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[" BromeCounty News Tuesday, February 25, 2020 FREE CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 3 CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 5 By Taylor McClure Special to Brome County News This year, Knowlton Academy is celebrating 50 years of its beloved ski program.The ski program at Knowlton Academy ?nds its early beginnings in 1970, with a small group of mothers who wanted to share their skills and passion for the sport with children from the community.Since coming to the school, the program has developed into a major pillar for the community that has had a lasting impact on the lives of current and former students.\u201cI guess I would say that I actually started it,\u201d said Lucile Wheeler Vaughan, a former Canadian Olympian, who got the ball rolling in 1968 at what was the Gables School in Foster.\u201cThe principal of what was Knowlton High School at the time approached my husband and asked if I would be interested in starting a ski program.\u201d As the ?rst individual in Canada to win an Olympic medal for downhill skiing and the winner of the World Ski Championships, Vaughan was the perfect ?t to get the program off the ground.\u201cIt was a good age for my two children, they were both attending the program, and I was enthusiastic to pass on the sport of skiing to as many young people as possible,\u201d she recalled.\u201cThe Gables School, which I believe was run by the Christian Brothers at one point, was about three to four miles away Knowlton Academy celebrating 50 years of hitting the slopes In honor of the 50th anniversary of Knowlton\u2019s Academy ski program and all those who have contributed to making it a success, community member Jessica Brown is planning a 5 à 7 celebration at Theatre Lac-Brome in the month of April.\u201cWe started this project a few years ago because I knew that the anniversary was coming up,\u201d said Brown.\u201cI went and interviewed Lucile a while ago to have it ready for when we did do this event.We\u2019ve been trying to collect pictures and videos, which has been quite dif?cult.We want to do a montage of pictures, videos, and testimonials of the people involved.\u201d While still sorting out some of the details, Brown said that the event is really all about thanking those who have played a major role in developing the ski program.\u201cIt\u2019s a celebration of the anniversary and to thank the people who participated, contributed, and started it.It was basically started by a group of mothers.If these ladies hadn\u2019t taken it and ran with it, it never would have happened.A lot of kids learned to ski through that program.It\u2019s a big deal.\u201d As someone who attended the school and bene?tted from the program but also went on to be a part of the teaching program at the Glen alongside John Perry, Brown said taking on this project was a no brainer.\u201cSkiing was an integral part of my youth.I didn\u2019t come from a skiing background but it gave me a lot of purpose Celebrate 50 years of the ski program at Theater Lac-Brome PHOTO BY MYLÈNIE BESSETTE Page 2 Tuesday, February 25, 2020 BromeCountyNews Brome County Community Bulletin Board February 25 Pancake Supper on Tuesday, February 25 from 5 p.m.to 7 p.m.Odd Fellows Hall 480 Knowlton Road, Lac Brome.Pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, beans, maple syrup.Information: 450-955-1156 or 450-243-6778.Admission: Adult $8 & under 10 is $5.February 25 Pancake supper at Holy Trinity Church Iron Hill on Tuesday, February 25 from 4 p.m.to 7 p.m.Pancakes, sausages, real maple syrup, and homemade beans.Adults $8 and children under 10 are $5.Take a break from winter and bring a friend.Information: 450-263- 2579.February 25 Pancake Supper, February 25, Grace Anglican Church, 52 rue Principale South, Sutton, from 5 to 7 p.m.Come and enjoy pancakes, real maple syrup, sausages, baked beans and dessert all for $8 Adults, $4 for children.February 26 Sutton Legion Bingo every Wednesday at the Sutton Legion 2 Curley St., Sutton.Jackpot of $200 or more.Starting at 6:30 p.m.Bring your friends and lucky charms.Info: 450-538-2864 February 29 The Mental Health & Well-Being Support Group.Please phone Linda: 579-488-1450 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 & acceptance.Having support makes all the difference! February 29 Caregivers\u2019 Café - The next meeting will be an open topic discussion that will include discussion of the CHSSN DVD \u201cLiving With Life\u2019s Losses\u201d which was viewed at January\u2019s meeting.Join us for coffee and chat on Saturday, February 29, from 10 a.m.to noon, St.Paul\u2019s