The record, 15 septembre 2015, Brome County News

[" mmmwD, K'iSf üaDEstrre LINCOLN SHERBROOKE 819-563-4466 office 819-578-1965 cell johnpage@valestrie.com John Page 53407 For a sales experience that makes you feel like family, ask for John Page Costco rebate PLUS EMPLOYEE PRICING Brome County NEWS Tuesday, September 15, 2015 R*** * G 450.577.1737 (.450.538.4000 todd.chabot@remax-quebec.com WMM gProfessionnelL Todd Chabot Courtier Immobilier Real Estate Broker TBL to hold public meeting on aquatic centre Petition calling for a referendum on project now has 1,500 signatures By Frank Nixon At the start of the Brome Lake regular monthly council meeting held Sept.8 in West Brome, Mayor Richard Burcombe announced that the town will hold a public meeting on the aquatic centre project.FRANK NIXON Pierre Beullac, a member of the Ad Hoc Petition Committee, deposited more petition signatures calling for a referendum on the aquatic centre project, at the monthly council meeting held in West Brome Sept.8.\u201cA special meeting on the aquatic centre will be held on Oct.13, at 7 p.m.at Centre Lac-Brome,\u201d said the mayor.No further information was provided.Burcombe also announced changes to the rules regarding how and when the public can ask questions at the regular monthly council meeting.\u201cDuring the first question period, council will accept questions of a general nature,\u201d said the mayor.\u201cDuring the second question period, only questions which are on council\u2019s agenda will be permitted.\u201d A time limit of 30 minutes for each question period was also imposed.Shortly after Burcombe\u2019s opening remarks, the Ad Hoc Petition Committee submitted a petition with 400 signatures, along with a cover letter, calling for a referendum on the project.This is in addition to the 1,100 signatures deposited by the group at last month\u2019s monthly council meeting, bringing the new total to 1,500 signatures.The petition was started on July 14.The residents calling for a referendum claim that the process employed in obtaining public support for the project, which included a CROP poll held in June, is seriously flawed, and does not represent the democratic rights of the residents to have a vote.They also claim that they have not been properly informed about the project and its true costs.\u201cIt is my understanding that nine out of ten signatures on our petition are dead against the project, while the remaining ten percent would prefer to hold a referendum in order to get a definitive answer; one coming from all residents of Lac Brome in order to respect the democratic process on which our system is based,\u201d said Pierre Beullac, a member of the petition committee, during first question period, in part.\u201cApproximately one out of every 20 citizens Cont\u2019d on page 3 Skate park is a go Thinking of selling.Please call for a free evaluation.450.242.1515 Let me list it.Let me sell it.Lets you move on.BOARDING KENNEL COMING SOON! IN-HOME EDUCATION FOR PUPPIES, DOGS AND THE WHOLE FAMILY Peter Marsh Ontui^i JENNIFER BOYLE Dog Behavior Specialist 1 0 YEARS EXPERIENCE SUPER PUPPY EDUCATION\t450-242-1134 www.superpuppyeducation.com4 Left to right, Mark Boehmer, Spencer Beaulne, and Eric Boehmer standing on the location of the planned TBL skate park by the Community Centre in Knowlton.The installation of the facility is slated for this autumn.See the story on page 3.(gig) ¦V\" COWANSVILLE New and used vehicles 403 rue de la Rivière 450 263-6000 Cell: 450 578-1148 www.kiacowansville.com tdubois@kiacowansville.corn^/^^ A successful transaction, requires a certificate of Location.450-263-8333 501, rue Principale, Cowansville Robert Fournier Quebec Land Surveyor Jeremiah Beaulne Conseiller en vente Sales Consultant COWANSVILLE GROUPE GUY ST-LOUIS 185, rue de Salaberry, Cowansville 450 263-8889 jbeaulne@cowansville.nissan.ca Direct 450-263-8784 ext.440 \u2014 - ANN DAVIDSON mm I -Mÿà \tIS iff\tA \t Contractor LICENCE RBQ: 8101-2015-32 Machinery work \u2022 Hydraulic hammer (rock breaker) \u2022 Private roads \u2022 Land shaping \u2022 Drainage \u2022 Artificial lakes/ponds \u2022 Septic systems \u2022 Demolition - Foundation \u2022 Topsoil - Aggregate \u2022 Sand \u2022 Gravel \u2022 Fieldstone 450 242-2544 11, ch.Glen, Bolton-Ouest % ¥ Tim Dubois Sales Representative page 2 Tuesday, September 15, 2015 Brome County N Brome County Community Bulletin Board September 17 Bingo every Wednesday at the Sutton Legion 2 Curley Street, Sutton.Jackpot of $200 or more.Start at 6.30 p.m.Bring your friends and lucky charms.Info: 450 538-2864.September 17 \u201cFall soup and dessert luncheon.\u201d All Saints Anglican Church, Dunham.Thursday, September 17 starting at noon.Donation $10.Cards to be played immediately following.Reservations: call Claire Hobbs 450-295-2349 or Mary Le-Chasseur 450-263-3329.September 18 Social night every Friday at the Sutton Legion.Come and play cribbage and bridge.Donation of $2.Come and have fun.September 18 Country dance with music by Gary Darling at the Royal Canadian Legion, Br.77, 77 Lewis St., Waterloo, from 8 p.m.to midnight.