The equity, 2 janvier 2008, mercredi 2 janvier 2008

[" The Voice of the Pontiac since 1883 PM40010387\tR8560 The Shawville Express profiled, page The Equity 125th Year, Issue No.1 Wednesday, January 2, 2008 88 cents Fire department controls Shawville blaze AMANDA DUPUIS Equity Reporter SHAWVILLE \u2022 Firefighters were called to the scene of the first fire of the year shortly after 4 p.m.Tuesday.According to the Deputy Chief of the Shawville-Clarendon Fire Department, Blake Pirie, the blaze originated underneath a staircase of an apartment located at 146 Clarendon Street.\u201cThe (family) was gone away for about an hour,\u201d said Pirie, \u201cand when they came back the whole place was on fire.\u201d Firefighters spent close to two hours putting out the flames, which Pirie said did not cause a lot of damage.Although, \u201cthere was quite a bit of smoke damage,\u201d said Pirie.The cause of the fire remains unknown.Clarendon farm wins award AMANDA DUPUIS\ttigious award.\u201d\ta brand new incorporation,\u201d she said.Equity Reporter\tMarsha Bean, who works at the \u201cIt was started as a family farm.They CLARENDON \u2022 Les Thompson\u2019s dairy National Bank of Canada in Shawville, work well as a team and they are corn-farm in Clarendon is the recipient of a nominated the Thompson\u2019s farm for mitted to having the family members bronze award for regional business the award, which she said has been involved.\u201d farming from the National Bank of won in Pontiac before.\tBean explained the farming industry Canada.\t\u201cThe award has been going on for a comes with the responsibility of han- Thompson and his two brothers, number of years in the province of dling variable factors when it comes to Donny and David, found out they were Québec,\u201d said Bean.\u201cIn agriculture, it\u2019s money, such as environmental, retire-the recipients of the award at the end really nice to see a farm that\u2019s success- ment planning and income taxes, of August.\tfill.\u201d\t\u201c(Farms) have no control over the set They attended an awards ceremony Other Pontiacers to receive the marketing skills,\u201d said Bean.\u201cYou have in Montreal in early September where award, according to Bean, are Erwin to be good about the overall manage-they were presented with a plaque.Mohr and Bob Younge.\tment of the farm.\u201d \u201cWe weren\u2019t really aware of the sig- As an account manager, Bean was Bean said she nominated the nificance of the award (at the time)\tresponsible for handling\tthe\tThompsons for the award because she because the whole meeting was in\tThompson\u2019s farming account.\tfelt they were good planners when it French,\u201d said Les in a telephone inter-\tShe said she nominated them for the\tcame to the future of their\tfarm, view.\taward because she felt they con-\t\u201cMost days we\u2019re pretty\tbusy,\u201d\tsaid \u201cWe didn\u2019t realize it was as important\ttributed a lot to the community.\tThompson, who said his farm contains of an award as it is.it\u2019s a pretty pres- \u201cThey work together as brothers.\tIt's\tmore than 150 cows.Junior \u2018B\u2019s up and down season continues through holidays WILBUR MCLEAN\tthe Stittsville Royals by\tfour points\tDefenseman\tJoran Graham of Equity Editor\twith the Royals having one extra game\tCobden was picked up by the Shawville PONTIAC \u2022 Santa was not too kind to to be played.\tPontiacs in late December from the Pontiac Junior\t'B\u2019s during the holi-\tBehind the Pontiacs, Renfrew has\tRenfrew.day season as the\tteam dropped three\tseven fewer points and has played one\tStrong and physical, the\tpickup\tlike- of four games played over the last two extra game.\tly fills the void of bruising players on a weeks.\tThe Pontiacs will receive a chance to largely finesse team.The team defeated\tthe\tArnprior\tredeem themselves after\tthe Renfrew\tIn 29 games\tthis season, Graham Packers 5-4 Friday but\tsuffered a\t5-2\tloss with Friday night\u2019s\thome game\thas notched six\tgoals, 15 assists and loss to the Perth Bluewings, a 5-2 against the Timberwolves.\t95 penalty minutes, which leads the defeat to the Carleton Place Kings and Game time is 8 p.m.at the Shawville team.a 5-3 loss to their cross-river rivals, arena.\tIn two games so far for the Pontiacs, Renfrew Timberwolves.\tSunday brings a road game at Graham has scored a goal, added three The results leave the Junior \u201cB\u2019s Arnprior.\tassists and picked up four penalty firmly entrenched in fourth place in the All of the team\u2019s remaining games minutes.six-team Valley division of the Eastern are against Valley division opponents.Graham appears to have achieved a Ontario Junior \u201cB\u2019 Hockey League.\tThe regular season concludes Feb.1 level of honourary Pontiacer status win With three-quarters of the regular with playoffs starting immediately after, sports as he is also a top player for the season completed, the Pontiacs trail\tPontiacs pick up defenseman\tQuyon Flyers fastpitch team.PLEAS«= » 4 M * f t ¦ mm ! \t\t\t\t\t\t j J\t\t\t\t, aTaJ\t\t Wilbur McLean.The EQuirv THE EQUITY\u2019S staff overwhelmingly selected the search for and ultimate capture of accused triple murderer Jesse Imeson as the number one story of the year in Pontiac.The event made national news of Pontiac last summer when Imeson was found in Portage du Fort.Pontiac\u2019s Year in Review THE EQUITY\u2019S staff takes a look back at the year that was January \u2022\tPontiac\u2019s first baby was born on Jan.1 at 5:59 a.m.to Tim and Melissa Souliere of Portage-du-Fort at the Pontiac Hospital Centre.Baby Makeena Lee Souliere weighed a healthy seven-pounds, eleven-ounces.\u2022\tA logging truck was found on its side off Hwy.148 after veering off the road Jan.8 between Davidson and Waltham.The truck barrelled into an unoccupied cottage that lay near the highway.The 60-year-old driver was unharmed.\u2022\tA group of about 30 people decided to try something new: play three-pitch in January.The group gathered at Parc Amyotte in Mansfield where the unseasonably warm winter had produced thick mud that made the game particularly messy.\u2022\tAfter a series of business closures in downtown Shawville, municipal council and local business owners banded together to try to come up with solutions to spur commercial success locally.\u2022\tAfter 12 years as president of the Pontiac Agricultural Society, operators of the Shawville Fair, Mavis Hanna steps down and makes way for new president, Lynn Lang.\u2022\tThe Ontario ministries of natural resources and environment determined the cause of a the catfish kill in the Ottawa River in 2006 was columnaris disease.The disease caused thousands of catfish to wash on shore in Bristol and Arnprior.\u2022\tThe ceremonial first stone was thrown to open the 32nd annual community bonspiel at the Shawville curling rink.Seventy-two teams participated in this year\u2019s event, said to be the largest single rink curling bonspiel in the world.February \u2022\tThe Quyon Flyers were accepted into the Greater Ottawa Fastball League, the highest level of competitive fastpitch in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec.\u2022\tWinter arrived just in time for the Chapeau winter carnival, held the weekend of Feb.3 and 4.Activities included sleigh rides, men\u2019s and women\u2019s hockey games and a magic show.\u2022\tThe 32nd annual National Midget Hockey tournament was held in Shawville in early February.Eighteen teams from Quebec, Ontano and one from Florida participated with teams from Gatineau, Renfrew and Cumberland winning their respective division crowns.The Pontiac Lions team finished the tournament with a 1-2 record.\u2022\tIt was announced that parts of the now defunct John Paul II High School in Campbell\u2019s Bay would be converted into a community learning centre with class- es and activities geared towards Pontiacers.Shawville resident Bonnie Richardson was chosen as its coordinator.\u2022\tTwenty-four year-old Philip Holmes of Norway Bay was selected as one of six finalists to appear on Bathroom Dina: So you want to be an opera star?, a Bravo! network reality show.The show premiered Feb.10.\u2022\tWayne Venne was acclaimed new Waltham mayor after being the only person to submit the application papers.Venne replaced Paui Ryan, the Waltham mayor who died Nov 6 of the previous year following a bout with cancer.Venne had spent 10 years on Waltham council.\u2022\tEnvironmental effects of the proposed Danford Lake technical landfill site are deemed limited after a series of studies by the provincial arm charged with gauging the public\u2019s reaction to the landfill.\u2022\tShawville decides to enter the CBC Kraft Hockeyville competition for a second time after failing to be named a finalist in 2006.Organizer Dan Duggan said he was, \u201cVery, very confident\u201d of the town\u2019s bid.\u2022\tIt was announced the Pontiac Reception Centre in Shawville would be rebuilt in a location closer to the Pontiac Hospital Centre.The new 50-bed facility would replace the old one, which was built in 1977 and administrators said was having a more difficult time meeting the needs of its users.\u2022\tAn aboriginal protest in Mansfield demanded changes to forestry provisions in order to protect the land.Dozens of people stationed outside the provincial ministry of natural resources office in Mansfield, erecting two teepees and starting a fire for warmth.The efforts earned protesters a meeting with provincial representatives.The protest lasted almost a week.\u2022\tThe Pontiac Junior TT season ends disappointingly with a best-of-seven defeat in the first round of the playoffs at the hands of the Carleton Place Kings.The underdog Kings won game seven 4-2 in Shawville, upsetting the Pontiacs who had finished the regular season with a strong 20-16-2-2 record.\u2022\tA fire in Mansfield gutted a home at 344 chemin de la Chute.Nobody was injured but 20 firefighters from Fort Coulonge, Mansfield and Campbell\u2019s Bay-Litchfield were unable to save the house.\u2022\tThe provincial election in Quebec heats up with candidates from the Parti Québécois, Action Démocratique du Québec, the Green Party, Marxist-Leninist Party and Québec Solidaire all attempting to unseat incumbent Liberal Charlotte L\u2019Écuyer.Please see YEAR on page two ¦WWVHHRMHHMHi ¦¦¦MMHNRMMMilV MORTGAGE LOAN Five Year Fixed Term 'The* Promutuel Capital T-ust Company Inc ¦» registered under the Deposit Insurance Ad with the Autorité des marchés Financiers Promutuel la VaNée société mutuelle d\u2019assurance générale is a financial services office U Oevwî- ï/voM- l A plan tailored for you A range of versatile mortgage products Many profitable conditions **ete subfect to change Shawville 819 647-2953 / 1 888 292-2953 promutuel.ca Euerqthinq starts with trust PROMLTTUEL LA VAL LI I VALLEY MUTUAL re w Ope Pontiac Continuing Education Centre Admissions office at Pontiac High School in Shawville Call Joan Zimmerling for information and to book an appointment 819-647-5605 ext.1 Pte.Moore Dave and Debbie Moore (O'Donnell) and family are proud to announce the graduation of John William Moore from the CFLRS, St.Jean Garrison, November 29, 2007.Pte.Moore is now stationed at CFB Gagetown, N.B.and is enrolled in Armour School.Medical Secretary Starts January 28-18 weeks Shawville at Pontiac High School Campus 8:45 a.m.to 2:45 pan.One of the careers most in demand in Canada! 