The equity, 2 juillet 2008, mercredi 2 juillet 2008

[" The Voice of the Pontiac for 125 years 125th Year, Issue No.27 Wednesday, July 2, 2008 88 cents Stuart Collins extradited Bryson Farms co-owner flown to Texas, awaits court date; job cuts pending at farm CHRISTINA GRAY Equity Reporter CAMPBELL\u2019S BAY \u2022 Stuart Collins\u2019 fight against extradition came to an abrupt end on June 24 when he was whisked out of the country and sent back to the U.S.The co-owner of Bryson Farms was allowed to make one phone call early that morning, before he was taken from the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre and flown to Lubbock County, Texas.With that call, he phoned his partner, Terry Stewart, to tell him what was happening.Stewart then called Collins\u2019 lawyer, John Norris, to inform him of the developments.On June 25, Norris said the sudden extradition had come as a surprise.\u201cI didn\u2019t think they would move like this,\u201d he said.But both he and Stewart said they w'ere lucky Collins was even allowed to make that phone call.Collins is facing two counts of theft in Texas dating from the early 90s when he was a lawyer in Houston.He had been fighting extradition in the courts until June 19 when the Supreme Court of Canada said it would not hear his appeal.From that point on, Collins\u2019 only hope of staying in Canada rested with the Minister of Justice, Rob Nicholson.Norris said he had been waiting for the Supreme Court ruling to be announced before asking the Minister to review Collins\u2019 case based on new information.Collins\u2019 file was sent to the Minister at the end of that week with a decision expected to take months according to Norris.It came much sooner than anyone anticipated.On Monday June 23, the Minister said he would not revisit Collins\u2019 case, meaning that his fight against extradition was over.But, the decision wasn\u2019t released until Tuesday morning according to Norris.Everything was timed just right, \u201cto prevent us from doing anything to challenge the decision,\u201d he said.After that phone call from Collins, Norris and Stewart didn\u2019t know his whereabouts until he was already in custody in Texas.He phoned from the Lubbock County Detention Center to tell them he was okay.The extradition was so sudden, Collins\u2019 kids didn\u2019t get a chance to say goodbye to their dad, said Stewart.In an e-mail statement, a spokesperson for the Minister of Justice said \u201cMr.Collins has provided the Minister of Justice with nothing new which would justify a reconsideration of the original decision to surrender him.\u201d.Norris disagreed with that statement, saying that he had provided new information for the Minister to consider.Once the Minister\u2019s decision was made though, the move to physically extradite Collins began.He was removed from the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre about 8 a.m.according to Stewart.And he was booked into the Lubbock County Detention Center, which is west of Dallas, near the New Mexico border, at 6:25 p.m.Stewart said he was disappointed with the w'ay things were handled at the end.They thought they had at least until the fall before they would have to worry about this step in the extradition process, he said.The timing has been poor considering it\u2019s the middle of the growing season at the organic farm that Stewart and Collins own.The loss of Collins has hit Bryson Farms hard because he was such a big part of the operation.\u201cHe just played too big a part,\u201d said Stewart.In his absence, his family has stepped in to help.Collins\u2019 son Bryson is doing some of the computer work that Collins normally takes-eare-of- His daughter Katie is making deliveries and a nephew is arriving from Pennsylvania to help out.Please see COLLINS on page two 6/27/2008 11 53 36 AM SO: 167562\t«0: '9S121 NAME: COLLINS.STUART AGENCY UMO DOB.10/10/1954 SID: 0 SEX: M RACE: W STATUS: S Lubbock County Sheriff\u2019s Office BOOKING NO: 2808656 ADDRESS:\tHR1 SHAWVILLE QUEBEC SHAWVILLE.CA 99999 COMMITMENT DATE: 6/24/2008 TIME: 16:25 07 ATTORNEY: AGE: 53\tSKIN; LGT\tBLO: LGF EVES: BLU HAIR: BLN HT: 802 WT: 240 CITIZEN: US CHARGES OEG/CLS\tWARRANT# FELONY THEFT/ HARRIS COUNTY HTOC\t6/24/2006\t0699*82 FELONY THEFT/ HARRIS COUNTY INDICTMENT#\tCOURT DISPOSITION HTOC 0 1*0 000 00 HTOC 0 *16,000 00 6/24/2008 0699*83 HT Of.Lubbock County Sheriffs Office Heather Dickson, THE EQUITY ,rJP 'lé* ¦ Top, Stuart Collins, as he appeared when he was booked into Lubbock County Detention Center on June 24.Collins was extradited that morning and sent to Texas where he faces two charges of theft.Above, Stuart Collins' children, Katie and Bryson, speak to protesters gathered at a rally to support their father.The rally took place Monday, June 23 at the office of MP Lawrence Cannon located in Mansfield.¦¦I ¦ S - : » Christina Gray.THE EQUITY Calf roping was one of the events at the Pontiac Rodeo on the weekend which started Friday and went until Sunday.This was the third year for the Rodeo in Fort Couionge and organizers said it will be around for many years to come.New events big hit at rodeo CHRISTINA GRAY Equity Reporter FORT COULONGE \u2022 About 3,000 people came out to enjoy the Pontiac Rodeo at the Fort Couionge arena on Saturday.New activities for both kids and adults brought the crowds out even though the weather wasn\u2019t always cooperating.The rodeo itself is the fan favourite, said Stéphane Bilan, president of Rodeo Pontiac.But some of the new attractions this year were also a big hit.Snowmobile grass drag racing was a new activity.Organized by Ricky and Joanne Desjardins, about 30 participants revved their engines and raced the 400 foot track, getting pretty dirty along the way.\u201cIt looks worse than it is,\u201d said Dejardins, whose son was competing that day.The real problem is making sure the engine stays cool, he said.\u201cEvery time they come back, we cool their engine down.\" They do this by pumping cool water through the engine.But, the grass races can take a toll on the sleds, according to Mario Mainville.He quit grass racing in 2001 because it costs a lot of money to maintain a sled that\u2019s used for grass racing.The whole sled has to be checked afterwards, he said.\u201cBecause of the dust and it takes a lot of time.\u201d He prefers racing on ice, he said.\u201cMy record is 5.45 seconds,\u201d he said.That was on a standard 660 foot track.Desjardins said the races were a hit with the crowds.Pleaie see RODEO on page two One last timber crib heads down river WILBUR MCLEAN Equity Editor QUYON \u2022 An historic piece of the Ottawa River was relived last week as a square timber crib was constructed and transported from Pembroke to Ottawa, making a stop in Quyon.Constructed to commemorate the 100th year since the last crib was used to transport wood along the Ottawa River, the project was ?brainchild of a group of Ottawa Valley men who decided to reconstruct a square timber crib.For decades in the 1800s, square timber cribs were used to transport lumber along the Ottawa River, sometimes hundreds at a time, to loading docks in Québec City where they would be disassembled and then shipped to England.\u201cPeople often ask, \u2018Well where\u2019s the cargo?\u2019, but the crib itself is the cargo.\u201d said Dana Shaw, vice president of Herb Shaw & Sons Ltd.lumber, who participated in the project.On display Tuesday, June 24 at the dock in Quyon, the crib drew a steady crowd of people curious to witness it, take photos and ask questions.The 24-foot by 32-foot structure was significantly smaller than the timber cribs that were used in the past, which were up to twice that size.The 2008 version weighed almost 30 tonnes and contained 28 white pine timbers, all cut square.\u201cThe reason fcjr cutting them square was pretty simple, actually,\u201d said Dave Lemkay, general manager of the Canadian Forestry Association and one of the heads of the project.\u201cThere was a tariff on lumber in England at the time but the tariff didn\u2019t apply to square lumber.\" So, even though cutting the timber square meant up to 30 per cent waste, the savings was worth it.Cutting them square also created a safer, more watertight structure.Lemkay led the construction of a similar timber crib in 1984 when the Ottawa Valley was named the Forest Capital of Canada.That crib was donated to the Chutes Couionge Foundation.\u201cThat crib and now this one are the only two that have gone down this river in the last 100 years,\u201d said Lemkay.Famed conqueror Napoleon Bonaparte of France actually indirectly caused the exodus of Ottawa Valley timber to England.Bonaparte cut off the traditional route England\u2019s supply of timber took during war between the two nations.\u201cThey were deprived of one of their most important resources,\" said Lemkay.Desperate for timber to build war ships among other things, England immediately turned to Canada and quickly the Ottawa Valley\u2019s wood was being shipped to Europe.To transport the wood down the river, timber cribs started being created and soon became the norm.\u201cAll of a sudden there needed to be innovation,\u201d said Lemkay.\u201cAt the time there was no other transportation route.\u201d The project to reconstruct a square timber crib began as an idea to commemorate the city of Pembroke\u2019s 180th anniversary this year and quickly expanded.On June 23, it was placed in the Bonnechere River at the mouth of the Ottawa River.From there it made stops in Braeside.Quyon and Nepean before being transported to the Museum of Civilization where it was put on display for Canada Day.A tugboat owned by Norway Bay\u2019s Peter and Barb Haughton were used to pull the crib.\u201cIt was quite a sight.It\u2019s quite an honour, I\u2019ll tell you\u201d said Peter Haughton.\u201cCan you imagine seeing hundreds of these together being pulled down the river?\u201d The crib took about two hours to assemble and one hour to disassemble, according to Shaw.Wilbur McLean, The Equity A traditional square timber crib was on display in Quyon Tuesday, June 24.DALE'S HOME HARDWARE BUILDING CENTRE Hwy.303, Otter Lake, QC 453-7621 \u2022 453-7631 dock store! FE W DOCK VISA Page 2 fhe Equity Wednesday, July 2, 2008 \u2018One big family\u2019 celebrates 50 years WILBUR MCLEAN Equity Editor SHAWVILLE \u2022 Times may have changed over the years, but the Shawville chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star proudly celebrated their 50th anniversary Saturday Among those gathered in the Shavwille United Church for supper and presentations were two of the group\u2019s charter members, of which there are only a handful still surviving.According to members present, the group began vibrantly, with about 50 excited members happy to take part.\u201cEverybody was eager to be a member,\u201d said Bernice Palmer, charter member.\u201cIt quickly became a very important part of all of our lives.\u201d The Order of the Eastern Star is a separately operated, but affiliated group of the Freemasons, the famous men's organization with over five million members well known for its secrecy.To become an Eastern Star member, a woman must have a direct relation to a Mason or be married to one.The group takes trips to visit other chapters, fundraises for local and national causes and regularly hold meetings, dinners and activities for members.\u201cWe\u2019re just one big family,\u201d said 39-year member, Margaret Davis To commemorate the event, the worthy grand matron, Pat Thompson, and worthy grand patron, Alan Seabright, of Quebec for the Eastern Stars were in attendance and seated at the head table.They are the highest ranking members of the lodge in the province.The single biggest change in the Shawville chapter over the last 50 years is a reduction in the amount of secrecy in the group\u2019s activ- Wilbur McLean.The Equity Shawville s chapter of the Eastern Star celebrated 50 years on Saturday with a dinner, presentations and cake.Photographed are charter member Bernice Palmer, Worthy Matron Pat Thompson and charter member Norma Hartman.ities, according to Davis.\u201cBefore they were told not to tell anything.We\u2019re a lot more in the open now,\u201d she said.\u201cWe want the public to know who we are and what we are.\u201d Palmer said that change happened about 20 years ago, in an effort to recruit a greater membership.\u201cWe had to get more people, so we had to get our- selves out there,\u201d she said.Palmer said her favourite moments of the past 50 years have been the trips to places like Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Vermont and New Hampshire.One problem facing not only the Shawville chapter but the Eastern Star organization as a whole is dwindling membership numbers.Davis said some chapters in Quebec have been forced to close in recent years.Tying their own group\u2019s membership so closely to that of the Freemasons has made it difficult for the Order of the Eastern Star to thrive.The organization may eventually loosen membership requirements.\u201cI hope so.We\u2019ve been working to see if it can be done for a lot of years,\u201d said Palmer.\u201cI would like to see (our group) continue.We really look after our members but we need more.\u201d Norma Hartman was the other charter member in attendance.Mary Hodgins and Ann Riddell are other living charter members who could not be in attendance.\u2019-! jcjn t \u2018j j§S Wilbur McLean.The Equity Above: Looking straight up, many people took advantage of the chance to try their hand at rock climbing at the Pontiac Rodeo.Right: Pick-up was one of the highlights of the Pontiac Rodeo this year.As the horse and rider go around the ring, the man on the ground has to try and jump on the horse as it passes.They got big cheers from the audience when they were successful.Christina Gray.The Equity RODEO: BMX, 4-H clubs, included Continued from page one \u201cPeople like that it\u2019s a different activity,\u201d he said.\u201cIt\u2019s fun to see in the summertime.\u201d Some of the other new events this year were more geared towards kids.Inside the arena, BMX bikers and skateboarders did tricks off ramps in front of a packed audience.The bleachers were fairly full for both shows, according to Réné Ladouceur, vice president of Rodeo Pontiac.The 4-H Club competition was also new this year and drew participants from Shawville and Renfrew.There was a cow clipping competition, won by the team from Renfrew, and a judging competition, won by 10 year-old Caelan Foster.The competition was organized \u201cto help the kids first of all learn about agriculture,\u201d said Amy Taylor who organized the event along with help from family and friends.Saturday ended with the biggest draw, the rodeo itself, .followed by fireworks.And despite some rain in the morning, the organizers were happy with how things were turning out.\u201cTo my knowledge, there\u2019s more people than last year,\u201d he said.After six months of hard work, he seemed optimistic about the future for the now not-for-profit Pontiac Rodeo.\u201cWe're going for a long time I think,\u201d he said.This is the third year for the rodeo, but the first since it became a not-for-profit organization.Previously a Mansfield business ran the rodeo but its owners declared bankruptcy.The big difference this year was the focus on the kids, he said.\u201cIt keeps the kids busy and whenever you keep the kids busy, the parents are around.\u201d He said they hope to get bigger every year from now on.The committee of seven worked hard through the winter to make this rodeo happen.\u201cThis year our goal is to break even,\" said Ladouceur.\u201cIt we do, we\u2019re quite happy.\u201d Rocking in Portage Wilbur McLean, The Eouitv Daisytrain was one of three bands that performed at Riverpalozza, the Portage du Fort River Club's first attempt at an outdoor rock band show.Hyrd Gunz and Half Cutt also performed at the show, which ran from 3 to 11 p.m.Saturday.COLLINS: Bryson Farms forges onward Continued from page one \u201cWe\u2019re honouring our commitment to our customers,\" said Stewart.With tens of thousands of dollars worth of seed in the ground, they have to try to recoup what they cam, he said.And that also means staff cutbacks are on the horizon \u201cThere will be some people leaving, there\u2019s no doubt.\" He also had to hold back on hiring about 10 students, he said.As far as the farm operation goes, he said they\u2019re just taking it one day at a time.\u201cWe\u2019ve been battered pretty badly this week.\u201d Meanwhile Stewart has been talking to Collins in Lubbock County Detention Center fairly regularly.\u201cHe\u2019s doing as well as can be expected,\u201d he said.Collins will be transferred to Harris County soon, according to Lt.Kim Howell of the Lubbock County Detention Center.\u201cThey\u2019ll usually do it within 10 days,\u201d she said.\u201cI imagine they\u2019ll be up here to get him pretty soon.\u201d Harris County is where he is charged and will be tried for the two counts of theft of approximately $70,000.Collins will have to make the trip to Harris County, in Houston, which takes about nine hours, she said.Donna Hawkins, assistant district attorney and public information attorney for Harris County, said she could not comment on the Collins case because he is still not in their custody.She also said the date for Collins transfer is \u201cat the Sheriffs discretion\".When Collins was booked at Lubbock County on June 24, he also appeared before the magistrate and bond was set at $156,000.But, Collins\u2019 lawyer in Houston, Joel Androphy, said they aren\u2019t going to pay the bond until they get Collins back to Harris County.