$7 per person.Come on out, have a dance and socialize with us! Info: 450-539-3436.September 19 The Mental Health & Well-Being Support Group.Please note: The next meeting will be Saturday, September 19.Please phone Linda: 450-243-0928 or pleasantvalley@sympatico.ca 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! September 19 Country music concert with Jimmy Edwards Country Folks Band and talented guests at St.Edouard\u2019s Chapel, 366 Knowlton Rd., Knowlton on Saturday, September 19 from 6 p.m.to 10 p.m.Door prizes, half and half drawings.Donation is $10 at the door.A donation will be made to St.Edouard\u2019s Parish and BMP Hospital Foundation.Information: 450-955-0968.September 19 Creek annual ham supper, 278 Brill Road, West Bolton, Saturday September 19 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.Donation: adults 2 for $25 or $13 per person, children 10 and under $3.Come and enjoy! Contact Steven Lace 450-242-1816 or May Banks 450-243-0280.September 19 and 20 Buy, sell, exchange (bazaar) 8 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.September 19 and 20 at Bedford Fairgrounds.1 day $10, 2 days $15 Info: 450-248-2817.September 20 Join us at 7 p.m.on Sunday, September 20, for \u201cHymn Sing\u201d at St.James Anglican Church, 725 Lakeside in 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 we invite you to join us for refreshments afterwards in the hall.September 20 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 Street, Sutton Qc.Info: 450 538-2210.September 20 Antique and craft market 2015.On the grounds of the museum, 130 Lakeside in Knowlton, Quebec, September 20 from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.Antique woodworking tools, primitives, furniture, trunks, collectibles, glass, porcelain, jewelry, books, local crafts.Information: 450-243-6782 Brome County Historical Society.September 20 Church of the Ascension, West Brome celebrates its 130th anniversary with a special service at 10 a.m.on Sunday, September 20.Everyone is welcome, especially those who were baptized, confirmed, and/or married in this church.For the reception following the service please reserve: 514-935-3167 or 450-242-2783.September 20 Soup luncheon fundraiser for the Maple Leaf Chapter No.2 Order of the Eastern Star.Memorial Hall, 20 Academy Street, Stanbridge East on Sunday September 20 from noon to 2 p.m.Donation: $8.Luncheon includes homemade bread, tea and coffee.Proceeds from the bake sale table go to the Butler Elementary School Breakfast Program.Enjoy the Apple Pie Festival in the village following the luncheon.September 23 Memphremagog Community Learning Centre Adult Education classes fall session 2015.Registration: September 23, 6 - 8 p.m.Classes run every Wednesday from September 30 until November 4 from 6:30 - 8 p.m.Cost: $15 for all six classes.Visit our website for new and upcoming courses or register online staring September 16 at www.magogclc.ca.Social time follows each class with coffee, tea, and conversation! Free babysitting available.Princess Elizabeth Elementary School (PEES) 120 Bellevue, Magog.Info: Pervana\t819-238-1285 mladenofp@etsb.qc.ca.September 26 Dance with the music of Silverado at the Sutton Legion from 7 p.m.to 9 p.m.on September 26.Donation of $8 at the door.Supper will be served.Fundraiser for the Legion to renew the lady bathrooms.Come and bring your friends.CHURCH BULLETINS CREEK/WATERLOO PASTORAL CHARGE Sunday, September 20 - 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.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.Info: 450-955-3325 (leave message).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 from 10 a.m.to 10:30 a.m.Information: 450-538-0530.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).A warm welcome is extended to all.Handicapped access available.EMMANUAL UNITED 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.BBQand 35-voice gospel choir concert after today\u2019s worship service.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 Reverend 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 9 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).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.Reverend 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.800,000 QUEBECERS ARE .ILLITERATE ' , Online giving:\tA Literacy www.fqa.qc.ca/en/or 1-800-361-9142 M\\ Foundation Wonts ol hope Help us help them! Brome County N Tuesday, September 15, 2015 page 3 TBL on a roll with leisure activities By Ann Davidson When news last week about the TBL council\u2019s decision to invest $80,000 toward a skate park at the Community Centre on Victoria St.in Knowlton, Spencer Beaulne and his friends Eric and Mark Boehmer were ecstatic.It turns out that work on the project will take place this autumn.In addition, the council also announced that an agreement has been struck between TBL and West Bolton that will allow West Bolton residents to take part in activities and courses with the same fees as TBL residents.TBL Councillor Lee Patterson says that West Bolton will pay a flat $3,000 per year as a base fee so that its citizens will not have to pay the non-resident fees.West Bolton has also agreed to pay the difference between the non-resident fee and the TBL resident fee when someone from West Bolton signs up to a course in TBL.This will make a big difference when non-resident fees were almost 70 per cent more than for TBL residents.Patterson explained that the impetus behind this decision was to maximize participation.