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Adult High School Daytime Courses Sign upj- Campbell\u2019s Bay Campus 8:45 a jn.to 2:45 pan.Accounting IF YOU \u2022\tLike being organized \u2022\tHave good arithmetic skills \u2022\tLike to work independenUy YOU HAVE THE APTITUDES TO GET A DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING This professional program will teach you the manual and computerized skills that employers are looking for.We have small classes with great teachers and up-to-date technology.Complete your high school diploma Acquire prerequisite courses for vocational training or CEGEP Basic reading and arithmetic courses Computers and French for adults All Quebec residents over 16 years of age are eligible.We have students of ALL ages! Work at your own speed! The Continuing Education Centre has a reputation for providing everyone with a caring and respectful learning environment.Secretarial/ Computerized Office Employers are looking for skilled office workers! There are lots of good jobs in business for employees with the right skills: \u2022\tTeam players \u2022\tUp-to-date computer expertise \u2022\tGood communicators The Secretarial Studies / Computerized Office program is for people like you who want to gain the confidence and ability to be a success in the modern office.Each student has personal computer access in a simulated office environment.Starts January 8,2008 - 15 months of class Shawville at Pontiac High School Campus from 8:45 ajn.to 2:45 pjn.Tdition FREE to Quebec residents.Financial aid is available from the Quebec Ministry of Education.For women and men of all ages -17 to 70! Minor and Roberta Chevrier Happy 50th! Love Kevin and Ann Continued from page one \u2022\tA group of volunteers in Otter Lake explore creating a co-operative that would open a grocery store in the village An introductory meeting was held to discuss the possibilities at Poppv\u2019s Restaurant on Feb.25.March \u2022\tThe annual Norway Bay ice races gather speed junkies to the shores of the Ottawa River once more.An estimated 300 people were in attendance.\u2022\tShawville is once again rejected as a finalist for the CBC Hockeyville competition.Forty-one entrants from across Canada submitted a three-minute vid ;o but Shawville was not one of the 10 communities selected as finalists.\u2022\tA meeting of the provincial office of public audiences on the environment (BAPE) produced lots of questions from residents about the process in deciding whether a landfill would be placed near Danford Lake.More than 100 residents turned up at the meeting, held at the Otter Lake Recreation Centre.\u2022\tThe annual Shawville Figure Skating Club Winter Invitiational dedicated its annual competition to Catherine Lapointe, the former figure skating club president who died in a car accident the previous fall.\u2022\tPontiac\u2019s Maison des Jeunes\tcelebrates International Women\u2019s Day with the unveiling of a \u201cWomen of the Pontiac\u201d mosaic at the youth centre in Campbell\u2019s Bay.\u2022\tThe Pontiac Health and Social Services Centre was vote, well ahead of the second place Action Démocratique du Québec, whose candidate, Victor Bilodeau, garnered 15.6 per cent of the vote.\u2022\tThe Midget CC\u2019 Pontiac Lions captured the Outaouais league championship with a three-game sweep of the Gatineau Avalanche, advancing them to the Dodge Cup provincial championship.April \u2022\tSéchoirs Waltham Dry Kiln burned to the ground due to a fire that started in the boiler room and spread to three kilns filled with lumber.The fire departments in Allumettes Island, Fort Coulonge,\tMansfield, Chichester-Sheenboro and Waltham responded to the call and spent roughly 26 hours fighting the blaze, which caused an estimated $200,000 in damages.\u2022Shawville-based company WePC was the first in the area to offer high-speed wireless Internet access to Shawville and Clarendon.The high-speed wireless Internet access was the last phase of the Pontiac MRC\u2019s named the most accessible health provider in the Outaouais by french language magazine, l\u2019Actualité, which rated over 80 hospitals across the province Pontiac\u2019s mark of 87 was rated above Hull (42).Buckingham (55), Maniwaki (72) and Gatineau (32).\u2022\tBristol Mayor Jack Grah«un dies, weeks after being afflicted with cancer.He was mayor of the municipality for 21 years and was well-known for his community involvement.\u2022\tThe population and dwellings count results from the 2006 census reveal Pontiac\u2019s population is showing no signs of growth with only a .1 per cent increase in population from 2001.\u2022\tDespite making it to the finale of the Bravo! network reality show Bathroom Diva: So you want to be an opera star?, Norway Bay\u2019s Phil Holmes was eliminated, finishing third.\u2022\tAfter three years as police chief in Pontiac, Lieu.Jacques Piché left his post as head of the Sûreté du Québec Campbell\u2019s Bay detachment to accept a position as the head of investigations for the Outaouais in Gatineau.Sgt.Alain Langevin was named his replacement on an interim basis.\u2022\tA number of Municipality of Pontiac business owners vehemently spoke against a proposed annual registration fee for businesses.Council counters that the $50 annual fee would go directly back into promoting the area\u2019s businesses.\u2022\tThe Shawville Blackhawks Novice \u201cB\u2019 hock- Heather Dickson.THE EQUITY The washed out roads of Clarendon during a flood last summer produced some frightening images, though nobody was hurt.ey team were denied a chance to play in the McDonald Cup Outaouais regional because Hockey Outaouais demands one of their players, Jared Murray, play at a higher level because he is too good The decision prompted the Shawville Minor District Hockey Association to boycott all regional competitions for the season.\u2022 Charlotte L\u2019Écuyer once again claimed Pontiac for the provincial Liberals as she handily wins the riding in the Québec election.L\u2019Écuyer claimed 58.5 per cent of the initiative to set up broadband Internet through Quebec\u2019s Villages Branchés program.\u2022 A sign on Hwy.148 in Quyon was the cause of language controversy because it was written solely in English, meaning it didn\u2019t meet the requirements.Regulations put in place by the Office Québécois de la langue Française state French words on any sign must be a larger size than English in order to have a greater impact.Please see 2007 on page 3 Happy 75tïf^f Birthday, Mom Love: Brian.Rosemarie.Judy, John.Terry.Karen, Kerry.Kimberley, Adam.Stephen.Matthew.Sheena.Jason.Scott.Ashley.Sarah.Katelyn., Justice DEADLINE EXTENDED! ^2007 Birth Announcements for the January 9, 2008 edition of THE EQUITY THE EQUITY is planning a special birth announcement spread, featuring photos of babies born in 2007 with announcements, for the issue of Jan.9, 2008.Advertisement: Includes a one column (1 1/2\u201d wide) photo and 50 word write-up.Additional words welcome at 15c (plus taxes) per word.Cost: Photo in colour $39.49+ $2.37 GST+ $3.14 QST = $45.00.Photo in black and white: $30.72 + $1.84 GST + $2.44 QST = $35.00 Payment: All announcements must be prepaid cheques payable to Pontiac Printshop Ltd.Information: Photos may be of any size, reduction or enlargement will be made to adjust the size to 1 1/2\u201d.Photos may be picked up after January 9, 2008, or, enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope and it will be returned.Deadline: Jan.4, 2008.SAMPLE nmuki- w fs-.^ j.____________k.Owen Russ Barton Dickson/Barton - A beautiful baby boy, Owen Ross Barton, was bom on July 13th, 2005 at the Ottawa Civic Hospital to Leslie Dickson and Jason Barton.Proud grandparents are Heather Dickson and Greg Hayley of Shawville, Ross Dickson and Diana Bracegirdle of Perth and Austin and Geraldine Barton of Nepean.Owen's wonderful smile and contagious laugh make us so happy every day.Mail or drop-off to THE EQUITY 133 Centre Street, P.O.Box 4300 Shawville, Quebec J0X 2Y0 Or e-mail: prepress@theequity.ca Attention: Katherine Hynes 819-047-2204 Page 2\tThe E«i ity\tWednesday, January 2, 2008 YEAR: A review of 2007 in Pontiac Wednesday, January 2, 2008 FHE EQUITY Page 3 n «V- ft OVER in prizes ALGONQUIN COLLEGE IN THE OTTAWA VALLEY % Cy clones f sivrts barandsteakhcuse T\u2019s Bar Charteris, QC 819-647-3943 Baie Inn Quebec Poker League Tournament Texas Hold 'em For more information call: Jamie at 613-735-4700.ext 2756 Apply to: www.ontariocolleges.ca ALGONQUIN Everybody\u2019s doing it .are you?'\u201c\u201c\u201c\u201c'\u2019BodyByDesign Internationally Qualified Fitness Instructor WINTER FITNESS WITH FUN FOR 2008 Shawvllle - Fitness studio* 135 Victoria Street Tuesday.January 8th for 10 weeks: Gentle aerobics\t4:15-5:15 pm Pilâtes\t7:00 -\t8:00\tpm BLT aerobics\t8:15 - 9:15 pm Thursday, January 10th for 10 weeks: Pilâtes\t4:15-5:15 pm Pilâtes\t7:00 -\t8:00\tpm BLT aerobics\t8:15 - 9:15 pm Quyon - St.Mary's School Monday.January 7th for 10 weeks: Pilâtes\t7:00 -\t8:00\tpm BLT aerobics\t8:10 -\t9:10\tpm Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, beginners welcome SPACES ARE FILLING UP FAST Contact Julia at 819-647-6008 or simonmclarke@295.ca \u2022\tRobert Morissette, 48, of Vanier was stopped in La Pèche for driving a stolen car.At the time, police had two warrants of arrest for the man, including one for sexual assault.\u2022\tChristine\tHager, Stephanie Smart, Alyssa Tracy, Joey Derouin and Keith Tubman, ail students from Pontiac High School, won the once in a lifetime opportunity to attend the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge in France, along with 3,600 other students across Canada.\u2022\tAntonio Thom, owner of Thom Transport, threatened to shut down the daily bus route from Pembroke through Hwy.148 to Ottawa, saying it was not making enough money.He was told by Transports Quebec to continue the route.\u2022\tCindy Duncan McMillan, a farmer from Farrellton, Que., won the Liberal Party nomination for the Pontiac riding.Duncan McMillan will try to unseat Conservative Transport minister Lawrence Cannon in the next federal election.\u2022\tA farmhouse at C55 Hodgins Road in Clarendon burned to the ground after what police suspect was an electrical fire.\u2022\tA 70 per cent drop in allotted wood supply in Quebec could cause companies that have permission to cut in Pontiac to either amalgamate or shut down.Quebec\u2019s chief forester Pierre Levac announced the new yield determination in 2006, which is done every five years or so.\u2022\tIt was proposed by the Commission Scolaire des Hauts-Bois de TOutaouais that l\u2019Envolée and St.John\u2019s elementary schools in Campbell\u2019s Bay should both be run out of the same building.\u2022\tThe decision was finalized to move the Pontiac Continuing Education Centre\u2019s health and academic programs to the old St.John\u2019s Elementary School in Campbell\u2019s Bay.May \u2022\tMunicipality of Pontiac Mayor Eddie McCann stated a desire for his municipality to become part of the MRC Pontiac instead of the MRC des Collines.\u2022\tFort Coulonge demanded a recount of the 2006 Census, which stated a loss of 300 people to the area since 2001, a number Mayor Raymond Durocher said was incorrect.\u2022\tDanford Lake resident Chad Peck, a former hockey player, was humbled by a cancer fundraiser in his name that raised over $50,000.