\u201cWe want to show our good faith with Harris County,\u201d he said, adding there\u2019s no way to know what the amount will be when Collins appears before a Harris County magistrate.It could be higher or lower than the bond required in Lubbock County.It\u2019s up to the judge, he said.Androphy said Collins will hopefully be transferred within the next two weeks and once he\u2019s in Harris County, Androphy will talk to the district attorney and try to get a bond.While they wait for Collins to be transferred to Harris County and the next step in the process to begin, Stewart said he and Collins\u2019 kids are just focusing on keeping the farm running as well as they can without him.\u201cIt\u2019s day to day,\u201d he said.On May 26, 2008, Kim Lesage of Otter Lake, graduated front the University of Ottawa with a Master of Civil Engineering Degree.She specialises in Geotechnical Engineering and is now working for Golder Associates at their Ottawa office.Kim is the daughter of Hélène Boulet and the late Guy Lesage.Your family is so proud of you, congratulations! 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he had a shorter wait for his turn.The slide closer to the river was his favourite, he said, because it\u2019s faster.Rodgers is here from Tennessee to spend the summer with his grandparents on Calumet Island.Once he finally got tired of the waterslides, he joined his grandparents, Leonard and Paulette Rodgers, to watch the final soccer game The soccer tournament was for the teenagers, according to Stéphane Durocher, assistant manager of Patro.It gave them something to do for the holiday, he said.Turnout was good despite a cloudy start to the day.But they were lucky, he said, because the number of people who come \u201calways depends on the temperature.\u201d If it\u2019s a rainy day though, it\u2019s not a problem, said Marc Frappier, Patro\u2019s general director.They can hold the events under cover if they have to.But, everyone at Patro on Tuesday seemed to be enjoying the chance to spend the holiday outside, in the sun.Fête Nationale celebrations have been going on at Patro for 21 years now.The holiday also marked the first day of work for Patro\u2019s camp counselors who welcomed their first campers on June 30.* \t\t Christina Gray.THE EQUITY Kids splashed in the water at Le Patro on June 24 during festivities for Fête Nationale.It turned out to be a beautiful, sunny holiday and the kids took full advantage of the water sports.P^Café 349 v NOW OPEN MONDAYS 8 a.m.to 4 p.m.Dinner served 5 pm - 8 pm Thurs., Fri.& Sat.www.cafe349.coi 819-647-6424 49 Main Street.Shawville, Q The Mick Armitage Band is as excited as PUPS 'f to be performing at the Quyon JamPest.oa Sunday, July 6 at 1:00 and 4:00 p.m.with Canadian Fiddla Champion Louis Schryer and the Sohryer Dancers \u201cFree hugs after every show\" MickArmitageBand.com Neighbourhood Watch going strong in Norway Bay CHRISTINA GRAY Equity Reporter NORWAY BAY \u2022 Downtown Norway Bay was full of police officers on Saturday afternoon.But, it was just in an effort to inform residents of the community Neighbourhood Watch program.Once a year they set up an information station at the River View Inn to let people know who they should call if they see anything suspicious in their neighbourhood.Norway Bay is divided into sections with a different person in charge of each.A resident who notices anything suspicious can call his or her representative who then calls coordinator Steve Forbes who then calls the police.Const.\tClaudie Descoteaux is responsible for Norway Bay so she\u2019s the one who normally responds if there\u2019s a problem.But, she said Norway Bay is not a problematic area.Lt.Alain Langevin said that the majority of the phone calls they get in Norway Bay are for speeding.Mayor of Bristol, Scott Wilson said some of the other things that have happened are vandalism at the pier and street signs pulled out of the ground.But, the arrival of the Neighbourhood Watch about five years ago has helped things.And the police can\u2019t be everywhere at once, he said.The Neighbourhood Watch let\u2019s them look after themselves.After answering questions the police and neighbourhood watch representatives enjoyed a lunch provided by the River View Inn\u2019s Viola Hannaberry and Robert Menard.t\tChristina Gray.THE EQUITY The police and members of Norway Bay\u2019s Neighbourhood Watch set up an information booth in front of the River View Inn on Saturday.They were there to answer questions about the program and talk to residents about their concerns.Numbers are up at Pontiac\u2019s Maison des Jeunes CHRISTINA GRAY Equity Reporter CAMPBELL\u2019S BAY \u2022 The number of users is up at Maison des Jeunes.Up by 15 per cent, to be exact.And that surprised Ariann Bouchard, general manager of the Maison des Jeunes du Pontiac.\u201cI think it\u2019s surprising because the teenage population has been going down 15 per cent since the last census,\u201d she said at the annual general meeting on June 25.A total of 200 different kids used the Maison des Jeunes in the Pontiac last year.The centres are a place where kids can go to hang out, participate in sports and cultural activities and take part in group outings.They are for kids between the ages of 10 and 17.But soon, they will officially be open to younger kids too.They already offer activities to children aged six to 10, but it\u2019s not in their charter.So, they are going to make the official application to have that changed.\u201cIt\u2019s a formality,\u201d said Bouchard.It won\u2019t mean many changes for the coming year, but it could increase the hours of work for the program leaders.Right now they each work 30 hours per week, but that could go up next year.Beyond that, Bouchard said two more jobs may need to be created as programs expand to include the younger participants.Another focus for the centres this year is a project to educate the community about drug and dependency problems.Véronique Lamoureux is running the program and while she gets her pay cheque from the Maison des Jeunes, she says she\u2019s working for the community as a whole.Shell be helping kids who have problems with drugs, alcohol or gambling, or who have parents with dependency problems and her focus will be prevention and education within the community.\u201cSo they know where the resources are,\u201d she said.Lamoureux is currently working towards a degree in social work.\u201cIt\u2019s important when you\u2019re from the Pontiac and you go get yourself a degree, to come back and share that,\u201d she said.Le Jardin Educatif has everything in place, ready for summer camp CHRISTINA GRAY Equity Reporter CAMPBELL'S BAY \u2022 Jessica Kelly has been working hard to get things ready at Le Jardin Éducatif du Pontiac.She\u2019s a coordinator and counselor at the Jardin Éducatifs summer camp.And she\u2019s been planning events and activities for the 22 kids who Eire coming this year.They will go canoeing on the Black River, horseback riding Eind réifting Eind do other activities on Thursdays.On the other days of the week, theyll spend their mornings working in the garden and then play games or sports in the afternoon, she saiid.Kelly is from Chapeau and is studying psychology at the University of Ottawa.What she studies and where she works in the summer complement each other, she said.\u201cHere I actually get to do interventions and stuff I wouldn\u2019t get to do at school,\u201d she SEiid.The Jardin Éducatif held their annual general meeting on June 26.The Jardin Éducatif is a place for kids who have trouble adapting at school, sociEilly or at home.In the summer, kids are referred to the camp by the CLSC or a regional youth centre.A lot of the kids who come through the Jardin Éducatif have behavioural problems, said Jacques Robitaille, director of the Jardin Éducatif.Or, they\u2019re just having a tough time at school.During the school year they work with kids who have been expelled or are having a hEird time.This yeEir they will have a trained teacher on staff to work with the students Eind try to prevent them from dropping out altogether.Students Eilso get to work in the garden and earn some money.\u201cAll the kids are paid, but they have to work,\u201d said Robitaille.Kids who work harder, get paid more, he said.\u201cIt\u2019s also a tool for us.\u201d This year, one of the pro- jects they will be working on is a fence to keep the deer out.The deer have already eaten 10 apple trees, he said.Luckily the plum and cherry trees seem to be fine.Richard Labine will be working with the kids this year to teach them a bit about construction.Hell also help build tables for seniors who want to help out but can\u2019t spend a day bent over in the field.The tables will be used to raise the plants up so seniors can garden more easily.Theyll also be trying to figure out how to get water to the property they are renting just outside of Campbells Bay.\u201cWe need water over there,\u201d said Robitaille.\u201cWe don't know which way we\u2019re going to find it.\u201d Robitaille also said he is happy with the property they are using right now, but they would like to own their own.\u201cWe\u2019re looking to buy a property long term.\u201d As for the results from last year's garden, he said they sold $ 1,800 worth of produce in local grocery stores.They also recently started a medicine garden Eind have plans for a botEinical garden in the future.\u201cThe goal of the jardin is not to compete with local agriculture,\u201d he said.\u201cThe thing we try to do mostly is innovate in agriculture.\u201d Shawville mayor to remain on Pontiac pool committee londonhouse \u2022-INN rj\u2018 SPA -* (Perfect Country Çetaway Located on the Ottawa River just outside of Beachburg 1.888.537.4259 w w w.I o n d o n h o u s e i n n.c o m PI.USH1E' 1107 PEMBROKE ST.E., Pembroke, ON 732-4090 tuirrv ¦P\"*100Off \u201e ; \u201c\"«iso off r \u2022Si,!!*-\" < A«->y COUN\"£ -tuvERT JIM 5 HOME FURNITURE JÈasïr ca toqu.6* Old H ghway 17 East Ddve in Road i DM MRC Pontiac ALL SUMMER Coulonge Falls www.chutescoulonge.qc.ca CALENDAR OF EVENTS July 4-5 July 5 July 12 July 12 Soccer Tournament (Mansfield) Fri.Evening, Saturday 9 am - 4 pm - Patro Parade o( Lights 2008 (Ladysmith) 6:30 pm - Hitz's Beach - Johnson Lake Bryson House Open House (Mansfield) 2 pm - 9 pm 10th Copy Cat Opry (Portage-du-Fort) 10 am - R A Ballfield Bryson House www.mrcpontiac.qc.ca/ maisonbryson Bike the PPJ Cyclopark www.cycloparkppj.org A July 12 Pickerel & Bass Tournament (Chapeau) 7 am - Centennial Park July 21-22 July 28-29 Art Expositions and Workshops (Portage-du-Fort) 12 - 4 pm - Stone School Gallery July 25 24-hour Mixed Ball Tournament (Mansfield) 6 pm - Amyotte Ballpark WILBUR MCLEAN Equity Editor PONTIAC \u2022 After lengthy discussion, it was confirmed that Shawville Mayor Albert Armstrong would remain the MRC Pontiac's representative on the Pontiac Pool project.Some mayors, most notably Mansfields Rick Romain, expressed concern that Armstrong's presence on the committee could represent a conflict of interest as Shawville has been named as one of three final possible sites for the pool.Pontiac High School in Shawville, St.John's Elementary School in Campbell's Bay and Ecole Secondaire Sieur de Coulonge in Mansfield were listed as the three finalists for the pool a few months ago.Romain said he was worried Armstrongs presence on such a committee could cause favoritism towards the Shawville site.However, Armstrong and others countered that the committee would have very little say over the final site, which would more likely be chosen from a series of studies determining the most viable of the three options.\u201cI am not against (Armstrongs presence on the committee) but he has the power to come to this committee with a recommendation of who we will vote for.If it's Campbell s Bay, it's okay, if it's Mansfield, it's okay, but what if it's Shawville?\u201d said Fort Coulonge Mayor Raymond Durocher.\u201cYou are against this,\u201d countered Armstrong.\u201cDo not accuse me,\u201d replied an angry Durocher.When the issue was put to a vote, only Romain voted against Armstrong's position on the committee.The Pontiac Pool project is in the early stages of bringing an indoor, potentially Olympic-sized pool to the Pontiac.July 27 - Aug 1 Pontiac Wagon Train (Ladysmith) www pontiacwagontrain com This July, experience the To list an avant or activity dbalec cld@mrepontiac qc.ca or call 119 A48-568S Ext.213. m Y » ' Page 4 The Egmjity Wednesday, July 2, 2008 Call 819-647-2204 \t \t \t \t \t tka Urtira a| Mia Pnntiflr l ne voice ui in® ruiinac since 1883 our opinion i Mayors misusing secret sessions I Publishers OSS Dickson eather@1heequil Editor Wilbur McLean wiltjur@theequity.ca Reporter Christina Gray equity@theequity.ca Ad Manager Katherine Hynes display ©persona, ca Classifieds I circulation Janey MacDougall news@theequity.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.Shawvflle, QC J0X 2Y0 819-647-2204 819-647-2206 Fax www.theequity.ca Subscription rates (tax included) Pontiac - $29.34 Quebec - $40.63 Canada - $37.80 U S.- $53.55 Contents copyright 2008 Leg^l 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 mailing costs.\u201d frerafrrca Canada At last Thursday\u2019s MRC Pontiac mayors\u2019 council meeting \u2014 a public meeting \u2014 a grand total of one person was in attendance in the gallery, which is exactly one more than normally shows up for the meeting.She sat down at 9 a.m.when the mayors quickly adopted the day\u2019s agenda and then discussed Pontiac\u2019s non-organized territories.Then, at 9:15 she was asked to leave so the meeting could go in camera, a secret session not open to the public.She waited a few minutes with her coffee in hand before deciding to run some other errands and then return.She came back well over half-an-hour later.The \u201cpublic meeting\u201d was still in camera.She decided to leave permanently, probably the smart choice.The mayors remained in their secret session for slightly more than one hour.Some additional guests entered the meeting about halfway through that time but still, nobody else was allowed in.The entire meeting lasted five hours, which included one hour for lunch.The mayors of the MRC Pontiac are misusing secret sessions and, in doing so, are doing a poor job of keeping the public informed of their activities, a requirement of a publicly funded, democratically elected group of our representatives.By keeping the public and the media out of the room for over an hour, the mayors are also discouraging members of our community from attending.Why would anyone voluntarily sit in a hall for an hour after only being at the meeting for 15 minutes?Private sessions are nothing new.They are used by almost all municipal councils in Canada, big or small, at some point or another.Ferry in the distance However, municipal code dictates they are to be used only for specific purposes: for example, if council is considering firing an MRC employee, it would be inappropriate to discuss such a thing in a public forum for the sake of that employee.What the council is instead doing is using these sessions to keep potentially major and expensive projects out of the public realm, working completely counterintuitively to their mandate.For example, the final agenda item of Thursday\u2019s meeting was listed as \u201cWaste treatment management center - incinerator\" and was to be presented by Shawville Mayor Albert Armstrong.It\u2019s something that certainly sounds interesting and important, so naturally The Equity was disappointed when that agenda item came up and quickly passed over.After the meeting, Armstrong explained to The Equity that this item, whatever it may have been, was dealt with in camera.If indeed the mayors are considering finding, funding or constructing an incinerator, that\u2019s a decision that affects all Pontiacers and our futures and there is absolutely no reason why it should be kept secret.From what THE EQUITY could discern, there were at least three items discussed in camera at Thursday\u2019s meeting, not an unusual number for the bi-monthly sessions.The chances that all these items should legitimately have been kept private are slim.The mayors and MRC director-general need to ensure they live up to their mandate as a public group of officials.After all, we are paying for their secrets.WM Wilbur McLean, THE EQUITY WÉfim ¦ .m ENVIRONMENTAL FORUM 1 The Rose Man of Galetta: Galetta Nursery Katharine Fletcher \u201cDo you know what\u2019s happened to my Henry Kelsey and Morden Fireglow roses?\u201d I asked Galetta Nursery owner, Mark Dallas.Handing over a discour-agingly brown set of see-through leaves of my Canadian-bred Explorer and Parkland varieties of roses, I waited for the verdict.\u201cLooks like the work of skeletonizers to me,\u201d he said.\u201cBut I\u2019m not sure.I tell you what, tonight, head out to your garden, cut a sample branch from each rose, wrap the end in wet tissue paper, pop it into a plastic bag and put it into the fridge.Bring the samples back to me tomorrow.And meanwhile, I\u2019ll look up some ideas about pests.