008, no design of the project, and many unanswered questions appear to be the key factors influencing council\u2019s decision to go ahead with the aquatic centre.Council consulted only 8 per cent of the population through a telephone poll and publicly the mayor refused to consult the remaining 92 per cent of the population, stating in the local news Le Guide that even if there is opposition by a petition the town is going ahead with the project.In the Strategic Plan, newly adopted by council at the August 3 meeting, Commentary - Louise Morin and the mayor who spearheaded the plan, clearly stated in Goal 3, Action 11 (p.22): In the wake of the CROP survey confirming that a majority of citizens support the aquatic indoor center, start implementing the project, as a priority in the short term (to be completed before 2017).In June, Mayor Burcombe mailed out a second news bulletin with costs which he did not explain or justify.These 2015 operational costs when compared to the original 2008 pool study maintenance costs were reduced by 40 percent.The only explanation given by council has been the improvement in technologies since 2008.No detailed 2015 report has been made accessible to the public.When a concerned citizen at the August council meeting asked for the latest report to be made public then they were given recourse to go through access to information with the usual legal time delays.But the information affects everyone who has to pay the tax bill and was not posted on the TBL website in a transparent manner, for all voters to examine.When the town has commissioned and paid for a report, it is a public document.Something is suspicious when it is being hidden, especially when it contradicts a seven-year old report, by a cost reduction of 40 percent.In my opinion, this council manipulated the democratic process when it took a decision at the July council meeting to implement the project and directed the CARKE Foundation to start a fundraising campaign.Council is paddling upstream away from controversy.The elected officials have convinced themselves that they are pointed in the right direction, despite the population.What is the agenda be- Extra cost for pool worth it To the Editor: I wanted to express my gratitude to the people of CARKE and our councillors and mayor for offering us the gift of the indoor pool.Indeed it is rare to find something that can be enjoyed by all ages \u2014 and that benefits us all as well.Furthermore, we all are aware that we need to keep the Town of Brome Lake relevant to homebuyers to make sure that the properties that we have invested in keep their value.What a great attraction to have a pool we can use year-round! We get especially thrilled when we think to the future and how a swimming program, similar to the Knowlton Academy ski program, would ensure that every child in Knowlton would leave our two schools knowing how to swim.We already have an incredible ski program at Knowlton Academy, though it comes at a significant cost to upkeep.A similar program for swimming would include both schools and cost far less for the parents/schools.Just to note, the cost per student (every student) for the KA ski program is $75 for five weeks.The forecasted cost of $57 per household is not significant compared.We know there are so many families that are athletically-minded in this town \u2014 just look at our Lion\u2019s Park soccer and rugby fields any weelcnight.What a great indicator of how an aquatic facility will be used! The Town of Brome Lake is an active community and of course we all know the benefits of aquatic exercise for all ages and ability.We love our summer swimming lessons at the beach, however the season is short.It would be great to complement this with a year-round family activity at the aquatic centre.Yes, it\u2019s very nice that there is a pool in Cowansville for us to use.Unfortunately, when we tried to register our children in lessons, after the Cowansville citizens\u2019 registration period, we were not able to secure spots after waiting for an hour-and-a-half in line with people from Bromont and Waterloo.Two things here: the money the town spends to have access to this is partially for naught and there is an over-crowding in Cowansville that a pool in the Town of Brome Lake would address.I\u2019m not blind to the extra costs this gift implies but for our family, it is well worth it \u2014 for now and our future.Tara Moar Knowlton hind a priority need for a pool constructed by 2017, the short-term goal of the town\u2019s plan, without even having any government commitment?Who can responsibly entertain the idea of a $4M-plus pool in the centre of a rural town which has no population growth! You build the recreational facilities to meet the needs of the population, not to sink the population or to dream that people are going to show up on your doorstep.Mr.Burcombe, 1,100 citizens, with new residents added daily are petitioning for a referendum on increased taxation for a luxury pool \u2014 they cannot all be