The record, 12 juillet 2016, Brome County News

[" Brome County NEWS super puppy EDUCATION BOARDING TRAINING 450-242-1134 77 chemin de Fulford, Lac-Brome, QC.JOE 1R0 www.superpuppveducation.com 450-242-1134 ?\tBOARDING ?Call us now for your summer bookings ?\tOBEDIENCE CLASSES ?\tWE OFFER PRIVATE TRAINING, SPECIALIZED TRAINING AS WELL AS BOARDING WITH TRAINING PROGRAMS ?Your dog\u2019s training can be suited to your specific needs Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Orma Jane Jewett\u2019s celebration of life brings Mansonville to a standstill Remembering the heart and soul of Vale Perkins HSfg t:s93i|£ie£JEII it inn ¦**|«v*lS-* By Ann Davidson Mansonville came to a virtual standstill while masses of people converged to celebrate the death of Vale Perkins\u2019 lifelong resident and businesswoman Orma Jane Jewett on Friday, July 8.The Church of St.Cajetan was bursting at the seams with people.Jewett had brought everyone together for one last time.With pews and balcony inside packed, standing room squished, many remained quietly waiting on the steps and driveway of the church located across the street from Potton\u2019s heritage Round Barn in the heart of the town.She touched so many people who truly loved her.Close friend of Jewett, J.F.Ravenelle, estimated that almost a thousand people were in attendance and it is projected that there would have been the same amount more in attendance had the service been on a weekend rather than a work day.Councillor Edith Smeesters wrote that she had never seen as many people gathered for any activity in Mansonville in the 20 years that she has been there.\u201cEveryone has been touched by Jane, she was loved by everyone, and everyone came to share their grief together.\u201d Officiated by Reverend Jess Cantelon of the Anglican Network in Canada and with bagpiper, Michael Darney, playing Amazing Grace, Monique Poirier at the piano, and sisters Michèle and Hélène Gaudreau who are professional singers weaving between eulogies in both languages by Lise Scott, Reverend Ryk Allen and Ravenelle, the congregation listened and participated with deep appreciation.In her unexpected death Jewett united people from all walks of life together as one, all with the same common reflections and perceptions about this person who is known as the heart Cont\u2019d on page 8 COURTESY OF EMILIE LARUE Nary a space could be found as mourners joined in throngs to celebrate the life of beloved Jane Jewett.Knowlton is \u2018Three Pines Friendly\u2019 By Ann Davidson Last week an additional feature was added to the abundance of assets that are certain to attract visitors from all over the world to TBL.The announcement that Knowlton has become \u201cThree Pines Friendly\u201d with the blessing of Louise Penny and the sanction of her publisher has brought a new dynamic to the town as well as the famous author of the Detective Gamache series.Businesswoman Jessica Brown explained that a handful of people, namely her mother, Helen Brown, and bookstore owners Danny McAuley and Lucy Hoblyn, came up with the idea over a cup of coffee a year ago.They wanted to create a way to capitalize on a resource that citizens of Knowlton are proud of and who have graciously welcomed to their community.It had become clear to the Brome Lake Books owners that over the past several years, more visitors to the area are avid fans of Penny\u2019s murder mysteries, now twelve with a thirteenth on its way.McAuley says that Brome Lake Books and Cont\u2019d on page 8 450.242.1515 ANONYMOUS Jane Jewett\u2019s old-fashioned candy counter served as a classroom for all \u201cher\u201d adoring children that came to see her.A Thinking of selling.Please call for a free evaluation.Let me list it.Let me sell it.Lets you move on.Peter Marsh Ortut^ ANN DAVIDSON Author Louise Penny amidst the 12 ambassadors of the Three Pines Friendly town at Knowlton.sciQO, IIS5AN pressj££J£/l Printed and distributed by PressReader PresyR e a d er \u2022 o\t0 4_ 2^7 8 4604 COPYRIGHT AMD PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW 1 LOCATION - 4 DEALERSHIPS RUE DE SALABERRY, COWANSVILLE 450-263-8888 TOYOTA page 2 Tuesday, July 12, 2016 -Brome County News- Brome County Community Bulletin Board July 9 The Mental Health & Well-Being Support Group.Please note: The next meeting will be Saturday, July 9.Please phone Linda:\t450-243-0928\tor 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! July 16-17 Big Book Sale at the Pettes Memorial Library 276 Knowlton Rd., Lac Brome on Saturday July 16 from 8 a.m.to 4 p.m.and Sundayjuly 17 from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.July 16 Sutton Library book sale (new and used).Our biggest fund raiser of the year.John Sleeth Community Center, 7 Academy St., Sutton on Saturday, July 16 from 8 a.m.to 2 p.m.Please bring your own bags.Again this year: Super silent auction and bake sale.July 17 Join us at 7 p.m.on Sunday, July 17, for \u201cHymn Sing\u201d at St.James Anglican Church, 725 Lakeside in Foster.Those present choose the 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.July 17 Knowlton Harmony Band concert this Sundayjuly 17 at 2 p.m.in the Knowlton gazebo in Millpond Park.Bring your lawn chairs and listen to tunes of the present and times past.Hope you will join us! July 23 Shakespeare on the Beach.The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.7 p.m.Douglass Beach, Knowlton.Free for the whole family.Bring a picnic, portable chair and/or blanket.Free shuttle bus to beach every 20 minutes starting at 5:30 p.m.from the community centre, stopping at Knowlton Academy and at the corner of Lakeside and Victoria.In the event of inclement weather, the performance will take place in the gym at Knowlton Academy.July 30 BBQ_ fundraiser for Trinity Anglican Church, Iron Hill.Lamb, turkey, potatoes, salads, rolls and dessert.Cash bar (beer and wine).Cocktails: 5 p.m.Dinner: 6 p.m.Adults: $25.Information: Doug 450-263-2579, Eric 450-263-2589, Winston 450-263-3372, Lena 45-243-6291.218 Iron Hill Road, Iron Hill.CHURCH BULLETINS ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH -DUNHAM Sunday services at 10 a.m.