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[" Brome County NEWS Tuesday, September 6, 2016 1450.577.1737 C 450.538.4000\tTodd Chabot todd.chabot@remax-quebec.com\tReal Estate Broker w\\m Professionnel,\u201e TranquilUT Teasdale\u2019s \u2018Home Child\u2019 gets rave reviews By Ann Davidson Kicking off Knowlton\u2019s second annual Arts Alive Festival, multi-talented Laura Teasdale\u2019s play \u201cHome Child\u201d brought rave reviews by the full house of almost 300 people.Two weeks since its premiere, people are still talking about it and that is what the songbird, actress, and playwright was striving for.\u201cIt\u2019s a true and compelling story that I can\u2019t believe I never knew about until recently.I am so proud of the actors who did a spectacular job,\u201d she said exuberantly of Laura Demon and Nicholas Ret-son, drama students at Bishop\u2019s University.While members of the audience included representatives from British Home Child Research and Advocacy who reported back to Lori Oschefski, director of the organization that it was excellent, Heidi Neil thought it was fantastic, dramatic, funny, and educational, a must see! And Lois Hardacker mentioned the excellent acting, super writing, super production, and underlined the fascinating topic.Ready to take it on the road Demon, who is in her third year and is taking a double major in theatre and music, with her crystal voice as her instrument, already has 18 back-stage and on-stage productions under her belt.She said that preparing for \u201cHome Child\u201d was an intense two weeks but a \u201ctotal blast.\u201d \u201cIt\u2019s been a crazy but fun time.\u201d She said that she and Retson had applied for the parts after Teasdale visited Bishop\u2019s to see the spring musical.Teasdale said she had hit a pot of gold with the two and that they were a perfect fit for her needs.The playwright who carries a B.A.in theatre from Concordia University, had worried that the audience at the premiere was really too big for the style of her play that was purposely written to reach small groups in intimate settings to rather than being in conventional theatre rows of seats.Cont\u2019d on page 9 ANN DAVIDSON J + * __________: Natalie Demon and Nicholas Retson, drama students at Bishop\u2019s University star in Laura Teasdale\u2019s \u201cHome Child,\u201d a heart-warming, gut-wrenching true story based on British Home Children, thousands of whom were fostered and placed by the Knowlton Distributing Company during the late!800s.YLC celebrates 50th International Literacy Day Juno Award winning Connie Kaldor to perform f Pierre, François and Judith MarzialP\\ pharmacists Affiliated with Hours: Mon.-Wed.9:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.Thur., Fri.9:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.Sat.\t9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.408 South, Cowansville 450-263-2171 ^www.familiprix.com a 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 OnkJ9^ COURTESY Juno Award winning folksinger Connie Kaldor wants everyone to join her at a benefit concert for the annual PGI event in Knowlton on September 10 at the TBL Community Centre.By Ann Davidson While International Literacy Day will be celebrating its 50th anniversary this month, the Ya-maska Literacy Council (YLC) is putting the final touches on a new format for its annual Peter Gzowsk In Invitational (PGI) fundraising event and wants everyone to join them at a special concert on September 10 at the TBL Community Centre.Ilze Epners, a longtime supporter of literacy, says that this year the Quebec PGI will sponsor a benefit concert featuring Juno Award winning folk singer, Connie Kaldor.As well, a student and volunteer from the Yamaska Literacy Council will be recognized for their achievements.Laura Teasdale has agreed to be poet laureate.In past years the PGI event has been tagged on to the Knowlton Literary Festival and featured a dinner gala with keynote speakers.The YVL decided this year to feature an event that would be less expensive.Epners says that changing the format might be a good idea as other PGI'S were having success with concerts.Jenny Markus, executive director of the PGI