\u201d Dallas advised night-time gathering of specimens because some insects are nocturnal, only coming out at night to feed.I did my homework.So did he and Jackie Irving, a horticulturalist who works in the nursery with the owner.On Sunday, June 22,1 arrived, participated in an hour-long workshop about roses given by Dallas, and when it came time to discuss pests, he invited me to bring out my samples to share with the group.I had three, not just two samples.That was because early Sunday morning, I was surprised to discover I had left one set of three rosebuds on the Henry Kelsey.(I had intended to deadhead the plant so as to allow all its energy to go in to healing itself.) A green caterpillar about 1.5 cm in length was eating them, so I cut the buds off and brought this third sample in for Dallas\u2019 inspection, too.As 11 of us gardening enthusiasts clustered around my see-through, sad-looking brown rose branches, Dallas pronounced, \u201cThis is the work of the saw fly, actually a small wasp.The term \u2018skeletonizer\u2019 is used for these pests.\u201d The term is descriptive because at the larval (caterpillar) stage, saw flies eat only one layer of the rose leaf, leaving secondary layers and the skeletal, Vein\u2019 structure of the leaf intact \u2014 but dead.\u201cThey work incredibly quickly,\u201d said Dallas.\u201cA healthy rose bush can be stripped completely in a couple of days.\u201d I know that.This is because that\u2019s precisely what happened to my Henry Kelsey and Morden Fireglow.I was particularly discouraged about the damage to the Explorer specimen, because it was one of my mother-in-law\u2019s roses, which my husband Eric and I gave her as a Mother\u2019s Day gift perhaps 15 to 20 years ago.When she left Ontario to retire to B.C., she gave us her rose.It has blossomed faithfully for us, being a vigorous example of the Explorer series.What had changed was that Eric had created a new flowerbed and I decided to move four roses into it.These two hardy roses succumbed to the saw fly.However, two other species, Funny Face (a Floribunda type rose) and the Morden Winnipeg Parks continue to thrive in the garden.How could that be, I asked Dallas.After all, the two which have been smitten are planted in the same bed.\u201cSome roses taste better than others,\u201d he said.Deterring or killing pests How to kill such pests?\u201cUse Ivory Classic or Sunlight soap - the classic dishwashing soap, not detergent.Mix one part soap to 40 parts water.Spray this mixture onto the pest - any soft-bodied pest will succumb to it.It has to be sprayed on the caterpillar itself; covering the leaves won\u2019t do it.\u201d \u201cJust remember,\u201d chimed in Irving, \u201conly to leave the soap solution on for fifteen minutes.Spray the soap off the plant with a spray bottle of water.\u201d Rugosa rose: no spray Arguably the hardiest rose for our climate is the Rosa rugosa.Originally from China, Japan and Russia, this bush-type rose is so hardy that its root stock is chosen by hybridists as the base for Explorer roses.According to Dallas, another benefit of rugosas is that because of their \u201cfuzzy,\u201d hairy leaves, pests don\u2019t damage the plants.(Although I can attest to the fact that rose chafers love to eat their blossoms.) \u201cNever spray a rugosa type rose.They don\u201dt like any type of spray, including soap and water.And by the way, they also don\u2019t like chemical fertilizers of any kind,\u201d he added.Zone review Dallas has been growing roses at his Galetta nursery for more than 20 years and, as of this summer, he is selling all his other perennial plants so as to 100 per cent focus on hardy roses.During the workshop he reviewed growing zones we have in the region.\u201cGaletta is 4b.But downtown Ottawa, say in Rockcliffe, it can be 5, and yet 30 km west of Ottawa it can be 3.You have to remember that the distinction between zones is only 2 degrees Celsius - down in Kingston they have zone 6.There\u2019s more temperature variation out here (in the country) than there is in the city, particularly in paved parts of the city\u2019s downtown.\u201cI consider a rose to be hardy if I can grow it without special protection,\u201d he said.Rose specialist The good news for most of us living in the Pontiac is that Galetta isn\u2019t too far away \u2014 and from Quyon it makes an ideal summer\u2019s outing for any gardener.From Quyon, catch the ferry to Mohr\u2019s Landing.At Smith\u2019s Corners, turn right, west, onto the Galetta Sideroad.Continue approximately nine km, then turn a sharp left into the narrow driveway at 3196, marked by the Galetta Nursery sign.New hours: Weekends and holidays 10-5:00 (closed weekdays).Can\u2019t go but have internet hookup?Go to www3.sympatico.ca/galetta/index.html to discover a truly helpful, easily understood website.Katharine Fletcher is a freelance writer and author of several guides to the Ottawa and Quebec areas.Her latest book is Capital Rambles: Exploring the National Capital Region -find her guides at region bookstores or at MEC.YOUR OPINION Ottawa River as a National Heritage Waterway Dear Editor, 1 do not understand your pessimism concerning the designation of the Ottawa River as a National Heritage Waterway.You rightly point out the silliness of having only one side\u2019 of the river officially designated.In practice, if two out of three jurisdictions recognize the heritage designation (the Federal government, the Ontario government), will that not make it more difficult for Quebec to act alone?This is the same logic behind the Ottawa Riverkeeper Is the Riverkeeper an official of the Quebec government?Of course not, and the Riverkeeper too must rely on moral persuasion to effect changes in the communities along the river.Perhaps it will become more difficult for Ottawa, Pembroke (or heaven forbid, Chalk River!) to dump waste blithely into a National Heritage River.Regarding the history of the river, it is not of course one sided either - which is why Len Hopkins, whose legacy this designation is - asked my brother and 1 in 2004 to write a chapter for the background study which led to the designation.You may read that chapter, Settlement History and Archaeology Along the North Shore of the Ottawa River, Pontiac County, Quebec, yourself at http://www.ottawariver.org/pdf/33-ch5-5.pdf.We certainly did not receive any tax dollars for our contribution, though you may feel free to send me a cheque for my time if you would like.The history of the Pontiac was a material contribution to the recognition of the Ottawa River as a National Heritage Waterway Why not celebrate this designation and find ways to build on it, instead of complaining?Dr.Shawn Graham Bristol Relay for Life 2008 Dear Editor, As a participant in the Shawville Relay for Life 2008 I, like many others, was moved by the experience.Cancer has affected so many and this event truly pays tribute to the loved ones we have lost to this disease as well as celebrates those who have survived.The Relay for Life and many other fundraising events like this have been gaining terrific momentum over the past few years and are born from the need to fight back against the disease that is so often terminal.Today, there is no cure for cancer.But we now have less invasive treatments and tools for diagnosing some types of cancer earlier, which could mean more effective treatment and increasing survival.Funding for research is important to us all, which makes events like these so successful.I am proud say that I was a part of the President\u2019s Choice Walkers, who raised the most money as a team, over $3,800.Seeing as our efforts have been met with such great success we have decided to continue to raise funds, which will be contributed to the 2009 event.Chris Clarke who works at Valu-mart, is extending a challenge to raise $1,000 where he will cut off his hair, that has not had a cut for the past five years.Once again John Drouin has pledged the first $100 towards that goal.Pledges can be made at the Valu-mart and we welcome any and all contributors.As well, plans are underway for an Eddy May Murder Mystery Night at Norway Bay Golf Course on July 26 and Golf Tournament on Sept.27.Please watch for posters and information on the upcoming events calendar.You have used the term \u201cthe lucky ones\u201d in reference to anyone who has not been affected by cancer.But I must add that you are lucky that you have the opportunity to do something about this disease before it does affect you or a loved one.We don\u2019t have to have cancer to begin fighting this disease.Joanne Dumouchel The President\u2019s Choice Walkers Team Money for the TNO OUTSIDE THE BOX I BERNARD G.MORE Rules of engagement Comedian George Carlin died this past week As well as being a great comedian, he was a great observer of the human species.He became instantly infamous when his routine began to deal with \u201cthe seven words you can\u2019t say on TV\u201d.We had them all memorized within minutes of hearing his routine.One of his other remarks roughly paraphrased was \u201cthink of how stupid the average human is, now after you give that consideration, think about the fact that 50 per cent of humans are dumber than that guy\u201d.Now just for the heck of it, let\u2019s substitute some other words for the word \u201cstupid\u201d and see how George\u2019s comment holds up.Lets paraphrase again and say \"think of how uninformed the average human is and the fact that 50 per cent of humans are less informed\u201d.If high gas prices have you wondering what you 0were thinking when you bought that gas guzzler two years ago then you may be one of those people that might have benefited from a little more awareness of the world around you.You need to become better informed.Maybe you actually had the facts that world oil demand was skyrocketing and chose to ignore them but more likely than not you were simply unaware.Most of us really enjoy watching Rick Mercer make Americans look foolish when he talks to Americans and might be equally amused when Jay Leno goes \u201cJay Walking\u201d and meets some people who are so simple their survival on this planet is nothing short of a miracle.What it comes down to is a lack of engagement.Many of us are simply not engaged in the overall human experience.We lack engagement in many areas and make little or no attempt to keep up with the issues facing us as a whole.We don\u2019t read enough books, we don\u2019t study the world\u2019s politics or developments and are then blindsided by something like high gas prices.Politicians love un-engaged people.They know they can treat these people like mushrooms.Politicians also really love it when engaged people become discouraged, and give up on the system in disgust.When enough engaged people give up, you are left with the mushrooms.We don\u2019t need to look south of Dear Editor: Last week an Ontario based company Outward Bound provided transportation to 12 canoers with their six canoes all the way to the head of the Dumoine River at 10 Mile Lake.The economic input to the Pontiac County was $7.00 to the Zee for road passage.The Zee maintains the road to km 54.From Km 54 to 94 at 10 Mile Lake the usage was free.This stretch of road is solely maintained by a small Pontiac based company, 10 Mile Lodge.Taxes collected for the use of our Pontiac County infrastructure went to Revenue Canada and Revenue Ontario.Some moneys from the gas taxes also went out of province.Non-resident fishermen also have free access to our beautiful county.For $52, the price of a nonresident fishing license they can come over all year round.In the fall non resident moose hunters can come camping and enjoy pursuing our king of the forest for $292.What a fantastic deal! Up to four weeks vacation! Unless non resident hunters and fishermen use the services of a ZEC or an outfitter or a Reserve Faunique there is very little economic gain for us.So would somebody be kind enough to explain to me what is in it for Pontiac based companies?Imagine the economic gain Pontiac County would have if we joined the ranks of Newfoundland and Labrador and British Columbia and Alberta etc.If non-residents had to acquire the services of an outfitter, a Zee or a Reserve Faunique and had to pay for lodging whether it be a cabin or a campsite.As the forestry operations keep slowing down our bush roads keep deteriorating at an alarming rate.In my 16 years here I have never seen any level of government put 10 cents back into our infrastructure.Every year Revenue Canada and Revenue Quebec bring in hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxes generated by the Ten Mile Road alone.For years now we are told that change is coming! More consultants are hired to spend our tax dollars to figure out how to spend the money in the TNO.In the meantime the roads are still not even identified! And more Pontiac based companies will be forced to close their doors.Why should these roads be accessible for free to non-residents on the back of our small Pontiac businesses.Just this weekend for a little pat on the back, a non-resident Brendan Mark, the son of Dr.Stuart Mark from Pembroke came up with four of his buddies to his dad\u2019s camp and they the border for an example of this, but the last eight years has certainly been a textbook example of lack of engagement.The \u201clet George do it\u201d attitude can cost you dearly.The Conservative government in this country is beginning to show signs of treating us like mushrooms.I am getting offended by their attack ads on Mr.Dion not because I am a huge fan but because I realized these ads intensify whenever the Conservatives have made a huge boo-boo and are desperately trying to deflect the focus of the masses away from their mistakes, and on to some other issue.The \u201cRules of Engagement\u201d should require us to stay informed enough to realize we are being played by the Cons.If you hear the phrase \u201cI don\u2019t know and I don\u2019t want to know\u201d, take a good look at the speaker, they are a mushroom.enjoyed my infrastructure and parked in my parking lot for free.To show some appreciation to me one of them started to fish on my lease without paying or even asking.I pay nearly $6,000/year for this exclusive right.Richard Lauzon A dark day in the Pontiac Dear Editor, It\u2019s an outrage! As the citizens of Pontiac were preparing to celebrate la Fête Nationale, Stuart Collins learned early that morning that the Government of Canada was proceeding with his rapid, extradition.It is a dark day in the Pontiac.A groundswell of support has risen from the people of Pontiac.Citizens implored their MP, Lawrence Cannon and Federal Minister of Justice, Rob Nicholson to intervene immediately to halt Stuart\u2019s extradition.Today\u2019s events indicate that our impassioned appeals have fallen on deaf ears, as Stuart Collins\u2019 case is being expedited as would be done for a hardcore criminal.The near total lack of cooperation by Ministers Cannon and Nicholson put into question their willingness to act in good faith and has seriously jeopardized Stuart Collins right to adequate representation before the law.Stuart Collins is co-owner of Bryson farms, the largest certified organic grower in the region.He had been incarcerated at the Ottawa-Carleton Innis Detention Centre since Wednesday, June 18.Collins\u2019 attorney, John Norris, made an application to the Minister of Justice, Rob Nicholson, which would have allowed him to properly review the case and ultimately halt Collins\u2019 extradition.A bail hearing was scheduled for the Ontario Court of Appeal June 25th.But Collins was rapidly extradited to the U.S.amid much chaos and confusion.The Harper government is clearly unwilling to challenge the Americans, and in this case, to the detriment of a model resident of Pontiac and a highly respected employer, as well as his family and the people of Pontiac.The federal Minister of Justice had the power to insist in a negotiation process with the Texan government which could have put in place a judicial procedure that would not have jeopardized Collins\u2019 safety and the future of Bryson Farms.The NDP will hold this government accountable for Collins\u2019 safety and for its failure to respect due process.Céline Brault Federal NDP Candidate, Pontiac L\u2019affaire Stuart Collins Cher éditeur, Alors que les citoyen(ne)s de Pontiac s\u2019apprêtaient à célébrer la Fête Nationale, les ami(e)s et la famille de Stuart Collins, copropriétaire de Bryson Farms, le plus grand producteur agréé de produits organiques de la région, apprenait tôt ce matin que le gouvernement du Canada allait procéder à l\u2019extradition précipitée de Stuart.Stuart Collins est incarcéré au Centre de détention d\u2019Ottawa-Carleton depuis le mercredi 18 juin.Le jeudi 19 juin, la Cour suprême du Canada décidait de ne pas entendre le cas de M.Collins.Son avocat, John Noms, avait soumis une application auprès du ministre de la Justice, Rob Nicholson.Cette application aurait permis à ce dernier de convenir de faire passer le cas de M.Collins dans la filière officielle, ce qui aurait, au bout du compte, donné à M.Nicholson l\u2019autorité d\u2019arrêter l\u2019extradition de M.Collins.Plus tôt, John Noms a été informé que l\u2019application ministérielle au nom de Stuart Collins avait été refusée.Malgré l\u2019audience sur la libération sous caution devant être entendue par la Cour d\u2019appel de l\u2019Ontario le 25 juin, des sources révèlent que M.Collins sera rapidement extradé vers les États-Unis parmi le chaos et la confusion.Au cours des derniers jours, une grosse vague d\u2019appui a surgi parmi les citoyen(ne)s de Pontiac qui implorent Lawrence Cannon, député