- all welcome! The Reverend Sinpoh Han.Infor- mation: 450-295-2045.ANGLICAN PARISH OF BROME July services are at 10:30 a.m.at Grace Anglican Church, Sutton.Beginning again in August, services are at 9 a.m.First Sunday of the month will be at Holy Trinity, Iron Hill, second Sunday of the month will be at St.John the Evangelist, Brome, third Sunday of the month will be Church of the Ascension, West Brome, fourth Sunday of the month will be St.Aidan, Sutton Junction.Canon Tim Smart, rector.Information: 450-538-8108.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 and third Sundays of each month at 10 a.m.Wesley United Church is located at 51, rue de la Rivière, in Bedford.Stanbridge East: Second Sunday of each month at 10 a.m.Stanbridge East United Church is located at or near 16 rue Academy, in Stanbridge East.Mystic: Fourth Sunday of each month at 10 a.m.Mystic United Church is located at the intersection of Mystic Road and the Wal-bridge Road, in the hamlet of Mystic (Saint-Ignace-de-Stanbridge).The fifth Sunday of the month location can be found on our website at: bedfordpastoral.org.or contact Wendy Near at the Church office on Thursday and Friday from 9 - 11 a.m.at 450-248-3044 or at home 450-248-2739 or at our email address which is Bedford.pastoral@yahoo.ca.CALVARY UNITED CHURCH SUTTON A warm welcome awaits you at our Sunday worship service in Sutton at Grace Anglican Church at 9 a.m.followed by a coffee hour at 10 a.m.in the church hall.Information: 450-538-0530.COWANSVILLE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH Cowansville Community Baptist Church meets Sundays at 11:30 a.m., 137 rue John, Cowansville.Everyone is welcome.CREEK/WATERLOO PASTORAL CHARGE Sunday, June 12 - 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 a.m.Reverend Dave Lambie, minister.For information or to leave a message call: 450-539-2129.EMMANUEL 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.Minister: Rev.Eric Lukacs.Church office: 450-263-0204 website: emmanuelcowansville.ca.ÉGLISE CATHOLIQUE ST.ÉDOUARD CATHOLIC CHURCH 366 Knowlton Road, Knowlton.You are invited to participate in a bilingual Mass Sundays at 10:30 a.m.Christian meditation is now on Wednesday afternoons 2:30 p.m.to 3:30 p.m.(side door).The group is now bilingual and has been formed to introduce meditation to newcomers.We welcome beginners and experienced meditators.\tRegular attendance not required.Information call Clare at 450-243-5590.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.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.Rev.Dr.Linda Marcotte guc-eug@bellnet.ca.KNOWLTON-MOUNTAIN VALLEY PASTORAL CHARGE Serving the regions of Knowlton, Bolton Centre, Mansonville and Vale Perkins.Worship service at 11 a.m.at Knowlton United Church, 234 Knowlton Road (450-243-6078).A warm welcome is extended to all.Handicapped access available.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.ST.PAUL\u2019S ANGLICAN CHURCH 24 St.Paul\u2019s Road, Knowlton.St.Paul\u2019s - a dynamic, diverse community pursuing and serving Jesus in the Eastern Townships.Throughout July and August there will be one blended service with traditional, contemporary, and modern music and format at 9:30 am.Sunday school.Please check out our new website: www.stpaulsknowlton.ca.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).Pet Of The Week \u2014 Miko Hello! I am large and white with touches of grey fur.I am a gentle two-year-old male dog and I need a new home.That\u2019s about all I have to say! My new friends here are big and small, old and young, short fur/long fur, high-energy or laid back.lots of choice and we hope one of us will be the perfect match for you! It\u2019s a great place to visit \u2014 even if it\u2019s just to spend some time with us dispensing love.SPCA Montérégie, 178, ch.du Vide, Ste-Angèle-de-Monnoir (exit 37 on autoroute 10).Adoption hours are 2 - 4 p.m.on Thursdays and Saturdays.450460-3075 www.spcamonteregie.com www.facebook.com/SPCAMon- tereige P.S.Thunder, lightning, and fireworks! We\u2019re scared! Please remember to keep us safe inside the house! Brome Coww/j/New Tuesday, July 12, 2016 page 3 By Andrea Conway W'e are so happy to be a part of the \u201cTour Des Arts\u201d 2016.For the first time we will be opening our studio to the public and will be presenting a very different kind of show for this event.We have been touring as \u201cDik and Mitzi\u201d for some time now and have played our own two person show locally at Theatre Lac Brome, Coeur du village, The Piggery in North Hatley, and The Hudson Village Theatre.Abroad we performed for Teatro ZinZanni in both