Anglican Church Hall, 24 St.Paul\u2019s Road, Knowlton.Open to all, these meetings offer an opportunity to come together to exchange resources and learn from each other.For further information go to facebook.com/ caregiverscafeknowlton or email mycaregiverscafe@ gmail.com.March 1 All you can eat brunch will be hosted at the Sutton Legion.Eggs your way (omelettes are our specialty) Donation of $10.For adults, children 6 to 12 yrs $4, little ones are always free.9:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m., everyone welcome.2 Curley St., Sutton Qc.Information: 450 538- 2210.March 1 Fundraiser For La Maison Au Diapason, Breakfast at Royal Canadian Legion, 77 Lewis St., Waterloo.Sunday March 1 from 8:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.Adults $10, Children 5-12 $5.Tickets: Carol Padner 450-539-1253.Organized by the White Daffodils.March 1 & 2 The Knowlton Players are pleased to announce their upcoming production of Who\u2019s in Bed with the Butler by Michael Parker.Directed by Danny McAuley, the show dates are May 28 to 31.We are looking for 6 women and 3 men for this fast-paced comedy.Auditions are March 1st & 2nd starting at 6 p.m.at Brome Lake Books, 45 Lakeside road, Knowlton.For information call 450-243-4211.March 2 Canadian Club of the Yamaska Valley meeting, Monday, March 2, 2 p.m., Auberge West Brome, 128 Rte.139.Gail Klinck - historian, teacher, musician, will present \u201cNaming the Townships\u201d.Lecture and Q&A will be followed by a \u2018coffee social\u2019.Reservations for an AWB luncheon are required: call 450-266-7552/1-888-902-7663.$10 fee for non-members.Club information at 450-243- 6524.N.B.the Club\u2019s Annual General Meeting will be on Thursday, March 19, 10 a.m.at the Bruck Museum/ Cowansville Historical Society, 225 rue Principale.The AGM is open to all.March 3 Tuesday, March 3, \u201cMommy & Me\u201d Potluck supper and games with the kids.Starts at 6 p.m.Avante Women\u2019s Centre, 15 rue du Pont, Bedford, 450-248-0530, avanteoutreach@outlook.com March 8 Dervish.From Ireland for one night only! March 8, 7:30 p.m.Maison de la culture de Waterloo, 441 rue de la Cour, Waterloo.Described by the BBC as \u201can icon of Irish music\u201d, Dervish includes six of Ireland\u2019s ?nest traditional musicians, fronted by one of the country\u2019s best-known singers, Cathy Jordan.Recipients of a Lifetime Achievement Award at BBC Folk Awards, this Sligo-based band is renowned for its live performances, which match dazzling sets of tunes with stunning interpretations of traditional songs.Presented by Celtic Harmonies International Festival.Tickets online or by phone: $35 in advance / $45 at the door (if any left) www.celticharmonies.ca 450-292-3456, ext 227/228 March 21 The Passion According to St.John, of J.S.BACH.Juno Award winning Ensemble L\u2019Harmonie des Saisons presents the story of the passion and cruci?xion of Christ for the preparation of the Easter Season In the original version of J.S.Bach, he conceived it for ten singers and orchestra of period instruments in its ?rst performance of 1724.Two performances only! BOUCHERVILLE: (in partnership with Festival Classica) March 20, 7:30 p.m., at Église Ste-Famille, 560 Boulevard Marie-Victorin, and at the Abbaye OF SAINT-BENOÎT-DU-LAC: March 21, 2 p.m.Tickets available at www.harmoniedessaisons.org, or at the door.Pre-sale: 55$ preferred seating, $45 balcony, $35 regular, $20 student, free for children under 12.ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH \u2013 DUNHAM Sunday services at 10 a.m.\u2013 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 - Holy Trinity, Iron Hill, and third Sunday of the month - Church of the Ascension, West Brome.St.John the Evangelist, Brome.Rev Tim Smart, rector.Information: 450-538-8108.BEDFORD PASTORAL CHARGE OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA You are warmly welcomed to join us each Sunday as we gather in worship.We welcome you and your ideas as we provide a safe place where all can seek a greater purpose to life.Services take place: March 1 & 8 in Bedford, March 15 & 22 in Stanbridge East, and March 29 in Mystic.Worship begins at 9:30 a.m.and is followed by coffee and snacks.For more information please visit http://www.bedfordpastoral.org/ or call 450-248-3044.