wrong.I thought we were supposed to be living in a democracy.Larry Ingold Knowlton Paul Holland Knowlton Day Brome County Historical Society This Saturday, August 15 has been declared Paul Holland Knowlton Day and the Brome County Historical Society will officially open the Paul Holland Knowlton House on our campus with activities commencing at noon and running all afternoon.The celebrations are free and are open to all with special guests, a ribbon-cutting ceremony shortly after noon followed by a free bar-beque picnic, 1800\u2019s demonstrations, children\u2019s games, music, tours of the house and museum, and actors from the Knowlton Players.Paul Holland Knowlton (1787- 1863), born in Newfane Vermont, settled in Brome Township in 1815.In 1834, he moved from his farm to the site by the waterfalls to build a sawmill, a gristmill, a store, and a blacksmith shop.In 1835 he founded the village of Coldbroolc; the name was changed to the village of Knowlton in 1851.Colonel Knowlton was a member of the Legislative Assembly, the Legislative Council, and created the new County of Brome in 1855.He organized the Brome County Agricultural Society in 1856 and 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 JOE 1V0, email: bcnnews@qc.aibn.com, or fax: (450) 243-5155.Visa and Mastercard accepted.helped establish the high school in 1854, which is now the Academy building on the grounds of the BCHS.The house, constructed early in the 1800s using 16-inch square pine logs, is one of the oldest log buildings in the Eastern Townships.Knowlton purchased the square-log house in 1815 and added two sections to the building: a summer kitchen and general store, and potato whiskey distillery.By 1862, it was sold to the Honorable Christopher Dunlcin (1812-1881), lawyer, politician, and judge, who was the first member of the County of Brome in the Federal Parliament and was Minister of Agriculture.The house later served as an administrative building for the Knowlton Golf Club.When the golf club decided it no longer wanted to keep the building, a group of citizens formed the Save the Paul Holland Knowlton House Brome County jL NEWS A?5-b Victoria St., Knowlton, Quebec, JOE 1V0 Tel: (450) 242-1188 Fax: (450) 243-5155 Established May 1991 Published weekly by RECORD 1195 Galt E\u201e Sherbrooke, Quebec, JIG 1Y7 fax: (819) 569-3945 E-mail: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com website: www.sherbrookerecord.com Sharon McCully Publisher .Stephen Blake Editor.Geneviève Beaudin Secretary Jesse Bryant Advertising.(819) 569-6345 .(819) 569-6345 .(450)242-1188 .(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 Cont\u2019d on page 5 Brome\tCounty s Go-ahead for cell tower- Cont\u2019d from page 1 Tuesday, August 11, 2015 page 5 also questions why a tower, at this point in time, would be an option when technological advances are showing that that wireless delivery by towers will be obsolete within ten years.One question that was brought up at the East Bolton\u2019s August council meeting related to the resolution that council had rescinded.\u201cHow can Industry Canada base its decision to go ahead when the resolution by East Bolton does not exist?\u201d asked an observer at the meeting.According April O\u2019Do-noughue of the Bolton Heritage Association and riding representative of Brome-Missisquoi for the national organization C4ST (Canadians for Safe Technology), there could be another glitch in the process.She argues that Industry Canada has waivered on its policy.In its client procedure circular for radio communications and broadcasting antenna systems released on June 26, 2014, to be effective July 15, 2014, Industry Canada\u2019s Article 7 (General Requirements), it states, \u201cIn addition to roles and responsibilities for site sharing, land use consultation and public consultation, proponents must also fulfill other important obligations including: compliance with Health Canada\u2019s Safety Code 6 guideline for the protection of the general public.\u201d O\u2019Donoughue points out that as recently as June 9, 2015, the parliamentary standing committee on health (HESA) conducted a three-day hearing that resulted in a scathing report on Health Code Safety 6, which is a guideline that Industry Canada refers to when de- fending decisions.The ten-MP member panel heard from both sides of the issue, including leading scientists and doctors from around the world, Health Canada and the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association during that three-day hearing.Twelve recommendations have since been read and tabled into the House of Commons with a request for the government to table a comprehensive response to the report.With the summer break and long election period, nothing can be done until the new government comes into power.O\u2019Donoughue pointed out that, \u201cIt seems unwise for Industry Canada to allow Bell to go through with the tower project on the 243 until Canada Safety Code 6 is going up for review.