San Francisco and Seattle for over 18 different productions, and have been featured in several European variety shows.As you can imagine a \u201cthings happen\u201d in live performances and on tour, so we decided to put together a retrospective performance.We have chosen a selection of our favourite dances alongside our favorite anecdotes to share with the Tap & Tell audience.And what better place to present it than in the intimate space of our Sutton studio where it was all created.So get ready for a fun-filled evening of incredible tap dancing and entertaining stories from years of working in showbiz.Experience firsthand what it was like for me to share a dressing room with Joan Baez, how it felt for my husband, Wayne, to work with A1 Pacino in \u201cScarface,\u201d or dancing alongside the famous Nicholas Brothers, my life on tour with the Cirque du Soleil, not to mention a disastrous gig in Atlantic City trying our hand at some blue humor for the Naked Circus and much, much more! Not to be missed, two nights only! Join us in our studio on Saturday July 16 or July 23 at 8 p.m.or both! 676 Schweizer, Sutton, Quebec, JOE 2K0.Limited space; for reservations call: 450 538-1816 or info@thetapdancer.com.5 la Launch of the 2016 awareness campaign In Brome-Missisquoi, share the road and be courteous Nathalie Grimard Urban Planner and Asst.Director Land Management Department The MRC Brome-Missisquoi, the Sûreté du Québec\u2019s Brome-Missisquoi detachment and the Bromont police department are teaming up again this year to create awareness among the various road users to be courteous and safely share the road in Brome-Missisquoi.Every year, country roads in the region are increasingly popular routes used by cyclists, both local and from outside the area.The interest in using the roads generates more traffic, and as a result cyclists and motor-vehicle drivers have to co-exist on the road network.The third phase of this awareness campaign is aimed at cyclists, motorists and heavy vehicle drivers.This year, we are adding a new segment regarding awareness of sharing the road among heavy vehicles and cyclists.As part of the campaign, the police and highway controllers will be handing out reminder leaflets to heavy vehicle drivers in an effort to prevent the risk of accidents on our roads.Meanwhile, the Saint-Jean highway control department will also be taking part in some events in our region to make road users aware of the reality of truckers, among others, in terms of blind spots surrounding their trucks.Over the next few months, a communications plan will be put forward in Brome-Missisquoi, in various media outlets.In the last two years, billboards aimed at motorists and cyclists have been set up in many places throughout the MRC territory.The billboards will continue to be there this year.In addition, banners have been made and they will be loaned for various campaign-related events.This summer, have some wonderful outings in Brome-Missisquoi, and share the road! For further information, please go to www.velobm.ca and check the Société de l\u2019assurance automobile du Québec website at www.saaq.gouv.qc.ca.High society fun T By Phyllis Sise A traditional high tea was served on Sunday, July 10 at the Hillhouse Bed and Breakfast.Suzon Baron from our favorite Le T Room dressed as an incredibly stylish French maid cracked the drab afternoon with her infectious smile.Connie Barr and I were escorted to sit with two other elegant ladies.Veronica Christie wore layers of black lace allowing just enough sequins and shine to make the outfit intriguing under a black wide brimmed hat.Sheryl Taylor, always a fas- cinator, wore a floral jumpsuit with Mardi Gras beads and her signature blue glasses also under a lovely hat.A tiered platter arrived with chilled watermelon basil soup, round cookie cutter cucumber sandwiches without crusts, and two other delectable treats.Connie removed her white gloves to enjoy her Earl Grey tea careful not to spill a drop on her daisy print ankle length dress with pink cardigan.Her petit point hat completed the outfit.Forty years is too long since my last crème fraiche and I have never experienced strawberry, basil and black pepper jam.I don\u2019t want to spoil the surprises for the next High Tea that will be served on August 7 but feel I should put a few words to the page, lemon, pistachio, ginger, cakes and more cakes.We were swept away to another time of kid gloves and doilies \u2014 a place where time melted away as the tastes tickled our tongue, delightful.At least eight tables were arranged for friendly conversations for the various participants.Memoriam Your generous contribution will help finance research into lung disease such as asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis and lung cancer.Over 700,000 Quebecers who suffer from respiratory disease thank you.Toll free: 1 800 295-811 1 Montreal: (514) 287-7400 t Quebec Lung Association Bicme enters Foot care specialist A.P.Q.member C.P.A.D.Q.Receipts available Manicure and Nail Care Gift Certificates available 266-0997 245 de la Rivière, Cowansville 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|h!\u2019A Société de comptables professionnels agréés Chartered professional accountants corporation duke-cpa.com T:(450) 263-4123 Fax: (450) 263-3489 press Printed and distributed by PressReader PressR e a d er uc o ?ORI(+L1ot.