\u2022\tA 35-year-old man surrendered to police after barricading himself inside a cottage in Bell Lake (north of Fort Coulonge) and refusing to come out.Police negotiated with the man from 11 a.m.until almost 5 p.m.\u2022\tRémi Paré, Raymond Shea and Atholl Smith, three firefighters with the Campbell\u2019s Bay-Litchfield Fire Department, commemorated 50 years of Volunteering service.\u2022\tThe Ottawa Senators made it to the Stanley Cup finals for the first time in the team\u2019s modern history.In an interview with The Equity, the Sens\u2019 head coach Bryan Murray credited his hometown of Shawville as the inspiration for his coaching philosophy at the time.\u2022\tThe commission of the Bureau d'audience publiques sur l\u2019environnement held the first part of public hearings regarding the project to construct a dump in Danford Lake in the Municipality of Alleyn and Cawood.\u2022\tScott Wilson was named the new mayor of Bristol after he was the only person to submit nomination papers before the deadline.He replaced former mayor Jack Graham.\u2022\tRepresentatives of Lawrence Cannon, Pontiac\u2019s federal MP, denied allegations the minister failed to report air travel in his expenses.Cannon, the transport minister, allegedly made regular use of a government executive jet while keeping the trips off his expense list.\u2022\tStépido Farms\tin Luskville was named one of 21 Master Holstein Breeders across Canada.Owners Stéphane and Pamela Alary were one of 14 farms to receive their first-ever shield.\u2022\tThe Pontiac Archives celebrated its 20th anniversary.\u2022\tThe Municipality of Litchfield passed a bylaw to modify its agricultural, industrial and forestry zones to allow for the construction of wind turbines.June \u2022\tPontiac\u2019s first-ever Relay for Life was hosted at Leslie Park in Otter Lake.The Relay for Life was expected to raise around $60,000 but a grand total of $71,252.23 was raised.\u2022\tThe second session of Bureau\td\u2019audiences publiques sur l\u2019environnement (BAPE) hearings regarding the proposed Danford Lake technical landfill site began and meetings took place in Otter Lake.\u2022\tCalumet Island man Mike Lamothe began a canoe trip that took him to the northern coast of Newfoundland.\u2022\tGrant Boone, 23, was sentenced to 108 days in prison after pleading guilty to seven theft and breach of probation related charges.Boone is a Fort Coulonge resident.\u2022\tElizabeth May, the leader of the Green Party, environmentalist and writer, was in the Davidson area as a guest speaker at Esprit, a white-water rafting company and international hostel.May spoke about what can be done in the way of marketing to draw tourism into the Pontiac area and do so in an environmen tally-friendly way.\u2022\tUranium exploration began in various areas of Pontiac.Aldershot Resources and HAWK Uranium approached landowners for permission to access land to complete surveying.Wilbur McLean.The Equity The employees of Smurfit-Stone in Litchfield ultimately agreed to wage and job cuts to help save their plant from closure last summer.PELLET STOlfES ENTREPRISES PROULX Sales and Service WHEN BUYING YOUR PELLET STOVE, COME ANDTALK TO A REAL TECHNICIAN! were put towards a trust fund that will help cover medical and other costs.\u2022\tTwo sisters organized a day to celebrate June as breast cancer awareness month.Aileen Sheppard of Shawville and her sister Mertina Blaskie of Beachburg held a fundraiser for at the Royal Bank of Canada in Shawville.July \u2022\tThe Pontiac Western Festival was held at Draveurs des Chutes in Mansfield.Wild Time, a team of cowboys and cowgirls who compete in the North American Professional Cowboys Tour, brought the competitions to life.\u2022\tStaff at Canadian Tire in Shawville celebrated the arrival of the store\u2019s new owner, Dave Guitard.\u2022\tShawville resident Danny Hobbs, 18, was drafted to the National Hockey League\u2019s New York Rangers.He is the son of Peggy and the late Kelly Hobbs.\u2022\tThe Quyon Country Jam Fest entertained a large crowd of music lovers over its three-day stay.The headliner of the event was country music star Tommy Cash, younger brother of Johnny Cash.\u2022\tPaul Emmerson, a Bristol resident, travelled to Kampala, Uganda in Africa where he helped to build homes for orphans.\u2022\tA 10-hour police standoff ended when the assailant emerged from his house and pointed his rifle at police, who then shot him.Thirty-three-year-old Sandy Smart of Shawville was later charged by the Sûreté du Québec with illegally pointing a weapon and weapon possession.\u2022\tThe union of 200 workers at Smurfit-Stone\u2019s pulp and paper mill near Portage du Fort agreed to cuts to their salary and benefits of over $5 million, as well as 41 job losses.\u2022\tThe kindness of a stranger literally saved a Bristol man\u2019s life after strong winds and torrential downpour resulted in major damage to Hwy.303 in Portage du Fort.Bristol resident Dave Woermke was on his way to work when his vehicle struck a gaping hole in the highway.Shawville resident Gord Wilson noticed the sinking car and saved Woermke's life.\u2022\tAfter a treacherous storm, a 150-foot section of Front Road ^n Portage du Fort was destroyed.As well, portions of Sand Bay and Cemetaiy roads in Portage du Fort were closed due to fallen trees.\u2022\tOttawa Senators general manager Bryan Murray announced Shawville resident Tim Murray as the team\u2019s new assistant general manager.\u2022\tOver 300 people attended a horse pull in Luskville.Proceeds supported the dialysis project at the Pontiac Community Hospital.\u2022\tThe first Garden and Gifts tour was held.It took participants on a self-guided tour of six beautified gardens in the Quyon area and included arts and crafts on display from local creators.Procceeds went to the dialysis project at the Pontiac Community Hospital.\u2022\tPontiac man Scott Presley, 37, was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 10 years for the death of his wife, Diane Durocher.He was found guilty of second-degree murder.Amanda Dupuis.THE EQUITY The police standoff involving the Sûreté du Québec and Shawville man Sandy Smart resulted in police shooting him in July.\u2022\tPalettes of the Pontiac \u2014 Pontiac Artists\u2019 Studio Tour 2007 kicked off in its 18th year.This year the tour featured 14 artists showing in 12 studios throughout Pontiac.\u2022\tContinuing its climb up the ladder of top schools in Quebec, Pontiac High School in Shawville placed highest in its history of provincial school standings, climbing 59 places to 51st across Quebec.PHS was the highest-ranking school in the Outaouais and in the Pontiac.\u2022\tMore than 200 motorcycles descended upon the village of Ladysmith for the first Vintage, Classic and Modern Motorcycle Show and Swap meet.The show was put on by Hotel Ladysmith and the Old Bastards North Vintage Motorcycle Club.\u2022\tShawville\u2019s very own Bryan Murray, the former head coach of the Ottawa Senators, moved up to the position of general manager with the team.\u2022\tA children\u2019s park in Waltham held its ceremonious grand opening.The park, which was built in 2001, was named in memory of Paul Ryan, the previous mayor of Waltham, who died recently.\u2022\tThe circus came to Campbell\u2019s Bay as students from 1 Envolée School performed their first-ever Drama-Cirque.\u2022\tThe second part of the public hearings regarding the project to build a landfill in Danford Lake continued.The fifth installment of the hearings saw close to 40 people gather in the recreation hall in Otter Lake \u2022\tA Bristol woman was found dead in her home.Pontiac MRC Sûreté du Québec were alerted to visit the home of a woman in her 50s on the 4th Line in Bristol after co-workers noticed her missing and alerted police.\u2022\tRoadwork started throughout the Municipality of Pontiac, on Terry Fox Road between Hwy.148 and Cedarvale Road.\u2022\tAn old farmhouse was renovated back to its original ambience by David Inglis of Gatineau.\u2022\tA benefit concert was held in honour of five-year -old Ian Duval-Graveline of Bryson, who has a severe sight disability.Proceeds INSPECTION \u2022 INSTALLATION \u2022 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Page 4 The Kgii ity Wednesday, January 2, 2008 Call 819-647-2204 PIM ft\t\t Mil\t\t hi\t\t Nr\t\t fi L\t\t The Voice of the Pontiac since 1883 Publishers Heather Alberti Dickson Ross Dickson heather@theequrty.ca Editor Wilbur McLean wilbur@theequrty.ca t\t| Reporter Amanda Dupuis equity@theequity.ca Ad Manager Katherine Hynes display@persona.ca Classifieds I circulation Janey MacDougall news@theequrty.ca Digital Darkroom Dave Moore ads@persona.ca ADVERTISING DEADLINE MONDAY 5 p.m.Publications Mail Agreement No.40010387 PAP Registration No.08560 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: Pontiac Printshop Ltd.133 Centre St.Shawville, QC J0X 2Y0 819-647-2204 819-647-2206 Fax www.theequity.ca Subscription rates (tax included) Pontiac - $29.63 Quebec - $41.02 Canada - $38.16 U S.-$54.06 Contents copyright 2007 Legal deposit in the National Library of Quebec Member of ABC, CCNA, QCNA & Hebdos Sélect \u201cWe acknowledge the assistance of the Government of Canada through the Publications Assistance toward our\t.J mailing costs.\u201d 'r'lMv.\u2019t \u2022# 31 Canada OUR OPINION I Looking ahead to 2008 in Pontiac With this issue of THE EQUITY providing our annual year in review, it only makes sense to look ahead as well.Following is a list of the issues that may be relevant in the next 12 months and perhaps will find themselves prominent in the 2008 year in review.The mills Pontiac\u2019s mills are hurting.The combination of a flagging housing market in the United Slates and a strong Canadian dollar have combined to reduce the need for and value of wood coming from local mills.The continuing effects could have long term ramifications on job prospects in Pontiac.Danford Lake landfill It\u2019s been a couple years now but the issue could finally be put to rest in the coming months.All that\u2019s left is for the provincial government to proclaim either *yay\u2019 or \u2018nay\u2019 to the landfill.The public consultation process produced a negative recommendation but that recommendation can be overturned by the Minister of the Environment, Line Beauchamp.Uranium mining With the number of companies conducting uranium exploration in Pontiac increasing, it\u2019s only a matter of time before something significant happens in regards to uranium mining.Perhaps one of the firms will determine more than just exploration will be worthwhile in the area.Or there is a chance they will determine there\u2019s nothing here for them and leave the area altogether.Sliding in the snow Federal election There appears to be a reasonable chance that the current Conservative minority government will be toppled and an election called at some point in 2008.What role, if any, will issues like agriculture and lumber play in a potential campaign?Also, after a clear win in 2006 will Pontiac MP Lawrence Cannon still have the support of locals?Tourism The ever-discussed issue of tourism took some small strides forward in 2007: money approved to research the development of the Chutes Coulonge was particularly relevant as was Esprit Rafting\u2019s being named the second best adventure firm in the world by National Geographic.However, it still seems tourism is a largely ignored issue at the political level.Perhaps the small steps taken in 2007 will lead to more substantial gains in 2008 if