\u201cMore people registered will ensure that classes can actually be given.\u201d Three years ago the idea of a skate park was a dream.Even he knew that a dream doesn\u2019t become reality purely by magic.It has taken a lot of hard work and patience to move the dream toward a workable plan.With omnipotent deter- mination, Spencer Beaulne, then in grade five, organized a petition of names of those in favour of a skate park in TBL and presented it to the town council.And then he recruited help from the Boehmer brothers, their parents, and the members of the youth centre called District 270.Beaulne said that Eric Boehmer, in particular, was a big help with fundraising.To prove their drive to have the facility, in just this past year the group has raised over $7,500 through a number of activities, including two giant garage sales.As well, several private donations were offered by people who strongly believe in the cause.Last year they spoke to BCN about not having a safe place for them to do this kind of sport.They are pleased that they will no longer have to trek to Cowansville each time they want to go boarding.The boys also mentioned how great it will be for the kids who will soon be the right age to start experimenting with the sport.According to Statistics Canada there were 250 young people between 10 years and 15 years living in the Town of Brome Lake at last census in 2010.And there were another 225 moving into that age category.With professional guidance of those who run Cowansville\u2019s \u201cBoonies,\u201d one of the most sophisticated skate parks in the Townships, the District 270 committee was able to come up with an exciting design including slopes, steps, and rails for the park.According to Patterson the skate park will cost $80,000 plus taxes.TBL to hold public meeting Cont\u2019d from page 1 solicited refused to sign and stated that they want a pool and do not believe that what the majority of taxpayers think is of great importance.\u201cWe are asking for a referendum because we believe that a decision of this magnitude will have an impact on generations to come and may very well be the most important project for this town,\u201d added Beullac.Burcombe said at the July 6 council meeting that a \u201cstrong majority\u201d of the TBL population is prepared to assume the operating costs of a future aquatic centre based on the results of the June CROP poll.The mayor also said the CROP poll re- sults gives council the mandate to move forward with the aquatic centre and that a referendum which would cost taxpayers $25,000 is not required.The poll was funded by TBL at a cost of $7,400.According to a multi-question poll conducted from June 18 to 23, CROP said that over half of the 400 people who responded to a telephone were in favour of the town covering the $250,000 estimated annual operating expenses for an aquatic centre.Question \u201cfive\u201d of the 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 The contract for the project has been awarded to Tessier Récréo Parc, a specialized company that builds skate parks.The space allotted for the facility is purposely planned to be within close proximity to the youth centre (District 270).There will be no admission costs to the park but athletes will be expected to respect rules that will be posted in a location easy to read.There will be a location dedicated for more lighting so that skateboarders will be able to use the facility after dark.Where most communities across the country are set up for organized team You are lucky! Daniela $cherff BMP Hospital Foundation Tlhe 22th edition of the BMP Hospital Foundation\u2019s annual car draw is just around the corner.On Friday, September 18, six lucky tickets will be drawn.The BMP Foundation invites all members of the community to the draw, which will take place at noon in the BMP Hospital\u2019s lobby.The grand prizewinner will have a choice between receiving a $25,000 credit towards the vehicle of his/her choice from one of eight participating Cowansville car dealers (Bessette Automobiles, Deragon Ford, Deragon Honda, Cowansville Mazda, Cowansville Nissan, Cowansville Toyota, KLA Cowansville and sport, many kids are looking for less traditional physical activity.Snowboarding and skateboarding are amongst some of them.The fact is that most youth like to be active.Not all want to participate in team sport.They just need more casual setting where they can hang out together, be safe and \u201cdo their own thing.\u201d American Olympic medalist Shaun White, was a pro skateboarder before he started snowboarding.He explains that \u201cskateboarding helps a ton with balance, precision, with air awareness.it gets your senses to be spot-on and it\u2019s also a great way to take my mind off things.