The equity, 8 octobre 2008, mercredi 8 octobre 2008

[" fcjyi Wvo winner >s.The Voice of the Pontiac for 125 years1 ' / PM40010367\tR8560 NEXT WEEK.TO INCLUDE PONTIAC'S ELECTION RESULTS.THE EQUITY WILL BE PUBLISHED THURSDAY the Equity 125th Year, Issue No.41 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 H8 cents Carole St-Aubin.THE EQUITY Hitting the rails CAROLE ST-AUBIN Equity Reporter PONTIAC \u2022 Proposed commuter train one step closer to becoming a reality.The strong pulse of excitement could be felt as passengers gathered to board the 20th Century passenger cars on Rail Day; a joint venture of the Ottawa Central Railway and Pontiac-Renfrew Counties.Over 70 municipal officials and members of the press shared an optimistic outlook that echoed all the way up and back down the pilot train\u2019s commuter track on Sunday.The Honourable Lawrence Cannon was on site to address the passengers before boarding, where he expressed his support by saying that he loved the project and wanted to see it develop.Other guest speakers included West Carleton Councilor Eli El-Chantiry, who said this had the potential of being a faster commute for many, as well as being both safe and economical, while having a positive environmental impact.Also speaking on behalf of the SADC was President Heather Alberti, who spoke of visions of a future where our citizens could commute to the city for work, and medical appointments, where families would migrate to our communities to live, and play, visions of a future that would link our communities in an environmentally sound way.In a trial run, the proposed commuter train left Walkley Yard passing through Kanata and Dunrobin, before crossing onto the Quebec side of the Ottawa River at Fitzroy Harbour, and continuing its route through Bristol, then stopping off at Norway Bay\u2019s Golf Club for a 45-minute lunch break.Passengers then re-boarded the train, crossing into Renfrew County once again at Portage du Fort.Upon arriving at the excursion\u2019s destination point of Beachburg, a crowd of over 150 people was on hand to welcome them.In a positive speech during the Beachburg stop-over, Deputy Mayor Donald Rathwell of Whitewater Region, who had a hand in the organiztion of the project, led the mayors into signing a joint declaration to show their support in the initiative to develop a commuter rail service in the region, agreeing to form partnerships and to cooperate with each other to get to the market research and economic feasibility study phase, which is the next step of the project.Statistical studies show that 13,000 people from the Valley commute to the Ottawa region on a daily basis, making this a worthwhile project to pursue on many different levels.In addition to offering a valuable service to residents on both sides of the Ottawa River, the existing OCR Line would link rural communities to the urban hubs, providing Valley citizens with new alternatives.Consequently, it would help promote and develop the opportunities, services, and resources that our communities have to offer in return.When asked about the feasibility of a commuter train, Clarendon Mayor Jack Lang answered, \u201cthe commute aspect would have to be the base of it, the numbers would need to support it, and then the touristic aspect of it would be the gravy.\u201d Renfrew residents Boyd and Shirley Clarendon mayor Jack Lang was among the regional mayors who signed a joint declaration to officially carry on to the next steps of developing a commuter rail.Warren, who drove to Beachburg for the day\u2019s event, said they would love to take the kids out shopping for the day up in Pembroke, supporting the hypothesis that the rail would also prove beneficial in strengthening our local economy.It would also benefit those looking to leave the city, with no traffic to contend with, for day of golfing or sightseeing along the Ottawa River, and then enjoying a relaxing ride back into the city at the end of the day.Passengers enjoyed Harry Gow\u2019s and David Jeanes\u2019 narration of train facts and various points of interest along the way, and also took pleasure in singing along to on-board entertainer Dai Basset\u2019s special rail song \u201cThe Ottawa Valley Train,\u201d which he wrote for the occasion.Other musical guests also included Renfrew County Council member Kate Windle, and CFRA\u2019s Alex Black.Before the final disembarking at Walkley Yard, SADC executive director Louise Donaldson who worked diligently in collaboration with the many partners who had a hand throughout the initiative stages of this project, thanked everyone for their attendance.Organizers were happy with the positive outcome and support of the pilot train\u2019s first commute.Record Oktoberfest CAROLE ST-AUBIN Equity Reporter LADYSMITH \u2022 Oktoberfest\u2019s opening night was a huge success as record-breaking crowds poured through the gates.Kicking off this year\u2019s list of special attractions was a fashion show hosted by Boutique Gwendoline and Shawville Shoe Shop.About 100 people enjoyed the wonderfully detailed description as the 11 models walked down the runway to display a variety of designer jeans, jackets, skirts, dresses, sleepware, accessories and footwear suitable for women of all ages.At the opening ceremonies hosted by Mark Papousek for the 23rd year in a row, Oktoberfest President Lorraine Cluff Bretzlaff thanked her board of directors for their devotion in making this another successful event.Special guests Lawrence Cannon then took the stage, saying that Oktoberfest volunteers were doing a wonderful job.Cannon was followed by Charlotte L\u2019 Ecuyer who said she had enjoyed the fashion show and reminded everyone to drive safely.Thorne Mayor Ross Vowles also a gave a word of welcome, and closed the address saying he was glad to be there for the opening festivities this year.But the crowd magnet of the evening was Kingston-based band Ambush, returning for their third performance at Oktoberfest.The band was nominated for six awards by the Canadian Music Association, including \u201cband of the year\u2019 and Video of the year\u2019.\u201cWe have performed coast to coast and abroad,\u201d said lead singer Mark McDonell, who said Ambush will be charting a plane to party in Cuba in January 2009.Over 1000 people from all over the Ottawa Valley filled the Clarence Bretzlaff building for the energetic show, including one of their biggest fans Hillary Bell of Arnprior, who tries to catch all of their shows in the area.It was one of the biggest Friday evening crowds the Oktoberfest has seen in a while, according to Board of Directors member Elson Schock.Saturday\u2019s fare included a diversity of artisans displaying their arts and crafts, most of whom say the Oktoberfest is one of their best venues, and are always eager to book a spot for the following year.Also drawing in a large attendance was the truck pull on Saturday, with over 30 entrants In three different classes this year.Mark McTeer of Arnprior, took a win in both the half ton class w-ith a 258-foot pull, and the three-quarter ton class with a pull of 254-feet.Jody Langton of Beachburg Ont.pulled an impressive 340-feet to the winners\u2019 line in the diesel class this year.Following the truck pull, traditional German music with the Muzik Meister Band was served up, along with the customary German and Canadian food provided by a very steady flow from the kitchen volunteers throughout the weekend.Due to the kindness of local property owners, said Bretzlaff, over 350 campers were able to park their trailers near the Ladysmith TCRA centre.Organizers were hoping to surpass last year's numbers of approximately 7,000 people.When asked what made their\u2019s such a popular event, Bretzlaff answered, \u201cpeople are coming out to enjoy the last kick of the cat.\" The giant pumpkin and vegetable winners were announced on Sunday, with a weigh-in of 1,337 lbs Todd Kline took first prize for his pumpkin, a second place winning weight of 929 lbs was awarded to Dr.Keith MacLellan, third prize going once again to Todd Kline for his 927 lbs pumpkin.Dr.Earl Potvin took fourth prize with his 580 lbs entry, and fifth-place winner Bonnie Potvin weighed-in just a little below him at 574 lbs.Taking sixth place in the category this year, is Hillis Conolly with his entry weighing in at 357 lbs.Todd Kline also took first place with his prize-winning watermelon weighing 113 lbs, and a long gourd measuring 111 inches.Sunday\u2019s Oktoberfest parade first-place winner in the best musical float category was the Muzik Meisters Band.The best comedy float winner was Mervin Rebertz and his group from Otter Lake for their Aloha entry, while best horse group was awarded to Jeanine Shubert\u2019s Horse Play Academy.A German country carriage was also given an honourable mention.The antique vehicles pre-war truck prize of the parade went to Neil Videto of Pembroke, and the post war truck award was presented to Art Kealey for his \u201955 Dodge entry.Bill Lenney won first place with his 1931 Model-A Roadster, while Benjamin Beauchamp of Otter Lake won with his 1970 Challenger in the post-war class.And last but not least, first place winners in this year\u2019s outhouse race went to David Tregunna, Ryan Egan and Jen Martin of the Oktoberfest Team, second place going to the Antique Car Club of Pembroke, and third place was awarded to the Johnson Lake Cottage Association.Bretzlaff was happy with the overall success this year turnout, noting that attendance was up on both Friday and Saturday, but went down slightly on Sunday.A group of bouncy kids enjoy the carefree fun inside the clown face inflated balloon, of the main kid-oriented activities at Oktoberfest.\tCarole St-Aubln.THE eouitv Little crime reported at Oktoberfest Tower picking up wind LEAH IVERSON Equity Reporter PONTIAC \u2022 Locals and visitors alike kept in good spirits last weekend during the annual Oktoberfest in Ladysmith.Police reported only one incident Saturday night where a man driving a Pontiac 'Sunfire attempted to run over a crowd of people.\u201cWe are not sure what his intentions were but we\u2019ve spoken to 10 witnesses in the case,\u201d said Alain Langevin, police chief for MRC Pontiac.\u201cNobody was hit but it caused a lot of scare.\u201d Police are still investigating the incident and no charges have been laid on the driver.Police set up roadblocks in Ladysmith during the three day festival but didn\u2019t issue any tickets.Langevin said police will be conducting more roadblocks until Christmas.Boy hit by car A young boy was struck by a car while riding on a scooter Sept.27 in Bristol.The boy was travelling down Alymer Road when he was struck by a man driving a Ford Escape.He suffered minor injuries.Police are conducting a full investigation and have called in a technician from Hull to check the crime scene.Please see CRIME on page two LEAH IVERSON Equity Reporter CLARENDON \u2022 The vear-long exam is up and the wind test tower in Clarendon has passed with flying colours.The only question now is whether or not it\u2019s here to stay.\u201cThe results were positive,\u201d said Clarendon Mayor Jack Lang.\u201cThe average wind speed was 7.1 megawatts per second and there was only 10 minutes out of the year where the wind stopped, which was quite surprising.\u201d With wind-to-energy production confirmed, Lang is waiting for the go-ahead from the turbine company in Ireland to build a fixed tower.\u201cWe are currently waiting on a report from the company to give us the final results and to tell us if they are interested in continuing doing business in Clarendon,\u201d said Lang, adding, \u201cIf they decide to go ahead with it, the test pole will be replaced by a permanent structure in the area.\u201d The mayor was pleased with how easily the 60 metre tall structure went up and is thankful to get a test tower approved in the area.Please see TOWER on page two Singer hits Ottawa radio Julie Corrigan's original song hit the Ottawa airwaves Sept.18 LEAH IVERSON Equity Reporter SHAWVILLE \u2022 The evening of Sept.18 is a night singer Julie Corrigan won\u2019t soon forget.As the 25-year-old student anxiously waited in her Ottawa apartment while keeping her eyes and ears glued to the radio, two friends came walking through the door carrying a bottle of champagne.After all, she had a lot to celebrate.The night marked Corrigan\u2019s first radio debut where her original song Been Through the Fall was featured on Hot 89.9, one of Ottawa\u2019s most popular radio stations.Corrigan said heanng her voice for the first time on radio was \u2018surreal\u2019 but \u2018an amazing experience.