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.CREEK/WATERLOO PASTORAL CHARGE Sunday, March 1 \u2013 worship and music.Sacrament of Holy Communion at both services Creek United, 278 Brill Rd., West Bolton, service and Sunday school at 9:00 a.m.; St.Paul\u2019s United, 4929 Foster, Waterloo, service at 10:30 a.m.Five week LENTEN STUDY of the gospel of MATTHEW beginning Thursday, MARCH 5 at 10h00 at Creek.Reverend Dave Lambie, minister.For information or to leave a message call: 450-539-2129.EMMANUEL UNITED CHURCH Emmanuel United Church worship service is at 11:00 a.m., 205, rue Principale, Cowansville.Sunday School is held the ?rst and third Sunday of each month.Drumming in worship.We will have an Ash Wednesday service (Feb.26) from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.Everyone is welcome Wheelchair accessible.Church of?ce: 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.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 website at www.gracechurchsutton.org.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.Should you require the services of the minister, please contact the Rev.Steve Lawson at 450-242-1993.Worship Services will resume on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 11 a.m.ST.PAUL\u2019S ANGLICAN CHURCH 24 St.Paul\u2019s Road, Knowlton.St.Paul\u2019s is a dynamic, diverse community pursuing and serving Jesus in the Eastern Townships, 8 a.m.and 10 a.m.Sunday services (traditional, contemporary and modern music and format).New: Tune into \u201cTim Talks\u201d on Facebook \u2013 three times weekly.Everyone welcome.Please check out our website: www.stpaulsknowlton.ca or St.Paul\u2019s Knowlton\u2019s Facebook page.We are now live streaming! Everyone welcome.Telephone: 450-242- 2885.TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH 409 South Street, Cowansville.All Sunday services are at 10:30 a.m.First and third Sunday of month is communion service.Second, fourth and ?fth Sunday of month is morning prayer service.Minister available Thursday from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m.Come and join us as we endeavor to learn and practice God\u2019s loving will.We\u2019d love to welcome you.Information: 450-955-3303 (leave message).Church Bulletins BromeCountyNews Tuesday, February 25, 2020 Page 3 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-cpa.com T:(450) 263-4123 Fax: (450) 263-3489 CPA Inc.DUKE Société de comptables professionnels agréés Chartered professional accountants corporation Ivon Grondin The Ivon Hour Fridays at 9 p.m.Repeats Tuesdays at 11 p.m.\u201cThe Ivanator\u201d has been involved in music since 1963, doing Beatles covers back in the day.He still plays music in the area with his twin brother.www.cidi991.com Listen online!! CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 from Knowlton Academy High School,\u201d she added noting that, \u201cKnowlton Academy High School was over crowded so they moved the ?rst three grades to the Gables in Foster.We started the program from grades 1 to 3.\u201d As the program continued to be established, the Lions Club donated the ?rst ski equipment and others joined in to help with the program.\u201cOther mothers came out to instruct.I think there were four: Janice Thornton, Paula Richardson, Sally Webster, and myself,\u201d mentioned Vaughan.\u201cInside helping with the equipment were more mothers: Janet Mizner, Charlotte Lightfoot, Betty Mullins, Bev Crandall.Sometimes the skis would overlap between two students and that\u2019s why they were so important.\u201d The ski program was at the Gables School for two years before it was of?cially moved to what became Knowlton Academy Elementary School after the opening of Massey-Vanier High-School.\u201cThe Board Chairman approached me and asked if we could do it in the back of the school.Like at the Gables School, there was enough of a slope for the young children to learn.\u201d While Vaughan couldn\u2019t remember exactly when he took over the ski program, John Perry eventually arrived and moved the activities to Glen Mountain.\u201cJohn Perry arrived as a grade ?ve and physical education teacher.He loved skiing so he took over the program,\u201d added Vaughan.\u201cPerry moved it to the Glen, then it went to Owl\u2019s Head, and now it\u2019s in Sutton because it is closer.It\u2019s quite amazing how well it\u2019s still doing and it has produced some really good skiers.\u201d 50 years later and the ski program is still going strong.\u201cIn my own personal life, I haven\u2019t experienced anything for that long,\u201d said Nicolas Lemaître, Director and Coordinator of the Ski Program.\u201cI don\u2019t know of much around me that has been around for over 50 years besides architecture and buildings or relationships.It\u2019s quite great to have a program like that implemented in the education system.\u201d The ski program also plays an important role in February\u2019s annual \u201cHooked on school days\u201d.