dans Pontiac, et le ministre fédéral de la Justice, Rob Nicholson, d\u2019intervenir immédiatement afin d\u2019arrêter l\u2019extradition de Stuart.Les événements indiquent que nos appels passionnés sont tombés dans l\u2019oreille d\u2019un sourd alors que le cas de Stuart Collins est expédié à toute vitesse comme s\u2019il s\u2019agissait d\u2019un criminel dur.M.Collins est accusé davoir volé 70 000 $ et ces accusations remontent à plus de 20 ans.Stuart Collins prétend que ces accusations sont de motivation politique et qu\u2019elles résultent d\u2019une vendetta.Bryson Farms emploie plus de cinquante (50) personnes dans Pontiac, une des régions les plus pauvres du Québec.Tout indique qu\u2019avec l\u2019extradition forcée de Collins, Bryson Farms fermera ses portes et ce sera 50 emplois perdus.Ceci est une grande tragédie et une occasion manquée pour Pontiac.Le quasi manque de réponse à notre SOS de la part des ministres Cannon et Nicholson remets en question leur volonté d\u2019agir de bonne foi pour protéger le droit de Stuart Collins à une représentation convenable devant la loi.Notre ministre fédéral de la Justice peut insister sur un processus de négociation avec le gouvernement du Texas qui aurait pu mettre en place une procédure judiciaire qui ne mettrait pas en péril la sécurité de M.Collins et l\u2019avenir de Bryson Farms.Le gouvernement Harper n\u2019a pas du tout l\u2019intention de défier les Américains et, dans le cas qui nous occupe, cela se fait aux dépens d\u2019un employeur et d\u2019un résident très respecté de Pontiac, de sa famille et des gens de la région.Malheureusement, c\u2019est un jour très sombre dans Pontiac.Céline Brault Candidate du NPD dans Pontiac Page 5 years of *news from the Cjfnpiled by Heather Alberü-jJjgkson Publisher SÊk'tM 25 Years Ago July 6, 1983 Bbach development PLANNED AT QUYOH: When Ian Dewar and Marcel D\u2019Amour of the NCC were in Quyon last Saturday to take part in the send-off festivities for Les Voyageurs, Fred Metcalfe, president of the Ottawa River Development Ass., took the opportunity to describe some plans for development of a marina, beach, campground and recreational .area at Quyon.The plans represent a collaboration between the Quyon Lion\u2019s Club, the Agricultural Society and the Ottawa River\tDevelopment Association.Street dance was cooperative effort:\tLast Thursday evening from 9 p.m.until midnight the people of Shawville and their guests were treated to a street dance in front of McCredie\u2019s Garage on Main.Canada Day celebrated: With the Royal Canadian Legion Campbell\u2019s Bay Branch leading off, a fine parade proceeded down Main Street in Shawville as one of the highlights of the day\u2019s activities in honour of Canada Day.Many visitors were in town for the day and the regular population turned out en masse to enjoy a full schedule of events starting with ham and eggs served by the Lionettes and winding up with two concurrent dances on the fair grounds.For the indoors crowd there was a German band and for the outdoor revelers there was a rock and roll band.?50 Years Ago July 10, 1958 COULONGE WINDOWS AGAIN smashed:\tOur local character, whose weakness is window smashing, once more made his debut by operating on Rod Labine\u2019s plate glass front and one smaller upper window in Colton Bros, recently.Perpetrator was picked up by local constable and lodged in jail, pending charges and trial.Morrison pitches no hit, no run oame:\tGlenn Morrison pitched no-hit, no-run baseball for Shawville as they played to a 0-0 tie with Campbell\u2019s Bay Sunday.Cecil Vibert allowed one hit while going the route for the visitors.Square dancing at Sand Bay: Sand Bay is becoming more and more organized for children with the start this year of a community center at Frank Mad\u2019s Red Deer Lodge.Playing ping-pong, tennis, badminton, are just three of the activities at the Lodge.Mr.Robert Stanley-Smith has been calling a square for eight of the younger set at the Bay: Tommy Wheeler, Nancy Brown, Carson Smiley, Brenda Hodgins, Lyla May Leftly, Steve Wheeler, Sue Hodgins and Edward Mercer.Swimming and beach games round out the summer for these and the other youngsters at Sand Bay.Swimming lessons at Norway Bay: At Norway Bay during July and August is a child\u2019s paradise under the careful eye of Mr.Ken Sweeney and his three assistants, Miss Sandra Greene and Dixie MacKay of Ottawa and Judy Runge of Pembroke.Over 300 children are registered in swimming classes this month all the way from non-swimmers whose lessons take place on the beaches to life , saving classes on the wharf.?75 Years Ago July 6, 1933 Local news: The regular Friday night dance at the Sand Bay Pavilion has been changed to half round in place of all square dancing.The general admission has been reduced to 25 cents.More than 300 members of the Young People\u2019s Societies of Shawville, Campbell\u2019s Bay and Bristol, with their friends attended the field day and camp fire at Green Lake on Wednesday of last week.The pall of gloom quickly spread its sombre shadow over the large and happy assemblage of children, parents and ministers of Shawville and district who had gathered at Green Lake on Monday for the annual Sunday School Picnic, when at about 2:30 in the afternoon, the life of a bright and popular young man was cut off by drowning.The victim of the dreadfully shocking accident was Lindsay Kilgour, eldest son of Mr.and Mr.Joseph Kilgour of Yarm.Lindsay Kilgour arrived at the picnic grounds shortly after dinner and soon afterwards went in swimming with a group of 40 or more, and when swimming near the diving tower some of the number noticed that he had gone under and had not come to the surface again.Several young men immediately began diving and although locating the body, 20 minutes or more had elapsed before it was brought to the surface by Leslie Hodgins.In the meantime doctors and nurses were summoned and as the body was brought to shore resuscitation methods were under taken by Dr.R.E.Dagg, Dentist of Shawville, and a few minutes later Drs.McDowell and Powles and nurses McKnight and Cochrane arrived and for more than three hours the group labored desperately to restore the young life, bu» to no avail.The late Mr.Kilgour, who has just passed is 25th birthday, was a man of sterling character and of commendable habits.?100 Years Ago July 9, 1908 Local news: The drought experienced during the month of June, coupled with the fact that shortage of feed last fall obliged many farmers to sell off their cows has told seriously against some of the county cheese factories this year, several having closed down.Farmers in the sections affected are turning their attention to making butter, of which a large quantity is being marketed here at present.The anniversary of the birthday of the Dominion of Canada had no local significance so far as this town was concerned, beyond the fact that it was generally recognized as a holiday, and many of the citizens went out of town to spend the day: some to Norway Bay, some to Green Lake, and the majority to Bryson, where the chief attraction was one of the initial matches of the county baseball league, in which teams of the Shawville and Bryson clubs participated.The camp meetings of the Wesleyan Methodist body, which began a't the exhibition hall on Friday evening, are being well attended, the services last Sunday being especially crowded.Excellent singing forms a special feature of the services.Much religious zeal is manifest.?125 Years Ago June 28, 1883 Local news: Missing from our files.Quebec couple cycles across Canada Wednesday, July 2, 2008 Snappers still undefeated WILBUR MCLEAN Equity Editor PONTIAC \u2022 The Shawville Snappers continued their undefeated fastpitch season with a 5-0 win over Fitzroy/McNab Badham Carpentry Thursday night in Shawville.Backed by a shutout pitching performance by Fort Coulonge\u2019s Drew Hathway, the Snappers were in control throughout the contest.Hathway\u2019s two-run home run in the first inning and catcher\tShawn Laframboise\u2019s solo blast in the third were the offensive spark the Snappers needed.Hathway also had a third-inning RBI on a sacrifice fly that scored second baseman Ron Laronde.Shawville\u2019s first run of the game was scored on a passed ball.Fitzroy/McNab\u2019s only real offensive threat of the game came in the final inning when they loaded the bases thanks to a pair of walks and an error.However, with two out Hathway ended the game with a strikeout.The win continues the undefeated season for the Snappers, who are now 4-0-1 for the year in the Upper Ottawa Valley Men\u2019s Fastball League.Flyers near first place Continuing their run of strong play, the Quyon Flyers are now within two points of first place in the Greater Ottawa Fastball League.The Flyers extended their winning stream to four games with a strong 5-1 win over the Manotick Lomor Printers Tuesday, June 24 in a game that was rescheduled from a rain out earlier in the season.The Flyers scored three runs in the third inning punctuated by a two-out, two-RBI single for pitcher Matt Greer.Nick Armitage also drove in a run with a double to centrefield during the rally.In the fifth inning, catcher Joe McCleary drove in younger brother Dennis on a sacrifice fly.The Flyers added an insurance run in the seventh inning when Luke Young picked up his second hit of the evening, driving in Laframboise.Manotick scored their lone run in the bottom of the third.Greer was the winning pitcher, hurling a complete game.The Flyers are now 7-2-1, two points back of the five-team league champion Ottawa Team Easton, who have played one extra game.Quyon\u2019s next scheduled game is Tuesday, as they are set to host a doubleheader against Carp.Game times are 7 and 9 p.m.Graham a smash at worlds The Quyon Flyers can now boast having one of the world\u2019s best young fastpitch players after Joran Graham\u2019s excellent performance at the world junior fastball championships, held in Whitehorse during the last week.Graham, 19, was a member of Team Canada and one of the best offensive players in the entire 12-team field, batting .400 while smashing four home runs and driving in 14 runs during the tournament.Graham also pitched a complete game against the team from South Africa and was the winning pitcher in the 12-5 victory.Team Canada finished the round robin with a 9-2 record, their only losses a 3-1 defeat at the hands of the defending\tchampion Australian side and a 6-2 loss to the team from Japan.In a page playoff system, third place Canada ousted fourth place New Zealand 2-1 before winning the semifinal rematch with Japan, 5-3.Canada lost the gold medal game Sunday evening against Australia in extra innings by a 2-1 heartbreaking 2-1 scoreline.Graham pitches and plays second base for the Flyers Despite being from Micksburg, Graham is an adopted Pontiacer in his athletic endeavours, as he also skates the blue line for the Pontiac Junior \u2018B\u2019s.for cancer cure CHRISTINA GRAY Equity Reporter BRYSON \u2022 Roger Frédéric and Jasmine Mailloux had always wanted to cycle across Canada.But the death of Frédéric\u2019s sister Sylvie spurned them to do it a lot sooner than expected.Sylvie died in May 2006 from lung and liver cancer at the age of 48.Frédéric, 59, and Mailloux, 53, decided to make the cross-country trek as soon as possible, in Sylvie\u2019s honour and while they could rely on their health.And they decided to raise money for cancer research along the way.They started training two years ago, and on Wednesday,\tpassed through the Pontiac after cycling more than 4,700 km HÜ5 Christina Gray, THE EQUITY Jasmine Mailloux and Roger Frédéric arrived in Bryson on June 25 after cycling more than 4,700 km from Vancouver.They were just days away from the end of their trip which raised money for cancer.They spent the night at Au Gîte du Vieux Moulin in Bryson before continuing on their journey.On Sunday they rode into Chambly, QC, after spending 57 days cycling across Canada.from Vancouver.They were just four days from their final destination of Chambly, Québec.They couldn\u2019t go all the way to Newfoundland because they ran out of vacation time, said Frédéric.Their journey is called the crossing of hope, one push of the pedal at a time and they had already raised more than $15,000.That amount was only going to go up too, as their journey came to an end.Frédéric said that many people had donated half before the journey with a promise to donate the other half when the couple returned.Donations will go to the Cancer Research Society, said Frédéric.They chose that agency because only 10 per cent of the donation will have to go to administration fees.The other 90 per cent will go directly towards research.\u201cThe only way we can help people is by research,\u201d he said.When they arrived in Bryson for an overnight stay at Au Gîte du Vieux Moulin, Bryson Mayor Al Davis stopped by to give them a $100 donation from the Municipality of Bryson.\u201cIt\u2019s a great cause,\u201d said Davis.Both Frédéric and Mailloux said the highlight of the trip was the Rockies.And the lowest point was a day full of freezing rain as they rode into Regina.Frédéric also said he enjoyed being able to spend every day with his girlfriend.Mailloux lives 45 minutes away from him, in Granby, so they only see each other on weekends, he said.As their journey was coming to an end, they said they were looking forward to seeing their families again.Mailloux has four children and Frédéric has three.Mailloux said she was also looking forward to getting back to her work as an emergency room nurse.As they rode into Chambly on Sunday, their 57th day of cycling, the entire town was invited to join them for the final five kilometres.By then, they would have clocked over 5,000 km for cancer and for Sylvie.\u201cMy sister was present along the way,\" said Frédéric.OVERTIME I LUKE MURPHY Murray reflects, looks ahead on Sens Now that the NHL draft is over, coaches and GMs can relax, look back at their season, contemplate what went wrong, what problems need to be addressed, and start preparing for the upcoming season I had a chance to speak with Ottawa Senators\u2019 general manager Bryan Murray upon his return from the draft in Ottawa, where, as usual, Bryan and his wife are spending the summer at their cottage outside of Shawville.Bryan was very pleased with the players he got in this year\u2019s draft.Originally placed with the 18th overall pick in the draft, Murray made a deal with the Nashville Predators, moving the Senators up three spots, to 15th in the draft With that pick, they selected a defenseman from Sweden.Bryan\u2019s\topinion, \u201calthough Erik Karlsson might be small on paper (5T1\u201d, 165-lbs.), our scouts thought he was one of the top kids in the draft.He has a lot of skill, and will benefit from playing in the World Juniors, as well as the elite league in Sweden this coming year.\u201d After going with speed and skill in their first pick, the Sens opted for size and strength in their second and third picks, selecting two North American kids who will be playing at the university level next season.Overall, the Senators managed to pick up 12 of the 60 players their scouts really liked in the draft.Only time will tell the payoff.Murray admitted that this year\u2019s draft indicated the change in style of play in the NHL.\u201cBefore, we were reluctant to draft a player under 5T1\u201d.Now, with obstruction eliminated from the game, and the amount of open ice available, size doesn\u2019t matter \u2014 speed and skill own the game.\u201d So far this summer, Murray has been busy.He hired a new coach (Craig Hartsburg), waived goal-tender Ray Emery (an off-ice distraction all season long), and signed third line center Chris Kelly to a contract extension (good, young player).But Murray isn\u2019t done there.\u201cWe still have two or three openings that need to be filled.We need a number two goalie to back-up Martin Gerber, we still need a quality, top-six forward, and I\u2019d like to acquire a skilled defenseman, although I don\u2019t know where I\u2019m going to find him.\u201d Then I touched on a subject that I\u2019m sure Murray has had to answer over and over since the end of the season.What went wrong?\u201cI think that our best players played too much at the start of the season Our bottom players had no important role with the team, and when we got into injury trouble, those guys couldn\u2019t step up.The Ray Emery scenario certainly didn\u2019t help \u2014 it affected some of the guys in the dressing room, although they\u2019ll never admit it.And like every other team in the league, we lacked depth.\u201d Murray said that fans in Ottawa can expect a new coach who\u2019s firm, knowledgeable, and who demands discipline.\u201cCraig Hartsburg is a technically sound coach.He was a good player, and he\u2019s had success at the junior level, as well as at the World Juniors as a coach.Hell be fair, but hell also control the dressing room.He has experience coaching in the NHL, and he's a good person who cares about this team.