\u2019 Please see SINGER on page two Otter Lake: Cozy 3 bedroom cottage on beautiful Farm Lake Excellent family cottage and priced to sell $135.000 Quyon Excellent investment properly Well rented triplex with $15,000+ annual revenues Many upgrades and renovations, double lot $139.900 Bristol Completely renovated 2 storey.4 bedroom family home 10 minules to Shawville Large lot.double garage, call to visit.$134.900.Shawville All brick 1 1/2 storey 1,500 ?sq ft with 2+1 bedrooms Hardwood floors most of main floor Root and windows updated $135.000 Portage du Fort: Riverview and access via boat launch.2 storey 3 bedroom new construction Large private lot.10 mins to Shawville $129,900 Il I minutes lawville ûÉÊk ¦\t.w- Thome: $68,500 181.rue Principale, Aylmer.Québec 819-684-9054 E-mail: tlafleur@magma.ca 320 Main Street, Shawville, Québec 819-647-6996 Cowfe*\tSfaJüeuAS 759-0699 ^awcs 719-4729 'O\u2019eACRCC 274-9957 iMwoMirirc Page 2 The Equity Wednesday, October 8, 2008 VWPX32 ! ^*11 C 265 Corot© St-Aubtn and Greg Hay ley.TH\u20ac EQUITY Organizers and dignitaries address the passengers before boarding at the Walkley Yard.Pictured above left, from left to right are the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Harry Gow, SADC President Heather Alberti, and Dave Watts OCR Media.Pictured above right, the trian and cars at the Sand Bay Road crossing.SINGER: Local girl hits high note on Ottawa radio station Bay Ciment robbed Continued from page one The recognition was a long time coming for Corrigan, who\u2019s been singing since she was a little girl growing up in Shawville.Tve been singing and playing guitar since I was a kid but never in public because I was too shy,\u201d she said.With support from parents Doug and Margaret, who are both musical, along with friends from her years at Pontiac High School, Corrigan gained the courage to pursue her passion.After moving to Ottawa to study political science and human rights at Carleton University, Corrigan took advantage of her new urban surroundings by auditioning with bands in the city.She landed a gig as lead singer of a Caribbean group called H20, where she sang reggae and soca music.Singing was a cinch, but dancing was another story.\u201c1 wasn\u2019t nervous to sing but in this group I was expected to dance, which was tough for me,\u201d she said, adding, \u201cFor the first year, I didn\u2019t move on stage but the crowd encouraged me to dance so I got over it.\u201d From there, Corrigan landed two backup singing jobs, but never gave up hope of one day going at it alone.That day would come a few months later after a bad breakup led Corrigan to a creative recovering process.\u201cI\u2019ve always written songs based on personal experiences because it makes me feel better,\u201d she said, adding, \u201cBeen through the fall was about having trouble with trust in a relationship.It was a horrible experience in my life, but something great came out of it.\u201d With a powerful pop ballad on hand, Corrigan started emailing various radio stations, which garnered little response.That is, until Corrigan got a reply from the music TOWER: Picking up wind Continued from page one \u201cNo company will ever think of setting up a permanent structure without at least a year of data,\u201d said Lang, adding, \u201cWe were really lucky to get this up and running so quickly and without any hassle.\u201d Various data was collected from the tower on areas regarding temperature, speed, direction and much more.If accepted, the permanent tower is expected to bring in thousands of dollars for the municipality and the land owner by producing electricity.For now, Lang eagerly awaits the letter from the turbine company, who will ultimately determine if the tower remains in the sky.\u201cHopefully they will choose to go ahead with the project,\u201d he said, noting, \u201cIt would sure be a big plus for us.\u201d The test tower is located just off Hwy.148 on the property of Ralph and Melanie Lang.If rejected, the pole will be removed from the ground and sold to another company.Fall line-up at the Pontiac School of the Arts CAROLE ST-AUBIN Equity Reporter PONTIAC \u2022 In hopes of generating renewed interest, Pontiac School of the Arts listed some courses in affiliation with Heritage College\u2019s Continuing Education department in Hull.Pontiac\tArtists\u2019 Association member, France Lamarche stated that they had been successful when listing previously with the Heritage College Continuing Education program, adding that it broadened their advertising scope in the Outaouais region.The fall line-up this year includes: Introduction to Intaglio Printing; Dry-Point, and Collagraphy with Raymond Sandier-Regier; The Camera\u2019s Eye with Dave Johnson and Cartoons and Caricature with Kate Aley.Though they are not college accredited courses, they were put together in an effort to show that they might one day become so; first to prove that it could be done, and second to demonstrate that there was enough interest in them.\u201cIt was actually what the PSOTA had in mind from the beginning,\" said Sandier-Regier, adding that in preparing his course, he looked at the curriculum currently offered in colleges.The effort to meet the criteria of a longer course that offered more in-depth information, the amount and type of the material, as well as the quality of the instructors were all met in his prepared course, according to Sandier-Regier.\u201cEvery instructor knows that when putting together a course, he or she may end up with very few or no students at all, that\u2019s just the way it is,\u201d said Sandier-Regier.The fall line-up was to be a springboard in offering more similar programs in the future.Though a bit dissapointed that there were no registered students for his course as of Thursday, Regier stated that these things are not always successful.\u201cYou try things, and if they don\u2019t work out, you move on,\u201d he concluded.CRIME: Report Continued from page one The driver has not yet been charged.House Fire MRC Pontiac police responded to a small house fire last Sunday in Mansfield The fire started on the backyard patio and was quickly put out by the owner.Police suspect it was a criminal fire.There are no leads in the case.director at Hot 89.9 who informed the singer that her song would be featured in the Battle of the Beats show on Sept.18.The show plays two songs back to back and lets the public vote on their favourite tune.As soon as she heard she was going up against the popular Jonas Brothers, Corrigan\u2019s hopes of winning deflated.\u201cIt was scary going up against the Jonas Brothers.1 knew it wouldn\u2019t be easy for a local singer to beat them.\u201d With two days before air time, Corrigan relied on the trusty tools of technology to enlist listeners to vote for her.\u201c1 started a group on Face book asking people to vote for me and I added lots of friends on Myspace,\u201d she said.The networking paid off because listeners chose Corrigan as the victor of the show and for the next four nights she went on to beat songs from famous groups including Lady GAGA, Akon, Estelle feat.Sean Paul and The Brandon Paris Band After winning five nights in a row, the show\u2019s maximum, Corrigan was added to the station\u2019s rotation.Her song is currently being played on Hot 89.9 four to five times a day, giving Corrigan the credibility and courage to take her dream of becoming a professional singer/songwriter to the next level.\u201c I used to email radio stations in Canada with no response and now they are returning my email,\u201d she said, adding, \u201cI\u2019m so happy to get this opportunity.It\u2019s definitely opened more doors for me.\u201d WILBUR MCLEAN Equity Editor CAMPBELL\u2019S BAY \u2022 Campbell\u2019s Bay - Ciment had $25,000 worth of tools stolen recently.Thieves robbed equipment twice on the evening of Friday, Sept.26.The first time they cut the lock on the fence of the business at about 7:30 p.m.and then returned at about 9 p.m.to take some more, according to police.Police are looking for two men in the robbery.Anybody with information can contact the Sûreté du Québec Campbell\u2019s Bay detachment at 819-648-2141.The Info-Crime line, which\tguarantees anonymity, can be reached at 1-800-711-1800.Joe ((Jenny) a,W /Hice 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Can you spare an hour or two per week to change someone's life?Become a volunteer tutor with the W.Q.Literacy Council.Tutor Training Workshop: Friday.Oct.17: 6:00 10:00 and Sat.Oct.18: 9:00-3:15 Info.: 819-647-3112 or 1-888-647-3112 Shawville Lions Club Fair Draw 2008 1st Prize - ACER gaming computer with Blue Ray video and Canon printer Purchased by Shawville Lions Club from WePC, Shawville Value $ 1523.81.Won by Rob Carmichael 2nd Prize - LG 19\" LCD tv \tDonated by Lloyd Hodgins Furniture Va ue S563 25 \t\t.Joann Brinkworth 3rd Prize -\t2 Tickets to Senators game\t \tDonated by G.M.Bryan Murray Value $406.35\t\tSharon Olmstead 4th Prize -\t2 Tickets to Senators game\t \tDonated by G.M.Bryan Murray\t\u2022 \tValue S406.35 \t\tMurray Ranger 5th Prize -\tGolf Set w/carry bag\t \tDonated by Murray\u2019s Sporting Goods, Shawville Value $395.06 \t\t\tGail Findlay 6th Prize -\tEtched Mirror\t \tDonated by Tom Murdock Value 2338.62 \tShannon Carmichael\t 7th Prize -\tStanley Cup T-Shirts\t \tDonated by John Atkinson Value $338.62 \t\t 8th Prize -\tCASH PRIZE\t \tDonated by W.J.Hayes & Sons, Shawville Value $125\t\t\tMarg Reynolds 9th Prize \u2022\tGift Certificate\t \tDonated by W.A.Hodgins Store (Home Hardware), Shawville\t \tValue $100 \t\t 10tri Prize -\tGift Certificate\t \tDonated by Tom Orr Cartage, Shawville Value $100\t\t\tLee Raulin 11th Pnze -\tGift Certificate\t \tDonated by Café 349, Shawville Value $50\t\tWayne Bohart The Shawville Lions Club wishes to thank all the donors for their pnze donations to the Fair Draw.Without this community support, raising funds would be considerably more difficult.Thank you to those that bought tickets, as well, thank you to the people who sold tickets at the fair.\t_________ InarchdentaT «Family * «©osmetic ©entistry Dr.Sam Towell D.D.S New Patients and Emergencies always welcome Friendly, committed, experienced dentistry at a reasonable cost \u201cWe cater to cowards\u201d 1120 March Road, Kanata (across from St Isadore School & Church) | 613-^271-0674 j DON\u2019T DELAY 2008 Birth Announcements for the January 7, 2009 edition of THE EQUITY THE EQUITY is planning a special birth announcement spread, featuring photos of babies born in 2008 with announcements, for the issue of Jan.7, 2009.Advertisement: Includes a one column (1 1/2\u201d wide) photo and 50 word write-up.Additional words welcome at 15c (plus taxes) per word.Cost: Photo in colour $39.49+ $2.37 GST+ $3.14 QST = $45.00.Photo in black and white: $30.72 + $1.84 GST + $2.44 QST = $35.00 Payment: All announcements must be prepaid, cheques payable to Pontiac PrintshopXtd.Information: Photos may be of any size, reduction or enlargement will be made to adjust the size to 1 1/2\u201d.Photos may be picked up after January 7, 2009, or, enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope and it will be returned.Deadline: Dec.31,2008.SAMPLE Tessa Barton Dickson/Barton - Leslie, Jason, and big brother Owen Ross are thrilled to announce the birth ot Tessa James \u201cLadybug\" Barton, bom February 14th, 2008 at the Maison des Naissances in Gatineau.Our wonderful midwives helped us bring her into the world as the sun was rising on her Oma's birthday.Proud grandparents are Heather Dickson and Greg Hayley (Oma & Opa) of Shawville, Ross Dickson and Diana Bracegirdle of Perth, and Austin and Geraldine Barton of Nepean.Leslie, Jason, Owen and Tessa live in Wakefield.Mail or drop-off to THE EQUITY 133 Centre Street, P.O.Box 4300 Shawville, Quebec J0X 2Y0 Or e-mail: display@persona Attention: Katherine Hynes 819-647-2204 PARTI DU CANADA Regard vers l\u2019avenir .vers une société durable Votez André Sylvestre dans Pontiac andre@gpv-pontiac.ca Autorisé par I agent officiel d'André Sylvestre ¦isK PARTY OF CANADA Looking Forward .toward a sustainable future André Sylvestre in Pontiac www.votesylvestre.ca V » 1 4 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 The Equity Page 3 Promising results from local sweet pearl millet test plot CAROLE ST-AUBIN Equity Reporter CLARENDON \u2022 An agricultural research team is excited about the large amount of data collected from Cedar Farm\u2019s sweet pearl millet crop in a short amount of time.Approximately 20 people gathered at Cedric and Darlene Judd\u2019s Clarendon Farm on Sept.24 for an on-farm demonstration.When asked why he was attending this demonstration, area beef farmer Joe Morris, who has been growing Japanese millet for the past seven years said, \u201cThough ethanol is a long ways away, this is interesting.I\u2019m here to try to learn something new.