Foundation, knows that Kaldor supports literacy and suggested that she would be the perfect person to perform.Although Kaldor\u2019s availability does not jive with the Knowlton Literary Festival, it fits perfectly with the Cont\u2019d on page 9 II5SAIM pressjjm^/l Printed and distributed by PressReader PresyR e a d er -£0^ ?oBia+Jop6 0 4_ 2^7 8 4604 COPYRIGHT AMD PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW 1 LOCATION - 4 DEALERSHIPS RUE DE SALABERRY, COWANSVILLE 450-263-8888 TOYOTA mazoa page 2 Tuesday, September 6, 2016 \u2014Brome Comw/j/News- Brome County Community Bulletin Board Messy Church Life may be short on time but Messy Church has time for you! Happening every third Wednesday of the month starting on September 21.We welcome people of all ages (adults don\u2019t have to bring children but children should bring an adult) to come together, in an informal atmosphere, to socialize, create an easy craft, celebrate God\u2019s love for all and enjoy a light supper together.5-7 p.m.at St.Paul\u2019s Church in Knowlton.We invite you to join us.Information 450-242-2885.September 10 The Mental Health & Well-Being Support Group.Please note: The next meeting will be Saturday, September 10.Please phone Linda: 450-243-0928 or pleasantvalley001@gmail.com for the location of the meeting.Join us for an opportunity to share experiences in a safe environment and receive support, information, encouragement, and acceptance.Having support makes all the difference! September 10 Country dance with Jimmy Edwards Country Folks Band at Trinity Anglican Church, 409 South Street, Cowansville on Saturday, September 10 from 7 p.m.- 11 p.m.Door prizes, 50-50 drawing, canteen on premises.Donation: $8 each.Please support the church and food bank.Everyone welcome.Come and hear our new band.Bring a friend and enjoy good old country music.September 10 Creek United Church annual ham supper on Saturday, September 10.Time: 4.30 p.m - 6.30 p.m.Adults 2/$25 or $13 per person.Children 10 and under $3.Please come and enjoy.Contact: May Banks 450-243-0180 or Steven Lace 450-242-1816.September 10 Steak BBQ.and dance sponsored by Karnack Shriners E.T.Club Estrie.Social hour at 5 p.m, Supper at 6 p.m.Music by Melman.Many door prizes.Donation: $12.Info:J.-C.Marchand.450 538-3047.Sutton Legion, 2 Curley St Sutton Qc.Come and have a good time for a good cause.September 11 Breakfast at the Cowansville Royal Canadian Legion, 120 Davignon, Cowansville, from 9 a.m.until 12:30 p.m., Sunday September 11.Come and enjoy with family and friends.Donation $8.Children 6-12 $ 4.Children under 5, free.September 12 The Canadian Club of the Yamaska Valley meeting: 2 p.m.September 12, 2016 at Auberge West Brome on Rte.139.Speaker: Stan Neil.Topic: Why Equador?Non-members $10.Information: 450- 372-4562 Please visit our web page http://www.canadianclub-yamaskaval-ley.ca.September 16 and 17 Knowlton Players presents: Try To Remember.A 25th anniversary celebration.All are welcome to this musical comedy show that takes us back through some of your favourite songs, scenes and dances from our theatre troupe\u2019s past.It\u2019s at Theatre Lac Brome, September 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m.The cost is $10.Call 450-242-2510 for tickets and info.Please come and party with us! September 17 Thirty-seventh annual Townshippers\u2019 Day, Saturday, September 17, 9 a.m.to 5 p.m., Brome fairgrounds, 345 Stagecoach Road.Celebrate the English-speaking community, rain or shine, with 10 entertainers, 90 artisans and exhibitors, silent auction, activities, food, historical tours, and more.Thank you for leaving your pets at home.Parking $2.Details: TDay.ca, 1-877-242-4421.September 17 An old-fashioned chicken and biscuits supper at St.James Parish Hall, 40 rue du Pont, Bedford, September 17, 5-7 p.m.The menu includes chicken and biscuits, mashed potato, peas and carrots, coleslaw, assorted pies, tea, coffee.Tickets: adult, $12; child under 12, $6.For tickets call 450-248-7281, or pay at the door.Information: 450-248-7319.Everyone is welcome! September 18 Soup luncheon at Memorial Hall 20 Academy Street, Stanbridge East.Fundraiser for Maple Leaf Chapter No.2 Order of the Eastern Star on Sunday, September 