\u201d Westland-Eby explained that at this point the municipality is going through a \u201cchange of use\u201d in the RF3 zone where the tower is proposed.The procedure will require the approval of the MRC Memphremagog as well as the CPTAQ (Commission de Protection de Territoire Agricole Québec).She says that the municipality will also set up a registry which all the eligible voters (landowners on property adjacent to the RF3 zone) will be able to sign to ask for a referendum.If there is a request for a referendum, council will need to decide if it will go through with the change, or if it will drop the procedure.Disappointed with the low turnout of people who were invited to participate in a special meeting about the cell tower issue, Westland-Eby wonders how the town will achieve a solid consensus.She said the town had even gone to the effort of hand delivering invitations to people\u2019s homes.Cell tower activist and Potton resident Frank Salvatori mentioned a March 6, 2015 report in TheRecord.com from Waterloo, Ontario correspondent, David Friend that cited Minister James Moore\u2019s announcement about the recent wireless spectrum auction.A total of $2.11 billion was raised in the wireless spectrum auction Friday.Bell Mobility paid nearly $500 million to Industry Canada for 13 licences covering areas serving 13.5 million people, including its holdings by 4 per cent.He found it \u201cdisturbing that the note to East Bolton giving Bell the go-ahead was signed by the director of operations at Spectrum Management Operations.\u201d Paul Holland Knowlton Day Cont\u2019d from page 4 Committee and rallied for support.By April 2014, the Town of Brome Lake, under Mayor Richard Burcombe, and the Knowlton Golf Club reached an agreement to preserve the original log house by having it moved to a new location.The golf club generously financed the move to the campus of the Brome County Historical Society.A fundraising campaign was started by the committee to raise enough funds from donors and pledges from local contractors to enable the preliminary work of stripping the multiple layers of exterior sidings and interior walls and ceilings, removing the roof for the move, and to begin the restoration process.Last September the BCHS board of directors unanimously approved the acquisition of the PHK House.It arrived by a flatbed truck convoy, to cheers from the community, on the evening of October 17 ready to be hoisted onto its new foundation.The BCHS then formed a restoration committee, including architect David Kinin-month and curator Cari Ensio, to plan and monitor the restoration of the house.Restoration work began last fall and you can see the month-to-month progress that has been photographed and is displayed on the website of the museum.The BCHS, under Donald Gray-Donald and the Save the PHK House Committee, under Judith Duncanson, are grateful for the generous donations from over 240 individuals and businesses from the community-at-large and for the $25,000 grant received from the Town of Brome Lake.We were also fortunate to obtain the expertise of Louise Abbott of Rural Route Communications, award-winning writer, photographer, and filmmaker based in the Eastern Townships, who concentrates on documenting rural culture and history.She has recorded all steps of the Help rvtaHe- ihc' wovicL a bc'-tf'C'V' plac-e> 'through a ho cMarvtM.\\JL/ Un héritage à partager LEAVE A LEGACY™ salons funéraires funeral homes restoration on video, including interviews with those responsible.She is creating a short documentary, which will be an excellent educational tool to bring this part of our local heritage back to life.Going forward the house will be used to showcase the contributions of Paul Holland Knowlton and the Loyalist settlers to the Brome County region.Current and future generations will be able to enjoy and learn from this historic asset in our community.We look for to seeing you on Saturday as we celebrate Paul Holland Knowlton Day and the official opening of PHK House! For more information about this event, please call the museum at 450-243-6782, visit our website at: www.bromemuseum.com, or drop by any day at the Brome County Museum, 130 Lakeside Road, Knowlton.450263-1212 www.desourdy.ca Ange-Gardien \u2022 Cowansville \u2022 Farnham Henryville \u2022 Knowlton \u2022 Mansonville \u2022 Sutton Fondation BMP Foundation The BMP Hospital Car Draw Get your tickets now! 450 266-5548 - WWW.FONDATIONBMP.CA DRAW: SEPTEMBER 18, 2015 TAKE BMP A cQance TO WIN! \u2022\tA $25,000 car of your choice (or $20,000 cash) \u2022\t5 prizes ranging from $5,000 to $1,000 1 chance in 3,000! \u2022\tOnly 18,000 tickets in circulation \u2022\t$5 per ticket or 3 tickets for $10 ÜS2) decagon) fl ROYYELLE GUYST-LOUIS\t COWANSVILLE ll.ll COWANSVILLE , , , See !2S2^ Guide page 6 Tuesday, August 11, 2015 Brome County About Townshippers\u2019 Nominate an Outstanding or Young Townshipper Do you know a mover and a shaker who has contributed to the vitality of the English-speaking community in the historical Eastern