\u201d Representatives Marc Clement of the Ministère de l\u2019Agriculture des Pêcheries et de l\u2019Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ), Pierre Bélanger from Bélanger Agro-Consultant Inc., Bernard Larouche of the Centre de Recherche et Développement Technologique Agricole de l\u2019Outaouais, and Dr.Om Dangi, president of Agriculture Environment Renewal Cananda Inc, who is the genetic engineer of the first Canadian hybrid of sweet pearl millet, were on-site to talk about the evolutionary stages of the production of sweet pearl millet for ethanol production and as livestock forage.\u201cWhat started with a tablespoon of seeds in 2002, has yielded a crop and field today,\u201d said Clement enthusiastically.The goals of this project as a field-scale plantation were to verify the protein quality of the cereal crop once baled, to validate its potential as a forage crop, and to confirm that the sugar yield generated is sufficient for ethanol production.\u201cIt\u2019s not a difficult crop to grow, it\u2019s cheaper than corn and needs less fertilizing,\u201d said Darlene Judd.Ideally, the first cut would be used as forage, and the second cut used for its sugar yield.Characteristics such as a rapid regrowth rate after cutting, a safe level of prussic acid after killing frost for grazing, a higher yield than corn, its potential use as an organic control against root nematodes in vegetable and potato production, and being good to use as a rotation crop, are other advantages of the millet crop.\u201cIt\u2019s adaptability to soil conditions and climactic changes are other great aspects of sweet pearl millet.The breeding program was started because of this,\u201d said Dr.Dangi in regards to the millet hybrid originally from Asia and Africa.The millet crop on Cedar Farm, planted June 24, produced a sugar content of 16 per cent at the time of its first cut on the third week of August.It was at a nine per cent sugar content after a hard frost.But the late planting and harvesting of this crop did not discourage the research team, as invaluable information was collected.\u201cIt\u2019s not like we have a 'book\u2019 to follow.We are in the process of writing \u201cthe book\u2019,\u201d said Clement.When asked if the cows at the millet well, Judd replied \u201cIt\u2019s best in silage.lyssl Carole St-Aubin.THE EQUITY Pierre Bélanger of Bélanger Agro-Consultant Inc talks about the sweet pearl millet sap extraction process.They didn\u2019t seem to like it as much in round bales because it is long and stalky, but they ate it well when it was cut.\u201d .Added Larouche: \u201cThe Judd farm is one of the three test plots here in the Pontiac, with four others in the Vallée de la Gatineau providing data to give a clearer picture.The information provided can be used next year\u2019s and future crops.\u201d Expansion, diversification, and enterprise are on the horizon for a sweet pearl millet, with a production timetable that is currently entering in prefeasibility ethanol stage; they are currently doing sap extraction trials using an experimental press developed by Oklahoma University.The foreseen industrial production phrase is predicted for 2010-2011.-abulous all ashions can be 'oundat ._____ Audrey\u2019s in town Fine Fashions for Her.132 John Street North, Arnprior, Ont.AVIS AUX CHASSEURS Bouffe Pontiac accepte des dons de viande sauvage Tous les dons de nourriture sont remis aux citoyens du Pontiac dans le besoin.Pour plus d'information : 819-648-2550 ATTENTION ALL HUNTERS Bouffe Pontiac will gladly accept wild meat donations.All food donations are distributed to Pontiac citizens in need.For more information: 819-648-2550 3 McCuaig, Campbell's Bay, J0X 1K0 bouffepontiac@yahoo.fr CIDRERIE \u2022 CIDER MILLS CORONATION HALL Invites you to its Grand Opening Saturday, October 11th, 2 pm 206 River Road, Bristol Village \u2022\tEnjoy Fresh Apple Cider -and delicious Apple Pie \u2022\tTours of Cider Mill \u2022\tTraditional Apple Games \u2022\tPetting Zoo & More Coronation Hall Cider Mills 819-647-2547 www.coronationhall.com Youths awarded their shining moment at Sun Gala Awards CAROLE ST-AUBIN Equity Reporter FORT C0UL0NGE \u2022 Over 70 people gathered for the annual Maison des Jeunes Sun Gala Award ceremony at the Sieur de Coulonge high school auditorium in Fort Coulonge on Friday.Organizers and animators from youth centres in Rapides des Joachims, Fort-Coulonge, Campbell\u2019s Bay, and Shawville assembled to honour their teen participants, as did all the youth centres across Quebec that same night.\u201cThe youth centre is a meeting, learning and prevention place.It is a hangout and an oasis.The centre\u2019s mission is to keep the youth active and to help them develop into critical-thinking citizens by opening our doors to them until adulthood,\u201d said Arianne Bouchard,\tPontiac\u2019s Director General of the Maison des Jeunes.Shouts of encouragement could be heard throughout the auditorium by the energized youth during the presentation awards, hosted by Gabie Paré, Board of Directors President, and Brianna Marshall of the Shawville Youth Centre.The award categories and their recipients were chosen by the youth themselves.Natalie Bowen was chosen as a good leader, Khelsea Rebertz as the friendliest teen, and Jessica Pépin as the smiliest.The most athletic award went to Cléo Belair, while DJ Dagenais was chosen as the funniest teen, and Garrett Woolsey as the shyest.The award tor the most involved teen went to Stéphane Boisvert, and the teen with most attendance award was presented to Cydney Leclerc.Sixteen-year-old Matt Endiocott\u2019s rendition of a Johnny Cash song was then enjoyed by ail, followed by a presentation of the youths\u2019 activities and outings during the past year.Next a $500 post-secondary bursary based on criterion of participation, being a youth council member, and the youth\u2019s involvement in the centre\u2019s activities, was presented to Patrick Mainville, and best overall participation in the youth Co-op program was awarded to James Park.;\u2022 Î*.Carole St-Aubln, THE EQUITY Sixteen-year-old Matt Endiocott stands in the spotlight giving the audience a hearty rendition of Johnny Cash's Folsom Prison Blues, at Friday evening's Maison des Jeune\u2019s Sun Gala Awards in Fort-Coulonge.The conclusion of the presentations were the house awards, with the highest attendance awarded to Rapides des Joachims, constant attendance going to Campbell\u2019s Bay, the house with the most community involve- ment awarded to Fort-Coulonge, and best fundraising award presented to the Shawville house.The youth were then treated to pizza, refresh ments, and Ottawa hip-hop artist Crazy Smooth, to end their special night.Fall Clean-up ^ Antiques + Collectables + j/ Collector Cars + Mise.Sale Sunday & Monday.Oct.12 & 13 9-3 Rain or Shine Roll top desks Church pews Side boards Dressers Washstands Oil lamps Hockey memorabilia Rocking chairs Vintage coolers China cabinets 1989 Dodge Ram 4x4 (85 k) 1989 Camaro Iroc-Z convertible 1972 Plymouth Valiant (Duster) 1976 Nova SS 1991 Prowler 5th wheel trailer 1989 Sea-doo challenger boat Juke boxes 5 ft.finishing mower Back blade Steel gates \u201cThis is only a sample of items available.S ^\t1144 Route 148\t^ / Campbell\u2019s Bay, QC André Chrétien 819-648-2512 Merci\tThank You Thank you to all the participants and sponsors\t who helped to make our annual golf tournament\t for the Heart Institute a big success.\t Caisse Populaire de Fort-\tRestaurant Francoeur Coulonge\tGroupement Forestier Brookfield Energy\tS.A.Q.Luc Sicard Caisse Populaire de Chapeau\tDépanneur Ben Promutuel La Vallée\tPharmaceutical Partners of Petawawa Toyota\tCanada Diane Homer George s Karaoke & Bar\tEntreprise Ronald Soucie Metro Belland\tEsso Guy & Paul Boisvert S A D C.Pontiac\tBMR Fort-Coulonge C.H.I.P 101.7 FM\tImprimerie Plus Helen Routliffe\tHeart Institute of Ottawa Joan and Roy Bertrand\tLine Lalonde Banque Laurentienne de Fort-\tPharmacie Julie Jones Coulonge\tCentre d\u2019auto Amyotte Spruceholme\tCentre de Service Mansfield NAPA Pièces d\u2019auto Bolsfort\tBerta Construction Inc.U.S.W Mike McArthur\tNeil Laroche Motel Ben\tLeatrice Lefebvre MEDTEL Roger LaSalle Jr.\t The Organizing Committee and\t the Knights of Columbus\t here, for you So you think you can sing! 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Janey MacDougall news fitheequrtyca Digital Darkroom Dave Moore adsfi persona.ca ADVERTISING DEADLINE MONDAY 5 p.m.Publications Mail Agreement No.40010387 PAP Registration No.08560 I\u2019he Equity Wednes ; October 8, 2008 Call 819-647-2204 7-2206 Fax uity.ca E-mail ads uity.ca E-mail news and letters Ml.Website sions > DEADLINE MONDAY 5 p.m.OUR OPINION I Church Tour has potential The Pontiac Church Tour took place the weekend of Sept.27 and 28 this year.In its third year, 22 churches were listed as participants in the tour, opening their doors to the public from 1 p.m.to 5 p.m.both days.The church tour is a wonderful idea.Just a few years ago a researcher declared the churches of Pontiac to be among the most architecturally beautiful and historically important in all of Quebec.The church tour is an opportunity to draw tourists and boast of a significant aspect of Pontiac's rich history.Expenses are relatively few, since volunteers helm each church and the information produced from year-to-year can be recycled, since many of the churches are the same.Having various recitals and concerts to complement the church tour is also an excellent idea.However, things didn't quite work out very well this year.The first problem is that a number of the churches listed on the brochure as participants weren't even open.Doors at a handful of churches were locked between the hours stated for the tour for a few of the churches.Absolutely no signage at the site itself indicated why it was not open.Imagine being a person driving an hour or two, perhaps to see only one of the churches that is of particular personal significance and is no longer functional on a regular basis, only to find that church was closed.Such an experience would sour a person from ever returning for the tour.In fact, one church that was listed on the brochure had a wedding ceremony during the times of the tour.Obviously, a wedding that has been planned a long time in advance takes precedent over a church tour, but shouldn't that church have been removed from the promotional materials?The Equity doesn't think a soon-to-be married couple would be too pleased to see a gaggle of tourists perusing the church during their wedding nor would the tourists be too keen at being shut out of the tour.Another problem was a lack of information.Some churches were open but nobody was on hand to provide any sort of information nor was any available at the church.While many local people may not have required any information, again the tourists from other places would likely want some background information on the facilities they are visiting to make their tour worthwhile.None of the problems with the tour this year are unfixable.With some better planning in the future, the tour could easily be a great success.One thinks of the Pontiac Artists' Studio Tour that has built itself from very humble beginnings to become an important part of the art community's schedule in the National Capital region as a possible inspiration for the church tour.The artists' tour will celebrate its 20th anniversary next year.In only its third year, the Pontiac Church Tour is still young.The growing pains it is experiencing can be overcome and it can become an important and well-attended part of the tourism calendar in Pontiac.However after this year's tour it is obvious some work is needed.WM Choo, choo choose to ride Carole St-Aubin, THE EQUITY Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: Pontiac Printshop Ltd.133 Centre St.Shawville, QC J0X 2Y0 819-647-2204 819-647-2206 Fax www.theequrty.ca Subscription rates (tax included) Pontiac - $29.34 Quebec - $40.63 Canada - $37.80 U.S.