18 from noon to 2 p.m.Donation $8.Luncheon includes homemade bread, tea or coffee.Bake sale table - proceeds go to to Butler Elementary School breakfast program.Also, it is the Apple Pie Festival in the village.Come for lunch then to the festival for apple pie.An enjoyable day for all! September 18 St.Paul\u2019s in concert Yves G.Pié-fbntaine, organist on Sunday, September 18 at 4 p.m.St.Paul\u2019s Anglican Church 24 St-Paul Road, Knowlton.A freewill offering ($10 suggested) will be received benefiting a local charitable project.September 23 All Saint\u2019s Church - Main Street, Dunham.Popular \u201cmeatballs\u201d dinner is back on Friday September 23 at 6 p.m.Donation $16.BYOB.Bring your friends and enjoy a delicious meal.Reservations: Peter Riordon 450-538-4306 or Claire Hobbs 450-295-4349.October 2 Walk for Women\u2019s Cancers.Orga- nized by the Yamaska Valley Optimist Club, a fundraiser to purchase equipment for the oncology unit at BMP Hospital in Cowansville, QC., will take place on October 2,9:30 a.m.to 1 p.m.Ville de Lac Brome Community Centre, 270 Victoria, Lac Brome, QC.Walkers have a choice of a 5-k or 10-k path, leaving Ville de Lac Brome Community Centre (270 Victoria) at 9:30 am.BBQ lunch, prizes.A great family activity! Registration at 8 a.m.Minimum contribution or donation of $20 requested.Walkers are encouraged to collect extra donations.Info: 450-24 3-5 317/4 50-777-9 172/ www.bmpfoundation.ca October 12 Fall soup luncheon sponsored by Parish of Brome will be held on October 12, from 11 a.m.to 2 p.m.at the Church of the Ascension, West Brome.Admission $7.includes soup, crusty bread, dessert and coffee or tea.CHURCH BULLETINS 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 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 in Brome, third Sunday of the month will be at West Brome Church of the Ascension, fourth Sunday St.John the Evangelist in Brome.Canon, Tim Smart, rector.Infor-mation: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 Sunday of each month at 10 a.m.Wesley United Church locate at 51 River St.in Bedford, second Sunday of each month at 10 a.m.Mystic United Church is located at the intersection of Mystic Road and the Walbridge Road, third Sunday of each month at 10 a.m.Stanbridge East United Church located on rue Academy, in Stanbridge East, fourth Sunday of each month at 11 a.m Union United Men\u2019s Choir - lunch to follow.For information please 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 e-mail 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, September 11 - worship and music: Sacrament of Holy Communion at both worship services.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.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.Worship leader: Norm Haslam.Church office: 450-263-0204\twebsite: 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\tmeditators.\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 Cont\u2019d on page 3 About Townshippers\u2019 Brome Countyl^Yw Tuesday, September 6, 2016 page 3 Two new additions to local literary scene After a much anticipated wait, and backed by a successful crowdfunding, the debut novel by Quebec humourist Ross Murray, \u201cA Hole in the Ground,\u201d has finally arrived! Those who purchased an advanced copy through the crowdfunding campaign can check their e-mail with shipping or pick up details from Kickstarter.The official launch for this story about a cranky small town, a sinkhole, and beavers, will take place at Townshippers\u2019 Day, September 17, during a special Townships Expressions event in the Fairview building at 1 p.m., at the Brome fairgrounds.Ross Murray will be doing book signing and reading excerpts from his novel \u201cthat's a tribute to small towns, small newspapers and the people who keep them running, through holes and high water.