\u201d Take a chance! Rocheleau Chevrolet) or pocketing $20,000.A second prize of $5,000, third prize of $2,000 and three prizes of $1,000 round out the attractive purse offered in this popular fundraiser for the BMP Foundation.The profits from this year will help to purchase a Pac Vision system to reduce pharmaceutical dispensing errors at the BMP Hospital.Take advantage of these last few days to purchase your tickets and to help your foundation provide important additional tools and resources to meet the health care needs of your community.For information on where tickets are being sold please consult Pwww.bmpfoundation.ca or call the foundation office at 450-266-5548.$250,000 per year, considering that the CARKE Foundation as well as the Quebec and Canadian governments intend to cover the construction cost of the building?\u201d \u201cReferendums are associated with borrowing bylaws or zoning changes,\u201d said Burcombe, on July 24.\u201cThis 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 There is nothing legally preventing TBL council from changing its mind on holding a referendum on the project.Article 517 of the Quebec \u201cAct respecting elections and referendums in municipalities,\u201d says towns, such as TBL, can legally hold a referendum on any question within its competence.\u201cThe council of a municipality may, for consultation purposes, submit any question within its competence to its qualified voters or to those of that part of its territory concerned by the question,\u201d reads the Act, in part.There were some 35 in attendance.The next regular monthly council meeting will be at Centre Lac-Brome, Oct.5 at 7 p.m.The Sacred Heart School of Montreal Sckool,\tSaxreti iùasf To learn more: sacredheart.qc.ca or call 514.937.2845 3635 Atwater Ave.Montreal, QC H3H 1Y4 Est.1861 http://www.sacredheart.qc.ca page 4 Tuesday, September 15, 2015 Brome Cp««/)/News Letters Instead of sniping, keep ideas positive\tStill questions about the pool project To the Editor, BCN: One day, shortly after my family and I moved to Knowlton three summers ago, I answered a knock at the front door.The gentleman standing on the porch had found out that we had moved in from the big city, and wanted to know: just why did we move here?Apparently, young families moving in was unheard of.Did we know about Knowlton because of the fake-tanned-tootsie-with-a-parlca-and-sun-glasses ad that the town council had placed on the A-10?I was struck at the time by two things: the first being the neighbourliness of the fellow, a complete stranger; and the second being his incredulity.I should not have been struck by either.I knew Knowlton was a friendly place from the vacationing we had already done here, and I was already aware of the problems facing the town: the water shortages, the drained Mill Pond, the troubled retail shops and .the morale of its citizens, the latter shown by the weekly cheap shots written to (but not aimed at) the editor of the Brome County News.The aspect of morale popped up again and again since we have been here: whenever I would bring up how much I enjoy living in Lake Brome to a long-term resident, I would get the same answer: ah, but you should have been here [x] years ago when [a great thing was happening]! OK, I get that \u201cthe good old days\u201d is a universal meme, but younger generations have been moving away if they can afford to.Assuming that keeping younger, working families healthy in Brome Lake is a good thing, we should all make this a goal for the next decade.My wife pointed out to me that this new era of the Internet and of working remotely from home makes it possible to bring people out into the countryside.I agree: let\u2019s attract \u2018em here! More families here means more opportunities for not only a richer social life, but for retail businesses here as well.Virgin Hill sells more coffee.Jones New York sells more clothes.Boutique Electronique sells more printer ink.Star Cafe takes over both sides of Coldbroolc, doesn\u2019t mind the expansion at Floral Cafe, and doesn\u2019t even notice the Timmies that has just set up across from the retirement homes.A certain letter-writer in Foster finally gets to see some town money spent in his sector thanks to the expanded tax base.Then more families arrive and the Ministry of Education renovates Ecole St-Edouard.There is plenty of space and homes for sale, so Brome Lake won\u2019t get any noisier than it is, even during high motorcycle season.So how do we attract \u2018em?There is room for optimism and ideas here, but unfortunately I still scan the same old sniping in the BCN week after week, ten years after I first read it.Hardly CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 6 To the Editor: a t the August TBL council meeting Z\\ many questions concerning the A Xpool project were directed to the council, mainly to Councillor Lee Patterson.Very few if any were answered by Mr.Patterson but were mainly directed to the CARKE Foundation.Similar questions were then sent to Mr.Dave Kinin-month (upon his request) director of CARKE.Some eight questions were asked but only one was answered and the rest were redirected back to TBL.So we can see that no one is singing from the same choir book within these two organizations.At the September council meeting Mayor Burcombe then announced that a special meeting will be held on Oct.13 to discuss the pool project.Will