\u201d So as fans take the summer off, Bryan Murray continues to work, continues to make the Ottawa Senators better, and hopes to once again help them return to the Stanley Cup Finals.The outlook is bright in Ottawa.That\u2019s my two cents.What do you think?Murphy is a former professional hockey player who now resides in Shawville.Contact him at 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This summer, your Member will be: Quebec City, July 2nd and 3rd President\u2019s conference of the \u201cAssemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie\" Quebec City, July 7th to the 11th Federal and Provincial Minister's Agriculture Conference Halifax, July 21st to 27th Canadian Regional Conference Commonwealth Parliamentarians Malaysia, July 30th to August 14th Commonwealth Parliamentarians\u2019 54th Annual Conference From June 27th to August 29th, 2008 inclusively Monday to Thursday 8:30 a.m.to 4 p.m.Friday - From 8:30 a.m.to 12 noon Also note that our offices will be closed from Monday, July 21st to Friday, August 1st, 2008 inclusively.Wishing you a great summer season, I invite you to be cautious and patient on the roads especially when approaching road works! The Equity celebrating 125 years 1883 - 2008 Annonce de l\u2019adhésion de la MRC des Collines au réseau Villes et villages d\u2019art et de patrimoine CANTLEY \u2022 La MRC des Collines-de-l\u2019Outaouais en collaboration avec le ministère de la Culture, des Communications et de la Condition\tféminine (MCCCF) et le CLD des Collines-de-l\u2019Outaouais ont annoncé officiellement l\u2019Entente de partenariat entre la MRC des Collines-de-l\u2019Outaouais et le MCCCF dans le cadre du programme Villes et Villages d\u2019art et de patrimoine (WAP) à 11 hOO le mardi 10 juin 2008 à la salle du Conseil de la MRC des Collines-de-l\u2019Outaouais située au 216, chemin Old Chelsea à Chelsea (Québec).En présence des élus et des gestionnaires de la MRC des Collines-de-l\u2019Outaouais, des représentants du MCCCF et de l\u2019Université Laval, des média, d\u2019artistes locaux et de l\u2019équipe et du conseil d\u2019administration du CLD des Collines-de-l\u2019Outaouais, le nouvel agent de développement culturel et touristique du CLD des Collines-de-l\u2019Outaouais, Marc Fortin, a été présenté.Les grandes lignes de l\u2019entente de partenariat MCCCF-MRC, du programme WAP et du mandat de l\u2019agent de développement culturel ont été soulignées.Ce mandat comprend l\u2019inventaire et la mise en valeur des ressources culturels et du patrimoine bâti; l\u2019élaboration et la mise en oeuvre d\u2019une politique culturelle; le soutien à la revitalisation des noyaux villageois; l\u2019aide aux organismes du milieu dans l\u2019organisation de projets et d\u2019événements; le développement de circuits thématiques; et ultimement, la création du parc régional du Sault-des-Chats dans la municipalité de Pontiac.Dans une ambiance musicale mettant en valeur le patrimoine vivant local, M.Marc Carrière, préfet de la MRC des Collines-de-l\u2019Outaouais, a réitéré l\u2019engagement de la MRC dans le développement et la mise en valeur des ressources et du patrimoine culturel du territoire qui est depuis toujours animé d\u2019une communauté culturelle vibrante.Le programme WAP auquel la MRC des Collines-de-l\u2019Outaouais a adhéré est un réseau national d\u2019agents de développement culturel qui, depuis 10 ans, ont pour mandat de promouvoir les ressources culturelles du milieu par la mise en valeur des arts, de la culture et du patrimoine dans toutes les régions du Québec.Le réseau WAP est formé de trois partenaires essentiels.D\u2019abord, le milieu même avec ses ressources et sa volonté de développer la culture et le patrimoine.Dans le cas présent, c\u2019est la MRC des Collines-de-l\u2019Outaouais et son mandataire, le CLD des Collines-de-l\u2019Outaouais, qui assureront la mise en oeuvre locale du développement culturel et patrimonial.Ensuite, l\u2019Université Laval assure la mise en réseau des agents en offrant de la formation et l\u2019encadrement académique pour la durée du mandat grâce à un microprogramme de 2e cycle basé sur une alternance travail-étude.Enfin, le développement du réseau WAP au Québec est rendu possible grâce à l\u2019implication et la contribution financière du MCCCF.Une toute nouvelle formation! Un déluge.de prix pour les finissants Le Centre de formation professionnelle Pontiac offrira une toute nouvelle formation : ÉBÉNISTERIE.un programme de 1650 heures.Cette formation débutera en septembre 2008 et se terminera au printemps 2010.L\u2019horaire sera de 25 heures semaine et cette nouvelle formation menant à un DEP se donnera à l\u2019ancien bâtiment de l'école l\u2019Envolée de Campbell\u2019s Bay (1, rue Front sud).SIEUR-DE-COULONGE \u2022 Le bal annuel des finissants et finissantes de l\u2019école secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge, de Fort-Coulonge, a donné lieu à un véritable déluge le samedi 21 juin dernier.Un déluge de prix et de bourses, mais aussi un déluge liquide, puisque le temps était à l\u2019orage.La remise des bourses et des prix s\u2019est faite au son des coups de tonnerre, sans parler des crépitements causés par les torrents de pluie tombant sur le toit du centre récréatif.N\u2019empéche que tout s\u2019est bien passé et que l\u2019activité s\u2019est soldée par un grand succès.L\u2019animation a été assurée par les enseignants Gaétan Gagnon et David Laflèche.Les finissants et finissantes présents se sont partagés pas loin d\u2019une trentaine de prix et de bourses distribués au cours de la soirée.À noter que l\u2019école a décidé d\u2019implanter une nou- velle formule, avec deux événements au lieu d\u2019un seul.Le bal des finissants et des finissantes prendra dorénavant place à la fin de l\u2019année scolaire et adoptera une allure plus festive, axée sur les réjouissances.À l\u2019automne, soit à la fin octobre, soit au début novembre, sera organisée une collation des grades où seront remis les diplômes d\u2019études secondaires, la médaille de la Gouverneure générale et les bourses les plus substantielles.Au cours du bal, le directeur de l\u2019école, Denis Rossignol, a adressé ses plus sincères félicitations aux finissants et finissantes et leur a souhaité bonne chance dans la poursuite de leurs études.Pour sa part, la présidente de la commission scolaire, Diane Nault, leur a demandé de ne pas oublier ceux et celles qui les ont aidé au cours de leur passage au secondaire.\u2022 Ayez aussi une pensée pour tous ceux et celles qui vous ont aidé au cours de vos études secondaires : vos parents, vos amis, les enseignants\tet enseignantes, bref tous ces gens qui vous ont donné un coup de main et qui ont contribué à votre succès.N\u2019hésitez pas à leur dire merci et à leur montrer que vous appréciez leur soutien », a dit Mme Nault.Voici maintenant la liste de tous les récipiendaires : CWL Campbell\u2019s Bay (25 $),Cory Dubeau; Lionettes de Bryson (50 $), Joannie Lance; Chichester (100 $), André Bélair; Clarendon (deux fois 125 $),Amélie Beaulne et Mathieu Dorion; Otter-Lake (100 $), Terry St-Pierre; Pontiac Lionettes (100 $), Elizabeth Lemaire; AREQ (200 $), Michelle Legault; Transit Sport (200 $), Pascal Jolin; Caisse populaire Desjardins Chapeau (300 $),Benoit Rivet; Fort-Coulonge (200 $), Danick Lacroix; Bourse Erik Bouchard (250 $), André Bélair; Caisse populaire ARE YOU IN THE FOOD SERVICE I Be prepared when the food inspector comes.with Choisy products with a PCP ACT, a DIN or an approval from Agriculture Canada AMFO.Disinfection Alidher-FM7.Degreaser Merlin.Grill & Fryer Cleaner Calisto.Dish & Hand Soap Available at: Pontiac Printshop Home of \u201cThe Equity 133 Centre Street, Shawville, QC JOX Tel: 819-647-2204 Ltd Fort-Coulonge (deux fois 250 $) , Ashley Morin et Josué Martineau; Centre de santé du Pontiac (deux fois 250 $, Laura Amyotte et Tina Cormier; CSHBO (deux fois 250 $) .Julie Dagenais et Geneviève Loyer; Isle-aux-Allumettes (250 $), Benoît Rivet; Mansfield (300 $), Nicholas\tFrancoeur; Autobus La Salle (300 $), Nathalie\tChrétien; Pharmacie Zhivkov (deux fois 500 $),Danick Lacroix et Julie Dagenais; Promutuel La Vallée (500 $),Paul Laroche Laverdure; Énergie Brookfield (500 $), Jonathan D\u2019Amours.Bravo à tous les récipiendaires! INVITATION for ratepayers of the following municipalities: Thorne, Bristol, Clarendon, Litchfield, Leslie, and Alleyn and Cawood ENVIRONMENT FORUM Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 10:00 am TCRA, 777 Route 366, Ladysmith, QC RSVP: administration®municipalité.thome,qc,ca The forum\u2019s mandate is to raise awareness on blue-green algae and will give lake associations and cottagers the chance to familiarize with the problem.An invited speaker will identify the necessary tools in terms of protection of the environment.INVITATION pour les contribuables des municipalités suivant : Thorne, Bristol, Clarendon, Litchfield, Leslie, et Alleyn et Cawood FORUM sur PENVIRONNEMENT Samedi le 19 juillet 2008 à lOh TCRA, 777, route 366, Ladysmith, QC RSVP: administration®municipalité.thome,qc,ca Ce forum a pour but principale de sensibiliser d\u2019avantage la population sur les algues bleu-vert.L'information divulguée permettra aux associations de lacs et de villégiateurs et aux citoyens de faire le point sur les éléments de la problématique.Un conférencier invité identifiera les outils disponibles en matière de protection de l'environnement.\u2019PORT mas DONE HERE! No appointment necessary.Ready in less than five minutes.Pontiac Printshop Home of The EQUITY 133 Centre St., Shawville 819-647-2204 Wednesday, July 2, 2008 THKEai'lTY Page 7 v* m T**ni l*\"n* cm r»*» fisfiftHU pm\\ il We're Working for the Pontiac Quyon Jill McBane 458-2366 Sympathy is expressed to the family of Patsy Lebrun who passed away last week.Also to the family of Helen (Stewart) Dumouchel.And also to the Hamilton and Blais families on the tragic death of Jonathan.He is the son of Tracey Hamilton and grandson of Lee and Mary Hamilton.Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.Friday evening Donna Kennedy had the girls in for wings on the verandah.A very nice evening.Happy 80th birthday to Doris Young.The family surprised her with a party at St.Edward\u2019s Church basement on Saturday.On Friday evening, Quyon United Pastoral Charge and the community surprised Rev.Jean Hutchison with a going away party at the Quyon Lions Hall.Jean\u2019s last sermon was on Sunday.Happy belated 30th anniversary to Terry and Janey MacDougall.This weekend will be a busy one with JamFest going on at the Quyon Agricultural grounds.1 hope everyone has a great weekend.Campbell\u2019s Bay Iris Smith 648-5821 iriss@personain ternet.com Heather (Stephens) McElwain has moved to an apartment in town.We hope she enjoys being back home.Get well wishes to Raymond Wall who had surgery.Correction:\tThe Breakfast held last weekend was at the R.A.Centre and not at Gigi\u2019s Gigi\u2019s catered for the breakfast.Sorry about that.Deepest Sympathy to the family of the late Helen (Stewart) Dumouchel, who died this past week Her funeral was from the Shawville United church.Burial was at Dunraven Cemetery.Funeral arrangements were by W.J.Hayes and Sons.Visiting with their grandparents, Joan and Roy Stephens, is their grandson, Anthony and granddaughter Jessica.Roger McEllwain, of Ogdensburg , visited in town with friends he had made over the years.We can completely furnish your office starting with pens to the pen holder to the desk to place it on.Promotional items such as T-shirts, coats, caps, pens, magnets, mugs and more at competitive prices.We have the latest books from General Store Publishing House, local authors as well as the driver's handbook.\u201cI VALOUR ON JUNO BEACH We can advertise your business in THE EQUITY.Pontiac's only weekly newspaper since 1883.List your home, cottage, business or building lot today.Call Laurena Matechuk ¦¦MMiliililillliiiiillliii Agent immobilier affilié ROYAL LEPAGE ¦¦¦Hillllllilllllllllllllll 819-458-1989 Vallée de i OUTAOUAIS lmmatechuk@hotmail.com Christina Gray, THE EQUITY Corie-Jo Cushing plays with two baby raccoons that recently arrived at the Cushing's house.The Cushings will take care of the raccoons until they are strong enough and big enough to be released back into the wild.DONE HERE! $10.00 including taxes Pontiac Printshop Home of THK EQUITY 133 Centre St., Shawville 819-647-2204 ontiac Printshop 133 Centre St.Shawville, QC JOX 2Y0 819-647-2204/647-2206 fax www.theequity.ca/prepress@theequity.ca We can provide all your printed stationery, such as letterhead, envelopes, statements and continuous computer forms.We also print and copy in FULL COLOUR stag tickets, brochures, photos, etc.Quebec Health Department recognized cleaning products for every need.Septic, kitchen and environmentally friendly chemicals for the home, business and the food industry.vate school in Ottawa.It also recently created an award for a student from Pontiac High School\u2019s youth leadership program.They\u2019ve had students come from Israel and Texas.And right now, they\u2019re working on creating ties in Australia and South Africa, said Geoffrey.\u201cIt\u2019s about bringing youth together,\u201d he said.\u201cIt\u2019s not just about animals.\u201d During the summer months, the school offers a course for teens called In-Sight Quest for Teens that teaches about animals, paddling, first aid and other skills and takes kids on a week-long trip canoeing in James Bay and visiting local Cree Nations.The course isn\u2019t cheap though, costing about $3,000.But those tuition fees pay for the rehabilitation centre year-round.Without the Cushings, Duquette said he\u2019d probably have to drive farther to find another rehabilitation centre that could take animals.\u201cIt\u2019s a service they really appreciate because we do it for free,\u201d said Geoffrey.The high tuition fees are the reason they created the award at PHS.\u201cWe recognize most kids can\u2019t afford our program,\u201d he said.So each year, the award will pay for one student from the youth leadership program at PHS to go to the In-Sight Quest for Teens program.\u201cIt\u2019s an investment into the community,\u201d said Geoffrey.\u201cWe\u2019re really trying to identify the youth that will become our community leaders,\u201d he said.This year\u2019s recipient will be named in the coming weeks.The Cushing place wasn\u2019t always populated by more animals than people.It started out as Cushing Lodge in 1990.In 1998 they started to incorporate their interest in the environment and started the Auberge Ecologique.By 2002 they decided to .\tChristina Gray.THE EQUITY Janna-Lee Cushing keeps a careful watch on this seven-day old fawn.The fawn was found near Shawville without its mother and brought to the Cushing\u2019s house which is also a rehabilitation centre for animals.It will be released in the fall, after hunting season.CHRISTINA GRAY Equity Reporter THORNE \u2022 The Cushing house is like no other.Instead of a dog in the large dog crate, there\u2019s a fawn.Instead of kittens playing in the front yard, there are baby raccoons.Instead of sparrows or robins, there are owls, a bald eagle and other birds of prey.And that\u2019s not all.There are black bear cubs, sled dogs, horses and a groundhog.And more animals arrive all the time.The Cushing property is a permit holding rehabilitation centre for animals in captivity.They nurse animals back to health so they can eventually be released into the wild.And while they have them around, they use them for educational purposes.They teach kids about the animals and the environment.Some of the animals are permanent residents, like the groundhog, horses and dogs.And, of course, some humans live there too.Geoffrey and Jo Ellen run the place, but each of their four children plays an important role.Derek, 19, is in charge of the birds.Kirk, 17, takes care of the dogs.Corie-Jo, 16, is in charge of the horses.And the youngest, four-teen-year-old Janna-Lee, takes care of the fawns.The fawn in the dog crate had just arrived the day before.She was just seven days old and was found near Shawville.The conservation officers brought her to the Cushings just like they do with any animals that can be nursed back to health and released.\u201cWe have very good relations with them,\u201d said Donald Duquette, field operations coordinator for the Québec Ministry of Natural Resources and Fauna.\u201cWhen it\u2019s an animal we can save, we call the Cushing Lodge and we bring it there so she can treat them,\u201d he said.Jo Ellen worked as a Conservation Officer in Alberta before moving to Quebec.And Geoffrey worked as a front line youth counselor and with youth in the outdoors.Now the couple, who have been married for 23 years, combine their environmental and educational experience to run the rehabilitation centre and the International School for Earth Studies.The school has programs for elementary school kids, teens, young adults and mature students in everything from animal husbandry to canoeing to nature discovery.At the core of all the programs is the environment, sustainability and teaching kids to be connected to the environment around them.\u201cBy incorporating in our programming a connection with nature, a connection with animals and a connection with each other, we create a form of sustainability,\u201d said Geoffrey.So far, students have come from both near and far.The school works closely with Ashbury College, a pri- get out of tounsm all together and into education, creating the ISES.What drives them is a desire to create a business they can pass down to their children and grandchildren, said Geoffrey.And the state of the environment and the world.\u201cOne of the biggest concerns that we have is that our youth are so disconnected,\u201d from the environment around them, said Geoffrey.\u201cOur world is in crisis and as a parent you really get to see that.