- $53.55 Contents copyright 2008 Legal deposit in the National Library ot Quebec Member of ABC.CCNA, QCNA & Hebdos Sélect \u201cWe acknowledge the assistance of the Government of Canada through the Publications Assistance Program toward our mailing costs.\u2019\u2019 Canada r ^ ENVIRONMENTAL FORUM I Community envisioning: Commuting by train Approximately 65 people from Pontiac and Renfrew counties boarded a train in Ottawa\u2019s Walkley train yards on Sunday Oct.5.Their destination?Beachburg.The day of discovery aimed to demonstrate the viability of a commuter train which would permit Renfrew and Pontiac residents to park their cars and use rail transport to get to and from Ottawa.The day was coordinated by a team including Pontiac\u2019s Community Futures Corporation (SADC Pontiac), the Ottawa Central Railway (OCR), and members of both Pontiac and Renfrew counties.Media from Ottawa and throughout the Ottawa Valley were on board to experience the historic ride on circa 1955, comfortable carriages.As well, politicians of all stripes were either on board or met us at Norway Bay Golf Course (stop number 1 in the Pontiac) and Beachburg (stop number 2 in Renfrew County).Brilliant sunshine in addition to nature\u2019s stunning palette of scarlet, gold and purple leaves \u2014 offset by white and red pine\u2019s evergreen \u2014 ensured everyone thoroughly enjoyed the spectacular Ottawa Valley scenery.Everyone I spoke with both on board the train and at the two stops made en route were enthusiastic about the potential of commuter train service.Beachburg enthusiasm.\u201cI\u2019d love to be able to board the train so I don\u2019t have to drive to Ottawa,\u201d enthused Beachburg resident Jean Robinson.\u201cIt would give me a day\u2019s outing without having to worry about the roads or what the weather is like.\u201d Her sister, Sharon Robinson, agreed, noting, \u201cThose of us who don\u2019t drive find it really difficult.We have to arrange for someone to pick us up and drive us to our doctor\u2019s or hospital appointments in Ottawa.I would love to get onboard a train, it would make me feel so much more independent.\u201d Although he was unable to travel by train due to his recent hip surgery, MPP John Yakabuski addressed Beachburg\u2019s assembled crowd of greeters and all train travelers in that village.\u201cPerhaps we\u2019re stepping backwards when we look at train travel, but that\u2019s a good thing.The train offers us all some great possibilities for the future.\u201d Cheryll Gallant, incumbent Conservative in Renfrew County noted, \u201cThere\u2019s a tremendous spirit of cooperation between Renfrew and Pontiac.This vision of the train crossing boundaries and connecting us all is a great thing for our country.Let\u2019s do our homework and make sure this becomes an everyday event and not a one-day wonder.\u201d Heather Robertson of Beachburg exclaimed, \u201cEconomically it would be a great benefit to allow people to live here and work in the city.It\u2019d be great for tourism, too, but also for students who could get to university and college, while still living at home.\u201d Her enthusiasm was matched thoughtfully by her friend, Brenda Wallace who said, \u201cAnd it sure wouldn\u2019t hurt the environment to get all those cars off the road.Surely it would be far more cost and energy-efficient.\u201d .Matched by Pontiac Heather Alberti-Dickson, Director of SADC Pontiac delivered a speech prior to everyone boarding and was often seen being interviewed by such media as Ottawa\u2019s A-channel.During her speech, Alberti-Dickson said, \u201cThe possible economic spin-offs of a regular commuter service are huge.We would see a migration of families coming up from the city to live and play in our townships and municipalities to enjoy our wonderful county lifestyle.Or better yet, our children would be able to stay in the Ottawa Valley instead of having to leave the area for a job in the urban region.These new families would fill up our schools, arenas, and churches while adding tremendous value to our economic base.These people would shop at home, participate in our communities and create new job opportunities.\u201d SADC Executive Director Louise Donaldson matched Alberti-Dickson\u2019s enthusiasm.\u201cThe beauty of this Ottawa Valley commuter line proposal is that the infrastructure needed for a commuter rail service \u2014 the OCR Line \u2014 already exists and it apparently meets the transportation standards necessary to operate such a service.\u201d Dennis Blaedow is President of Pontiac Tourism and works at Esprit Rafting Adventures.Chatting with me, he emphasized, \u201cAt Esprit, we know this train commuter service would be fantastic and that it\u2019s already needed.We operate a daily shuttle service from Ottawa to Esprit (at Davidson) for our clients so we are aware there is a need for a commuter train.Moreover, our international clients from Germany, Britain and other places have heard about Algonquin Park.Imagine how great it would be if they could land in Ottawa\u2019s International Airport, board this train for Pontiac, have their whitewater rafting experience and then continue on to Pembroke and Algonquin Park.We need this commuter train now.\u201d Demand According to Genivar Consulting group who conducted studies in Quebec, research indicates a positive net economic gain to those regions which offer a train-based commuter system.As well, studies conducted by Rail Future Group Inc.as well as Statistics Canada 2001 figures indicate that approximately 13,000 or so residents commute daily to the Ottawa area from the counties of Renfrew and Pontiac.It is assumed that since 2006 these numbers will have grown.The route From Ottawa Central Railway\u2019s Walkley Yard, the discovery train traveled west through Kanata north and Dunrobin.Then it crossed the Ottawa River at Fitzroy Harbour, offering stunning and unusual views of the river at this point.In Pontiac, we headed past Pontiac Bay to stop for lunch at Norway Bay Golf Club.After enjoying a bagged lunch we continued through Bristol, Clarendon, Litchfield and Portage du Fort, then returned to Ontario to travel through the Whitewater Region of Renfrew County, where we stopped at Beachburg.Opportunity History.Tourism.The sheer function of being able to commute by train.There are many reasons to embrace train travel.Yes, there are many questions \u2014 from type of machinery to be used through to speed of transit such that commuting would be truly feasible.Let us now proceed to feasibility studies and all the other processes and procedures necessary to explore the potential of commuter train travel for Pontiac and Renfrew counties.A step back?No.This is a grand, environmentally appropriate notion whose time, I most sincerely hope, has come.Katharine Fletcher is a freelance environmental, nature, garden and ecotourism writer.\tContact\ther\tat chesleyiaallstream.net.Katharine Fletcher YOUR OPINION Case closed Dear Editor, This letter is in response to Fred Ryan\u2019s opinion pieces in the Sept.24 issue of the Pontiac Journal and two recent articles of the Ottawa Citizen.Mr.Ryan, the Stuart Collins affair is over.Collins pleaded guilty to all charges, received his sentence and had to pay his bills, as we all have to do.Case closed.You have no idea what may have gone on behind the scenes, in order for this conclusion to have bean reached.By trying to keep this story alive with your slanderous statements against Mr.Cannon, you could be causing Mr.Collins even more problems.When Cannon was elected as our representative in 2006 and became Minister of Transport and Infrastructure as well as Mr.Harper\u2019s Quebec lieutenant, most of us realized that he would be an extremely busy man.We were proud to have such an experienced and competent MP.Cannon has not neglected the Pontiac, he has offices in Mansfield, Maniwaki, Buckingham and of course on the hill.He has always been available to his constituents through these offices.Cannon has and continues to meet and work with the mayors of the Pontiac either individually or through the MRC in an attempt to meet the needs of the people of the Pontiac.There has been financial support given for infrastructure to the different municipalities either directly of indirectly.Financial aid has also been given to local business in agriculture, forestry and tourism.There have been grants for waterworks.The slaughter house is still on the agenda.There has been support to the farmers in supply management and a commitment to reduce the excise tax on diesel fuel for farmers.I am sick and tired of people as yourself, who suggest that Harper is a Bush disciple.Harper is an excellent Prime Minister, and represents Canada extremely well, both internationally and here at home.It is through NATO that our Canadian troops are in Afghanistan, not because of Mr.Bush.For the publisher of a newspaper to make slanderous statements such as yours is disgraceful.We can only hope that Cannon will be re-elected with an even larger majority than last time and that your best efforts to discredit him, will not have been good enough.Helen Routliffe Mansfield Beware of false prophets offering simple solutions Dear Editor, This election certainly has created a lot of grist to consider.Normally, I would have listened to all of the parties and then like most would have voted Liberal.This election is different.The left, consisting of the Liberals, NDP, Greens and the Bloc all have major policy issues that make them nonstarters.The Bloc is a parochial Quebec party unconcerned about the rest of us.The Greens are too small and amount to a protest vote.The NDP policy on Afghanistan overrides anything positive in their platform.That leaves the Liberals.They have a new leader and some new faces but their actions in Parliament and their rhetoric on the campaign trail lead me to the conclusion they are the same old animal sporting a new coat.With the Liberals it is a matter of a lack of trust.The scandals and broken promises are still fresh in my mind.I see no indication that things have changed with the Liberals.They made an issue of the election call.A fixed date election is fine for a majority government but doesn\u2019t hold water for a minority government that would fall at the whim of the opposition.So the Conservatives moved first when it appeared the Parliament had become dysfunctional.A logical move I say.If half of the bad press about the carbon tax is true then that is enough for me to turn my back on it.It smacks too much of another experimental Liberal program that would prove to be a money pit.The most recent example of a money pit being the universal gun registry.Two million dollars to two billion dollars is too much for a failed program.The Liberal answer is to give us more of a failed^.pro-gram.They promised increased public safety and fewer suicides.Well that never happened.Mr.Dion complains that the Conservatives invited firearms industry and the sport shooting stakeholders to advise the government on firearms policy.Who better to consult than those with the knowledge and with something to lose by an anti-firearms policy?Dion would replace them with his anti-firearms lobbies such as the Coalition for Gun Control.Perhaps he intends to fund the Coalition yet again to lobby the Liberals on behalf of their anti-firearms policies.I do not call an electrician when my plumbing is leaking and yet that is the situation between the Liberals and the Coalition for Gun Control.Liberal rhetoric and propaganda continue to be the hallmark of their anti-firearms program.Truth was the first casualty of their program.Why now should we believe them?Sad to say, the Liberals share a philosophy common to totalitarian governments.That is that citizens cannot be trusted so they must be disarmed.It would appear the Liberals want to re-engineer Canadian society to one where private firearms ownership no longer exists.The basis of the argument is the false premise that guns are the problem.To wit, less guns mean less deaths.Facts worldwide show the wrongness of that claim.We don\u2019t ban cars because they cause deaths.The Liberal promises of a safer society and fewer suicides remain an unfulfilled dream after 17 years of a universal gun registry.This behemoth program is ruinously expensive with no positive measurable results, by all yardsticks an unqualified failure yet this is all the Liberals have to offer - more of a failed