\u201d The event will also feature an intimate musical performance by Déjà Two\u2019s Julia Rohan and France Lepitre, and author Tricia McDaid will introduce and read excerpts for her latest book \u201cAll The Aunties; A Collection of Short Stories,\u201d an enchanting assortment of mostly true, mixed up stories.Townships Expressions, an initiative from Townshippers\u2019 Association to help promote local anglophone artists and authors, is proud to sponsor this special event and will have a collection of regional works available for perusing and Church- Cont\u2019d from page 2 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.Please note that there will one blended service at 9:30 a.m.on September 4 returning to our regular 8 and 10 services (traditional, contemporary and modern music and format) on September 11.Please check out our new website:\twww.stpaulsknowlton.ca.Messy Church every third Wednesday of the month starting September 21! 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 wilE We\u2019d love to welcome you.Reverend George CampbelE Information: 450-955-3325 (leave message).TOWNSHIPPERS\u2019 ASSOCIATION Ground N.*\" by Ross Murray^ Boxes of Ross Murray\u2019s debut novel, \u201cA Hole in the Ground\u201d have arrived! Some 200 copies will be distributed by the author and regional stores, but you can get your copy at the 37th Townshippers\u2019 Day on September 17.purchasing.We hope you will stick around for an announcement of a special publishing opportunity.Light refreshments for those who RSVP with Cathy Turner at ct@townshippers.org or 819-566-5717.\u201cA Hole in the Ground\u201d and \u201cAll The Aunties; A Collection of Short Stories\u201d can be purchased from the Expressions collection, after Townshippers\u2019 Day, from either of the association\u2019s offices or online at Townshippers.org.Townshippers\u2019 Day is almost here! In just 10 days from now we\u2019ll be celebrating our community together for the 37th year in a row! In the meantime, the final touches are being put on the festival program.You can visit TDay.ca later this week for details and the schedule for the various entertainment, activities and exhibitors.Have your toonie ready! Once again there will be ample parking at the fairgrounds, volunteers will help direct the parking and be ready to accept your $2 donation which helps fund the festival.We are looking forward to an even bigger and better family festival and your presence will make that happen! Have questions about Townshippers\u2019 Day?We want to know! Give our Knowlton offices a call at 450-242-4421 or e-mail ta@townshippers.org.We\u2019ll meet you on Saturday, September 17 at the Brome fairgrounds (345 Stagecoach).Grounds open at 9 a.m.and activities continue until 5 p.m.For more information on Townshippers\u2019 Association and our activities, catch our columns in the Brome County News, visit us on Twitter ©Townshippers, Facebook and our website Town-shippers.org.Connect with Townshippers\u2019 offices in Sherbrooke at 100 - 257 Queen, 819-566-5717 (toll free: 1-866-566-5717) or Lac-Brome at 3-584 Knowlton Rd, 450-242-4421 (toll free: 1-877-242-4421).V- \t Pets Of The Week \u2014 Chico And Vegas Vegas Chico Hello from Chico! May I introduce us to you.I, Chico am a 5-year-old male with beautiful chocolate brown fur.Vegas, my friend, is a 7-year-old lady with grey-brown fur and she is a little bit smaller than me.My master adopted me from here at the shelter a few years ago, and then he and I found Vegas, looked for her owner, and eventually invited her to become a part of our family.We had lots of good times, but just recently our master has had to move far, far away and 753, rue Principale Cowansville Qc J2K 1J8 T.450-266-2429 F.450-266-1830 New Patients are Welcome 485, ch Knowlton Knowlton Qc JOE 1V0 T.450-243-5591 C CENTRE DENTAIRE Caillé & Tremblay Dre Julie Tremblay, D.M.D\tDre Danielle Caillé, D.M.D Dentiste\tDentiste couldn\u2019t bring us with him.Our parting was a very sad day for all of us.But now Vegas and I have a job to do \u2014 to find a new home! We are both very gentle, friendly, cooperative, obedient, affectionate.and love people and other dogs.Do you know anyone who would take care of us for the rest of our lives?We are living at the 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.Hope to hear from you! 450460-3075 www.spcam0nteregie.com www.facebook.com/SPCAMonteregie 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 press Printed and distributed by PressReader Pr e s sR e a d er \u2022 jjo\t0 4^27 8 4604 COPYRIGHT AMD PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW page 4 Tuesday, September 6, 2016 Letter Bronte CountyP^vw Are TBL residents for, or against, the Douglass Beach-Foster Path?Dear Editor: Before you can really give a thoughtful answer, a resident needs to know more details about the proposition.Why are you asking?Is the answer going to affect me?A register will be held on Wednesday, September 14 at town hall where TBL council is asking you to sign if you are against the project to improve the Lakeside to Foster section of the old CPR railroad bed, requiring a loan of $635,000 (although present plans to complete the path to Douglass Beach will probably end up costing, in total, at least $2 million).If 500 or more signatures are received, council will have to go to a referendum, or change their plans.As former TBL mayor Gilles Decelles observed in an interview, \u201cIn business, decisions are based on facts and research.Sometimes here we make decisions without any documents or any background material.A lot then becomes arbitrary.\u201d TBL residents are justified in com- plaining that in this case there is a lack of facts and background material.In fact, the only recent, published material on this project, that I saw, was a notice in Brome County News about the register and, on June 14, an article (in French) in La Voix de l\u2019Est by Gilbert Arel, TBL DG, titled \u2018Faire le pont entre Knowlton et Foster.\u2019 The article stated that the existing network at Foster permits riders to reach Waterloo and join the Route Verte.Cyclists going from Foster to Knowlton must, however, leave the path at Lakeside (Route 243) and travel on the highway in order to reach Douglass Beach, since there is \u201ca need for 2 bridges at Trestle Cove.\u201d Some history on this contentious topic (based on a July, 1993, TEMPO article by Michèle Plomer): The discussion on this so-called \u2018multi-functional\u2019 path began back in 1991 when the Decelles administration was offered the old CPR railroad (between Autoroute 10 and Victoria St.in Knowlton) by the government, for a cost of $1.A referendum of TBL residents was held, 94 per cent being in favour of the acquisition.Incoming mayor Blackwood saw it had potential as a \u2018bicycle\u2019 path (although it was referred to as a \u2018linear path\u2019 in the referendum).Mayor Decelles always referred to it as a \u2018multi-functional\u2019 path.In December 1992, Councillor Michael Caluori, responsible for Recreation at the time, presented his \u2018bike path\u2019 package to council.The path was to run along the railroad bed from the corner of Victoria and Lansdowne streets to Foster village.(The \u2018bicycle\u2019 path project replaced the \u2018linear\u2019 path mentioned in the referendum, following a survey done by Community Services.) Council accepted, on condition that consultation be held with owners of lakeside property between Argyll and Conference roads.The cost was estimated at $250,000 (excluding fences).The first phase was completed before the promised consultation with the lakeside owners had been held, or a permit from the Ministry of the Environment obtained.\u201cIt was a risk I was willing to take,\u201d said Caluori.Consultation with the owners was held in May 1993, but no compromise was reached.These residents simply didn\u2019t want the path to run along their property.Litter, parking, crime, and environmental issues were brought up.In Foster, there were also worries about the impact on this peaceful community.The citizens shared the same concerns as the lakeside owners, but insisted also on the necessity of maintaining fences, as cyclists would venture into the woods, risking injury and damaging the flora.They also raised the question of snowmobiles and hunters.In short, citizens were frustrated by the lack of communication and common sense on the part of the town.Next week, just a day before the TBL register, L will continue the saga of the proposed Douglass Beach to Foster multi-functional path.Peter Wade Brome Lake Annual Day of Action \u2014 We Believe You knew the person who assaulted them, and 50 per cent of victims wait more than 13 years to seek help due to feelings of shame, fear, or guilt.If