\u201d As for the fawn, shell be kept in the dog crate inside the house until Duquette arrives with another one, which shouldn\u2019t bee too long, said Janna-Lee.Then they will raise them in an outdoor pen and release them back into the wild after the fall hunt.For bigger animals, like the bears, Duquette said he helps out by tranquilizing and transporting the bears far away.The Cushings can release the smaller animals into the wild themselves.Golf tournament raises $1,000 Ju-y < Hf ;'jf\u2014\u2014j\tMickey Creek Golf Club 4p 4) > 5th Annual John Wayne Classic mm\tGolf Tournament ?bl\u2018i .Submitted photo A golfing tournament was held on June 7, 2008 at Mickey Creek Gotf Club in Vinton.The 5th Annual John Wayne Classic was hosted by event organizers John Atkinson and Wayne Narlock.Forty-one golfers attended and the tournament raised $500 for the Dialysis fund for the Shawville Hospital.TWo golf club members, Richard and Shirley Marion, ran their own putting competition at this event as well.They raised $114 from the putting competition.When the announcement of the amount raised ($614), was made, John Atkinson stood up and made his own announcement to the crowd that he would add whatever amount was needed to bring the total raised to $1,000.So the end amount raised at this event was $1,000.Winners of the event were: women\u2019s longest drive \u2022 Jenn Keen; women's closest to the pin - Shirley Marion; men\u2019s longest drive - Shawn Rebertz; men's closest to the pin -Dwight Davis.In the putting competition: men's winner was Taylor Rebertz and women's winner was Shirley Marion.BRISTOL BRISTOL MARINE \u201cSpring Commissioning & Tune-up\u201d SALES & SERVICE_______________ All service work done by BLAINE STRUTT Inter-provincial Licensed Class \u201cA\u201d Mechanic with over forty years experience.Specializing in Inboard / Outboards Come see our selection of used Runabouts and Cabin Cruisers DEALER FOR FENDOCK ALUMINIUM DOCKS 4 kms east of Shawville on Hwy.148 819-647-2899 | BURKE'S SHEETMETAL 2007 INC.| Ottawa's biggest buyer of coloured steel We guarantee competitive prices on coloured steel and the fabrication of galvanized roofs and siding, including agricultural steel, | trim, valleys and wall flashing.For more info or to request a quote call Tim or Joel at 613-224-3501, we are located at 34 Cleopatra Dr., Nepean, Ontario.Fawns, raccoons and bears, oh my! Page 8 The Eghjity Wednesday, July 2, 2008 819-647-2204 Call \t\t\t\t\t\t s\tm\tt\tw\tt\tf\ts \t\t1\t2\t3\t4\t5 6\t7\t8\t9\t10\t11\t12 13\t14\t15\t16\t17\t18\t19 20\t21\t22\t23\t24\t25\t26 27\t28\t29\t30\t31\t\t August \u201908 S\tm\tt\tw\tt\tf\ts \t\t\t\t\t1\t2 3\t4\t5\t6\t7\t8\t9 10\t11\t12\t13\t14\t15\t16 17\t18\t19\t20\t21\t22\t23 24\t25\t26\t27\t28\t29\t30 31\t\t\t\t\t\t LASSFED 819-647-2206 Fax prepress@theequity.ca E-mail ads news@theequity.ca E-mail news and letters www.theequity.ca Website Submissions > DEADLINE COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS MISCELLANEOUS FARM EQUIPMENT HELP WANTED THANKS PUBLIC NOTICE M E M 0 R I A M July 1st - Aug.3 - Pontiac School of the Arts instructor exhibition at the Stone School in Portage du Fort.Art demonstrations and lectures every Sunday from Aug.10th - Sept.28.Go to www.pontiacschoolofthearts.co m for more information.5bjy30 Thursday, July 3 \u2022 Quyon Pastoral Charge Strawberry Supper 4 - 7 p.m.at the Quyon Lions Hall.Adults $10, children under 12 $5.\t________b2jy2 Thurs., Fri., Sat., July 3, 4, 5 \u2022 Spa Tique is hosting a Summer Open House Sale for 3 days July 3, 4 & 5 Thursday & Friday 10 - 7, Saturday 9:30 - 3.1/2 Price Tanning Sessions (please call for info) Free Gehwol 50 ml Foot Cream with Purchase, Unique Gifts & Spa Products, 10% Off all in stock items & No Tax.Come & check out the deals!! Shawville, 723 Gibson St., 819-647-5099\tb1jy2 Fri., July 4 - From 10 a.m.to 12 p.m.The Gently Used Clothing Sale at St.George\u2019s Anglican Church, 66 Leslie, Campbell's Bay.Casual/formal -All clothing 50 cents each!! Drop off sites church location - He & She Unisex Hair Design, Hwy.148, Bryson.____________bjy2 Samedi juillet 5, Sat., July 5 -Horse pull cancelled.All other events in the afternoon still on! At Raymond Belisle\u2019s, 578 Cregheur, Luskville, profits, proceeds Hospital de Shawville, Dialysis.Shawville Hospital Dialysis info 819-455-2314.2xjy2 ____________________ Sunday, July 6 \u2022 The Mick Armitage Band with Canadian Champion fiddler Louis Schryer, and the Schryer dancers will be performing at the Quyon JamFest at 1:00 and 4:00 p.m.quyonjamfest.com or mickar-mitageband.com.Group hugs after each show._______b2jy2 Sun., July 6-2 p.m.Vinton Cemetery Mass outside weather permitting.This mass replaces regular scheduled 9 a.m.mass.M___________________________ Sun., July 6 - 7:30 p.m.Norway Bay Community Church.Opening service with Rev.William McDowell officiating.____________________bjy2 Sun., July 13 - Norway Bay United Cemetery Service at 2 p.m.Rev.Allan Hobbs guest speaker.Please bring your lawn chairs.If rain service will be held in St.Andrew\u2019s Knox United Church._______________2bjy9 Fri., Sat., & Sun., July 18,19 & 20 - The 3rd Annual Shawville Country Jamboree at the Armstrong Heritage Farm on Hwy.148.For more info visit www.armstrongheritagefarm.co m.4bjy16___________________ Sun., July 20 - Stark\u2019s Corners Cemetery Service will be held at 2 p.m.Rev.Allen Hobbs will be our guest speaker.Bring lawn chairs.If rain, service in Untied Church.4xjy16______________________ Aug.1, 2, 3, Fri., Sat., Sun.- Riverside Jam in Carleton Place presents:\tMark Chesnutt, Lorrie Morgan, Tommy Cash, Jason Blaine, Gord Bamford, The Good Brothers, Jamie Warren, Brad Johner, Ambush, Bowes Brothers, Mick Armitage Band, McMunn Music, Jason Roos, The Mississippi Girls, Greg Hanna, Howard Hayes, Chris Last, Gail Gavan, Buster Brown, Northern Sons, etc.and others to be announced.Call now at 613-226-9178 for campsites and early bird tickets.www.riversidejam.com 4bjy9 Sat., Aug.2 - Smokin\u2019 Contra Band.All ages music (Blue grass) show, 430 Bristol St.at the Shawville Youth Centre.Show starts 7 p.m.$3 for under 18, $6 adults.\txjy2 Thurs., Aug.21 - Pontiac Day at Ottawa SuperEx.Adrienne Plouffe and Saturday Night Special will be performing on the Pizza Pizza stage at 5:30 and 7:00 p.m____xtc Put power into your skating.Learn from the experts at Astrolabe Hockey School, Silver Dart Arena, CFB Petawawa (Co-ed).Aug.5-9.Ages- 6 to 66.Or at Cobden Arena Sept.9-29.Ringette for girls 12 and under and hockey for all ages (6+).Skills, tactics and skating video analysis.$170 for first child/ $160 for each additional child.For Info: Stan Keon 613-646-2484, Al Bell 613-432-4590 or www.astrolabehockeyschool.c om___________________3bjy2 Sat., Dec.27 - At the Renfrew Airforce Wing.\"Christmas Holiday Dance Party\" with The Mick Armitage Band, Louis Schryer, Gail Gavan and Half Cutt.Call now for info and tickets at 613-226-9178 for the best holiday party anywhere! 3bjy2____________________ Sat., July 5-8 a.m.TCRA Ladysmith.Largest Flea Market to date.Lots of treasures.Antiques, 1000+ VHS videos, CDs, LPs, tools, housewares, home baking.For information 647-3905 or 647-3380.____________bjy2 Sat., July 5 - Yard Sale, 19 McLellan, Campbell\u2019s Bay 8 a.m - 2 p.m.Please no early birds._______________bjy2 Sat., July 5 - Antiques and collectibles.Something for everyone.C293 5th Concession East off Hwy 303 South._______________xjy2 Sat., July 5 - Yard Sale 9 a.m.C205 9th Cone.Rd.Yarm.Mick Strutt\u2019s._______xjy2 Sun., July 6 - Antiques and Collectibles 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.Church pews, dressers, signs, push bars, Coke, Pepsi Coolers, Nascar die cast, oil lamps, glassware, hockey & baseball cards, cream cans, washstand, 8000 sq.ft.barn full, We purchase complete estates.1144 Route 148, Campbell\u2019s Bay, QC, André Chretien 819-648-2512.xjy2 MISCELLANEOUS Victoriaville pine bedroom set, Elran reclining sofa and chair, washer and dryer, deep freezer 819-647-3841.otc.Connect and get your first month of phone service free! Telephone Reconnect! Internet options available! Limited time offer, call now! Phone Factory Reconnect 1-877-336-2274; www.phonefac-tory.ca._____________qjy2 Newmac wood furnace (WG-100E) with electrical heat extension unit.Good condition.800$ O.B.O.Contact 613-322-3491 andrepel-lerin@gmail.com______xjy2 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.\tqjy2 Riding lawnmower and/or snowblower attachment phone 819-647-2376.2bjy9 Hot tub (Spa) Covers.Best Price, Best Quality.All Shapes & Colours Available.Call 1-866-652-6837.www.thecoverguy.ca.9iy?_____:________________ Furniture at huge savings as well as TV and appliances.Al Utronki Appliance & TV.Renfrew 613-432-5318.We sell the best for less.otc BEDS, SOFA BEDS, BEDROOM SUITES.DINING ROOM SUITES, SOFAS, RECLINERS, BAR STOOLS, HEADBOARDS, COMFORTERS MATTRESS FACTORY 8c FURNITURE OUTLET 312 Raglan St.S., Renfrew 432-8826 #1 high speed internet $18.95/month.Absolutely no ports are blocked.Unlimited downloading.Up to 5Mps download and 800Kbps upload.Order today at www.acanac.ca or call toll free 1-866-281-3538.\tqjy2 Sawmills from only $3,495.00- Convert your logs to valuable lumber with your own Norwood portable band sawmill.Log skidders also available, www.norwood-sawmills.ca/400t - Free Information: 1-800-566-6899 Ext.400 OT.______gjy2 New at Studio L\u2019Artizan (305 Main, Shawville): Fair trade organic coffees & flowering teas.Come see the wonderful selection of gift baskets for all occasions, starting at just $10.M_____________________ Nouveau au Studio L\u2019Artizan (305 Main, Shawville) : Cafés équitables et biologiques.Venez voir les merveilleux paniers cadeaux pour toutes occasions pour seulement $10 et plus.__________bjy2 Ali steel buildings- Many sizes! 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Pioneer 1-800-504-7749.www.pioneerbuildings.com.giy^t_________________ Hot tub 2008, loaded, all options, cover, warranty, new, still in wrap.Cost $9,000, sell $4,900.Delivery Possible.514-745-6536.____qjJY2 LIVESTOCK Farmers: Buyers of cull cows, bulls, stockers and small calves.Call Richard, 613-294-1075; June 819-647-3411 or 613-978-3410.27xDc.17 1 Belgium horse 2300 pounds, trained in the bush, 5 years-old $1,200; 2 Quarterhorses 15 year old, trained $800; 9 year old $800; and one donkey has great attitude, to protect sheep and cows $350, 819-648-2215.\t2xjy2 Year old Charolais bulls for sale, were on test in Ontario.Ready for pasture use.Ron Hodgins 819-647-6001.bjy2 Three-year-old Red Angus Bull.819-648-2656 evenings.bM____________________ CAR5&TRUÇKS Last 2 great deals, 2003 Dodge Caravan 93,000 km $4,500; 2001 Grand Am 1 13,000 km $3,500.Ron Eades 819-647-2176.xjy2 Certified Used Cars, Trucks, 4x4\u2019s & Vans Over 30 in-stock! IVe service what we sell.Motors & Transmissions Sold and Installed Auto Glass Replacement Tire Sales - 24 hr.Towing FINANCING AVAILABLE OAC BRISTOL AUTO BODY 11 Front Rd., Bristol.QC 819-647-3313 FARMPHODUCE We\u2019re open - Strawberries for sale, Michael Picard\u2019s Strawberry Farm, C965 Hwy.303, Charteris.Call for info 819-647-5819.\t3bjy9 FARMEQUIPMENT Gehl haybine #2175, good for parts, bent roller, New Holland baler # 269.Call Fred 819-458-2874 evenings.\t2xjy2 624 tractor with loader; 1190 haybine; 273 square baler with thrower; Deutz-Allis rotary rake; 3-16 over-run plows; 13 ft.cultivator, Mckee snowblower, call 819-647-3567 or 613-795-1796, R.Tubman.xjy2 WANTEJ^OBUY 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.________________gjy2 Piano - looking for upright Grand piano in good condition, willing to pay fair price.Lesdickson@gmail.com 819-459-1943.____________ xtc Wanted: coin and stamp collections, estates, accumulations and hoards, gold, silver, paper money.Estate appraisals available, buyer since 1963.Located Lawless Lake (Campbell\u2019s Bay area) 819 648-5481 or e-mail tom-myg@sympatico.ca 3xjy16 Manual typewriter in good condition Call 819-683-2883.M________________________ Farmhouse or small farm to rent to own or buy in Campbell\u2019s Bay or Shawville area.Please contact Darcy at 819-648-2711 or 819-639-8049.________________xjy2 Looking to rent house, minimum one year, in Pontiac.819-647-3285._______b1jy2 Bryson - 2 bedroom apartment for rent 819-648-2222.otc.______________________ Bryson - 3 bedroom house available March 819-648-5555.otc._________________ Campbell\u2019s Bay - 2 bedroom 819-648-2500.________Otc.Campbell\u2019s Bay - 3 bedroom house, electric heat, newly renovated.References required.Available Aug.1st.Call 819-648-5296 and leave message.xtc6jy23_________________ Farm Lake - 2 new log cabins for rent, fully furnished, can sleep up to 4 people, in front of Farm Lake on Hwy.303, Otter Lake, QC 819-453-7359.3xjy2____________________ Green Lake - waterfront cottage for rent by the week.Phone 819-647-2579 or 819-648-5915._____________xjy2 Johnston\u2019s Lake - Family cottages for rent on Johnson's Lake, Quebec 819-647-5783, www.sunsetresort.ca 4bjy30 Quyon - Apartment for rent, non-smoker, 2 bedrooms, lights and heat included 819-458-1172.\t____________2xjy2 Shawville - 1 and 2 bedroom apartment for rent 647-3256.otc______________________ Shawville - large 1 bedroom apartment.Central location, appliances included, no smoking, no pets.Indoor garage available.References required.Available immediate-ly.819-647-6085._____otc.Shawville - 2 bedroom apartment for rent, Elizabeth Court, Shaw Street, available June 1st 648-2222._________otc.Shawville - Central, second floor, large one bedroom, appliances included, lots of storage, back yard, parking available July 15, 819-647-2403 or 819-647-5446 after 5.otc._____________________ Shawville Lions Hall available for all occasions.Air conditioned.Call Jerry Callaghan 819-647-5691.\t0-1-JY2 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Sell Your Home with 0% Commission.Home Owners Save Thousands, Pay No Commission.List and sell your home fast on our website at www.HomeOwnerSold.com, Call 1-877-567-5050._qjy2 HELP WANTED JR Drilling Co.Ltd requires a full time tandem truck driver/well drillers assistant.Welding would be an asset.Call 819-647-5184.\totc Person experienced with Quick Book PRO.References required.Reply to Box T c/o THE EQUITY, Box 4300, Shawville, QC, JOX 2Y0 b2jy9 Location, location, location! We are looking for a registered Dental Assistant Level 11 and a registered Dental Hygienist.If you are looking for a change, Rocky Mountain House has it all.Our staggered four-day work week provides alternating two and four-day weekends, a perfect blend of work and time for yourself.We offer competitive wage, a benefit package and uniform allowance.The permanent fulltime position will complement our friendly staff of 8.Call us! Fax resume to 403-849-7610 or mail: P.O.Box 1269, Rocky Mountain House, AB, T4T 1A9.\tqjy2 We do air conditioning, furnace repairs, sales and service, combination furnaces, wood, oil, electric or hot water.Joe Konrad 819-647-2391.otc Leo handyman, painting, decks, carpentry and fencing, 819-647-6898.______2bjy2 Need help with house cleaning, getting groceries, any household chores, please call Mona 819-467-5535.2bjy2 Enesco Energy Services an Alberta based company is currently accepting resumes for various positions throughout Alberta relating to: Swabbing, Production Testing, Wireline (Cased / Open Hole / TCP), Directional Drilling.Must be able to pass pre-job screening.Fax resume to: 403-806-0084, Email: jointheteam@enseco.ca.See www.enseco.ca for more information._____________qjy2 Need something moved?Light floating service 10 ton trailer, 25 ft.deck length, reasonable rates 819-647-3636 leave message.____________bjy2 $500$ Loan Service, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments.Toll Free: 1-877-776-1660._______gjy2 Chercheurs d\u2019emploi : Vous avez 36 ans ou plus et vous êtes sans emploi?Faites les saut sanS crainte avec le soutien du Club de recherche d\u2019emploi du Pontiac! 819-648-5065._____________13bs24 Job seekers 36 years+ you need a jumpstart with your job search?The Club de recherche d'emploi du Pontiac can help you.Call 819-648-5065.13bs24_____________ 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._______M Reconnect your home phone! No one refused, free transfers, low activation, lowest rates available! Great long distance rates! Call National Teleconnect now.1 -866-443-4408.www.nationaltelecon-nect.com.___________qjy2 THANKS Armstrong, Tom - After 23 years I have retired from the Municipality of Pontiac.I would like to thank the blue collar workers who had a party for me June 19, 2008 at the Quyon Legion.Thanks again.Black - I extend my appreciation and gratitude to family and friends who have helped me celebrate my 80th birthday.Special thanks to the Pontiac Lionettes and my Red Hat sisters who hosted an open house birthday party on Sunday, June 8.Your cards, best wishes, gifts and acts of kindness have created many happy memories for me.Thank you to all.Gwen Black_____________________ Crawford - I would like to thank everyone who helped make my special birthday party on June 7th so enjoyable.Thanks to Charlene and Debby for all the arranging and thanks to everyone who attended, also, it was so good to see relatives from out of town.Thank you to everyone for the lovely cards, gifts, flowers and plants.It was a very special day \u2014 I am truly blessed to have so many friends and caring relatives.To everyone who participated, your kindness is very much appreciated and will always be remembered.Sincerely Liz Crawford.Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours.This time I ask for this favour, special one \"name the favour\".Take it dear Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your Father sees it, then in your merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine.Amen.Say this prayer for 3 days and promise publication and your favour will be granted.Never known to fail.A.M.P._________ Elliott - The Elliott Family would like to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to our family, friends and neighbours who offered their condolences during our time of sorrow with the passing of Darwin.Thank you for all the cards, flowers, food and donations and the presence of so many at the visitation and funeral.Extended thank you to the ambulance, fire department, and the staff at the Pontiac Community Hospital.To the Hayes Funeral Home for their excellent sen/ices and kindness and Paula Mullin for her prayers and service.To Murray Graham for his beautiful eulogy, the pallbearers and the many people who served the lovely lunch at the church.Many thanks, Marilyn, Neil, Wendy and family._____________ Woods -The family of the late Kenneth Woods wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to family, friends and neighbours who helped us in so many ways through this difficult time.Thank you to Rev.Leslie Grant for arranging the music for the church and his solo, Pastor Richard Gray for his inspiring message and special thanks to Rev.Leonard Ballard for his touching eulogy and to Pastor White for his many visits to Kenneth while at home and in the hospital.To all the pallbearers and Ringrose Funeral Home for their professional service and guidance.Also we would like to thank the staff and nurses at the Pontiac Community Hospital you were all so wonderful to Kenneth and to all the volunteers who visited us while in Palliative Care.Thank you Dr.Ruth Vander Stelt I can see why my Dad thought you were so wonderful.Special thanks to Ruby Boire and Rosetta Johnston for being with us at the time of Ken\u2019s passing and Theresa you are always there for us you are so special thank you.Grace, Robert, Theresa and Donna_________________________ Findlay - Emma and Josh are thrilled with the arrival of their baby brother Connor Donald Warren.Another angel for Kevin and Jayme.Special thank you to the wonderful OR and OBS nurses.Thanks to Dr.Potvin, Dr.O\u2019Neill, Dr.Fred and Dr.Wootton for their exceptional care._____________ D E A T H Woods, Kenneth Carl Peacefully, in Pontiac Community Hospital, Shawville, Quebec on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 in his 85th year.Beloved husband of Grace E.Beattie.Loving father of Robert (Theresa) of Shawville and Donna of Aylmer.Youngest son of Robert John Woods and Margeret Crawford.Predeceased by brothers Ervin (Edith), Garnett, Melvin, Selwyn (Beulah) and Fred and by a sister Emma Tubman (Lennis).Ken will be missed by his sisters and brother-in-laws and many nieces and nephews.Ken married Grace Beattie in 1954 and farmed in Thorne and 1959 moved his family to Charteris.He then continued farming raising many beef cattle and his love of horses.Kenneth's funeral was from Ringrose Funeral Home in Campbell's Bay to the Pentecostal Church in Shawville and interment to the Pentecostal Cemetery.The pallbearers were Richard Richardson, Brian Beattie.Larry Reid, Dale Alexander, Dillion Duval and Steven Mackay.Avis Public Les demandes d'Emploi comme prépose a L\u2019entretien de Le O.M.H.de Pontiac situer à Quyon sont maintenant req-uisés.Le (la) postulant(e) devra pouvoir exécuter les tâches suivants: -tâches de nature preventive relativement au terrain; -\ttâches de nature preventive relativement au bâtiment; -\ttâches de nature corrective qui ne nécessement pas une main-d\u2019oeuvre spécialisée; -\ttâches de nature connexe tels que certains travaux de menuiserie, plomberie, d\u2019inspection des logements selon les normes de l'office pour s'assurer de leur bon état.En plus des qualifiés requises pour les tâches précitées, le (la) postulant(e) devra posséder une bonne personnalité permettant une bonne communication avec les locataires.Le salaire offert est celui prévu pour la gestion des immeubles de l\u2019Office et tele que décrété par la Société d\u2019Habitation du Québec.Veuillez faire parvenir vos demander avant le 15 juillet 2008.Marjolaine Lance 380 Du Vieux Moulin Bryson, QC JOX 1 HO 2bjy2 Public Notice A part time job is opened for a person interested in looking after the O.M.H.of Pontiac situated in Quyon.The applicant must be able to execute the following duties: -tasks of a preventative nature concerning both the land and the building; -\tcorrective tasks not requiring special skills; -\tcorrective tasks requiring some abilities in carpentry, plumbing or other trouble shooting skills necessary for the preventive maintenance of the property, including inspection of the dwelling as prescribed by the Quebec Housing Corporation.On top of the quality required for the above tasks; the applicant must possess a good communicating personality he (she) will be dealing with the tenants of the apartments.The salary offered for the job is one prescribed for the management of low-rental housing units by the Quebec Housing Corporation.Please forward your application on of before July 15, 2008.Marjolaine Lance 380 Ch Du Vieux Moulin Bryson, QC JOX 1 HO bjy2 Atkinson - In loving memory of Bill Atkinson who passed away July 1,2002.Six years have passed - to some it is a long time - but to us it seems only like six days ago.Your memory is still so fresh, it still hurts.We hope that you are proud of us \u201cBill Dad Pappy\u201d of how we have been able to carry on without your presence.But with your guidance from above you got us this far.We know we will continue without your presence, but we also know that you will be just one step ahead of us whatever we do.Thanks.We love and miss you.Dixie, Angie, Rick and family Devine.Earl - July 9, 2005.Dad is a special word A word that brings to mind A big warm smile, a helping hand A way of being kind Devotion to the family A word of patience too \u201cDad\u201d is such a special word Because it stands for \u201cYou.\u201d Always missed.Linden, Darleen, grandchildren and great-grandchildren Laframboise, Bill Remembering a husband, dad.grandpa and great-grandpa who passed away July 6, 2005.We do not forget you nor do we intend, We think of you often and will to the end.Gone and forgotten by some you may be But dear to our memory you ever will be.Georgina and Family Bretzlaff - In loving memory of Loreen, who passed away July 2,1978.The Plan of The Master Weaver Our lives are but fine weavings That God and we prepare, Each life becomes a fabric planned And fashioned in His care.We may not always see just how The weavings intertwine, But we must trust the Master hand And follow His design.For He can view the pattern Upon the upper side, While we must look from underneath And trust in Him to guide.Sometimes a strand of sorrow Is added to His plan.And though it\u2019s difficult for us, We still must understand That it\u2019s He who fills the shuttle, It\u2019s He who knows what\u2019s best, So we must weave in patience And leave to Him the rest.Not till the loom is silent And the shuttles cease to fly Shall God unroll the canvas And explain the reason why The dark threads are as needed In the Weaver\u2019s skillful hand As the threads of gold and silver In the pattern He has planned.Forever remembered by husband Otto and daughter Debbie_____________________ Maloney, Myrtle and Raymond - In loving memory of aunt Myrtle (Dunlop), who passed away July 2,1997 and Uncle Ray, who passed away April 16,1995.The world may change from year to year, And friends from day to day, But never will the ones we loved From memory pass away.Miss you, Betty and family $500$ Loan Service, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments.Toll free 1-877-776-1660.___________gjy2 Online, accredited web-design training for persons facing barriers to employment.Available from the Canadian Society for Social Development.Visit: http://www.ibde.ca/signup.Space is limited - apply today! gjy?_______________________ Maritime Drilling Schools entry-level training for land and offshore oilrigs.Excellent wages, benefits and opportunities to travel the world.July 21 -August09/08 August 18-September06/08.Contact: 1-866-807-3960, www.mdslimit-ed.ca.__________________qjy2 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 1 GO, 819-647-2204.xtc 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 It\u2019s yard sale time.Advertise your yard sale in The Equity.just call 819-647-2204 to place your ad._________xtc_ Future Steel Buildings durable, dependable, pre-engi-neered, all-steel structures.Custom made to suit your needs and requirements.Factory direct affordable prices.Call 1-800-668-8653 ext.170 for free brochure.qjn18______________________ Hot tub (Spa) Covers.Best Price, Best Quality.All Shapes & Colours Available.Call 1-866-652-6837.www.thecoverguy.ca.qjn18 msm\t\t mm\t\t journaux 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, 15e each additional word, plus tax.E-MAIL ADS: Copy accepted - prepress \u201c 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 T6I.: 819-647-2204 Fax: 819-647-2206 VISA intebac Visa, MasterCard, Interac accepted DONE HERE! $10.00 including taxes Pontiac Printshop Home of Thf.Equity 133 Centre St., Shawville 819-647-2204 [ Page 9 Otter Lake Elizabeth Hahn 453-7326 Congratulations to Hilda and Edgar Mayhew who will be married 36 years on July 8.Get well wishes to Veronica McKenny who is in the Shawville Hospital.Travis Proubc of Pembroke spent the weekend with his great grandma Hahn.Happy birthday wishes to Hilda Keayes who has a birthday on July 5.1 would like to know if anyone has a problem with brown bugs which are the size of a house fly?They are eating my roses when they are in full bloom.There are clusters of these bugs on the roses, hollyhocks, lupins, hydrangeas and geraniums.I have sprayed with no success.When 1 hang clothes out on the clotheslines, they are all over my clothes.If anyone knows how to get nd of these pest, I would love to know and I will pass on the information.The Golden Age Club euchre results for June 24: Denise Dubois and Bill Linttell won first prize.Sandra Robinson and Bob Billings won second.Janet Lafleur won the 50/50 draw and Laurette St-Aubin won the door prize.The lunch of sandwiches and cake was provided by the club.Belated birthday wishes to Aline Sincennes June 23, Claudette Wolfe June 26; Doreen Dagenais and Jo-Anne Charette June 29.Saturday a western dance was held by the Golden Age Club of Otter Lake as a fundraiser to purchase a Broda chair for the Pontiac Reception Centre.There was also a raffle for a bottle of cheer.The winning ticket was drawn by Emmett Beaudoin and the winner was Pierrette Graveline.Door prize tickets were also drawn.The beautiful music was supplied by Denise and Richard Dubois.We had a ball! Caldwell Hermonie A Sharpe A 647-3459 /| I was so sorry to hear that one of our correspondents is leaving.Iris Smith, who faithful-lywrote the Campbell\u2019s Bay column is moving and will be living with her daughter Stacey at South Mountain.On July 6 a party is being held in her honour at the R.A.Centre in Campbell\u2019s Bay.Sure hope your retirement days is enjoyable.Keep in touch.Get well wishes are sent to Howard Orr of Keswick who has been on the sick list.Anniversary congratulations to my son Neil and his wife Margaret who celebrate their 42nd on July 4, also Donald and Joanne Sharpe celebrate their anniversary on July 7.Birthday congratulations to Louella Alexander of Weirstead who celebrates her 82nd July 4.Belated birthday greetings to Father Costello who celebrated his 72nd June 22.On Monday, June 23 the Portage du Fort Golden Age euchre club had a wonderful dinner catered to by Billy T and his wife Jennifer.Congratulations as usual, you deserve credit not only for the meal but the great way you serve.Birthday congratulations to Doris Young who celebrated her 80th June 30.A lovely surprise party was held at St.Edward\u2019s Church Hall.It was put on by her sons, Bim and Ralph and spouses.It was catered to by Mrs.Beeb.Guests were from Ottawa, former friends and co-workers, Renfrew, Bryson, Norway Bay, etc.including her parish priest Father Costello from Quyon.This past Thursday night the Thursday night seniors had 11 tables playing euchre.We were so glad to have Eric Russell and his wife from Ottawa, Mrs.Bradshaw from Montreal, Robert and Jean Stewart from Ottawa all back and also Nelson and Mary Wall from Sudbury.I was so glad to hear that Raymond Wall of Campbell\u2019s Bay is on the road to recovery after undergoing surgery in Shawville Hospital.Visiting with their daughter Kim and her husband Murray Mako and children Stephen and Erin in Holland Landing and son Tom and his wife Sarah and son Alexander at Etobicoke were Neil and Margaret Sharpe of Shawville.Visiting Bev Young over this past weekend was Brent Young of Ottawa.Birthday congratulations to Mary Sharpe of Belleville who celebrates July 10.Anniversary congratulations to Donnie and Mabel Russell of Chalk River who celebrate 56 years on July 10, also to Connie and Craig Robinson of Deep River who celebrate on the same day.At his summer home in Caldwell over the long weekend was Eugene Soubliere of Ottawa.What a summer of ram.It sure does the flowers good and some of the gardens but its\u2019 according to what kind of soil you have.As I heard some say their ground couldn\u2019t take all the rain.The last of the Sunday night euchre at the Oddfellow\u2019s Hall in Shawville was this past Sunday.It will be continued after the Shawville Fair.Our deepest sympathy to the family and friend of Helen Dumouchel who passed away recently.We were so sony to hear of the death of Robert Horner, son of the late Bert and Janet Horner, who passed away in Toronto Hospital on Friday, June 27 in his 75th year.He was the beloved husband of Elaine.To his wife and family we send our deepest sympathy.Robert was with the R.C.M.P.for a time and then went through for a veterinarian and worked in Mississauga where he also served as a Member of Parliament fop two terms.Bob was a Shawville boy and never forgot where he came from and leaves many friends and relatives in the Pontiac.He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.Waltham Helen Perry 689-2652 jacobg42@hot mail.com 1 sure hope that everyone had a great Canada Day.Our family sure did! On Saturday, June 21, Dr.Willbert Keon High School held its graduation.Congratulations are extended to Dustin Lavigne-Raymond and Erica Betfhamp of Waltham.Dustin was presented with the Art Fleming and Sons Aw'ard for a student who demonstrated perseverance in order to achieve success.Erica was presented with the award sponsored by Peter Smith.Dustin and Erica were also presented with bursaries from the Municipality of Waltham.We wish Dustin, Erica and all the graduates all the best in their future endeavors.Last weekend, Norman (Bobby) Tremblay and his sister Theresa Demers, from Pembroke visited their brother Raymond in Parry Sound.Bobby was telling me that they had a wonderful weekend.On Thursday evening, Larry and I attended the third annual music competition at the Harrington Hall in Chapeau.The youth taking part are students of Maureen Belland who is assisted by Donna Gagnon.Jacob takes guitar lessons from Maureen.He participated in the battle of the bands and his group Keara\u2019s Warriors took first place out of four.There is great talent in this area and the young people kept us entertained for almost four hours.A heartfelt thank you is extended to Maureen and Donna for their patience and dedication for teaching and nurturing the children.Congratulations are extended to all the winners and to all who participated, as you are all winners! On Wednesday night, the Upper Pontiac Soccer Association held a fun night for the children that participated in soccer this year.They were treated to pizza and they played games.Appreciation is extended to all the organizers and coaches for doing such a great job.Without you, our Wednesday, July 2, 2008 young people would not have been able to participate in such a good sport.The third Upper Pontiac Golf Tournament, which was held on Fnday, June 27 was a huge success.Golfers enjoyed a day of golfing either at the Island Brae Golf Course or the Ponterfract Golf Course.The proceeds of the day will go to the Waltham Fire Department, the Allumette Island Fire Department and the Upper Pontiac Sports Complex.The day finished off with a scrumptious roast beef dinner at the Upper Pontiac Sports Complex.Several prizes were given out.Larry and I and several other Waltham residents enjoyed a wonderful evening.On Saturday, the Pontiac Bass Trail held its first fishing tournament, of the summer, at Mud Lake.Leon Venne and Matthew Pilon were the first prize winners.They reeled in a catch of 20.3 lbs.of bass.The second place winners were Pat Ranger and Matthew Labre.Their catch was 18.3 lbs Third place winners were Lorna and Frankie Turner.They reeled in a catch of 17.1 lbs.Ricky and Brandon Harkins were the fourth place winners with a catch of 16.7 lbs.Jim and Eddie Tierney came in fifth reeling in 16.2 lbs.Henry Turner caught the biggest fish of the day weighing in at 4.2 lbs.Congratulations is extended to all the winners Despite the rain everyone had a great day! On Sunday afternoon little Jaycie Theresa Henderson, daughter of Lindsay (née Harkins) and Shawn Henderson was baptized at Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Church.Fr.Nil Guillemette officiated the sacrament.The godparents were Stacey Smith and Thomas Dolan Afterwards, family and friends enjoyed a tasty lunch at Lindsay and Shawn\u2019s.Ita Perry\u2019s mother Majorie Fitzgerald of Timmins is spending a few weeks with Ita and Phil.Ita\u2019s sister Carmel Bartman of Espanola was kind enough to bring her mother down this past weekend.A very special birthday wish and lots of love hugs and kisses are extended to our sweet Isabella who will be celebrating her fourth birthday on July 6.Bonne Fete chere petite Bella!.AVIS AUX RÉSIDENTS DE SHAWVILLE ORDURE ET RECYCLAGE Notez s\u2019il vous plaît que les dates pour la collecte déchets et le recyclage sont comme suit : Déchets\tRecyclage Le 2 juillet\tLe 2 juillet Le 8 juillet\tLe 16 juillet Le 15 juillet\tLe 30 juillet Le 22 juillet Le 29 juillet Le 12 novembre Pour toutes les autres dates, référez-vous s'il vous plaît au calendrier inséré dans votre compte de taxes de 2008.La municipalité est désolée des inconvénients que cela peut vous causer.