program.Fear mongering, emotional rants, propaganda and empty rhetoric characterize the Liberal attack on firearms ownership.Facts do not support their position.Nor do the rights of millions of law abiding Canadians who have firearms as part of their historic culture count with the Liberal led left.Take Toronto as the example.Based on Statistics Canada figures and those of the Toronto Police Service, the chance of being shot by a legal handgun is about .0001 per cent.If you include stolen registered handguns the figure rises to about two per cent.So for two per cent or less, the Liberal answer is to spend billions of dollars on a universal gun registry and deprive millions of Canadians of their cultural heritage of firearms ownership and use with no real improvement in public safety.There seems to be a Liberal mind set that allows for programs that are open ended as far as budget goes.That thinking brought us to where we are now with the national debt.Dion is showing no leadership or understanding of crime in the current campaign.By definition assault rifles are fully automatic firearms.Automatic firearms have been banned in Canada for 30 years! The Liberals intend to arbitrarily ban semi-automatic firearms on the basis of their appearance.Prior to the election call they said they would ban all semi-automatic firearms.That would include .22 calbre skunk guns as well as military arms.Ask the police if assault rifles are a problem.The answer is no.The Liberals have confused voters with their shifting position on firearms and their faulty definitions.Being tough on crime is a matter of being tough on criminals, not inanimate guns.We inherited the present crime situation from the Liberals.It comes down to who do you trust to solve the problem \u2014 the Liberal party whose policies made the present situation a reality or the Conservative Party that has focused on the root of the problem and taken concrete steps to address the issues.Dion reminds me of the doctor who administers calamine lotion for a rash but is unconcerned about the cause.The fact that the Liberals have learned nothing from this exercise proves to me they need to spend more time in the wilderness atoning for past sins and developing program platforms that are inclusive of all Canadians and not just the urban voters.Ronald M.Wilson Westmeath ON Humane commitments Dear Editor, New federal elections bring us opportunities for change.Before parties and candidates enter the political arena, lets remind them, this time, some of their recent decisions.Lets also make sure that they will make clear commitments on the fight against poverty and social disparities and the end of the war.This summer, by voting for bill C-33, allowing the government to regulate biofuels, our representatives took the risk of leading a large part of the world population to starvation.(In short and medium term, ethanol can only be made from cereals; ethanol production would thus increase the price of food.) Conservatives and Liberals, for power reasons, both voted in favour of the bill.To add to the insult, the government even agreed to provide 2.2 billion dollars in subsidies for the production of ethanol.All political parties and candidates, whatever their affiliation, should clearly commit to vote against such a bill and to cancel any subsidies for the production of ethanol.It is a matter of basic humanity that transcends political careers, party lines and political parties' financiers' opinion.Among other commitments political parties and candidates should take, there is surely the one to end the war in Afghanistan, to remove at once the Canadian soldiers from this Third World country and to reduce significantly the National Defence budget.There is also the one to reinvest these enormous savings in Health and Education and, moreover, in all that would lead us to a better society and a better world.Bruno Marquis Gatineau, QC Time to shape up I Leah Iverson Fast food has finally caught up to me.After years of stuffing my face with high-calorie foods like pasta, crackers and anything covered with cheese, I was convinced my carb addiction was no match to my high metabolism.It wasn\u2019t until my going-away party in Vancouver did I realize my poor eating habits had come back to haunt me.It was Friday night in the city and my girlfriends and I were ready to hit the town in style.I had the outfit all ready: My favourite jeans with my new top.It was going to be a great night.As I danced away to one of my favourite songs, 1 heard a faint ripping sound coming from behind me.After feeling a gust of air, I quickly realized what happened - my jeans decided to part ways.My best friend glanced at me from across the dance floor only to see face turn as red as a cherry tomato.1 nodded to head to the exit but she didn\u2019t pick up the signal.She came up and asked what was wrong and all I could muster out was We\u2019ve got to go, now.\u2019 To prove the severity of the situation, I turned my body ever so slightly so she could see the damage After she finished laughing hysterically.she whispered to the rest of the group about my wardrobe malfunction.My friends formed a tight circle around me and we stormed out of the bar looking like the U.S.President surrounded by his bodyguards.The reality was far less glamourous and much more humiliating.It\u2019s been almost a month since my favourite jeans went to denim heaven and now I am more committed than ever to get back in shape.I got a gym membership my first week in Shawville and although it took me a whole week to get off the couch and actually use it, I\u2019m loving the feeling of working out.Let me rephrase that.I hate working out with a passion but I do love the results I see on my body.Getting back to the gym wasn\u2019t an easy transition at all.I still sweat like I\u2019m on a desert island and my grunting noises probably sound like I\u2019m being tortured.I know all the countless hours of squats, lunges, weight-lifting and the dreaded cardio machines will be worth it when I can go out for the night and return home with the threads of my clothing still intact.In the meantime, I\u2019ll stick to skirts just to be safe.4 ( Wednesday, October 8, 2008 The Equity Page 5 - J .\"P» ~T__3 125 years of tiews Compiled by Heather Alberti- fürte, sasta 25 Years Ago rx Publisher October 12,1983 PONTIAC GIRLS ARE Outaouais champs: This year has been an extremely successful one for the young women who make up the Quyon Stinkers, a softball team playing in the Outaouais midget league, winning the league championships.Playing for the team were Rick Poirier, (asst, coach), Pat Ruyssen, Mary jane Hickey, Tammy Belanger, Susan McKay, France Bastien, Julie Paré, Rose Belanger, Jean Rebertz (coach), Kim Collins, Chamelle Poirier, Mary Sheila Keon, Joanne Clarke,\tJennifer Desjardins and Colleen Rebertz.Tremblay elected president: The Pontiac committee of the Outaouais Tourist Association met THursday evening, Oct.6 at Albert\u2019s Hotel in Calumet Island.A high priority for the evening was the election of a new committee chairman to replace Richard Fuoco who recently submitted his resignation.Alexandre Tremblay, over of the Bouleau Blanc, Calumet Island, who has a long history of participation in tourist promotion in Pontiac, was elected to the office.50 Years Ago October 16,1958 SHAWVILLE PITCHERS WALK 18: Generosity may win friends but it does not win ball games.Someone should have told the Shawville Tigers.Last Sunday in Shawville the Bonnechere Valley Champs from Eganville managed only three basehits and yet coasted to an easy 8-2 victory over their Upper Ottawa counterparts.The Tigers gave away everything but the shirts off their backs, and then only because it was too cold for that.Lionel Telpord big winner at Vinton plowing match:\tIn spite of a late afternoon cold drizzle, the Vinton plowing match held Tuesday on the farm of Daniel Shea proved a great success.Lionel Telford walked off with three trophies at the plowing match.He won the E.C.Lawn Trophy for the best ridge in any class, the Bank of Montreal trophy for the best ridge with hydraulic plow and the Poisson Trophy for the best ridge with a three furrow plow.Sheep stealer shot at Starks: A large bear was shot last Thursday night at Stark\u2019s Corners, when Hubert Elliott and Bruce Emmerson pumped four shots into a 350 lb black bear on Vertel Smiley\u2019s farm.The bear had been sighted earlier in the week by Clive Smart who also reported the loss of ten sheep presumably caused by the bear since his footprints were found close to where his sheep were pastured.75 Years Ago October 12, 1933 Local news: Damage estimated at between $3,500 and $4,000 was caused when a barn and its contents were destroyed on the farm of Charles Belec, MP for Pontiac County, Saturday morning, Sept.30.The fire broke out at nine o\u2019clock in the largest barn and is believed to have started in a stack of straw.Mr.Belec\u2019s farm is situated on the provincial highway between Fort Coulonge and Waltham.S.J.Ellis, of Ottawa, former sporting promoter, will give the sensational account c' his conversion and healing from pernicious anemia after suffering almost five years with the incurable malady and his facing the world for God at the Holiness Movement on Oct.13.100 Years Ago October 15, 1908 Local news: Monday, Nov.9 \u2014 the King\u2019s birthday \u2014 has been definitely fixed by the government as Thanksgiving day.The largest and most orderly gathering ever held under the auspices of any political party in the county of Pontiac was that which was held in the exhibition hall here on Monday afternoon.The large building, although especially seated to its fullest capacity,was utterly inadequate to contain the immense gathering who assembled at the invitation of the conservative association to hear their honoured and respected leader in the House of Commons, Mr.Robert Laird Borden, present the issues of the present campaign in a logical, convincing and forceful form.Mr.Borden and party, including Messrs Fred Cook, J.M Macdougall, KC, several press representatives, and other gentlemen, came by the 10:20 train, which was a few minutes late.On alighting from the car Mr.Borden was met by the mayor and members of the village council, and other citizens who were introduced to the distinguished visitor by Mr.G.H.Brabazon.Then on behalf of the council and corporation, the mayor read a short address of welcome, to which Mr.Borden replied in felicitous terms.A rousing cheer was then given for the Opposition leader, after which he was escorted to the carriage.A procession was then formed and headed by the Ottawa municipal band and the members of council, the crowd marched down Victoria Avenue, west long Main to Centre, thence south to King, thence west to Princess and north of Main, thence east to the residence of Dr.Lyon, where Mr.Borden and a few friends were entertained to luncheon.125 Years Ago October 11, 1883 Local news: The prospect of work being resumed this falls on the Pontiac Pacific Junction Railway is not at all encouraging at the present time, indeed people are asking the question, \u201cwill it ever be built?\u201d and can get no satisfactory answer.Heavy frost nearly every night now.The lady who won the gold cross and silver watch at the recent bazaar in Onslow was Mrs.McPharland.' S I 1.1 i i 1 Ï I » ffi&rtf * *- -,*»**< m Shawville Junior Hockey Club Pontiac League Champions 1945,1946,1947 Back Row \u2014 S.Hobbs, R.McCredie, F.Farrell, M.Hodgins, D.Thompson, G.Gibson, C.Corrigan, H.McCredie.Front row \u2014 S.Howard, J.Kindgon, M.Harris, W.Thomson, W.Gibson (Mgr-Coach), Dale Thomson, W.Hobbs, C.McTiernan, D.McKay, Mascots \u2014 B.Hobbs, W.Horner.Hydro Québec proposes campaign aimed at earning money for the community LEAH IVERSON Equity Reporter PONTIAC \u2022 Helping the community raise funds to create projects could be as easy as filling out a questionnaire.Hydro Québec proposed the money-earning campaign during the MRC mayors council meeting Tuesday, Sept.23 in Campbell\u2019s Bay.The Energy Wise Home Diagnostic project aims at getting homeowners across the Pontiac to fill out a free energy consumption analysis.Hydro Québec had previously sent out the questionnaire in 2003, but received few responses.To ensure a better return rate this time around, Hydro Québec will give $30 for each individual completed form sent by mail and $35 for any sent via email.The money goes to the municipality where the homeowner resides, leaving a balance of funds to be used for future projects.