people keep working creatively to bring visitors into Pontiac.The Ottawa Senators Sure, they\u2019re technically Ottawa\u2019s team but the influence of Pontiac on one of the NHL\u2019s top two teams is evident.The general manager and assistant general manager are from Shawville and bit player Luke Richardson has ties to the area.Will the Sens be able to parlay their strong showing so far this season into a Stanley Cup championship?WM Heather Dickson, the EQUITY ENVIRONMENTAL FORUM I Garbage challenge: January 1, 2009 target approaches Katharine Fletcher By the end of 2008 all rural Quebec\u2019s open pit dumps must close and all municipalities must reduce their waste stream (amount of garbage) by 60 per cent.As well, municipalities are mandated with the task to find alternative solutions that must include recycling initiatives.Although Quebec bureaucrats justifiably can win environmental kudos for their admirable goals, we residents are left mulling over the pungent question: where will our garbage go as of Jan.1, 2009?In 2007, my first column of the year made the point that garbage represents our most pressing ongoing environmental concern, where new options and technologies are urgently needed.I am disappointed to note that in my first column of 2008, I remain equally concerned about how we, here in Pontiac, will solve our garbage challenge.Right now, we are stuck with our in-trench dumps and no alternative sites (or technologies) have been accepted.Our trash You and I produce way too much garbage, despite our ongoing flirtation with the four Rs (refuse, reduce, reuse, and recycle).Yet limited options exist regarding where to dump our trash.Where will our garbage go?Not (yet) to Danford Lake.This, I believe, is a very, very good thing.However, we Pontiacers (as well as Gatineau and other residents) remain without a practical waste management plan.Let\u2019s review the proposed engineered landfill site located eight kilometres west of the village of Danford Lake.Danford Lake proposal The proposal for an engineered landfill site (a mega-dump) was tendered by LDC-Gestion et Services Environnementaux, the company which initially proposed a site at Quyon\u2019s North Onslow open pit dump.(Environmental Forum readers will recall that because of strong community opposition from Municipality of Pontiac residents, the same developer opted to cease his plans for an engineered landfill in Quyon.Instead, he headed north of Gatineau Park, to propose a similar regional mega-dump near Danford Lake.) According to information at the Save Danford\tLake\twebsite (www.savedanford.com), LDC\u2019s proposed landfill would \u201ccover 545 acres (220 hectares), of which 60 per cent would be actual landfill, (with) 22 per cent for infrastructure and 18 per cent for expansion.It is designed to accept up to 250,000 tons of waste per year with a minimum operational life of 30 years, ultimately resulting in a mountain of waste 22 stories high.It is adjacent to some wetlands and about 300 metres from the Picanoc River which flows into the Gatineau River.\u201d What did the BAPE (Bureau des audiences publiques sur l\u2019environnement) think of Danford Lake site after its public hearings conducted during May and June 2007?On Sept.27 the BAPE agency announced the Danford Lake engineered landfill should not be approved.(Please note the wording: \u201cshould\u201d has never and will never necessarily mean \u201cwon\u2019t.\u201d) Factored among the reasons why the BAPE made this ruling include concerns related to environmental issues, potential damage to local roads, long-term planning, and concerns over repairing potential leaks in the cells designed to contain the garbage.However, we who oppose the development of the Danford Lake site fra mega-dump may still be disappointed.BAPE rulings have previously been overruled by Quebec\u2019s minister of the environment.Related dump issues Although not located in Pontiac, the Outaouais-area Cantley dump deserves our ongoing attention.As of Oct.16, 2007 it remains closed to construction-waste dry materials.The Quebec Ministry of the Environment upheld the decision to keep this dump closed, ruling against the landfill operator\u2019s request to reopen it for this type of waste.And let\u2019s not forget our sprawling urban neighbour, the City of Gatineau, no leadership there, I\u2019m sad to say.Gatineau\u2019s waste is trucked to one of Quebec\u2019s largest landfill sites located at Lachute.And in a motion which resembles an insincere apology, the City of Gatineau recently announced it can- not meet the provincial government\u2019s 2009 60 per cent waste reduction goals.Meanwhile, as you know, our Pontiac intrench dumps remain open.Where do we go from here?Before we all wildly cheer at Quebec\u2019s environmentally optimistic goals targeted for Jan.1, 2009, we must ask ourselves this basic question: where will our garbage go?As mentioned above, unfortunately for Danford Lake, there are precedents for overruling BAPE recommendations, for this is what the agency\u2019s rulings are.They are merely well-considered recommendations to the Minister of the Environment, not laws.Therefore, Danford Lake is by no means out of danger: it could still become the Outaouais region\u2019s new waste management site.As could, presumably, other sites within our region.What will happen to our garbage after Jan.1, 2009?This, I believe, is Pontiac\u2019s most urgent, pressing problem because it affects each and every one of us.Katharine Fletcher is a freelance writer.Contact her at chesley(aallstream.net YOUR OPINION Is this how the system works ?Dear Editor, This is how the system works?I have heard this line many times during my almost 28 years living and working in Canada.Here is my experience with the current health system, after making an appointment with my doctor, waiting three months to see him, I was told I needed physiotherapy.Okay, oh waiting time for physiotherapy is now one year! Here I was, in pain, how is waiting one year going to do anything for me?I contacted my elected official at the provincial level and pointed this out.I further pointed out that Revenue Canada and Revenue Quebec would not go for it if I told them they had to wait a year for the income tax I owe them.And here we are just talking money not pain.So why should I be satisfied with the medical service I receive ?I actually received a phone call, promising to be taken good care of and that was it.A few months later I had to go to the emergency because 1 could not tolerate the pain any longer, the result, a prescription for Celebrex, ah good old Celebrex, keeps you smiling in the worst of times.Why don\u2019t we set up an 800 number, you call there and for pain in the neck, press eight and so on.In the end you have a recording saying \u201ctake two aspirin and call back tomorrow if you are not better (or still alive)\u201d.Okay, let\u2019s get serious again.I know there are always people defending whatever system.I was born in east Germany and have experienced it.Those are the people that are benefiting or taking advantage of the system.After east Germany I am somewhat suspicious of any system.I just want to live in peace, do my thing, pay my taxes and I think it would be just fair to expect a functional health system in return.My opinion, the system does not work for the bottom end of the food chain (taxpayers).We have no recourse to force the system to give us medical service, yet owing taxes, the system has all kinds of things in place to take whatever we owe them.I know if I would have written this in east Germany I would have been blacklisted, somehow I am afraid, here, I will be too.At this point I felt I have to speak up and I did.1 invite responses.If you have an opinion please express it in a letter to the editor.Alfons Kuhn Bristol Loud music?Dear Editor, Hmmm.I am somewhat confused by your article published Wednesday, Dec.19 entitled \u201cPontiac farmers celebrate Christmas\u201d.Amanda Dupuis stated that our music was \u201cthe kind that shakes the floors and rattles the window panes, the kind that stays in your ears for days\u201d.I take exception to that statement.To some it may seem that I am being petty about this however I feel quite strongly about our reputation as a band and how the public perceives our music and the presentation of said music.I have been in the business a long time and pride myself on making sure that we are never too loud unless the venue calls for it.I know from speaking to a good number of people who were at this party that we were not loud.Even the reps from Farmers and Friends I spoke to were more than pleased with our evening.You even go on to contradict yourself saying the crowd smiled and danced all night.There is a big difference between being loud and sounding good versus being so loud that your ears hurt.Amanda, you have obviously not heard the latter.Maybe I have misinterpreted your meaning.If so, 1 apologize in advance.1 am proud of our band and how we present our show.For the record we were asked to turn the system down.We did comply to their request.This happens at any venue and we always adhere to this.What can I say except that if people are dancing, I can feel confident that we are doing our job.Speak to any band and they will tell you that there is always someone in the room that will think the music is too loud.And the name of our \u201cwindow shaking\u201d band is called Streamer - not Streamers.we would have used \u201cWindow Shaker or The Bleeding Ears\u201d but those names were already taken.LOL Willy Rivet Bass / Vocals / Sound Tech for Streamer Campbell\u2019s Bay Food is essential for life, but it is also essential for having a life Dear Editor, I would like to send a message to the county in regard to the food we have enjoyed over the Christmas Season.When you look back over Christmas gatherings throughout your life, where do they take place?Some memories will be of church services, or a snowy walk with family.For others it will be the joy of opening a treasured present, or the annual tradition of trimming the tree.Still others will recall being a part of a community carol sing, or the anticipation of waiting for the jolly old elf to make a visit.But for most people a central part of their memories will be the shared meal.At Christmas time many of us host a family gathering or we travel to another home to be a part of one.Many of us do both.Food is essential for life, but it is also essential for having a life.We often forget in this hustle and bustle world the importance of sitting down and sharing with one another.Sharing our stories, sharing hopes, sharing our heartbreaks, sharing of ourselves, sharing of a favourite recipe, sharing of the dinner table with time to talk and enjoy each other.These are the moments that define our lives.The shared meal is still a central tradition in the celebration of events, whether they be religious like Christmas or Chanukah or less so like Thanksgiving and birthdays.Despite the fact that we live in a world where a product as strange as microwave Kraft Dinner exists because apparently, regular KD takes too long, on these days we take the time to prepare a special meal and to share it with others.It says that deep down we understand that food is important.It gives us a life worth living.We still understand that food has value beyond its caloric count, but too often we forget to guard that valuable.We rush meals.We