-/J \u2022#Av NOTICE TO SHAWVILLE RESIDENTS GARBAGE AND RECYLCING Please note that the dates for garbage pick-up and recycling are as follows: Garbage\tRecyling July 2\tJuly\t2 July 8\tJuly\t16 July 15\tJuly\t30 July 22 July 29 November 12 For all other dates, please refer to the calendar inserted in your 2008 tax bill.The Municipality apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.'I'HE EGMJITY AUCTION SALE Mrs.Evelyn Campbell R R #3, C642, Shawville, Quebec.Travel Hwy.148 to Bnstol-Clarendon Town Line, 4 kms east of Shawville.Travel Town Line 1 km to #C642 Saturday, July 5, 2008 - 10am Maytag wringer washer, piano, pump organ, organ atool.accordions, old door signa, Demi John (blue), dressers blanket box.lur coats, rocking horse.Much more Visit our website at www.revelstewart com \u201cHope you can be with us\" STEWARTS\u2019 AUCTIONS \u2022 Cobden, Ontario 613-646-7649 ALGONQUIN COLLEGE IN THE OTTAWA VALLEY YOU CAN STILL APPLY TO COLLEGE Want to come to college this fall?Algonquin College in the Ottawa Valley still has some seats available in our full-time programs that begin September 2nd.\u2022\tBachelor of Science Nursing \u2022\tBusiness \u2022\tComputer Systems Technician - Co-op \u2022\tEarly Cfiildhood Education \u2022\tForestry Technician \u2022\tGeneral Arts & Science \u2022\tGolf & Ski Operations Management - Co-op \u2022\tMotive Power Technician Apprentice \u2022\tOutdoor Adventure Naturalist - Co-op \u2022\tPersonal Support Worker \u2022\tPolice Foundations Call 613-735-4700, ext.2756 for more information or apply to www,ontariocolieges,c3 ALGONQUIN PROTHÈSES AUDITIVES HEARING AIDS Luc Parent audioprothésistes 15 (îamelin.Unit 510.Hull CENTRE DE SERVICES / SERVICE CENTRE: Lions Club Hall 660, rue Principale, Bryson.QC Semi-mensuel S.V.P.appeler pour un rendez-vous 819-771-5029\t1-800-567-1580 Semi-monthly Please call for an appointment R.A JVf.1 Q.zVnciens Combattants DVA CJS.S.T.WJSJ.B.r |\tCLEANING SUPPLIES\t1\t Products for \u2022 Hotels \u2022 Restaurants - Super Markets * Food Service Floor Maintenance General Sanitation Disinfection & Biotechnology Steve orjaney 819-t Pontiac Printshoj 133 Centre St., Shat\t \t \t*47-2204 3 Ltd.vville VETERINARY SERVICES Dr.Alida Jong M.V.Dipl.Homeopathy 435 Highway 148 Shawville, Quebec Tel: (819) 647-3945 Small animal veterinary services Traditional and complementary medicine Service available by appointment Emergencies INTERNET SERVICES KEYNETZ \u2018'-'829-9539 DIAL UP: $16.95 / month WEB HOSTING: From $49/year DSL SERVICE: Residential $29.95 Business $59.00 1128 - 2720 Queensview Drive, Ottawa.K2B 1A5 Hours Mon - Fri 8:(X) am to 4:00 pm www.keynetz.com | AFFILIATED REAL ESTATE AGENT~ Selling your farm?Need a second opinion?I have lots of buyers for agricultural land! 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NOTARY Æ7S WiiW JEAN-PIERRE | PIGEON NOTAI RE-NOTARY C.P.549 37, rue Patterson Campbell\u2019s Bay Québec J0X 1K0 (819)648-2525,5151 Fax: (8191648-5751 Manoir Mansfield 289(3), rue Principale Route 148 Fort-Coulonge Quebec J0X 1V0 (819) 683-3434 Fax: (819) 683-3515 WELL DRILLING JR DRILLING CO.LTD.Water Well Drilling BILL MOLOUGHNEY JR.Phone: (613) 860-9986 Cellular: 761-2414 Quebec: (819) 647-5184 C23 Mitchem Rd.K.R.5, Shawville, Que.FOX 2Y0 RBQ #8249-8981-46 LOCAL SEPTIC SERVICE Gil Cluff Septic Service (Prop.Lorraine Cluff) Messages\tITr) J 647-5306 Ladysmith, Qué.J0X 2A0 PT1C I / Thk Egmjity Wednesday, July 2, 2008 Page 10 In memorial Wilbur McLean.fat Equity St.Stephen\u2019s Anglican Church in Greermount held its annual service Sunday followed by a memorial blessing for those buried at the cemetary there.Dozens of people attended the service and enjoyed the food afterwards.Shawville Lyse Lacourse 647-5932 lysie_wheezy@ hotmail.com jg\\ The Shawville United Church Cemetery service on Sunday was well attended.Our thoughts and prayers are with the Corrigan family who have lost Kathleen Eleanor (nee Hodgins) in hospital on Wednesday, June 18 in her 97th year.Beloved wife of the late Elvyn Corrigan.Loving mother of Allison (Vaida) and Sharon (Brien).Dear sister of Mona (late Russell Judd).Special grandmother to Shannon and Kendra Wilson.Our deepest condolences to the Cameron family on the loss of Jessie Eveline Jane who died peacefully at her home, June 23.Jessie was 104 years old.Beloved wife of the late Elwood Cameron.Daughter of John W.Horner and Amelia Smiley.Sister of the late Leonard Horner (Frieda), and the late Edith Draper (Sydney).Survived by sister- in-law Audrey Cameron (late Norman).Also survived by nieces and nephews.Jessie\u2019s early years were filled with curling, being a school teacher, bookkeeper at Shawville Creamery and for many years managed the Motor Vehicle License Bureau, and later worked at The Equity as a bookkeeper.In Jessie and Elwood\u2019s retirement they spent many winters in Florida and traveled in Canada.Jessie was a member of St.Paul's Anglican Church, St.Paul\u2019s Guild and Clarendon Women s Institute.Some birthdays being celebrated this week are: Helen Hodgins, Jim Beer, Sylvia Hobbs, Pat Hobbs, Angela Towell, Nancy Barber, Michael Richardson, Robert Rowat, Lise Ladouceur, Hugh Tracy, Bob Horner, Cindy Stafford, Diane Richard, Brenda Presley, Hattie Wisotzki, Diane Carmichael, Morgan Hobbs, Shawn Laframbroise, Sandra Dagg, Andrew Dickson, Emilia Lavallée, Tim Powell, Carole Valin, Harvey Smith, Linda Horner, and Janey Orr MacDougall.Wedding anniversaries being celebrated this week are: Eddie and Angela Jean-Marie, Gary and Joy Hobbs, Neil and Margaret Sharpe, Robert and Carol Dickson, Neil and Joyce McCagg, Tammy and\tRichard Alexander, Lucile and Gilles Soucy, and Doug and Liz Corrigan.Canada Day was in full swing with a Canada Day Parade provided\tby\tthe Shawville Lions Club at 1 p.m.and was well attended.A pig roast and fireworks were provided\tby\tthe Shawville\tClarendon Firemen.The Pontiac Museum was open all Canada Day for visitors.Garbage pickup for Shawville will\tbe\ton Wednesday, July 2 due to Canada Day being on the regular day.The 3rd Annual Shawville Country jamboree at the Armstrong Heritage Farm will take place on July 18, 19 and 20.Get well wishes go to Bud Lafrance who has been in hospital.It\u2019s strawberry picking time again.I am looking forward to church strawberry socials, they are always a treat.I am looking forward to having my mom visit my family and I in mid-July for our summer holidays.Can\u2019t wait to see you Mom! Our thoughts and prayers with the Dumouchel on the passing of Helen (nee Stewart) on Wednesday, June 25 surrounded by her family at the age of 49 years.Beloved wife of Renaud Dumouchel.Loving mother of Scott (Véronique) and Steve.Daughter of Beulah and predeceased by her father Gerald Stewart.She will be greatly missed by her sisters Linda (Richard), Gayle (Philippe), Lois (Victor), Sally (Richard), and Wendy (Denis).Also loved by her 12 nieces and nephews and many friends.Sheenboro Myrtle Sullivan and Mrs.Mach Caughey on 689-2236\ttheir 60th wedding anniver- Congratulations\tsaiy.They spent the week- to Father Murray end in Ottawa and returned Tardiff who celebrated 50 went to Spectacle Lake years in the priesthood.Lodge for a dinner celebra-Father has been involved in tions with their family, a variety of ministries serv- Get well wishes to Patricia ing\tboth\tthe church and\tSmith who is in the hospital, society.\tHe was parish priest\tI hope she is soon well, at different churches over Doris Ranger, Ellie the years in Mattawa, Sullivan and daughters Arnprior, Campbell\u2019s Bay, Myra and Betty went on a Renfrew, Lapasse and car rally Saturday morning.Westmeath.He also initiated It was to raise money for the and directed for the Diocese General Hospital.They had of Pembroke Catholic Social a great time hunting down Services, the Office of the all the places on the ques-Lay Apostolate, and the tionaire.Diocesan\tVocation\tLouise Benoit visited with Association, just to mention Doris Ranger over the week-a few.Of course Father end.spent some time at his cot- Donat Ranger and Emile tage over the years at Fort Lebel were on a fishing tour William and often said mass up north recently.1 didn\u2019t at the little chapel,.St.hear if they caught any fish.Teresa\u2019s.We have been for- The Sheen Fiddlers played tunate to have him come to at a barn dance in Douglas Sheen on numerous occa- last Saturday and the crowd sions to say mass on really enjoyed them Art and Saturday nights.A special Guy Jamieson also played than you to Father Tardiff for this fundraiser for and we hope to see you over Renfrew Hospice, put on by the summer.\tPreston and Terry Cull.It\u2019s nice to see Sandra and Get well wishes to Sheila Larry McGregor back in the Saunders who is quite ill.I area.I hear they had an will keep her in my prayers, exciting» year with a month Grace and Joyce Bryson long trip to Tanzania in East took part in a \u201cWalk for life\u201d Africa.Together with their last week in Petawawa.son Jonathan they visited There were a lot of people their daughter Sarah who from the area taking part, has been living and working Grace says she plans to go as a journalist there.They again next year.Good for had a wonderful time explor- you girls! ing the countryside, going on The graduation cere-a safari and just relaxing on monies for Dr.Wilbert Keon the beach.\tSchool\twere held on My daughter, Carmelitta, Saturday in Chapeau, was with me for a week Congratulations to all the along with my grandson graduates.Donovan and his friend Rob The Sheeners are busy Muldoon.They all did a lot preparing for July 1 Canada to help me out so I was sorry Day Celebrations.I am look-to see them leave to go ing forward to it.home.\tErin Stitt Graham enjoyed Raymond, Iona Morris, a shower and stag on Doris and Donat Ranger Saturday night in Sheen, along with my daughter and Erin is the daughter of I enjoyed a lovely dinner and Maureen Gleason and Barry evening at Paulette Stitt.She is getting married Demmons on Wednesday.in October.Fort William is open now My son, Jerry and his wife for meals on the weekends Colleen Spence arrived and the Sheen Fiddlers are Friday and on Saturday great entertainment there on evening I enjoyed a lovely Friday nights.\tdinner at Ida Spence Congratulations to Mr.Camielewski\u2019s.Jerry helped me do a lot of little chores.tournament for the Chapeau It was nice seeing my Arena.They also golfed at granddaughter, Robin Fort Coulonge.Smitt\u2019s Sullivan again.She is Jimmy Catering put on a lovely and Elbe\u2019s daughter.\tmeal.They had a huge Sunday we all gathered at turnout, my house and Myra put on a Get well wishes to Fred nice meal for the gang.\tMeilleur.Fred is a good Lorraine and Steven friend of the family.Carroll are home in Sheen Everyone was asking about for two weeks.She is Fred at the Beagle on Lorraine Gleason.\tWednesday evening.Everyone in Sheen is look- The Chapeau Sheen Fire ing forward to Father Beachy Department held a four coming back.\t\\yheeler bike rally on Lucille and Vincent King Saturday.There were will be celebrating their 44th around 80 bikes participat-anniversary this July.ing.Doris Ranger won the Congratulations to them.50/50 draw.The first prize Congratulations\tto for the poker hands went to Stephanie Pilon Ryan who John Brownlee $300; sec-got a full time job at ond prize went to Lucie Community Mental Health Chartrand, $200.00; third in Pembroke and now works prize to Andre Vailecourt with my favourite grand- $100.00.Thanks to all the daughter-in-law, Janet organizers for such a suc-Morris.You are in good cessful day.hands Stephanie.\tCongratulations\tto Everybody in Sheen is very Jennifer and Dan Covert on busy getting ready for the the birth of their daughter Canada Day celebrations in Leah Shane.This is the first Sheen on Tuesday.It is great-grandchild for Iona usually the biggest Canada and Raymond Morris and Day parade in the Pontiac.first grandchild for Suzanne Every Friday night there is and John Lapierre.great music at Fort William.Allumette Island is cele-Everyone looks forward to brating its heritage on Aug.this.\t3.For more information con- Congratulations to these tact Comité touristique de la students from Sheenboro.municipalité de I\u2019sle aux Courney\tJennings, Allumettes, 75 Notre Dame, Stephanie Morris, and Chapeau QC, J0X 1M0.Joshua McKay who graduât- I will also keep you posted ed from secondary five in The Giroux family held a Chapeau.\tbirthday party for their Happy birthday to Joanne mother Frances Giroux at Morris who celebrates July 4 Harrington Hall.Have a and my grandson, Rodney happy day Frances! My Morris who celebrates July daughter-in-law tells me she 5.\thas a number of your paint- Belated happy birthday to ings and really loves them, my granddaughter, Maureen\tChapeau Heritage Day is Sullivan, June 24.Maureen Aug.3.They are compiling a was down east for a six-week history of Chapeau Hospital, intensive French course and Of interest are the people arrived home in London on born there, but any informa-Tuesday evening.\ttion would be appreciated.Maureen Belland held her Anyone interested in shar music recital and my great - ing memories, stories or grandson, Brett McDonald, knowledge of the hospital performed with his band, through its years of opera Some more Sheeners who tion, should contact Mary-performed at the concert Anne Vaillancourt at 819-were Jesse Meehan, Casey 689-\t5307\tor Meehan, Hannah Dubeau, anniekeorYahotmail.com or and Chelsea and Liam Cline.Patty rebistahotmail com, or On Friday my son, Jimmy, Christine Adam at 613-735-golfed at Island Brae in a 4521.Vinton Diane Boisvert 648-5296 Last week there was a music recital\tin Chapeau for the year end.Casey Belanger placed second in the 14 and older category.Congratulations Casey.Remember to put out your blue boxes for Thursday.Happy birthday to Kim and Alyssa McCoshen, Sandra Kelly and Theresa Dagenais July 2, Howard Hodgins and Odel Hearty July 4, Alisha Corriveau and Muriel Graveline July 5, Lucy Betrand July 6, Zelda Holland and Lynn John July 7.Happy anniversary to Joe and Kay Ranger July 6, and Connie and Relics Leach July 7.On Sunday, June 29 while I was working at T\u2019s Bar in Charteris we got a torrent of rain.The parking lot got full with vehicles trying to stay off the highway because they just couldn\u2019t see.You could see the rain bouncing back off the pavement and causing a white out.It lasted a good 20 minutes or so.I guess Picard\u2019s Strawberry Farm got a good soaking for those delicious berries but I hope it didn\u2019t harm them.Well, Min and I are weekend widows.The boys went for an extra long weekend to fish so the girls have a break.Well, for a few days, until they return with their laundry, sore backs and the sniffles.The rodeo was held at the Fort Coulonge Agricultural Centre this year and was a great success despite the weather.There were no mosquitoes because they sprayed so everyone could enjoy the festivities.I wasn't able to attend because I had to work the day shift at T\u2019s and night shift in Coulonge but I was able to see the fireworks.I don\u2019t know who was in charge of the display but they did a fantastic job.For 20 minutes we watched the beautiful colours.They started right on time and the sky was full of fireworks every second.Hats off to whoever was in charge It was a great show.It was so good in fact that Min Belanger told me she could hear them as clear as a bell and could see the hues of the fireworks from her house in Vinton.Furface who is now known as Furless Face is still enjoying shocking people who haven't seen him yet.He\u2019s trying to make the rounds, so, be patient.One thing for sure, the deer and moose won\u2019t know him.They won\u2019t be scared at all because theyll think he\u2019s just a new hunter on the hill.A special 90th birthday to Irene O\u2019Brien Young.She is residing at Patricia Reid\u2019s Senior Home in Shawville.SURVEILLANCE VOISINAGE Available Now Signs of all kinds \u2022\tReflective Metal \u2022\tCoroplast \u2022\tBanners \u2022\tA-Frames \u2022\tSpinner \u2022\tStreet \u2022\tPeel and Stick \u2022\tFull Colour Process Images Call Steve at 819-647-2204 for your quote today! 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