\u201cOur goal is to reach those who didn\u2019t fill out the questionnaire,\u201d said Marie-Nôel Lacroix, who handles public relations for Hydro Québec.\u201cIt\u2019s a win-win situation.We help our clients save energy and the municipalities get money to use towards environmentally-based projects.\u201d Hydro Québec created a grid to demonstrate the rough amount that can be made through the program.The chart sheet only shows homeowners who have not yet filled out the form.Residents who previously completed the questionnaire are exempt from the project.Based on the grid, if 28 per cent of the eligible population of Shawville participated, which would be 130 people, the town would receive $3,898 if the forms were sent by mail and $4,547 if sent by email.On a larger scale, if 28 per cent of eligible homeowners in the MRC completed the form, the total return would be $55,818 for mail submissions and $65,121 for email.\u201cWe have the option of pulling everyone together to do a regional campaign where we would combine the money for one project, or we could keep individual-based projects,\u201d said Warden Mike McCrank.\u201cI hope we do something with it.Even based on a 28 per cent participation rate for the MRC, we could get more than $60,000.If we got 40 per cent, it would be even more,\u201d he added.The amount of forms sent back to Hydro Québec depend largely on how the municipalities encourage others to fill them out.\u201cWe can\u2019t go wrong because even if we don\u2019t campaign and someone spontaneously fills out a questionnaire, our municipality would be credited for that,\u201d said Allumette Island Mayor Brian Adam.\u201cI think we would have an easier time creating enthusiasm from residents if it was an individual community project rather than a regional one.\u201d If the municipalities decide to go ahead with the campaign, the funds collected must be allocated to building a project that\u2019s environmentally friendly and is a permanent structure.For example, funds can be used to build a concert stage, a bike trail or.a hiking path.The mayors\u2019 council must decide if they want to participate by Oct.23.McCrank is hoping Hydro Québec will extend the deadline so the mayors have time to research the idea and make a firm decision.OCTOBER 2008 5\t6 12\t13 o 1\t2\t3\t4 8\t9\t10\t11 This Tuesday, vote.A federal general election is taking place on October 14, 2008.For information on where and when to vote, check your voter information card.It tells you where and when to vote.You'll get through the voting process more quickly if you have it with you.You will find the voting hours for your polling station on your voter information card or at www.elections.ca by clicking on \"Voter Information Service\".If you haven't received this card, you are probably not on the voters list.To register, all you need to do is go to your polling station on election day, where you must prove your identity and address.New identification rules to vote When you vote, you must prove your identity and address.For the list of acceptable pieces of identification authorized by the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, please see the pamphlet you received by mail from Elections Canada or visit www.electlons.ca and click on \"Voter Identification at the Polls\".To vote, you must: \u2022\tbe a Canadian citizen \u2022\tbe at least 18 years old on election day \u2022\tprove your identity and address Vote.Shape your world.www.elections.ca 1-800*1 NFO-VOTE 1-800-463-6868 toll-free in Canada and the United States, or 001-800-514-6868 toll-free in Mexico TTY 1-800-361-8935 for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, toll-free in Canada and the United States, or 613-991-2082 from anywhere in the world I > Page 6 Wednesday, October 8, 2008 Th K Equity Q & A with the 2008 Pontiac election candidates -!- The Equity asks eight questions to the candidates along with two individual ones: Céline Brault of the NDP Party Leah Iverson.The Equity ne.coifi NDP candidate Céline Brault of Chelsea.LEAH IVERSON Equity Reporter Q.Tell us a little about yourself personally.A.A resident of Chelsea, Brault is a mother of two and a teacher in the Western Quebec School Board.A graduate of Economics and Environmental Studies, Brault worked for the Linguistic\tExchange Program, World University Service of Canada and Amnesty International, as well as spent six years in Africa.Q.What the single most important issue for Pontiacers in this election?A.Brault said sustainable economic development is number one priority.\u201cWe need to work on job creation in response to the crisis in the forestry sector,\u201d she said, also adding the need to create secondary and tertiary ways of production.Q.We live in an area where people routinely commute for employment.We also live in an area where gas prices are more expensive than our neighbours in Gatineau and Ontario.What, if anything, can be done about this?A.Brault said she is in favour of building a bridge and developing the road infrastructure.She also spoke on creating a public transportation plan for rural areas.\u201cThe only option is to travel by car,\u201d she said, adding, \u201cWe need something for the young people to go back and forth that is safe.\u201d Q.For a long time Pontiac relied on forestry as a major industry.Over the last few years, the area\u2019s forestry industry has been in a major decline.What\u2019s your take on the forestry industry here?A.Brault wants the forestry industry, government and community involved in making sure raw logs aren\u2019t leaving the riding and creating jobs elsewhere.\u201cThere isn\u2019t anything with wood that can\u2019t be done right here in the Pontiac,\u201d she said.Q.In MRC Pontiac we have a large number of senior residents who are on fixed incomes.What do you think can be done for them?A.Brault said the NDP will look at the basic issues of affordability and develop a plan of action.She said the government needs to have open dialogue with financial experts to do whatever they can to help seniors.Brault said one proposal is to ban credit card companies from charging more than five per cent over prime.Q.A lot of people tell us that tourism is something we can take advantage of in the Pontiac.How can we bring more tourists here?A.According to Brault, the tourist industry can only get better if the infrastructure improves.She said the NDP supports building a national park but noted there needs to be proper development of infrastructure to make it flow easier.Q.Name one person dead or alive who you would want to have supper with.Why do you pick that person?A.Brault chose her hero Nelson Mandela because of his courage, his work with human rights and that he always speaks the truth.Q.You have $1 million to give to one charity.Which charity would you select and why?A.\u201c1 have seen the face of poverty up close and witnessed the impact HIV has on our society,\u201d she said, noting that she would disperse the money to various AIDS organizations across the country instead of choosing just one charity.Q.The NDP has never performed well in this riding.Why do you think that is and how do you think that will change?A.Brault noted that since her first campaign in 2006, the NDP has gone from four and a half per cent to 10 per cent.\u201cWe can safely say we are a new force and the NDP is a new and interesting option for voters,\u201d said Brault.\u201cThe NDP focuses on making life affordable for families.It\u2019s time Pontiacers vote for something, rather than against something.\u201d Q.You\u2019re employed fulltime during this election period.How do you think that has affected your ability to be able to campaign effectively?A.Brault said like many mothers and families, she works full-time out of necessity.She credits her organizational skills to helping her focus energy on the campaign.Brault said she managed to stay present in the riding by attending three candidate debates and working with media.She also took a week off to focus on the campaign.Lawrence Cannon of the LEAH IVERSON Equity Reporter Q.Tell us a little about yourself personally.A.Cannon studied political science and business and his professional career included jobs such as member of Quebec's National Assembly, city councillor in Gatineau and Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.In his private life, Cannon is a father of four.Q.What the single most important issue for Pontiacers in this election?A.Cannon said the economy is top priority and the government needs to maintain course and not take any risks that would affect the economy.Q.We live in an area where people routinely commute for employment.We also live in an area where gas prices are more expensive than our neighbours in Gatineau and Ontario.What, if anything, can be done about this?A.\u201cGas prices are dictated by world market but what we\u2019ve done is cut the GST from seven per cent down to five per cent to help with costs,\u201d he said.Cannon said the Conservatives will lower diesel fuel prices by two cents a litre, to help farmers and independent workers.Q.For a long time Pontiac relied on forestry as a major industry.Over the last few years, the area\u2019s forestry industry has been in a major decline.What\u2019s your take on the forestry industry here?A.While he said the good ol\u2019 days of the forestry industry are done, Cannon said the Conservative Party has done a lot to help the forestry sector, most notably by settling the software lumber dispute.Cannon added that his party will put $217 million to help smaller communities diversify and maintain jobs for proper economic development.Q.In MRC Pontiac we have a large number of senior residents who are on fixed incomes.What can be done for them?A.Cannon said the Conservative Party tackled this issue by appointing a secretary of state for seniors and there are plans to start income splitting to help seniors save more.\u201cThere\u2019s a lot being done with taxation breaks so their income goes the extra mile,\u201d he said, adding, \u201cWe have started various programs, such as an elder abuse program.\u201d Q.A lot of people tell us that tourism is something we can take advantage of in the Pontiac.How can we bring more tourists here?A.Cannon said the Conservative Party has given $600,000 over the past three years to help tourism in the Outaouais and said the Conservative Party supports rural cultural elements in the Pontiac.\u201cWe\u2019ve given $100,000 to the rodeo in Fort Coulonge because it is an important cultural event in our area,\u201d he said.Q.Name one person dead or alive who you would want to have supper with.Why do you pick that person?A.Cannon said he\u2019d choose any of his childhood heroes including John Kennedy, Martin Luther King and Gandhi.\u201cThey were visionaries who made a mark in their lives,\u201d he said.Q.You have $1 million to give to one charity.Which charity would you select and why?A.Centraide Ottawa (United Way) would be Cannon\u2019s top pick because they help community groups and could distribute the money to people in need.Q.As Transport Minister and one of Prime Minister Harper\u2019s top representatives in Quebec, you have a lot of responsibilities in both Ottawa and nationally.Do you think you have successfully balanced your responsibilities between your riding and other tasks?How do you see yourself going forth in this regard?A.\u201cMy first job is MP for Pontiac,\u201d he said, adding, \u201cI Cindy Duncan-McMillan of the Liberal Party Duncar Libéra Leah Iverson.The Equity Liberal candidate Cindy Duncan-McMillan.WILBUR MCLEAN Equity Editor Q.Tell us a little about yourself personally.A.McMillan is a beef farmer from Farrelton.She has a university degree.She has been involved in agricultural politics for many years.Q.What is the single most important issue for Pontiacers in this election?A.\"I believe it's money,\" said Duncan-McMillan, going on to say that she meant both the economy and financial opportunity.\"Money can improve our health care, it can bring in more jobs, it can provide resources for educating our children.It can do so much.