this be just another smoke and mirrors presentation with little or no tangible information followed by another marketing brochure?Yet when you read Knowl-ton.com blog Mr.Alan Gauthier, who did not attend the council meeting, states that only a tentative date of Oct.13 has been set.Again he is adding confusion to a total lack of adequate information, which now seems to be the rule of thumb in this whole affair.If and when there is a town meeting I trust that all parties involved TBL, CARKE, and the citizens, including the Alan Gauthier yes group, will be present and prepared to answer all questions set forth by the public.In the CROP July report on the TBL website it clearly gives responses of town residents.However, for the results to question 5 on the pool (p.9) it states that 75 people responded from \u201cother\u201d areas, of which 54 are in favour of the pool.Some people living in West Bolton and Brome village have said they were phoned for the survey.This category \u201cother,\u201d in my opinion, represents the persons outside the TBL perimeters that were questioned by CROP and their responses are still present in the final figures.Why?The question was asked to TBL but no answer has yet been received.So it is possible that only 325 citizens were TBL taxpayers and not 400?Why were these 75 people interviewed when they do not even pay taxes to TBL?But yet their numbers were included in the CROP poll figures.Does this not render the whole CROP poll exercise invalid?I strongly recommend that a referendum be held so that every eligible voter has a chance to vote on the pool project.If you want to sign the petition requesting a referendum contact one of the following phone numbers: 450-915-9342, 450-263-6902, or 450-243-0198.We will gladly respond.Since Sept.8 we have deposited 1,500 signatures to TBL.People helping people can be a reality with 2,000 signatures.Larry Ingold Knowlton Commentary At question: Why we must have a referendum on the aquatic centre Town of Brome Lake Taxpayers Association Mayor Richard Burcombe was elected in November 2013, promising, on his campaign card, \u201cTogether.\u201d \u2022 \u201cTogether, we can harmonize our efforts for a proactive and productive future.\u201d \u2022 \u201cTogether, we can support every sector of our Town, individually AND collectively.\u201d \u2022 \u201cTogether, we can establish strong and respectful communication.\u201d \u2022 \u201cTogether, we can create a positive community for all our citizens and all our visitors.\u201d \u2022 \u201cOnly you can make the difference.\u201d Mayor Burcombe has had some success.But in one of the most important decisions facing the town in many years, he has forgotten his pledge, \u201cTogether.\u201d The offer by CARKE to provide a large share of the financial funding for the indoor pool, with the remainder coming from federal and provincial governments, is proving to be divisive.The Town of Brome Lake stated, June 2015, \u201cit would have to ensure that a majority supports the project.\u201d Using the polling firm \u201cCROP\u201d to ask a sample of 400 residents in the community whether they are in favour of the pool has, itself, proven divisive.Some concerned citizens have taken it upon themselves to conduct their own poll.About 1,500 residents have signed a petition requesting the town to hold a referendum.Although people signed who did not want the expense of a pool, and some signed, even though they wanted a pool, all agree that a referendum should be held for such a large scale project.This divisive attitude is apparent in many day-to-day conversations between citizens, in letters in the local newspapers, and in the online forums.The features of the arguments for and against the pool vary on many criteria, 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.such as: the figures presented, the construction and operational financing, the rationale and the benefits, all variously interpreted to support the arguments of each advocate.Unfortunately, the controversy in part results from shortcomings on the facts and figures.The public does not even know what sort of pool the CARKE Foundation and the town plan to build.It now has the label of an aquatic centre -what will that include for $4 million?To date, the mayor and council have not done their job to clearly explain the pool project and all the costs that will be absorbed by taxpayers to operate a future aquatic centre.Yet, all the councillors and the mayor talk about improved communication for the residents \u2014 a promise they all made when they came into office.On this project they have performed poorly.\u201cThey\u201d are working together, but \u201cwe,\u201d the residents, have not been properly informed.\u201cWe\u201d and \u201cthey\u201d are not working together.A special public meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 13 at 7 p.m.at the Lac-Brome Community Centre when the mayor will again present on the pool.At CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 6 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.Carolyn Marsh 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 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