\u201cIn February we talk a lot of about staying in school and school perseverance,\u201d explained Lemaître.Naming relationships and fun as two key factors to student retention.\u201cThe relationships that students will develop while at school, whether it be with their teachers or peers, are super important,\u201d Lemaître explained.\u201cStudents need someone to trust and to look up to.The second element is the fun factor.Students need activities they enjoy and that they are interested in.The ski program embodies these two elements.\u201d The ski program provides an opportunity for teachers and students to develop these relationships while also provides a fun opportunity to get outside and enjoying the mountains.\u201cTeachers will see students in a different light and vice versa,\u201d mentioned Lemaître.\u201cIt\u2019s a place for discussion and getting to know one another.Skiing is fun; there is decision making in skiing.The impact is immediate, you feel the wind on your face, but in academics it may take some time to see progress.\u201d \u201cI\u2019ve had students tell me they come to school for this and past students who mention the ski program as a big part of their experience at K.A.,\u201d added Lemaître.\u201cI meet people at the hill that once went to K.A.who now work there.They learned to appreciate skiing and to make a living from it through the ski program.The ski program opened a door to that lifestyle and they adopted that lifestyle.\u201d One of the aspects of the ski program that makes it that much more special is its community ties.\u201cThere are parents whose children went to K.A.and teachers from K.A.who are now retired but are still involved,\u201d Lemaître said.\u201cThey share their passion by helping.The education system relies on people who share their passions but it\u2019s becoming more dif?cult to ?nd people to do this.\u201d As the person who took over the ski program from Perry, and an active skier and outdoorsmen in his own right, Lemaître said he recognizes the important role he has in providing this opportunity to his students.\u201cPart of my job is creating opportunities like this.You want to play basketball?We have a tournament, come and try it out.The advantage of skiing is that it\u2019s something that you can do your entire life and you can travel and visit such beautiful places while doing it.\u201d PHOTOS COURTESY KNOWLTON ACADEMY On Monday, March 2, 2020 the Canadian Club of the Yamaska Valley will offer a very interesting lecture titled \u201cNaming the Townships\u201d.The presenter will be Gail Klick, a well-known area teacher, singer-song writer, social activist and, needless to say, historian.Gail is a native Townshipper, growing up in Sherbrooke and attending both Champlain College and Bishop\u2019s.Before becoming a teacher at Massey-Vanier High School she worked for six years with the Townshippers\u2019 Association specializing in ET history and culture.(Club members may remember that Gail, along with her partner in music - Keith Whittall, performed at the December 2018 CCYV meeting.) After Gail\u2019s presentation there will be time for a Q & A session, followed by a \u2018coffee social\u2019.This will be an opportunity to speak individually with Gail and offer a chance for attendees to \u201ccatch up\u201d with each other as we have not met since December 2, 2019.The meeting will start at 2 p.m., at the Auberge West Brome, 128 Rte.139.To enjoy an AWB luncheon please reserve at 450-266-7552/1-888-902-7663.For Club information call 450-243-6524.Meeting is free for Club members; $10 fee for non-members.N.B.\u2013 the Club\u2019s Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2020, 10 a.m.at the Bruck Museum/ Historical Society of Cowansville, 225 rue Principale.The AGM is open to all.Canadian Club of the Yamaska Valley presents \u201cNaming the Townships\u201d Knowlton Academy celebrating 50 years Jackson Sayer, KA Grade 3 student, enjoying a ride up on the \u201c2 West\u201d chairlift.Nicolas Lemaître, KA PEH Teacher and Ski Program Director/Coordinator, organizing students; next to him are Grade 2 students Kailey Pettigrew, Rosie Dubé and Kianna Sargent. Page 4 Tuesday, February 25, 2020 BromeCountyNews 5-b VICTORIA ST., KNOWLTON, QUEBEC, J0E 1V0 TEL: (450) 242-1188 FAX: (450) 243-5155 Published weekly by 6 Mallory, Sherbrooke, QUEBEC, J1M 2E2 E-MAIL: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com website: www.sherbrookerecord.com SHARON MCCULLY PUBLISHER .(819) 569-6345 MATTHEW MCCULLY ASSOCIATE EDITOR .(819) 569-6345 NICOLE MARSH SECRETARY .(450) 242-1188 JESSE BRYANT ADVERTISING .