eat them in front of the TV never speaking with each other.We have allowed our food system to become controlled by values like processed convenience, ease of processing, ability to be transported long distances, maximum yield no matter the cost, quantity and the lowest up front price under any condition, uniformity to some artificial standard and other values at odds with the values we try to carry out in our special meals.Gone are values like nutritional content, quality, long term environmental and social concerns, the impact on our health and so many other important issues.We talk the talk, but so often we don\u2019t walk the walk.A case in point is Canada\u2019s farmers.As a nation we hear politicians and ourselves talk about how important farmers are for the food they create, the jobs they support and the contribution they make to Canada.Yet so many family farmers are struggling, they are working off the farm to subsidize the food in your grocery cart.How many of us ask the question, who is really receiving the so-called aid governments announce?How many of us ask about the impact our individual choices as eaters make on our own health, let alone the impact it has on others.These are big questions not easily answered.However, as we approach the time of New Year\u2019s resolutions, perhaps it is time we begin to resolve to change the way we approach food in Canada.To make sure we are approaching it with the kind of values we will honour as we sit down to the shared meal.There is much that needs to change in our current globalized and industrialized food system.If it is to become sustainable it will have to change, now is the best time to start.The NFU have been leaders in this movement of change.We understand the importance of food and community.On behalf of NFU members, Merry Christmas and may peace, prosperity and joy find you in the New Year.Dave Mackay President Renfrew County N0FU Quebec questioned over financial interests in uranium exploration Dear Editor, Environmental groups are demanding answers from Quebec\u2019s Minister of Natural Resources and Wildlife concerning a potential connection between the province\u2019s recent decision to reject a moratorium on uranium exploration in western Quebec and mining claims held in this region by a government-owned corporation.In a letter submitted to Minister Claude Béchard by Ecojustice (formerly Sierra Legal) and the West Quebec Coalition Against Mining Uranium (WQ-CAMU), the groups raised serious questions about the possible conflict between the exploration activities of Société québécoise d exploration minière (SOQUEM) and the government\u2019s decision to reject the Municipality of La Pêche\u2019s request for a moratorium on uranium exploration in the municipality.\u201cWe are asking the Minister to explain how the Quebec government\u2019s financial interest in SOQUEM\u2019s exploration claims can be reconciled with the government\u2019s broader duty to protect the environment and regulate mining,\u201d said Ecojustice lawyer Will Amos.SOQUEM is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Société générale de financement du Québec (SGF), an industrial and financial holding corporation of the Québec government with an investment portfolio of nearly $2 billion.SOQUEM\u2019s mission is to undertake exploration, development and mining activities throughout the province of Quebec, often in partnership with the private sector.SOQUEM has previously engaged in uranium exploration work in the Otish Basin and Bear Lake (Mont Laurier) regions of Quebec.Based on data available from the Ministry\u2019s GESTIM (mining claim) database, SOQUEM owns 37 claims in the-Municipality of La Pèche, covering over 2,000 hectares which include designated wildlife habitat areas.The claims were registered in October 2007.\u201cWas the Quebec government\u2019s decision to reject a moratorium on uranium exploration in western Quebec influenced in any way by its financial interests in SOQUEM\u2019s mining claims?\u201d, asked Michael Patenaude, local cottager and co-ordinator of the West Quebec Coalition Against Mining Uranium.Ecojustice had previously written Minister Béchard to emphasize the need for a comprehensive review of the province\u2019s Mining Act to ensure: 1) the clear recognition of landowners\u2019 and residents\u2019 rights and 2) the enhancement of municipalities\u2019 powers to make land-use planning decisions based on sustainable development principles.To date the province has not responded.Ecojustice, Formerly known as Sierra Legal CORRECTIONS \u2022 Incorrect information appeared in the article, \u201cPontiac farmers celebrate Christmas\u201d on page one of the Dec.19 edition of The Equity.The band that performed is named Streamer, not Streamers.The cookies for the party were bought from the Pontiac Bakery in Shawville, not donated.The party's organizing committee consisted of Nancy Dagenais-Elliott, Janey MacDougall, Cindy Smiley, Nancy Pirie-Egan, Doris Beck and Mavis Hanna.And to clarify, Tom Orr donated $450 towards the cost of the band, which was $900 total.The Equity regrets the errors.\u2022 Incorrect information appeared in the article \u201cPontiac house tours induce \u2018ooh\u2019s, 'ahh\u2019s\u201d on page three of the Dec.19 issue of The Equity.The Quyon pastoral charge includes the Wesley Church in Beechgrove, not the Wesleyan church.The Equity regrets the error.Thumbs up to a New Year and the renewed hope that comes with it.We get a chance to do the things we didn\u2019t do last year.nd we swear we\u2019ll do them in \u201808.Thumbs down to the end of another Christmas season that always brings family and friends closer together.We\u2019re already looking forward to the next ne. of mews from I * puWisher 9^VparC Aon\tMansfield-Pontefract icaia Agu\tNancy\tGraveline; Miss Teen\tCampbell\u2019s Bay, Linda\tLaliberte; Miss T\",8,'OUR l00TH\u2014: Teen\tBryson Heather January 5, 1983 Ihis is our 100th Year: The Equity was founded in June of 1883.By the time June rolls around in tiJs present year of 1983 this newspaper will be celebrating its 100th birthday.Our main project for 1983 is to continue to publish The Equity every week through good times and bad times, for richer or poorer you might say, in sickness and in health, until death do us part \u2014 and that\u2019s not likely to happen considering the way this family proliferates and maintains an interest in this paper.Miss Teen Pontiac will be chosen on Jan.IS: Seven young ladies representing seven municipalities in this county are heading into the final stretch of the Miss Teen Pontiac competition.One of these seven contenders will be representing this region in the Miss Teen Canada Pageant, March 7, 1983.They are Miss Teen Chapeau Lisa Czimieleskie; Miss Teen OVERTIME I LUKE MURPHY Coyne; Miss Teen Portage du Fort Karen McCorrison; Miss Teen Shawville Shelly Hodgins and Miss Teen Bristol Laura Radey.Jean Claude Cadieux appointed QPF chief: Corporal Jean Claude Cadieux has been appointed as Chief of the Campbell\u2019s\tBay Detachment of the Quebec Police Force He replaces Corporal Claude Bouchard who has been acting-chief ever since the departure of Serge Barbeau.50 Years Ago January 9,1958 Karen Hobbs New Year\u2019s baby: There was no baby born on New Year\u2019s Day at Pontiac Community Hospital but all honor due to the first baby of 1958 goes to Karen Beulah Hobbs who made her presence known on the stroke of noon on Jan 2.The baby\u2019s mother the former Dorothy Hodgins of Shawville and the baby\u2019s father, Cecile Hobbs, who works at the Shawville Creamery were both quite delighted to have produced the first baby of the new year.Canadian legion Branch 162 MOVES INTO NEW BUILDING: After anticipating the move for many mothers the Canadian Legion Branch 162 has moved into its new quarters.Building of the beautiful new headquarters was necessitated by the fact that the old Legion Hall over Bolan\u2019s in Campbell\u2019s Bay burned to the ground and all the Legion\u2019s property was lost in the fire.75 Years Ago January 5, 1933 Local news: On New Year\u2019s Eve, the young people of Shawville United Church held their annual skating party and Watch-night service as nearly 100 skated at the rink till 10 p.m.after which nearly 150 gathered at the church for lunch of hot- dogs, doughnuts and coffee.While a dance was in progress at the Town Hall at Quyon, on Monday evening, Dec.26, several young men\u2019s overcoats were taken from the dressing room by some culprits who made their escape without interference.Evidentally the coats were handed out the dressing-room window and loaded into a car in waiting.The theft went unnoticed till after the dance giving the robbers ample time to make their get away.The garments are still unrecovered.Pembroke youths get PRISON TERMS WITH LASHE8: Sentenced of two and half years in penitentiary with ten lashes each was passed to Alvin Donohue and Lawrence\tGareau, Pembroke youths, and a term of two years with five lashes to Boyd Anderson, also of Pembroke, wno pleaded guilty to armed robbery when they held up Chas.Moss, storekeeper at Alice, and took from him a sum of money amounting to over $200.Calumet Island woman DIES FROM BULLET WOUND: Wednesday, January 2, 2008 Miss Clara Ladouceur, 30, of Calumet Island, died Sunday morning, Dec.25 at the Ottawa General Hospital from a 22 calibre rifle wound in the abdomen, allegedly self-inflected at her home the previous Friday.The young woman was said to have been despondent.Phone call from Vancouver:\tMrs.\tW.J.Connelly received a pleasant surprise Christmas night when her son, Mr.Kenneth Armstrong of Vancouver, B.C.gave her a long distance phone call.Members of the two families exchanged greetings and heard each other plainly despite the fact of the thousands of miles that separated them.100 Years Ago January 2, 1908 Local news: The Masonic fraternity of the county, as represented by Pontiac Lodge, held their annual installation function at the lodge room here on Friday evening last, the 27th ult.The event, which is considered the most important of the year was attended by an unusually large number of the Craft, including brethren from several visiting lodges, and the whole proceedings passed off with that degree of harmony and good feeling which is one of the chief characteristics of the ancient institution.The installing officer for the occasion was R W.Bro A Lyon, a PDDGM of the district and one whom all acknowledge as the chief corner stone of Masonry in the part of the province The newly installed officers are: TW Wilson, Geo.Conley, Andrew Hodgins, J.H.Shaw, J.W.Eades, R.H.Massie, Mark Butcher, F A.Davis and John Finan.The blustering weather of Monday night seemed to have no terrors for those who had laid out to attend the tea meeting and lecture in the Methodist Church, as the attendance, was fully up to expectations.About 25 of the sporting element of Shawville drove over to Renfrew on Monday afternoon to witness the second of the series of hockey matches between the Victorias of Ottawa and Renfrew team.The Vies won at Ottawa on Friday last by a score of 4 to 1 and at Renfrew the tables were turned, yet not sufficiently to place the creamery town lads in the race for die Stanley Cup, the score standing 3 to 1 in their favor.Our boys say the match was well worth the trip to Renfrew, despite the inclement weather.Christmas passed off very quiedy in Shawville, many of the residents going out of town to spend the day, there being an abundance of snow for good sleighing.The Equity A ?ANGLES ¦COIFFURE Style that reflects well on you.Licensed Hairstylists Personalized Service Specializing in Colour Page 5 ?