we are to help these victims, it is crucial that we believe them when they speak out about the assault.This year\u2019s theme is in keeping with the 2015 #We-BelieveYou (#OnVousCroit) campaign.We have outlined 12 helpful behaviours that can help you offer them support.Your reaction can make all the difference.During this Day of Action, we take special care to think about native women coming together to speak out against violence aimed at their sisters, but we also want to think about women who are vulnerable and particularly at risk of sexual assault, be it due to their immigration status, disability, cultural background, or sexual orientation.The September 16 Day of Action Against Sexual Violence Towards Women is one of the ways we use to raise the public\u2019s awareness about the issue of sexual assault.For more information: Sophie Labrie 450-375-3338 sophielabrie@calacs-granby.qc.ca.BMP Oktoberfest October 8 The Coalition of Women\u2019s Group from Haute-Yamaska and Brome-Missisquoi invites you to take part in the 35th annual Day of Action Against Sexual Violence Towards Women.Take Back the Night.This year\u2019s theme is: We Believe You.This Day of Action will take place on Friday, September 16, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.A 2-kilometre walk is planned and will start at Parc Davignon in Cowansville (215 Place Municipale) at 7 p.m.Everyone welcome, rain or shine, we walk! We understand that speaking out is a big hurdle for assault victims.To help them regain power over their lives, we must give them choices, offer them adequate support, and actively listen to them.We must respect their needs and their pace.Of all the requests for help received by different CALACS centres, 75 per cent of them involve incest or assaults on minors (during childhood or adolescence), 91 per cent of victims Mathilde Routy Event Coordinator, BMP Foundation T|he Brome-Missisquoi-Perkins Hospital Foundation, in collaboration with the Town of Bromont and Bromont, montagne d\u2019expériences, present the BMP Oktoberfest.The Oktoberfest BMP will take place on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Versant du lac\u2019s Chalet of Bromont, montagne d\u2019expériences.The honorary presidents for this inaugural edition are Pauline Quinlan, mayor of Bromont, and Dr.Étienne Leclerc, orthopedic surgeon at the BMP Hospital.The funds raised by the event will be dedicated to the upcoming relocation of the oncology clinic on the third floor of the BMP Hospital.This reorganization will provide larger, safer, and more ergonomic premises tailored to the needs 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's 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.of the population.The new oncology clinic will provide treatment in a quiet, warm, and relaxing environment.Don\u2019t miss this Bavarian night: local microbreweries (À l\u2019abordage Microbrasserie, Auberge Sutton Brouërie, Brasserie Farnham Ale & Lager, Brasseurs de West Shefford et Micro-brasserie Le Brouemont), traditional German cuisine (sausages, sauerkraut, potato salad, German meatloaf, and pretzels), and authentic Bavarian music.We warmly thank our host, Bromont, montagne d\u2019expériences, and all our partners: Town of Bromont, Aéroports de Montréal, Placements Jalfi Inc., Domaine Château-Bromont, Groupe Guy St-Louis, Retec F3 Technologies, Rocheleau Chevrolet Buick GMC, Duo Production, Fabritec, LouTec, Gestion Deloitte S.E.C., Mecan-Hydro, Edgar Hyperlodge, Desjardins, Saucisson Vaudois, State of Bavaria Quebec Office, and M105.Cont\u2019d on page 5 Bronte County RECORD 1195 Galt E., Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1G1Y7 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 5-b Victoria St., Knowlton, Quebec; JOE 1V0 Tel: (450) 242-1188 Fax: (450) 243-5155 Established May 1991 Published weekly by CIRCULATION Distributed to all Record subscribers every Tuesday as an insert, and to households and businesses in Abercom, 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 Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9 A.M.TO NOON Brome County^pwi Literacy \u2014 more than words Tuesday, September 6, 2016 page 5 Low literacy connects to issues of