(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 BromeCounty News Established May 1991 RECORD THE OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9 A.M.TO NOON bcnnews@qc.aibn.com 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 J0E 1V0, email: bcnnews@qc.aibn.com, or fax: (450) 243-5155.Visa and Mastercard accepted.Letters Open letter to Minister Isabelle Charest Mugsy Sent Me L\u2019honorable ministre Isabelle Charest Delegated Minister of Education Minister for the Status of Women DEAR MME CHAREST, It was with profound disappointment that I read an article in the Sherbrooke Record (Brome County News) about your visit to École secondaire Massey-Vanier to highlight the importance of perseverance and staying in school, the theme of the Hooked on School initiative.On the one hand, bravo for your desire to connect with students.On the other, the fact that you did not do the same for students of Massey-Vanier High School, separated from École secondaire Massey-Vanier by a corridor, speaks volumes about the English- speaking community\u2019s invisibility - or perhaps insigni?cance - to you and your government.As Delegated Minister of Education, your apparent lack of awareness of the challenges faced by young people in our community is discouraging, as is your absence of appreciation for their success in overcoming them.It is my sincere hope that you will take the time to educate yourself about the English-speaking community and its institutions.Perhaps you will begin to appreciate the damage in?icted on it and its members each and every time it is marginalized by those in power, which certainly includes you and the CAQ.Please also note the courtesy of providing you with a French version of this letter, a civility too often lost in the political ambitions of your government.Sincerely, Gail Falconer Klinck Teacher Massey-Vanier High School Editor\u2019s note: Following receipt of Gail Klinck\u2019s letter, Brome-Missisquoi MNA Isabelle Charest\u2019s of?ce responded immediately, recognizing the misstep.The MNA is making arrangements with the English side of Massey-Vanier to meet and speak with the students.DEAR EDITOR: MUGSY SENT ME was the password Saturday night for entrance into the dinner theatre held at the pub in Knowlton (thank you Diane and pub staff and thank you for ?nding the 2 tickets for us).Once again, I pinch myself for living in such a wonderful community where dinner theatre is alive and well.The actors themselves serve all three courses and quickly switch into their stage roles.I have no idea how they do that.We the audience\u2019s reaction were integral to the play, especially when the feds appeared and we, the audience, all hooted: \u201cWE ARE JUST HAVING FRIENDLY CONVERSATION AND SOCIAL DANCING.\u201d You pulled if off, Knowlton Players.Your MUGSY SENT ME was outstanding.FIRST TIME DIRECTING KATHERINE JACQUES, superb!! I have to mention the whole cast: Jody Meacher, George Landry, Juli Pearly Senier, Bob Kay, Rob Ossington, Dave Lambie, Lucy Hoblyn, Steve Paglia, Stephen Trew, Jim Ferrier, Andree Taylor, June Landry, Lucy Davis, Samantha Read, France Lepitre, Genevieve Parent, Johann Kay and Shana Hadlock.Hats off to you all.The songs from the 20s made the mood and the ambience nostalgic.I could have listened to them all night.Lucy Hoblyn, how do you do it?I know you have had a choir for awhile, but haven\u2019t heard you sing in ages.Superlative, that\u2019s all I can say - and singers France Lepitre and Genevieve Parent as well.Celia and Shasta were a great foil for each other.I especially loved the ?ghting scene.It was the perfect recipe for the perfect evening.N.Sheryl Taylor Knowlton Lac Brome BromeCountyNews Tuesday, February 25, 2020 Page 5 Submitted by Lucy Hoblyn Organizers Jamie Moar and Alex Lajeune were thrilled with the turnout of the second annual lake hockey tournament held at the Knowlton Marina on Saturday.Of course, the weather was a perfect; plus 2 with a light wind, a perfect temperature to keep the beer cool and the onlookers warm.The tournament was organized in order to raise funds for La Fondation Christian Vachon.The foundation raises money for 1100 local children in need by supplying school supplies, clothing, school lunches, snow suits and winter boots; basically, anything they need.The tournament was sponsored by Marina Knowlton, West Shefford Brewing company and Virgin Hill coffee.This year 12 teams played in two divisions, the fun division and the competitive.The winners this year were The Flying Dutchmen on the competitive side and The Fathers N sons on the friendly side.The tournament raised $2400.Right: The winning friendly team Fathers N Sons (photo courtesy of Tara Moar) Marina Knowlton Hockey tournament as a teenager because I skied,\u201d she empahsized.