\tspecial effects ?\tcreative foiling ?\thighlighting ?\t2-tone colouring ?\tcutting & perming ?\tear piercing ?\tfacial waxing 647-5299 ?306 James St., Shawville ?Open Evenings \u2014 I Pontiac Agricultural Society Annual General Meetin Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 8:00 p.m.Dr.S.E.McDowell School, Shawville Memberships on sale January 3, January 8 and January 10 from 10:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m., at the Fair Board Office.Working for the Pontiac 'Hew 'tyecvi List your home, cottage, business or building lot today.Call Laurena Matechuk MBBnillllllllllllllllllli Agent immobilier affilié royal lepage .819-458-1989 vallée de l OUTAOUAIS lmmatechuk@hotmail.com The Shawville Express E PONTIAC \u2022 s I\u2019ve deemed the month of January \u201cBiography Month.\u201d Each week in the month of January, 111 choose one person from the Pontiac who has become successful through their involvement in sports, and 111 write his/her biography.This week, my first of five installments, is on the late, great, Ottawa Senator hockey legend, Frank Finnigan.Frank Arthur Finnigan was born on July 9, 1903 in Shawville, Quebec.Finnigan joined the National Hockey League in 1923, and quickly earned the nickname, \u201cthe Shawville Express\u201d.He went on to play 14 years in the NHL, from 1923 to 1937, with stints in Ottawa, Toronto, and St.Louis.But he was most known for his time in Ottawa.He was the Ottawa Senators\u2019 team captain from 1930-1933, and scored the last goal for the original era of the Senators on March 15, 1934.But the highlight of Finnigan\u2019s career was winning the Stanley Cup in 1927 with the Senators.Finnigan was selected to play in the all-star game in 1934, the first all-star game held in benefit for Toronto Player, Ace Bailey.But when Finnigan retired in 1934 to play amateur hockey in Ottawa, after amassing NHL career totals of 553 games, 115 goals, 88 assists, and 203 points, his connections with the Ottawa Senators\u2019 franchise were never severed.Finnigan was instrumental when the NHL expanded in 1990, and Ottawa made their bid for a franchise.Ottawa signed Finnigan to be part of the presentation team to the NHL expansion committee, and the signing paid off, as Ottawa was \u2022X#- *0 'MAm' Winterfest 2007 Submitted by Lyse Locourse The annual popular skating festival, Winterfest, took place at the Shawville arena Friday, Dec.28.It featured skating performances by members of the Shawville Figure Skating Club, which included this group of eight skaters adorned in Santa hats.A talented bunch Wlbur McLean.The Eeunv Bria Hearty was one of dozens of performers that took to the stage for the Pontiac High Talent Show recently, which raised money for the enowsult fund.Other performances included pop and country singers and a variety of dancers.Waltham Helen Perry 819-689-2652 jacobg42@hot mail.com Happy New Year! Well here we are in a brand new year 2008! May the coming year be filled with blessings of health, happiness and prosperity for everyone.The hustle and bustle of Christmas is over for another year We had a wonderful Christmas and we truly enjoyed the many gatherings with family and friends.Mary-Beth, Denis and children Alexander and Cassandra Goyette were home from Yellowknife.They visited Mary Beth\u2019s parents Betty and Earl Grieve and other family members and friends, Wendy and Dale Marion and Shayla and Hayley of Orleans were Christmas visitors at Diane and Earl McKnight\u2019s and Lydia Marion\u2019s.Audrey, Pierre and Morgan Valieres of Aylmer spent Christmas with Lysanne and Ted Bechamp.Melanie, Michel, Evan and Ryan Pilon, of Aylmer were Christmas visitors at Nicole and Jean Pilon\u2019s Have a safe week! awarded a franchise to start the 1992-1993 season.Although Finnigan died on Dec.25, 1991, at the age of 87, less than one year before the new version of the Senators took to the ice, his legacy lived on.On opening night at the Ottawa Civic Center, October 1992, a banner with Frank Finnigan\u2019s #8 jersey was hoisted to the rafters, retired by the Senators, as a tribute to the former star.This honor made Finnigan one of only three players in NHL history to have his uniform retired by a team for which he never played.Finnigan\u2019s son, Frank Finnigan Jr., had the honour of dropping the puck for the ceremonial face off that night.When the Senators\u2019 new arena, the Corel Centre, opened its doors on Jan.15, 1996, the street in front of the main entrance was named Frank Finnigan Way, and a restaurant inside the arena named \u201cFrank Finnigan\u2019s\u201d, in his honor.Frank Finnigan was the last surviving member of the Stanley Cup winning team from the 1926-1927 season, the final season of the 1919-1927 Ottawa Senators\u2019 dynasty.Finnigan\u2019s younger brother, Eddie Finnigan, also played in the NHL.The Equi Bridal Supplement ' Coming February 13,20ft All advertising must be in our office by Friday, January 11th.Full colour announcements: $80.00 Black & white announcements: $40.00 includes 40 word writeup, additional words at 15tf per word.Plus tax.Married or engaged couples wishing to publish their photo and write-ups, please contact: Katherine at THE EQUITY by Friday, January 11th.Tel: 819-647-2204 Fax: 819-647-2206 133 Centre Street, Shawville, Quebec J0X 2Y0 F-mail: prepress@theequity.ca Frank Finnigan\u2019s roots run deep in the town of Shawville.I\u2019ve heard his name on countless occasions, listened to many stories, and it\u2019s true \u2014 Finnigan\u2019s legacy will live on forever.He was someone that all hopeful young hockey players can look up to and mold themselves after.That\u2019s my two cents.What do you think?Murphy is a former professional hockey player who now resides in Shawville.Contact him at news(3fhee-quity.ca Bridal !>how & Benefit \u2018Dance January 19, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.forest Inn, Bryson, Quebec Fashions by: \u201cThe Beach Hut Spa and Bridal Boutique\" Live Music by: \u201cCountry Reflections\" * * * * Many exhibitors Sale of Bridal Fashions Grand Prize for a Bride and Many other prizes * Evening Light Lunch All proceeds to families living with cancer Everyone Welcome $ 10 per person $15 per couple Tickets available: The Beach Hut Spa, Café 349, McCauley's, Hair Reflections, The Equity TfWoy\u2019s /~lbiuc Pt T)itif Pîtinrj ijpii.t run hod ft rf nine ^nrjuitf ftfiowt nut lA2 ptirr >rrnt': Tlilllo _Ufllli fit nfood, TV:fn.¦ ¦Ofvfilicwf'! TV,\t('htfitti TVn'if P,((j.(\u2018f iiijiil [roil filv tjowYr nrm imrirjUirrf .Mifij 20 iiinmfi': oicnij.£\u2018wi|V'.fw>iMGitfc o> (tom ijouj hnl ijoii rlcii I l\\nir to (vuof jm.Til\tF!o':l iLo'ilotn Vinfn hi clones .* .\t6l'î4'i,î,ï66,î l v rt$ bar ana stàikheusc 7 j DEADLINE MONDAY 5 p.m.COMING EVENTS MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Sat., Jan 5 - Pontiac Animal Rescue Bottle Drive.Shawville.To help raise money for an animal rescue facility and a spay/neuter program in the Pontiac area.Please drop off your bottles/cans for deposit return to J.J\u2019s Grocery at C 425, Hwy 148.Call numbers below for home pick-up or for more info 647-5794 or 458-1866.2bj2 Sat., Jan 5 - From 10 a m.to noon Gently Used Clothing sale at St.George\u2019s Anglican Church, 66 Leslie St., Campbell's Bay.Lots of clothing items (all at 50 cents each), books, jewelry, toys.New items! Coffee and muffins also served.819-648-2949 for information._________bj2 Jan.9, 2008 - Poor Man\u2019s Lunch, Oddfellows\u2019 Hall 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.$6.00.x2j2 Fri., Jan.18 - The Carleton Tavern presents Quyon Night with music by The Mick Armitage Band.Be there or be square.______________bj2 MISCELLANEOUS Furniture at huge savings as well as TV and appliances.Al Utronki Appliance & TV.Renfrew 613-432-5318.We sell the best for less.\totc MILL MUSIC Ottawa Valley\u2019s Largest Music Retailer OVKR 400 GUITARS IN-STOCK Martin, Gibson, Taylor, Fender.New line of \u201cDEAN\u201d for all you Heavy Metal Whacko\u2019s S77-GUITAR5 www.millmusic.ca Classified Ads Work! If you have something to sell, want to buy or need to promote -classified ads are the way to go! Call Marnie at the Quebec Community Newspapers Association for more information.514-453-6300.Visit: www.qcna.org.qd19_______________________ Eleanor's Cookbook, Volume 1 and 2 are available at The Pontiac Printshop, 133 Centre St., Shawville, Quebec.Stop in and pick up your copy.They make great Christmas gifts! xtc________________________ The lobsters are coming! To a website in your ethernet.Watch for fresh, succulent NS Live Lobster shipped direct to you, express, www.lobsterex-press.ca or 1-877-466-1133.Move out east where Lobster is king: www.novirealty.ca.Lobster fishing boats: www.noviboatbrokers.com.9Î?________________________ New loaded computer only 99 cents/day! 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Motors & Transmissions Sold and Installed Auto Glass Replacement Tire Sales - 24 hr.Towing We service what we sell.BRISTOL AUTO BODY 11 Front Rd., Bristol, QC 819-647-3313 Bristol - Apartment for rent, two entry bedroom apartments, heat and hydro included, credit check and references required.Call George 819-771-6117.\totc \t\t\t\t V\u2019\tÏ\t\tfig\t;.5fS| journaux price ADVERTISING DEADLINE: MONDAYS 5:00 P.M.PAID IN ADVANCE: $10.00 first 15 words, 15c each additional word, plus tax.INVOICED: $15.00 first 15 words, 15c each additional word, plus tax.E-MAIL ADS: Copy accepted - prepress@theequity.ca S.V.P.inclure votre chèque payable à Pontiac Printshop avec vos commandes.Please include your cheque payable to Pontiac Printshop with your order.133, rue Centre St., Shawville, Québec JOX 2Y0 Tél.: 819-647-2204 Fax: 819-647-2206 Bryson - 3 bedroom house on the Ottawa River, new stove, new fridge, no pets.819-648-2222._________________otc Calumet Island - 3 bedroom house for rent in village 819-648-2958.____________2bj9 Fort Coulonge - Apartment for rent, 3 bedrooms heated, $475 month, available Feb.1st.Contact David.819-684-9355.2xj9_____________________ 900 Sq.ft.available Oct.1st at Shawville Plaza.Rented now by Petro Pontiac, oil heat.Contact Robert McCord or Jim Hodgins._____________otc.Shawville - 2 bedroom apart-ment for rent 647-3256.otc Shawville - 1 bedroom apartment, appliances included, available Dec.1.819-647-3898 or 819-647-6522.otc.Shawville - House for rent, Lang St., 3 bedrooms, electric heat, reference required.819-647-5414.______x2j2 Shawville Lions Hall available for all occasions.Air conditioned.Call Jerry Callaghan 819-647-5691.\tBO-j-2 WANTEDTOBUY Bush lots or wood standing.We buy spruce that has been damaged by the spruce bud worm (cord or ton).Cut by fellow buncher and delimber so limbs and tops come out of bush.Call 1-819-467-3749 - if no answer please leave a message.______________otc Abracadabra turn your hidden treasures into ready cash.International buyer wants to purchase your antiques, paintings, china, crystal, silverware, jewellery, rare books, sports, movies, postcards, coins, stamps and records.514-501-9072._________________gj2 Furnace repairs, sales and service, combination furnaces, wood, oil, electric or hot water.Joe Konrad 819-64/-2391.otc Babysitter available after school or weekends.Weil experienced and good with children in Shawville only.Only interested people call 819-647-3727.