poverty, justice, health and the economy Wendy Seys Literacy definition Understanding, evaluating, using and engaging with written texts to participate in society, to achieve one\u2019s goals, and to develop one\u2019s knowledge and potential.h ttp://www.oecd.org/si te/piaac/PIAAC Literacy Statistics PIAAC (2013) is an international OECD survey of adult skills (literacy, numeracy, and problem solving in a technology-rich environment) \u2022 1 in 5 adults in Quebec struggle with basic literacy demands (Level 1 and below) \u2022 53 per cent of adults in Quebec are below Level 3 h ttp://www.li teracy.ca/con ten t/ u p-loads/2013/10/First-Reactions-to-PIAAC-Brigid-Hayes-October-8-2013.pdf FAQ, about Literacy What is literacy?There is no single static definition of literacy.The definition evolves over time and place and remains a subject of debate in academic and policy circles.The 2013 International the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) defines literacy as understanding, evaluating, using and engaging with written texts to participate in society, to achieve one\u2019s goals, and to develop one\u2019s knowledge and potential.Key features \u2022\tLiteracy is more than reading and writing.\u2022\tThere are multiple literacies (eg.health literacy, digital literacy).\u2022\tLiteracy skills fall along a continuum.\u2022\tRegular practice of literacy skills is important \u2014 \u201cuse it or lose it.\u201d \u2022\tLiteracy is linked to other issues including: justice, human rights, health, poverty, and the economy.Is there a literacy problem in Canada?The short answer is yes, and the problem is widespread.The more complex answer requires some digging into current statistics and research.PIAAC uses a scale of Below Level l(low) to Level 5 (high) to measure literacy skills of populations.\u2022\t1 in 5 adults in Quebec struggle with basic literacy demands (Level 1 and below) \u2022\t53 per cent of adults in Quebec are below Level 3 The bottom line is that there are many people struggling with low literacy, an issue linked to poverty, social exclusion, health, the economy and human rights.How is it possible that someone doesn\u2019t learn to read?There are many reasons.Learning differences, learning disabilities, and/or difficulties with attention are often underlying factors.While many people with difficulties can and do learn to read, they often need to learn and practice strategies that work for them.One-on-one is often helpful because distractions can be minimized, and the pace is suited to the individual.Stress and fear are barriers to learning.Issues of violence and poverty are other reasons that people may not learn to read (or read well).Who are the people with low literacy?Low literacy affects men and women of all ages, at different stages of life, and regardless of the language(s) spoken.There are many stereotypes about people with low literacy: unintelligent, lazy, and unmotivated.The reality is that many people with low literacy work, participate in their communities, and value education for their children.People with low literacy often develop coping mechanisms; such as great memories, color coding, and with increased affordable technologies they use voice recognition tools and Apps on phones.Many (but not all) adults in literacy programs express feelings of low self-worth, stress, or fear that they will be \u201cfound out;\u201d many report having expe- Oktoberfest \u2014 Cont\u2019d from page 4 Tickets are on sale on BMP Foundation website, Bromont\u2019s Touristic Information Office and in the participating microbreweries.The price, including admission and a Bavarian meal, is $40 for adults.To reduce the event's environmental footprint, buck purchase ($10) is mandatory for beer consumption.During the event, special attention will be paid to security and \u201cdrinking and driving\u201d awareness.On October 8, join us and support your hospital, your community! !; ' '\tI T I | |r ¦ : \u2022 49% of Quebecers have serious difficulty reading ' : > l\tk\t1 Help us help them! Online giving:\tA Utracy www.fqa.qc.ca/en/\tm \\ Foundation or 1-800-361-9142 rienced bullying.One role literacy organizations play is helping individuals develop a renewed sense of confidence as they discover what they can achieve with a little bit of understanding and support.How do you reach people with low literacy?Most people hear about literacy programs byword of mouth, either through a referral from a participant in a literacy program or through a contact with someone from a social service/health/educational institution.You can help by telling someone about literacy services in your community, maybe even sit with them when they take the first step and call a literacy center for help.Discover Your Literacy Resource Centres >\tExplore new ways to get involved in your community.