Townships?Not sure how to show them you appreciate their efforts?As a non-profit organization serving the English-speaking population, Townshippers\u2019 Association is looking to celebrate and show our appreciation for the remarkable ways individuals, couples, and groups are making the English-speaking community better with the Outstanding Townshippers and Young Townships Leader awards.The Outstanding Townshippers is for individuals, couples and groups, from all walks of life, who work passionately and collaboratively to make the Eastern Townships a better place to live, work, and raise a family.Nominations are accepted for those who have made considerable contributions \u2014 beyond the usual expectations of their job or profession, through volun-teerism, social activism, mentoring, or philanthropy \u2014 to the life of the Eastern Townships English-speaking community, either within their local community or the Townships community as a whole.Candidates must be or have been residents of the historical Eastern Townships and have made considerable contributions to the betterment of the historic Eastern Townships English-speaking community or their local community.Nominations are prioritized according to long-term dedication, as well as new approaches and creativity in community service.Posthumous nominations are also accepted.Nominations must be received by Friday, August 28, 2015.To nominate a candidate, download a nomination form from Townshippers.org under the Community tab.For additional details, please contact Kate Holbrook, Community and Culture Coordinator, at 450-242-4421 (toll free 866-242-4421) or kw@township-pers.org.The Young Townships Leader Award aims to encourage young Townshippers between the ages of 15 and 35 to become actively involved in their communities.The award highlights youth achievements, dynamism and involvement by celebrating young people who serve as role models to other youth as well as to adults.Candidates must have carried out actions or initiatives demonstrating leadership within the Townships English-speaking community over the past two years.Nominators cannot be members of the nominee\u2019s immediate family.In addition to reviving a beautifully framed certificate, one winner will also enjoy a cash prize courtesy of local sponsors.Nominations must be received by noon, August 28, 2015.To nominate a candidate, download a nomination form from Townshippers.org under the Youth tab.Have questions about this award?Contact Cathy Turner at 819-566-5717 (toll free 1-877-566-5717), ct@townshippers.org.For more information on Townshippers\u2019 Association and our activities, catch our columns in the Brome County News, listen to Townshippers\u2019 broadcast on radio CIDI 99.1 FM every Friday at 5 p.m., visit us on TOWNSHIPPERS\u2019 ASSOCIATION Demonstrating initiative and leadership from coaching sports at high school to developing the ((Feed Those in Need\u201d initiative is what earned Matthew Nutbrown (center) the 2014 Young Townships Leader Award.Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2015 edition.Twitter @Townshippers, Faceboolc and our website Townshippers.org.Connect with Townshippers\u2019 offices in Sherbrooke at 100 - 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NOTICE OF CALL FOR TENDERS A/O 2015-19 CONSTRUCTION OF A SKATE PARK (PARC DE PLANCHES À ROULETTES) Town of Brome Lake request bids for call for tenders AO 2015-19 for the construction of a Skate Park in its territory.The call for tenders covers both the preparation of plans/specifications and construction of the Skate Park and related work.The call for tenders does not include site preparation, excavation, embankment, drainage and landscaping or galvanized steel ramps.Those who wish may, in accordance with the provisions of section 573 of the Cities and Towns Act, obtain the tender documents on the SÉAO electronic tendering system at www.seao.ca or toll free at 1-866-669-7326.Bids will be assessed according to a weighting system of the tenders.Each bid must be accompanied by a bid security, representing at least ten percent (10%) of the grand total of the bid, before taxes, and that, as required by the tender specifications.Bids must be received before 11 a.m., at the latest, August 31 2015, at the Town Registry and Legal Affairs of Town of Brome Lake, located at 122 Lakeside Road, Brome Lake (Quebec) JOE 1V0 (tel.450 243-6111 ) and will be opened at 11 a.m.the same day in the presence of at least two witnesses.The sealed envelope must be identified in the following manner: AO 2015-19 Construction d\u2019un parc de planches à roulettes.Given at Brome Lake This August 6 2015 Edwin John Sullivan, B.Sc., LL.B.Director Town Registry and Legal affairs PUBLIC NOTICE COMING INTO FORCE PUBLIC NOTICE IS GIVEN OF THE FOLLOWING : 1.\tAt a regular sitting held on August 3, 2015, the Municipal Council adopted the following by-law: By-law 569-1 amending By-law 569 delegating the power to authorize expenditures, hire officials and to pay expenses for and on behalf of the municipality.2.