\" Q.We live in an area where people routinely commute for employment.We also live in an area where gas prices are routinely more expensive than our neighbours in Gatineau and Ontario.What, if anything, can be done about this?A.Duncan-McMillan said she would support a bridge in Quyon to the western edge of Ottawa.She also wants to invest in small business development in Pontiac so more people can work locally rather than commuting.She believes another key in keeping people local is to invest in highspeed Internet access, making it available in Pontiac.Q.For a long time Pontiac relied on forestry as a major industry.Over the last few years, the area's forestry industry has been in a decline.What's your take on the forestry industry here?A.Duncan-McMillan said logging companies didn't properly reinvest their operations, \"but that doesn't mean we don't have trees\".She said the forestry industry is cyclical and demand would increase again, but Pontiac logs need to be kept local.She recommended building ecologically friendly trails into the bush, made by people working in the indus-tiy.She said it would be in the best interest of Pontiac to use more of each tree.\"We've left too much debris in the bush.Why aren't we using treetops and making wood pellets?\" Q.In MRC Pontiac we have a large number of senior residents who are on fixed incomes.What do you think can be done for them?A.Duncan-McMillan said this is an issue that is \"near and dear\" to her because it's something her family is dealing with.She said it was important to provide options for assisted living within one\u2019s own home.\"It costs a lot less to hire a 24-hour aide than putting someone in a home.It\u2019s a better investment and how frightening is it to have to leave one\u2019s community after being there for so many years?\" Q.We have had a lot of people tell us that tourism is something we can take advantage of in Pontiac.How can we bring more tourists here?A.Duncan-McMillan said we need better roads and bridges.She also emphasized her devotion to getting a national park for Pontiac, with the Dumoine River area in northwestern Pontiac being a target.She also said she would aim to have a paid employee working as a Pontiac tourist specialist.Q.Name one person dead or alive with whom you would want to eat supper.Why do you pick that person?A.\"My dad because I miss him so much.\" Q.You have $1 million LEAH IVERSON Equity Reporter Q.Tell us a little about yourself personally.A.Sylvestre has been a medical doctor at Gatineau Hospital since 1991.He and wife Suzanne have lived in Cantley since 1986 and have two dogs.He keeps fit by running marathons and participating in ski loppets and his hobbies include sports, history and nature.Q.What the single most important issue for Pontiacers in this election?A.\u201cDefinitely the economy,\u201d said Sylvestre.\u201cIt was clear at the all candidates debate (in Campbell\u2019s Bay) that it weighed a lot on the minds of people.\u201d Sylvestre cited the loss of jobs in the forestry sector as a factor in hurting the economy.Q.We live in an area where people routinely commute for employment.We also live in an area where gas prices are more expensive than our neighbours in Gatineau and Ontario.What, if anything, can be done about this?A.In terms of people driving away for work, Sylvestre said the solution lies with the residents.\u201cI don\u2019t think anything can be done about that if people are willing to Marius Tremblay of Wilbur McLean.The Equity Marius Tremblay of the Bloc Québécois.CAROLE ST-AU BIN Equity Reporter Q.Tell us a little bit about yourself personally.A.Tremblay is a composer with degrees in education who taught music and worked as revisor and translator for government ministries.He worked with Ed Broadbent\tand\twhen Broadbent\tretired\the returned to music, but his interest remained divided.Q.What is the single most important issue for Pontiacers in this election?A.Tremblay said the most important\tissue\tfor Pontiacers is economic André drive 40 kilometres or more,\u201d he said, adding, \u201cIt\u2019s a provincial responsibility to make people aware that if they want the econbmy to improve, they have to buy here.The population needs to stand up to save the economy.\u201d Q.For a long time Pontiac relied on forestry as a major industry.Over the last few years, the area\u2019s forestry industry has been in a major decline.What\u2019s your take on the forestry industry here?A.Sylvestre said the forestry industry still has potential but believes changes need to be made before sustainable forestry can begin.\u201cWe propose an export tax on raw logs,\u201d he said.\u201cThe idea is to manufacture here instead of sending them off to the states.\u201d Q.In MRC Pontiac we have a large number of senior residents who are on fixed incomes.What do you think can be done for them?A.Sylvestre said the Green Party plans to raise old age security 25 per cent for seniors.He also proposes raising the amount allocated to home care by 10 per cent.Q.A lot of people tell us that tourism is something we can take advantage of in the Pontiac.How can we bring more tourists here?A.According to Sylvestre, a bike trail is key to bringing tourists.\u201cWe are lacking the cycling infrastructure.\u201cWe want active living and cycling is the next sector of tourism.\u201d Sylvestre said the Green Party plans to allocate $500 million to a bike path in the Pontiac.Q.Name one person dead or alive who you would want to have supper with.Why do you pick that person?A.Sylvestre said he would pick between David Suzuki because \u2018he's so inspiring\u2019 or the Bloc Québécois development, and that a real plan on developing a durable economy in view of tourism, wood production and agriculture, to make sure we create a circuit of sustainable development is needed.Q.We live in an area where people routinely commute for employment.We also live in an area where gas prices are more expensive than our neighbours in Gatineau and Ontario.What, if anything, can be done about this?A.\u201cIt is unacceptable that Pontiacers are affected by higher gas prices.An efficient strategy is needed for public transportation and in creating an organization that would control the price of petrol, by establishing a fixed price for everyone,\u201d said Tremblay.Q.For a long time Pontiac relied on forestry as a major industry.Over the last few years, the area\u2019s forestry industry has been in a major decline.What\u2019s your take on the forestry industry here?A.\u201cBig companies have not taken measures to ensure the durable development of the industry in the event of a decline such as we are currently experiencing.Government needs to enforce a solution that will compensate and ensure development that will benefit and create possibilities for our future generations, said Tremblay.\u201d Q.In MRC Pontiac we have a large number of senior residents who are on fixed incomes.What do you think can be done for them?A.\u201cThe Bloc has already taken the initiative concerning this issue, they have already presented a Bill in the House of Commons but it was refused.We plan to work hard in re-opening the bill, and make sure it is Sylvestre singer Phil Collins because Tie\u2019s well-balanced and a bit of a philosopher.\u2019 Q.You have $1 million to give to one charity.Which charity would you select and why?A.Conservation Canada would be top choice for Sylvestre because there\u2019s a lot of unspoiled areas of land in Canada to preserve.Q.You focus a lot on the health care industry, which is traditionally part of a provincial government\u2019s responsibility.What can the federal government do to improve health care in the Pontiac?A.To attract health care automatic for everyone because a lot of people would not know to ask for it,\u201d said Tremblay.Q.A lot of people tell us that tourism is something we can take advantage of in the Pontiac.How can we bring more tourists here?A.Tremblay said by providing a better highway system, providing more accommodations, and by creating special projects we can help develop our agro-tourism.Q.Name one person dead or alive who you would want to have supper with?Why do you pick that person?A.\u201cRené Lévesque, Conversative Party am very present in this riding.\u201d Cannon noted he has three constituency offices, great staff and good relationships with members in the Pontiac.Q.You\u2019re different from the other candidates in that you live in Gatineau and have been urban-based for much of your life.How do you feel you\u2019re able to relate to local people, especially here in MRC Pontiac which is a very rural area?A.\u201cI live in Gatineau because one of my boys goes to a specialized school,\u201d he said.\u201cI\u2019m still in the riding every week but live in Gatineau because it\u2019s in the best interest of my family.\u201d Leah Iverson.The Equity Incumbent\tMP Lawrence Cannon of the Conservative Party.to gfce to one charity.Which charity would you select and why?A.Duncan-McMillan would give the money to a pair of groups, one in Otter Lake and one in Kazabazua that have been raising money to build seniors homes in those areas.Q.French is your second language and this is a riding that is approximately 70 per cent Francophone.Have you found that to be difficult for you and do you think it has had an impact on your campaigning?A.\"I wish I could speak French as well as I speak English but I understand French when I am spoken to and I can make myself understood and that\u2019s most important,\" she said.She said she spent three years on the general council of the Union of ' Agricultural Producers (UPA) and those meetings were in French, so she is capable.Q.The 24 per cent of the vote David Smith earned in the 2006 election in Pontiac was the lowest by a Liberal candidate in the history of the riding.Do you think you have been able to recover from that low point?A.Duncan-McMillan said she\u2019s worked hard to make herself visible in the riding.\"I am confident when I say I have met with and spoken to more people in this riding than all the other candidates put together,\" she said.of the Green Party workers to the Pontiac, Sylvestre said the Green Party will pay full tuition for health care professionals in the region.In terms of keeping people healthy, Sylvestre said the Green Party will put $500 million to treating obesity, which he said has become an major epidemic.Q.Why do you think your party is now relevant to voters whereas you may not have been a few years ago?A.\u201cThe Green Party was relevant, and is more relevant now than ever.People should keep the green in the horizon,\u201d he said.Leah Iverson, The Equity 1 VHIIIUC André Sylvestre of the Green Party.because of his honesty, his real sense of what being a real Québécois is, his Charisma, and because he is the founder of a new Canada, and a New Québec,\u201d said Tremblay Q.You have $1 million to give to one charity.Which charity would you select, and why?A.Tremblay answered that it would be invested in a program to offer bursaries for the youth who don\u2019t have the means to a higher education, because education is the only way to ensure the development of a country.Q.If elected, how would you represent the Anglophone community of Pontiac?A.\u201cWith the greatest honesty possible, because I am a democratic person.Though opinions may vary it is still possible to work together,\u201d said Tremblay.Q.In your career as a composer, you are well-travelled.How will your experiences benefit you if elected?A.Tremblay said his travels have opened his mind and spirit, and because of this he brings a different perspective on what is at stake, and in finding creative solutions for the problems the county faces.