__________xjn2 \u201cPainting Services\", reasonable rates, seniors\u2019 discount, excellent workmanship.B.G.More 819-647-2603.\u201cWinter is a great time to paint interiors.\u201d 3b|16_______________________ Clear criminal records with the National Pardon Centre.Your peace of mind guaranteed.Remove barriers to employment, travel, more.Free consultations.1-866-242-2411.Apply online: www.national-pardon.org._____________gj2 Clear your criminal record.A record affects employment, traveling and other necessities.We guarantee your pardon.Apply online www.canadi-anpardons.ca or call Alex toll free 1-800-298-5520.qj2 Roof shoveling call Pierre 819-647-5128.\t3xj2 DONE HERE! Pontiac Printshop Home of THK EQUITY 133 Centre St., Shawville 819-647-2204 #1 Timeshare resales - Sell-buy-rent.World's largest lime-share resale broker Stroman Realty - since 1979.World wide selection of resort properties.Call today toll free 1-800-201-0864.\tbj2 * ft Visa, MasterCard, Interne accepted HEU^VAIJ^D Need men to shovel snow in Bryson.Cal 819-648-2555.b2J2_______________ Nail technician, experienced stylist, junior stylist.Call Kim at Angles Coiffure, Shawville 819-647-5299.____xj2 Robillard, Denise - We would like to thank the nurses at the Shawville Hospital for the excellent care Denise received while she was a patient there.To the volunteers in Palliative Care, you were outstanding in your care and compassion.A special thank you to Edith, Marie and June.To all who supplied food for the lunch, thank you.Special thanks to Gerda for her organizational skills.Thank you to everyone who sent cards, food and the phone calls.Thank you to all who attended the lunch.To everyone, your caring and compassion during this difficult time has helped in the healing process.Atkinson and Robillard Family Caldwell Asprey, Frank Robert (Bert) (1916-2007) passed away peacefully on Christmas morning in Mississauga, Ontario with his family at his side.Bert leaves behind his loving wife Nora, his son Peter and wife Diane, Grandson Steven and wife Kerry, Granddaughter Susan and husband Tom, Great-grandchildren Triitan and Tegan.The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude for all assistance during his last year of residency in Shawville.Bert will be dearly missed by all family and friends.The family request that any donations be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation (www.heartand-stroke.com).______________ Taylor, Thomas R.- Retired Revenue Canada, passed away December 26th, 2007 at the Pontiac Reception Centre, Shawville, Quebec in his 77th year.Loving husband of 55 years of Eleanor (née Nesbitt).Dear father of Richard (Dale) and the late Janice (Stuart).Special grandpa of Taylor, Sky, Jeremy, Quinn and the late Joshua.Predeceased by parents Tom and Betty Taylor.Survived by brother Gerald (Audrey) and by many cherished friends.Friends may call at the W.J.Hayes & Sons Funeral Home, 13- Centre Street, Shawville, Quebec on Thursday, January 3, 2008 from 2 p.m.until service time.Funeral service in the Chapel at 3 p.m.Interment of ashes in the Spring in Norway Bay United Cemetery.Donations to the Alzheimer\u2019s Society would be gratefully appreciated.Promotional items are available for your business such as caps, pens, cups, etc., etc.It\u2019s a great way to advertise your business.For more information call Katherine at the Pontiac Printshop, 133, Centre St., Shawville, Quebec, JOX 1G0, 819-647-2204.xtc_________________ All inclusive packages - Book online\tat www.canadatravels.com and save more on your vacations.Use code NCA74327 for discount or call us toll free at 1-800-563-5722.__________g]2 Affordable phone reconnection.Bad credit - no problem! Call Tembo Telecom and ask about our new customer special.Sign up online and save $20.\t1-877-266-6398; www.tembo.ca.qj2_________ If you saw the picture in The Equity we can make you a full colour 5 x 7 or 8 x 10 prints for $10 plus tax, at The Pontiac Printshop, 133 Centre St., Shawville, Quebec JOX 2Y0 819-647-2204, xtc Keep things moving smoothly with an economical, natural treatment for your septic tanks and chemical toilets that you need to use only every (3) three months.BIOWAY available at Pontiac Printshop, 133 Centre, Shawville.647-2204.xtc Armstrong - In loving memory of a dear sister Iva who passed away January 6,2007 Gone are the days we used to share, But in our heart you are always there.Special person, special face Someone we loved and cannot replace.Never selfish, always kind These are the memories you left behind.Love always, Grace Hodgins and Leona Eades Armstrong - In memory of Iva Armstrong who died January 6, 2007.If I had all the world to give, I\u2019d give it, yes and more, To hear your voice and see your smile, And greet you at my door.But all I can do, dear mother Is go and tend your grave, And leave behind tokens of love, To the best mother God ever made.Missing you.Joan________________________ Sperling - In loving memory of a dear mother-in-law and grandmother Ida Sparling who passed away January 4,1972.Loving memories never die As years roll on and days pass by.In our hearts a memory is kept.Remembered by Florence and grandchildren.Lapierre - in memory of Jean-Guy Lapierre who passed away Jan.4,2004.The moment that you died, Our hearts split in two, The one side filled with memories, The other died with you.We often lay awake at night, When the world is fast asleep, And take a walk down memory lane, With tears upon our cheeks.Remembering you is easy, We do it every day, But missing you is a heartache, That never goes away.We hold you tightly within our hearts, And there you will remain, Life has gone on without you, But it will never be the same.For those of you who still have their sons, Treat him with tender care, You will never know the emptiness As when you turn and he is not there.Lovingly remembered by Dad and Linda Shawville fk\tLyse Lacourse ?I 647-5932 ^ lysie_wheezy@ hotmail.com The Christmas season this year has been particularly special due to the beautiful lights all around town.The glistening white snow, children playing, making snowmen and angels, sliding and ski-doos all in the neighbourhood.It was quite a difference from last year\u2019s green Christmas when holiday pastimes could not be fulfilled due to the weather.Get well prayers and wishes sent to Ken Armitage who is presently at the Shawville Hospital.Congratulations to Edith Kelly and Gordie Mohr who were married on Saturday, Dec.29 at St.Edward\u2019s Church amongst family and friends.Hillis Connolly had an open house to view his new home on Dec.15 and it was very well attended by neighbors and friends.Welcome to the neighbourhood.The Shawville Winterfest was a success on Friday, Dec.28.It has been a fantastic Christmas and holiday season visiting with family and friends from Shawville, Ottawa and Montreal.My family and I have had a great time visiting with our family who are from Montreal and let us not forget Steve - see I did not forget you this time.Birthday greetings this week are Catherine Hodgins, Roberta Sparling, Todd Finnigan, Vivian Stevens, Nancy Tremblay, Vinton Diane Boisvert 648-5296 What a great Christmas we had with all that snow! You must admit it kept us busy either shoveling or playing in it.I had to work throughout the Christmas holidays so I couldn\u2019t visit the way I wanted to.Susan Hearty and Frank Mousseau stayed with me during the holidays.We attended the wedding of Sarah Hearty and Jody Grenier who were married at St.John Evangelist Church in Campbell\u2019s Bay on Dec.22.The reception was held at the R.A.Hall in Campbell\u2019s Bay which was tastefully decorated in a Christmas\ttheme.Decorations were by Beverly Lepack.Each table had a gingerbread house centre piece and each guest was given a Christmas tree ball decoration.The bride wore a beautiful crimson dress while her bridesmaids wore cream coloured gowns.The Diane Manzoli, Mary Holmes Hodgins, Andrew Devine, Darwin Wickens, Marshaline Campbell, Blair Angus, Steve Dobec, David Horner, Willard Sparling, Chris Hillier, Heather Duggan, Theo Morin Jr., Lynn Doherty, Pat Richard, Michael McCagg, Robert Durant, Jack Lang, Hazel Kelley, Bev Murray, Jenna Cassidy, Annie Campbell, Anna Fenton, Kelly Hodgins, Don Stevens, Frankie Cahill, Troy Trudeau, Curtis Cameron, Kelly More, Angela Dagg, Joyce McCagg, Bradley Ingimundson, Rene-Claude Bergeron, Brian Zimmerling,\tSusan Alexander, Denis Alexander, Sheena Tubman, Jennifer Rutledge, Samantha Doherty, Iva Dale, Jodi Armstrong-Pirie, Gwen Armstrong,\tKaren McCoshen, Stephanie Forgues, Mackenzy Marcoux, Katie Belsher, Philip Carson, Melanie Hodgins, Ada Cornell, Rhonda Beattie, Lucille Hodgins, Michael Hodgins, Ian MacKechnie, Jenna MacDougall, Scott J.Young, Bill McCord, Jaidyn Nugent, Kevin Findlay, Stephanie Gregory, Pat Fulford, Cliff French, Chris Angus and Reuben Wall.The New Year\u2019s Dance at the Shawville Lions was a good way to bring in the new year.This week\u2019s wedding anniversary congratulations are the following couples: Matthew and Nicole Tierney and Glenn and Joyce Elliot.More snow on the way.I must admit I still continue to shovel the snow and get fresh air.It is pretty outside and it compels us outwards.Happy New Year! All the best for 2008! supper was catered by Labelles and was delicious.I had to leave early but I heard that everyone danced all night and had a great time.The following day there was a brunch at Les Cabin du Chutes in Fort Coulonge where they had the gift opening.Happy birthday to Jason Normandeau on Jan.3, Ann Kelly Jan.5, Isabell Kluke Jan.6, Keith and Kenny Morin, Elwin Brown on Jan.7, Roxanne Kluke on Jan.8.A special happy anniversary to Ann and Ian Wrinn who celebrated their 37th at Mickey Creek on Dec.28.I wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas up the Picanoc, especially T.K.who forgot to call me this year.We would like to wish Arnold Hearty get well wishes.He is a patient in Shawville Hospital.Shelley, Carl and the boys weren\u2019t able to make if here for Christmas but are supposed to come this weekend if the weather is good.Theresa and I sure miss our grandchildren and can hardly wait to see them.Hermonie f*»* à Sharpe V '\t647-3459 Cluster fl i e s1 Now why am I talking about these pests this time of year?First they put out the cluster busters which we thought would be the real thing to get them.But no such luck.You can be the cleanest person on earth and still have cluster flies.It seems they like older houses.But how are they getting in?We have new windows all over and we think they are air tight as we don\u2019t feel a breeze through them but all at once down from the top of the window just like as if they came from no where, drops flies.This year is really the worst year and where in Heaven\u2019s name did they come from.My neighbour, Millie Boyd, just called to tell me her bird feeders were emptying overnight.On Friday, Dec.21 she looked out to see a deer helping himself to the bird feed.She sent for her camera and took a picture of it.He was just getting an early Christmas treat, Millie.Get well wishes are sent to Lome Sharpe who is on the sick list.Visitors at Hermonie Sharpe\u2019s over the Christmas holidays were Donald and Joanne Sharpe of Peterborough, Neil and Margaret Sharpe, Tom and Sarah Sharpe of Etobicoke, Chad and Chrissie