\tThe object of this by-law is to amend by-law 569, particularly by extending the scope of some of the delegated powers.3.\tThis By-law comes into force in accordance to Law.Interested persons may consult said by-law at the Town Hall, 122 Lakeside Road, during regular business hours.Given at Town of Brome Lake This August 11 2015 Edwin John Sullivan, B.Sc.LL.B.Town Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE COMING INTO FORCE BY-LAW 613 DECREEING AN EXPENSE AND A LOAN OF $ 3 000 000 PUBLIC NOTICE IS GIVEN OF THE FOLLOWING : 1.\tAt a sitting held on May 4 2015, the Municipal Council adopted By-law 613 decreeing an expense and a loan of $ 3 000 000 for the reconstruction of various roadways on the territory of Town of brome lake.2.\tThe object of the by-law is to provide the authorization and the financing to spend a maximum of $ 3 000 000 for the reconstruction of various roadways on the territory of Town of brome lake.3.\tThis by-law received the approval of the Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Occupation du territoire on August 3 2015.4.\tThis by-law comes into force in accordance to the Law.Interested persons may consult said bylaw at the Town Hall, 122 Lakeside Road, during regular business hours.Given at Brome Lake This August 11 2015 Edwin John Sullivan, B.Sc.LL.B.Town Clerk VILLE DE LAC-BROME Want your ad to stand out?For .50 a word - bold it 1\t30% cnxpj\t1 Fig-a I\t> If this feels like a math test, visit !\tmathliteracy.ca or call 1-800-303-1004.ICC 1\tftlllUffi/\tMath solves problems\tc a n a d a Literacy Foundation Fondation pour l'alphabétisation Find the right person for the job in advertising in our Career Section Many Record readers want a career change and are looking for a new job.Shouldn\u2019t your ad be in The Record\u2019s Career Section?For reservations please call RECORD 819-569-9525 Diabetes The New epidemic Diabetes ^0 Québec REACT NOW! Information and donations: (514) 259.3422 1.800.361.3504 www.dia be te.qc.ca Deadline: 10 a.m.working day previous to publication Brome County New CLASSIFIED Tuesday, August 11, 2015 page 11 Jolibourg well Cont\u2019d from page 3 meant the need for everyone to be prudent with water consumption.Repeated mandatory delays related to water testing by the Ministry of the Environment and weather conditions required for installation of a necessary coil that would regulate the distribution of chlorine into the system have been hurdles that caused concern and growing discontent by many citizens.Patterson recounted the $50,000 that was spent on drinking water in 2012 and estimates that the town paid more than $400,000 in expenses related to drinking water over the past few years.No water, however, had to be imported during 2014, but residents did have to abide by water restriction advisories.This summer, even at peak period, TBL residents have not suffered from potable water shortages whatsoever or any other health advisories.\u201cThis summer has been great,\u201d says Patterson.\u201cWith this additional production and favourable weather condi- tions, the population served by the municipal aqueduct did not have to suffer any period of water restriction, a significant improvement over past years.\u201d Patterson added that work on the filtration gallery at the Bailey Road site should start in the autumn and result in an even better overall system for those hooked up to the town\u2019s system.Last summer, Mayor Richard Bur-combe was pleased that there had been no costs incurred for imported potable water.He commended the citizens of Brome Lake for respecting restrictions that served to avoid running into another water shortage.This year Patterson, who is standing in as deputy mayor while Burcombe is on vacation, says that, \u201cEven though Jolibourg is back on stream, citizens served by the aqueduct should use water with moderation so that our community can meet the objectives set by the Quebec drinking water conservation strategy.\u201d Abbott wraps up movie Cont\u2019d from page 3 Death\t\tDeath \t\t Cyril (Cy) Alfred PEARSON (1922-2015) On August 2, 2015, Cy Pearson, loving husband of the late Lillian Partridge, passed away quietly in the same home he was born in 1922, he was 93.He will be greatly missed by his son Richard, daughter Nancy, daughter-in-law Nancy Berranger, grandchildren Adam and Amanda (Andrew), great-grandson Hunter as well as his many nieces, nephews and friends.As the last living member of his generation in both his and his wife\u2019s family, he often grieved the passing away of those he deeply loved.He served in the army during World War II.Shortly after the war, he married and worked for Bell Canada and became a Pioneer after 35 years of service.His life of service extended not only to his family and work but to the community as well.He was an active member of St.Paul\u2019s Anglican Church, the Legion and the Lion\u2019s Club for many years.His term as President of the Lion\u2019s Club in 1967-68 saw the moving of