\u2022\tBecome a tutor \u2022\tShare your skills & train others \u2022\tGet involved in special projects .and more >\tHelp us spread the word and tell someone about our FREE literacy services for English-speaking adults.Make a difference! in Estrie LITERACY IN ACTION (819) 346-7009 www.lia-estrie.org info@literacyinaction.info Literacy\ttoAoffMt in Brome-Missisquoi YAMASKA LITERACY COUNCIL (450)263-7503 www.yamaskaliteracy.ca yamaskalit@endirect.qc.ca BACH ONE TEACH OXI Math solves problems * You have 9 teenage boys and a few seconds to divide a pizza equally.Too late.Fig.4.1 > For millions of Canadians, easy as 1-2-3 isn\u2019t.If you need help with everyday math, visit mathliteracy.ca or call 1-800-303-1004.Fondation pour l\u2019alphabétisation press Printed and distributed by PressReader PressR e a d £ r .jc o\t0 4,2o7 8 4604 COPYRIGHT AMD PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW page 6 Tuesday, September 6, 2016 \u2014Brome County^Yws- Knowlton Players\u2019 25th anniversary Knowlton Players, the local community theatre group has been celebrating its 25th anniversary season this year.On September 16 and 17 they invite you to \u201cTry To Remember.a 25th Anniversary Celebration!\u201d Everyone is welcome! The night promises to pay tribute to all who have been part of the troupe and bring back favourite songs, dances and scenes from the past 25 glorious years, all woven together with a clever little play written by Roger De La Mare.It is a light and fun celebration.Someone keeps stealing scenes from the Knowlton Players.Can the mayor and one special town councillor solve the mystery before it\u2019s too late?In any case, the show must go on! Thanks to community support throughout the Townships, the Knowlton Players are still going strong after all this time.They have produced more than 100 shows in such incredibly diverse styles as mega musicals, pantomimes, comedies, mysteries, dinner Peter Pan 1 % ?»\t-.v manoir lac brome 'CBRO Manoir Lac Brome, 28 Mont Écho Road, Knowlton, QC JOE 1V0 (450) 242-4663 or 1-800-453-3246 Fax: 450-242-2433 www.manoirlacbrome.com E-mail: manoirlacbrome@bellnet.ca Retirement Living in the picturesque Town of Knowlton mn°irto call ho^e\u2018 a pl\u201cce * Rooms Available Affordable all inclusive rates \u2022\tTax credit for home support services for seniors \u2022\t3 meals per day \u2022\tSocial activities daily \u2022\tWeekly doctor visits \u2022\tNurse on duty daily \u2022\t24 hour supervision \u2022\tAccredited private retiring home \u2022\tSprinkler system throughout the building theatres, and church concert fundraisers.They appeal to all tastes and ages.Their shows are very well attended and critically acclaimed.President of the board of directors, Juli Peasley, says that although the Players are first and foremost a theatre troupe, they are proud of their choice to donate surplus profits to worthwhile causes.In these 25 years, they have provided fabulous entertainment, brought families together, and been a strong financial supporter of many community groups.All the while, they keep honing their craft to become better performers and to refine the way the troupe is run.If you are a Knowlton Player or have ever participated in one of their shows, you are especially welcome, but the show is meant for everyone! The show plays on September 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m.at Theatre Lac Brome at 9 Mont Echo Road.The cost is $10.Phone 450-242-2510 for tickets and information.Love For Sale jV Aladdin \t T See How They Run Printed and distributed by PressReader «Hi?!,?