\u201cMy parents dropped us off at the hill every morning.People were always looking out for us on the hill because they knew our parents were working.I wonder if I would be skiing now and if my kids would be skiing now without it.It was an important part of my growing up and it\u2019s important to give back.\u201d The project organizer also said that recognizes the importance that the ski program continues to play in the life of the students.\u201cIt\u2019s an opportunity for students to get out of the classroom and to get some fresh air.It also gets students to believe in themselves, to try new things and to test themselves.There is freedom attached to skiing.\u201d With the event quickly making its way around the corner, Brown is still looking for contributions whether in the form of donations, information regarding the ski program, or any skills that will help make the event a success.She is especially looking for photos and videos predating 1980, which can be emailed to her at jessicabrowncoldbrook@gmail.com A date has yet to be chosen for the event.Theater Lac-Brome ski program CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 1 Organizers Jamie Moar and Alex Lajeune with Christian Vachon.The tournament with the Marina in the background BEN MCAULEY BEN MCAULEY Page 6 Tuesday, February 25, 2020 BromeCountyNews Call Sherbrooke: (819) 569-9525 between 8:30 a.m.and 4:30 p.m.E-mail: classad@sherbrookerecord.com or Knowlton: (450) 242-1188 between 9:00 a.m.and Noon CLASSIFIED Or mail your prepaid classi?ed ads to 5-B Victoria St., Knowlton, Quebec J0E 1V0 The Record, 6 Mallory, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M 2E2 Death Card of Thanks QCNA Blanket Classified Ads FOR SALE QCNA offers a one-order, one- bill service to advertisers.Call us for details on reaching English Quebec, and through classified ads French Quebec and every other Canadian province & territory.819-893- 6330.BUYING CEDAR LOGS Call for specs and prices.GOODRIDGE LUMBER Albany, Vermont Tel.802-755-6298 Veronica Agnes (nee Connick) DUSSAULT MOSELEY November 5, 1919 \u2013 November 5, 2019 It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our mother, Veronica, on her 100th birthday at the Centre d\u2019Hébergement Cowansville, QC.Wife of the late Henri Dussault (1959) and the late Roy Moseley (2014).Beloved mother of Judy (Doug), the late Roger (2001), Paul (Geri) and Helen (the late Robert).Wonderful and loving grandmother to Kevin (Trish), Glenn (Jan), Mathew, and Diane (Danny); awesome great-grandmother to Zachary, Finn, Rowan, Nicholas, Jeremy, Michael and Melody.Predeceased by her four sisters and three brothers.Dear aunt to many nieces and nephews.Her career spanned years with Sylvania Electric (Montreal) and Keyano College (Fort McMurray).She spent many wonderful years of retirement with her late husband, Roy at Maple Leaf Estates in Florida.She was still able to swing a golf club at the age of 95, although she had not played in several years.She will be terribly missed by her family and all who knew her.Our many thanks to all those who helped with her in Mansonville, Knowlton and Cowansville.A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 6, 2020 at St.Cajetan Catholic Church, Mansonville, QC.STREETER - Thank you so much for all of the beautiful cards and birthday wishes for my 95th birthday.OLA STREETER AND ALL OF HER FAMILY BromeCountyNews Tuesday, February 25, 2020 Page 7 Jesse Bryant Sales Manager Let our readers know about your products & services Tel.: 450-242-1188 Fax: 450-243-5155 email: jbryant@sherbrookerecord.com Pet of the Week: Maverick Hi! Yes, I am a border collie (kind of on the tall side) and my family gave me up because they didn\u2019t know that my kind of breed is active and smart and we need lots of exercise, stimulation and challenges.Our minds are busy all the time - that\u2019s the way we are made! (I am 1 1/2 years old, a male with black & white fur.) So if you have the time, experience or willingness to learn we could become a great team! Hope you come to visit me and all the other dogs and cats here 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 & Saturdays.450-460-3075 www.spcamonteregie.com www.facebook.com/SPCAMonteregie By Louise Smith On Sunday, February 16, seven new members joined Emmanuel United Church.Since attaining Rev.David Lefneski as their minister, the weekly attendance has steadily increased on Sunday mornings at Emmanuel United.One of the seven new members has been a longtime attendee who had never formally become a member.The other six have become regular attendees over the last year or so.Ruth Arylo, Yusuf Arylo, Dewain