the Foster Horse Show to the newly acquired land for the Lion\u2019s Park, which is now a well-used and active facility for the community.A special thank you goes to Doctor Barakett as well as the caring and compassionate staff of the CLSC.Visitation will be at St.Paul\u2019s Anglican Church, Knowlton on Tuesday, August 18 from 10 to 11 a.m.The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., followed by the interment at Knowlton Cemetery and a small reception at the church.In lieu of flowers, a donation in his memory may be made to St.Paul\u2019s Anglican Church, 24 St.Paul\u2019s Road, Knowlton, QC JOE 1V0.Arrangements entrusted to the Désourdy Funeral Home, 318 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton, Que.DESOURDY FUNERAL HOMES 318 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton QC E-mail: info@desourdy.ca PHONE: 450-243-5568 FAX: 450-263-9557 www.desourdy.ca ideas, materials, talent, skills, expertise, and financial support.It became a snowball effect as people become more aware of the project and could actually envision the end result.Even those who were completely against or were skeptical did an about-face.Cynthia Grahame, one of a group of citizens who, in the early stages, fought hard to ensure that the house would not be demolished at its location on the Knowlton Golf Club grounds, was responsible for the initial contact with Abbott to see if she might be interested in documenting the project.She explained that she had been impressed with Abbott\u2019s video on the \u201cWalbridge Barn,\u201d a companion to Abbott\u2019s book \u201cThe Heart of the Farm.\u201d Having seen the \u201crough cut\u201d for \u201cSaving the Founder\u2019s House,\u201d Grahame says that she knows that people will love it.\u201cLouise\u2019s film captures the positive side of this big project and this outcome needs to be presented first and foremost.The film itself demonstrates how a community has come together to make it happen \u201c The production meant having to travel from Abbott\u2019s home near Stanstead on a daily basis for 34 days over a span of four seasons.It also meant innumerable interviews with many of the key players and a lot of background research.She endured every imaginable form of bad weather but it was a flock of turkeys that caused a collision with another car on one of her treks to film at the museum site last fall.That was the only day that she simply could not be at the site when a significant manoeuvre would be underway.This, all the while, working on her other ambitious project \u2014 the second volume of her photo-history of Lake Mem-phremagog.Said Judith Duncanson, a key member of the house committee who was always close at hand, of Abbott, \u201cLouise is the consumate professional.She was there at all hours of the day or night in all kinds of weather.there was never a moment of complaint.With all the heavy equipment and many work crews, she was always even-handed and interested in every single phase, asking all the appropriate questions and following through on every last detail.She is a delightful lady with that wonderful sense of the absurd and has been a dream to work with throughout this whole long process.\u201d It is the hopes of the museum that this documentation will facilitate future grants down the road.The film captures the dramatic effort and the collective spirit in moving the rickety 200-year-old log house in its derelict condition to its revitalized state by incorporating heartfelt commentaries of many who participated along the way.Abbott, having worked parallel to the contractors and their crews, has deeply and empathically been able to project the joyful pride that comes from being part of protecting an important slice of their local history.While Cari Ensio, curator of the museum, is excited to have the original available for the opening event and to have available DVDs for sale, she is also looking forward to eventually having a shorter version to loop inside the house.\u201cAt this point two other films produced by Abbott are shown on loop in the children\u2019s museum and visitors really enjoy watching them.\u201d As a life member of BCHS, Abbott says that it has been very rewarding to have contributed to the historical society in this way.Although relieved to have met the deadline, she feels a touch of sadness because she will miss the people that she has gotten to know amid the intensity of a community project.\u201cI have been on the sidelines of the project as the filmmaker documenting it, I have nonetheless shared in the excitement, the col- lective spirit.It has been wonderful to see the house restored.\u201d DVDs of \u201cSaving the Founder\u2019s House\u201d will soon be on sale at the museum with proceeds to support the upkeep of the PHK House.Everybody is welcome to join the crew at BCHS Museum to view the founder\u2019s house, watch Abbott\u2019s video and to partake in BBQpicnic and games.There will also be skits, 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