Parsons of Hull, Craig Wilson of Hull and Murray and Kim Mako of Holland Landing.Also visiting and having dinner with us recently were my daughter Connie and her husband Jim of Golden Lake.Connie is having a great time skating on the lake at her home.She has been kept busy cleaning all this snow we have had.We talked to my niece Lorraine Webster in Rochester, N.Y, Roberta Little in Pennfield, N.Y., Joan Russell at Sheridan Otter Lake n Elizabeth Hahn 453-7326 r I want to wish all my readers a very happy, healthy new year.Christmas dinner guests at the home of Elizabeth Hahn were Patricia and Carson Russell of North Gower, Michael Russell of Ottawa, Natalie Hahn of Toronto, Pam and Randy Thoms, Kathryn and Graham of Kanata, Pat Hahn, Dolores Bertrand, Kelly Hahn, Craig Proulx, Travis and Julia of Pembroke, Hilda and Blake Keayes of Bells Corner.Edgar and Hilda Mayhew, missing from our family gathering was Jeff and Naomi Russell, their son, Johnathan, and Matt Kiemen who called us from Florida to wish us all a Merry Christmas.Also dropping in for a visit with us was Remi Gravelle of Norway Bay.Santa was very generous again this year.Travis Proulx spent five days with his great-grandma Elizabeth Gravelle Hahn.Visiting with Mr.and Mrs.My cousin, Ramona Dunahee, visited with Heather Boyd during Christmas.She stopped in to see me twice but I was at work so she left me a note on the table and snatched a piece of lemon meringue pie that she saw sitting on the counter begging to be eaten.There were so many invitations to go to Christmas Eve and Christmas Day suppers but 1 couldn\u2019t stay long anywhere because I had to work.But I thank you all for inviting me and I hope you all had a great Christmas.A very special first birthday wish is going out to Mackenna Souliere from her granny and grandpa Susan and Butchy Farrell.MacKenna was born January 1, 2007 and was Pontiac\u2019s New Year\u2019s baby that year.The other night I had Susie, Frank, Isabell and Theresa here for the night.I gave up my bed for Isabell and Theresa and I slept on the conch.About 3 a.m.the smoke detector went off.I sprang off the couch.I\u2019m sure it only took me three Lake, B.C., Marilyn Telford and Joyce Thompson in Ottawa as well as my family in the west, Robert and Linda Sharpe of Courtenay, B.C.and Peter and Jacqueline Sharpe of Barrière, B C.and Cliff Sharpe of Montreal, my two sisters-in-law Evelyn Sharpe of Pembroke and Mary Sharpe of Belleville.Spending Christmas with Millie Boyd were daughter Beverly, her daughter Katie and son Cole and Christopher Dionne.She also had a visit from her niece Millie and husband Allan Paul of Ottawa.So glad to hear that Dale Alexander is gaining ground as he has been very sick.Our thoughts and prayers are with you Dale.Well folks, we are in 2008.Can you believe that?Time has sure flown since the year 2000.Sure hope everyone has a good year.So sorry to hear about the death of Harry Sinclair of Toronto.He was the uncle of Joyce Hodgins and Barry Telford of Shawville.To his family and friends we send our deepest sympathy.Well, some of the euchre clubs are opening up this week again.This past Sunday night was at the Oddfellows Hall, Wednesday and Thursday night Bristol and then the following Tuesday in Quyon.Thank you Ann Ireland for my beautiful Christmas tree.I will love and cherish it for as long as I am able.If you were wondering why the Bristol dump was closed at noon on both the holidays over Christmas it was because it was passed in council.Also this past Sunday and Monday morning your regular man who works at the dump was off because of a bad back.Hope everything will be back to normal by this Friday.Our deepest sympathy goes out the family and friends of Eileen Dunne, a one time resident of Norway Bay, who passed away recently in Ottawa.Edgar Mayhew on Boxing Day was Lottie Narlock of Ottawa and Mae Guyea of Renfrew.A speedy recovery to Lola Dagenais who had the misfortune of fracturing her right fcot and leg on Christmas Eve while going for her mail.Results of the Golden Age Club euchre for Dec 18: Ladies first prize Janet Lafleur, second, Pat Bisson.Men\u2019s first Rejean St.Pierre, second, Paul Blaskie.Door prize winner: Rosette Fleury.50/50 draw: Bruce Willis.Dessert was provided by Olivette Mason and Marie PUon.Happy birthday wishes to Ellard Robinson on Dec.18 Roger Sincennes on Dec.23, Gisele Beaudin on Dec.29, Pat Bisson and Diane Peck on Jan.1.Next card night is Jan.8.Dart league results for Dec 20: Ladies high score: Barb Linttell.Ladies high average: Olivette Mason.Men\u2019s high score: René Graveline.Mens high average: Denis Lafleur.Door prize winner: Ronald Beaudoin.50/50 draw: Theresa Blaskie.Next dart night is Jan.10.sprints to get to the basement.Smoke had filled the house and when I inspected around the wood stove I saw that the axe handle was leaning against it and slowly smoldering.I quickly grabbed it and ran outside and threw it into the snow.No fire, just smoke.I then ran around the house and opened all the windows and doors.All the while the detector was still screeching and everyone was up trying to figure out what was happening.Everyone grabbed blankets and wrapped themselves in them because it was getting downright cold in the house.We stayed up until the smoke cleared and were able to close the doors and windows again.In all the years I have been burning wood I\u2019ve never had anything happen.The only thing that I could see was that the cat must have knocked over the axe unto the stove while chasing a mouse.Moral of the story is to keep the axe and everything else away from the stove and to make sure to set the mouse trap before you go to bed. Wednesday, January 2, 2008 TheEôuity Page 7 Centre de Formation Professionelle du Pontiac: 14 élèves reçoivent un DEP Division Pontiac C245, Rang 13 CP 249 Shawville (Québec) JOX 2Y0 maibec ACHÈTE CÈDRE Qualité bardeaux 1)\tBillots (8'8\" à 16'4\"), diamètre 9\" et + 2)\tachat en longueur à la tmv souche 12\" et +, fin bout 5\" ÉPINETTE / SAPIN Billots qualité sciage long (16'6\" à 80% et 12'6\") Avant toute livraison ou pour des informations, contacter: Sylvain Garneau, responsable des approvisionnements Tél.: 819-647-5959 poste 31 Cell.: 819-661-2766 Pontiac Division C245, 13th Conc.CP 249 Shawville (Quebec) JOX 2Y0 BUY CEDAR Shingle quality 1)\tlogs (8'8\" to 16'4\"), diameter 9\u201d and + 2)\ttree length by ton stump 12\" and +, top 5\" SPRUCE/BALSAM Long saw log quality (16'6\" at 80% and 12'6\") Before any deliveries or further information, please call: Sylvain Garneau, Wood Procurement Supervisor Tel.: 819-647-5959 ext.31 Cell.: 819-661-2766 François Sasseville Luc Parent audioprothésistes 15 Gamelin, Unit 510, Hull CENTRE DE SERVICES / SERVICE CENTRE: Lions Club Hall 660, rue Principale, Bryson, QC Semi-mensuel S.VJ?.appeler pour un rendez-vous 819-771-5029 1-800-567-1580 Semi-monthly Please call for an appointment R A JVf .Q.Anciens Combattants DVA CJSJ5.T.W5JJ.PROTHÈSES AUDITIVES HEARING AIDS Cuisine d'établissement.Jean-Paul Gélinas (directeur), Vanessa Zhivkov (enseignante), Yannick La Salle (gradué), Roger Fortin (gradué), Sylvie Rivet (graduée), André Macron (enseignant), Daniel Amyotte (gradué).Absent sur la photo : Pierre Francoeur (gradué).MANIWAKI \u2022 Quatorze élèves du Centre de formation professionnelle Pontiac ont reçu un diplôme d\u2019études professionnelles (DEP) lors d\u2019une collation des grades tenue le mercredi 28 novembre dernier.Parmi les quatorze récipiendaires, on comptait cinq gradué(e)s de la formation Cuisine d\u2019établissement, soit Yannick La Salle, Roger Fortin, Sylvie Rivet, Daniel Amyotte et Pierre Francoeur.Deux élèves ont aussi reçu en DEP en secrétariat, soit Edith Soucie et Kim Miron.Enfin, sept élèves ont décroché un DEP en comptabilité,\tsoit Samantha\tPaquette- Lachapelle, Laura La Salle, Guylaine\tLepage, Stéphanie Lacroix, Kina Rivet, Liane Fortin et Sherry-Ann Denault.Le député fédéral Lawrence Cannon a aussi fait parvenir des certificats honorifiques aux quatorze diplômés.Ce certificat soulignait l\u2019excellence des élèves et les félicitaient de leurs bons résultats.D\u2019autres prix ont été distribués lors de cette collation des grades qui se tenait à la Terrasse du Vieux-Pont, de Fort-Coulonge Par exemple, les élèves du cours de Cuisine d\u2019établissement ont tous reçu un couteau de cuisine (demi-chef) portant l\u2019in- Députée du Pontiac annonce versement de 19 000 $ aux organismes communautaires CAMPBELL\u2019S BAY Charlotte L\u2019Écuyer, députée de Pontiac, est heureuse d\u2019annoncer q\u2019une somme de 19 000 $ sera versée aux organismes communautaires offrant des services de halte-garderie dans la région.Mme L\u2019Écuyer a annoncé aujourd\u2019hui que trois organismes, soit le Centre communautaire Entre-Nous, les maisons de famille du Pontiac et Quyon, se partageront cette somme octroyée afin de les soutenir dans leur rôle auprès des familles.\u2022 Notre priorité est de contribuer au mieux-étre ues familles, et les organismes communautaires con- stituent des ressources extrêmement importantes.Ils ont démontré depuis longtemps qu\u2019ils savent répondre avec souplesse aux besoins variés des parents du Québec.C\u2019est pourquoi nous sommes heureux de les aider à maintenir un aussi bel éventail de services aux familles », a affirmé Mme L\u2019Écuyer.Dans le cadre du budget 2007-2008, le gouvernement du Québec a rendu récurrente la somme de 3 millions de dollars allouée en 2006-2007 aux organismes communautaires qui offrent des services de halte-garderie.\u2022 Ce» services permettent aux parents d\u2019obtenir un moment de répit ou de participer à des activités de formation et d\u2019intégration sociale et professionnelle, il est donc important de voir à leur maintien », souligne la ministre de la Famille, Mme Michelle Courchesne.Plus de 250 organismes communautaires offrant des services de halte-garderie recevront de l\u2019aide financière grâce à cette mesure.\u2022 L\u2019organisation de la vie familiale représente un défi constant.» « Je suis convaincue qu\u2019une telle mesure permettra aux familles de la circonscription de Pontiac de profiter encore longtemps des ressources\tlocales disponibles et aim; de faire face aux réalités de la vie d\u2019aujourd\u2019hui », a précise Mme L\u2019Écuyer.Rappelons que la reconnaissance et le financement des organismes communautaires Famille et des haltes-garderies communautaires font partie des diverses orientations du gouvernement pour venir en aide aux familles.Au total, les investissements annuels pour soutenir les familles québécoises représentent 4,7 milliards de dollars, une hausse de 30 per centum depuis 2003.scription du CFP-P.\tnelle, Jean-Paul Gélinas, et Boucher, ont félicité les détermination dont ils ont Le directeur du Centre le président du conseil récipiendaires des DEP et fait preuve tout au long de de formation profession- d\u2019établissement, Martin ont salué le courage et la leurs études GROUPE ___ SÉLECT Novodimat Nous, les entrepreneurs membres du Groupe Sélect Novodimat de votre région, sommes très fiers de ne construire que des maisons de très grande qualité, confortables, saines et efficaces.C'est notre engagement.Nous savons que l'achat d'une maison est un geste extrêmement important pour vous et que ce sera votre cocon pour plusieurs belles années.CONFORT.SANTÉ.ÉCONOMIES I\tMerci de nous faire confiance! 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