Cote, Lorraine Domingue, Darlene Halfyard, Elizabeth Milroy, and Honour Parent- Racine, all formally made their ties to the church and became full members.The services at Emmanuel are at 11 o\u2019clock on Sundays and all are welcome.The tone is light and a Sunday doesn\u2019t go by without some laughter along the way.There is enough stress in the world that we do not need stress on a Sunday too.Seven new members join Emmanuel United Church in Cowansville By Louise Smith As you leave the checkout line at IGA in Cowansville, there is a notice at each cash.As of the middle of March, single use plastic bags will no longer be available.The thin clear bags used to bag meat to separate it from other groceries will be used, but the ?ve cent customer bags are going the way of the Dodo bird.It is probably true of all IGA stores across the province.As with the replacement of plastic straws at A&W, businesses are slowly making environmental changes.Citizens are, too.In the Cowansville town news magazine for winter, it was mentioned that in Cowansville, household garbage had reduced by 20%.The rate of organic material going into the composting bins was increasing all the time.The glass collection container at the Super C parking lot is still going strong.All of this is a steady move towards making a difference.Consumerism in general is declining.More people are buying less.Thrift shops and recuperation centres are seeing more donations and customers.Minimalism is becoming the new buzz word.Many in the younger generation are letting their parents know that the family silverware and \u201cgood dishes\u201d don\u2019t really appeal to them.It is a trend that seems to be here to stay.Another step towards a cleaner future \u2013 no more plastic bags at IGA Rita Frégeau Hamilton is celebrating her 85th birthday.Please join her in the Banquet Hall at the Dépanneur Rouge, 483 Knowlton Road, Knowlton on March 7, 2020 from 2 p.m.to 4 p.m.A light lunch will be served.No gifts, your presence is the only present desired!! 85th Birthday Open House Seven new members joined Emmanuel United Church in Cowansville on February 16 SUSAN BURNHAM Page 8 Tuesday, February 25, 2020 BromeCountyNews RETIREMENT RESIDENCES LARGER AND NICER PHASE III IN CONSTRUCTION RESERVE NOW 130, rue Jean-Besré, Cowansville 450 955-5555 RECEIVE 500$ AS A GIFT WHEN SIGNING YOUR LEASE IN FEBRUARY *applicable as credit of rent or services MY RETIREMENT Starting FROM 1200$ ** per month with tax credit Submitted by Roxanne Stastny The Birthday Committee of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 158 is proud to present $1061 to the École de Sutton School\u2019s Breakfast Program.Last year, Joyce Bailey, Roxanne Stast- ny and Sherri Bailey decided to raise funds, by selling half and half tickets during Friday night social night at the Sutton Legion, to ?nance a monthly birthday dinner event.The overwhelming success of the project permits us to donate funds to help the school with their breakfast program.Committee chairperson Joyce Bailey said, \u2018\u2019When we heard that Vanessa Lauzon, Grade 3-4 teacher and Robyn Meyer, Grade 5-6 teacher were trying to start a breakfast program at the school we knew that this was where we wanted our funds to go.We believe that breakfast helps children start their day off right.The bus routes are long, and many homes have two parents that work making school mornings very hectic.A program like this can help children and their parents start the day off right.\u201d Legion Branch 158 donates to Sutton School Breakfast Program The Brome-Missisquoi-Perkins Hospital Foundation wishes to acknowledge the generosity of the Tite Frette Cowansville boutique for their donation of $1500 from the sale of Dr.Pincott\u2019s beer produced by the Auberge Sutton Brouërie Microbrewery.In only a few months, the ?rst brew of Dr.Pincott beer sold out completely.We would also like to thank Énergie Sud for their involvement in this project, as well as for organizing the 3rd edition of the BMP Move event.\u201cLa Pincott\u201d Tite Frette developed a beer especially for the event BMP Move in collaboration with Énergie Sud and the Mi- crobrasserie Auberge Sutton Brouërie.Named \u201cDr.Pincott\u201d, this light haskap beer is a tribute to Dr.Pincott\u2019s work and dedication to his community.Available in their 3 stores, $1 per bottle sold is donated to the Foundation.Photo: left to right: Érick Grandmont, Jérémie Poupart, Mme Landes, Karl Mag- none and Dr.Pincott.PHOTO COURTESY BMP FOUNDATION Home-brewed Beer to Bene?t the BMP Foundation Left to right: Vanessa Lauzon, Joyce Bailey, Sherri Bailey, Roxanne Stastny, Robyn Meyer COURTESY "]