< V $16,995 b r'M~\\ ****** r£**gSà r T«yg ¦¦ THANKS DANKE SCHÔN To our property owners for your generosity\tn= To our sponsors for your donations \u2022 To our volunteers for your outstanding work To all who attended _ See you next year 2003 DODGE SX Auto, Air, 80,000 km $7,995 2002 CHEV C/CAB 2WD, V6, Auto, Air $11,995 2005 CHRYSLER PACIFICA AWD NAV, DVD, S/Roof ______$19,995 Mon Pontiacs tie one, lose one Wednesday, October 8, 2008 The Eat it y Page 7 WILBUR MCLEAN Equity Editor PONTIAC \u2022 Still finding their feet early in the season, the Pontiac Junior Bs earned one point in two games played on the weekend.In their first encounter this season with defending Valley division champions, the Carleton Place Kings, the Junior Bs tied 5-5 Friday night in Shawville after overtime.Sunday, the Pontiacs traveled to Stittsville for a Friday afternoon encounter and wound up on the losing end of a 6-4 game.In Stittsville Sunday, the Junior Bs battled back from a 4-1 deficit to tie the game, but gave up a pair of late third period goals to end up with the losing result.Two goals by Shane Powell early in the third period brought the Junior Bs level at 4-4, with the second goal coming on the power play.The Royals got off to a good start, scoring three first period goals to lead 3-1 after one period.The Pontiacs only goal in the opening frame was scored by newcomer Tyson Allard with assists from Danby Suckow and Neil Chabot.Allard s goal came just 29 seconds after Stittsville had opened the scoring.The situation appeared grim sifter the second power play goal of the game by Stittsville was notched in the second period to give the home side a three goal advantage.However,\tBrennan McGrath started the comeback just 25 seconds later, scoring a goal that was assisted by Allard and Chabot.Powell s goals in the third period made things even.Justin Langlois-Beeby had assists on both Powell goals.David Lazenby and Maxime Riendeau-Danis also had one assist each.Stittsville regained the lead at 10:48 of the third period and another goal with only 1:05 left in the game put the game on ice.In goal, Mathieu Croussett saved 28 shots in the loss.Stittsville was two for five on the power play in the game.The weekend's results now have the Pontiacs' record at 1-3-1-0 for the season.The Pontiacs begin interdivision play this weekend with their first game of the season against a Metro division team.Friday night they host the Ottawa Canadians at 8 p.m.in Shawville.The Canadians are off to a 3-2-0-0 start to the season.Sunday the team travels to play rival Renfrew Sunday at 7 p.m.Renfrew has a 3-2-2 record so far.Pontiac Junior B\u2019s hit the ice OVERTIME I LUKE MURPHY Former/future Sens PONTIAC \u2022 It\u2019s October, and that means the long awaited hockey season is upon us.With the start of the 2008-2009 hockey schedule, it\u2019s time to pick up where we left off, and look at this year\u2019s Ottawa Senators\u2019 lineup.I know that all Sens fans have been waiting patiently for the new season, wanting to put behind last year\u2019s disappointing ending.So, without further ado.let me give you my opinion on the off-season moves the Senators made.Craig Hartsburg \u2014 I always liked Craig Hartsburg and think hell be a perfect fit in Ottawa.Hell bring to the team discipline, competitiveness, and he won\u2019t let the players run the show \u2014 hell restore order in the dressing room.I think coach Hartsburg will pay dividends immediately.A Ray Emery \u2014 After years of watching Ray Emery distract this team with his office antics (late for team functions, starting Fights with teammates, etc.), and his poor play in the net, it\u2019s nice to finally say goodbye.The Sens bought out his contract, and Emeiy will be playing in Russia this season.I say good riddance, and give this move an A+.Wade Redden \u2014 Redden has been the face of the Senators for the last 11 seasons.And although he had some good years in Ottawa, it was time for him to move on.His last few seasons had been mediocre, and the kind of money he was demanding, was not worth the risk.He is now a New York Ranger, as the Sens let him go to sign there as a free agent.Another smart move, in my opinion.A Andrei Meszaros \u2014 When Meszaros first came into the league, he excelled.As a rookie, he played important minutes, and played well.But since his first season, he\u2019s backtracked, and never got back to his rookie form.The Sens traded Meszaros to Tampa Bay for Filip Kuba, Alexandre Picard, and a first round pick in 2009.Although I don\u2019t think Kuba or Picard will make a huge impact, the Sens still got something back for Meszaros, and who knows what the draft pick will bring.B Antoine Vermette \u2014 Resigning Vermette was a good move.I like Vermette.He has a lot of heart, and for a small player, doesn\u2019t get pushed around.He\u2019s a solid player, tough along the boards, and can produce offensively.He works well with linemate Chris Kelly, and I hope the Sens can keep these two together for a while.A Jason Smith \u2014 I love this move.Smith brings a lot to the table \u2014 grit, competitiveness, leadership, and toughness.Smith is one of those players you hate to play against, because he has a mean streak, and will give you everything he has.A great pickup for the Senators, and at a reasonable price.A Jarko Ruutu \u2014 I don\u2019t see this deal.Ruutu is a third or fourth line player who has averaged three and a half goals a season in his career.What does this guy bring to the team that the Sens don\u2019t already have in: Chris Neil, Cody Bass, Sean Donovan, Nick Foligno, Joshua Hennessy, Dean McAmmond.The Sens already have half a dozen players like Ruutu, and now we\u2019re paying him four million dollars over the next three seasons.-A waste of money! I just don\u2019t get it.D Alex Auld \u2014 Auld was my roommate in 1999, when I attended the Florida Panthers rookie camp.He\u2019s a good kid, but he\u2019s a number two goalie at best.I still don\u2019t think the team has a number one guy, (Martin Gerber hasn\u2019t proven to me that he\u2019s the man).But I could be wrong.C In my humble opinion, the Sens still need a number one goalie, a puck moving defenseman, and a solid, second line forward.If they don\u2019t meet their needs quickly, it could be a long season.That\u2019s my two cents.What do you think?Fundraiser note:\tThe Pontiac Bantam CC team will be holding a bottle drive this Saturday, October 11 in the towns of Shawville, Fort-Coulonge and Quyon to raise money for the season.All donations are appreciated.Murphy is a former professional hockey player who now resides in Shawville.Contact him at newsCajthee-quity.ca i^pall 76i(ftt /i 2005 FORD FOCUS 2X4 SES 2007 CHRYSLER PT CRUIS Auto, Air, Cruise, Heated Seats, 31,000 km\t2.4L, Air, Power Group $10,995\t$14,995 2003 DODGE GR.CARAVAN 2008 DODGE GR.CARAVAN SPORT 3.3L, DVD Player, Air,\t3.3L, Air - Front & Rear, Sto/Go Seating Power Group $8,995\t$21,995 2006 JEEP LIBERTY LTD V6, Auto, Air, Tow Pkg.2008 JEEP PATRIOT 4x2, 2.0L, Auto, Air, Cruise, Power Group 13,000 km $19,995 Pontiac Lion$ $tart season off with a roar LEAH IVERSON Equity Reporter PONTIAC \u2022 The Midget CC Pontiac Lions played their first two games of the season last weekend and landed an impressive win.The season opener kicked off last Saturday in Gatineau with the Lions going head-to-head with the Gatineau Aigles.Colton Keon took the first goal for the Lions, with Nick Francoeur also picking one up with lielp from Travis Stewart.The teams were neck and neck, with the Aigles taking the lead and beating the Lions 3 to 2.Sunday\u2019s game The Lions returned to the ice on Sunday, this time at their home rink in Shawville, where they beat the Aylmer Voiliers 4 to 2.Spencer Pirie lead the way in scoring for the night with two goals and one assist, with Colton Keon and Nick Francoueur getting the remaining two points for the team.Trever Bourque made two assists during the game, with Colton Keon and Kurt Fraser coming through for the Lions with one assist each.DODGE CALIBER SXT Air, Power Windows/Locks MPG $18,995 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA 2008 GMC 2500 CARGO CE 4DR, Auto, Air, 57,000 km\tVAN A/C, 20,000 km $15,995\t$22,995 \t Sales Hours: - Thurs 9-8 rl - 9-5 \u2022 Sat 9-4 205 Madawaska Blvd, Arnprior, ON 613-623-4256 Visit www.arnpriorchrysler.com Arnprior Chrysler Collision Centre too McNab St.(Behind Rona) Page 8 The Equity Wednesday, October 8, 2008 Second hole-in-one for Campbell SHAWVILLE \u2022 Apparently lighting does strike twice as Bob Campbell achieves his second hole-in-one of his golfing career.Campbell lined up his club on the par three of the fifth hole at Oaks of Cobden Golf Club Sept.25 and one shot was all it took to sink the ball.The Shawville resident was taking part in the Men\u2019s Day Competition with friends Ted Brownlee and Richard Meisner and man- aged to stay mellow after his lucky shot.\u201cBob\u2019s a calm person so there wasn\u2019t much of a reaction from him, except for a smile on his face\u2019 said Meisner, who\u2019s been friends with Campbell for more than 30 years.\u201cHe simply said, I\u2019m pretty sure it went in the hole.\u2019 I\u2019m really happy for him.Some people golf their whole lives without ever getting a hole-in-one,\u201d he added.Pontiac branch 162 of the Canadian Legion holds annual golf tournament VINTON \u2022 Pontiac Branch 162 of the Canadian Legion held their annual golf tournament on Saturday at the Mickey creek golf club in Vinton.Gil Presley and Dan Barrette won the President\u2019s trophy with a low score of 38 followed closely by Dwight Davis and Ed Belanger with a 39.This was a two ball best ball affair.Longest ball by the men was Jimmy Belanger and Jenny Kuehl for the women.Closest to the pin for the women was Vera Mayor.The day was a great success under ideal weather conditions.Chabot golf tournament VfiüS Carole St-Aubln, THE EQUITY Paul Le Lièvre tees off at the 5th annual Doug Chabot Memorial Golf Tournament at Pine Lodge on Saturday.The money raised goes to help the young family left behind when Chabot died In a car accident.The community has vowed to keep the annual event going until Chabot\u2019s youngest son turns 18, according to Pine Lodge owner Jim Thompson.Vinton Diane Boisvert f |\t648-5296 I see everyone busy pulling the rest of their gardens and tilling them and getting ready for spring.Me included, but I always say I\u2019m not going to put in a garden next year.But in he spring 111 get the fever again and start planting.I just got my apples to make rry pies so I will be very busy for the next few weeks.Then it will be turkey pot and meat pies.It will be Christmas before you know it so I want to be prepared for orders.Happy thanksgiving everyone.The moose hunters will be in their camps for Thanksgiving and the women will be shopping.Good luck to all the hunters and have a good time.There have been a lot of wolves and coyotes around this year.I see one nearly ever night around Vinton.The wild turkeys are really multiplying and cam be seen all over.I have been waiting for my election card for weeks now.I finally called Elections Canada and for some strange reason my name just disap- peared from the list.How could this happen?I\u2019ve been voting all my life.I haven\u2019t moved in ten years and all of a sudden I don\u2019t exist.Go figure.They told me to bring in two pieces of identification and I will be able to vote on Oct.14.Hope you all make the effort to go out and vote.Happy belated birthday to Amber Ladouceur, Terry Frost, Christ McCoshen Oct.3, Allie Benoit Oct.4, Beverly Lepack and Kyle Bertrand Oct.6, Happy belated anniversary to Darlene and Mike Dubeau Oct.6.Happy birthday to Danny Pilon, Jeanette Bertrand, Maggie Crawford Oct.8, Beverly Stewart Oct.9, Sheila Brown Oct.10, Mildred Desjardins and Cathie Vallée Oct.11, Debbie Belanger the big 50, Ann Sammon, Phillippe Pilon and Yvonne Bertrand Oct.12, Ben Duquette Oct.14.Remember your blue boxes should be put out tonight or tomorrow morning.Enjoy taking rides with the family to see the beautiful fall colours in our picturesque Pontiac.Once Waltham Helen Perry 689-2652 jacobg42@hot mail.com again a little angel has come down from heaven and joined our family.Benjamin Joseph Perry, son of Jodi and Michael (our son), was born on Monday, Sept.29 at 11:13 pm at the Montfort Hospital in Ottawa.He weighed in at 9 lbs.5 oz.and measured 22 inches.Mom, Dad and Benjamin are doing great! He is a little playmate for Alexander and Mikaela.We were very saddened to hear of the sudden and tragic passing of Norma Perrault (née Shea) of Sheenboro.She was the beloved wife of Andrew and the dearly loved mother of Andrea and Lesha (Jeff Cochrane).She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Allison and Chase.Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this sad time.Get well wishes are extended to James (Bunny Harkins) who under went surgery in the Shawville Community Hospital this past week.Our thoughts and prayers are with you Bunny! It was nice chatting with Marlene Beattie of Pembroke this past week.I am happy that you enjoy my weekly column.Get well wishes are also extended to Joan Gale (Mark\u2019s mom) who had the misfortune of falling and breaking her wrist.We sure hope that you will be on the mend soon Joan! A speedy recovery is also extended to (hubby) Larry, who has been battling a kidney stone this past week.I sure hope that it clears up and that he feels better real soon! Mary Beth Grieve-Goyette of Yellowknife spent the weekend with her parents Betty and Earl Grieve.Mary-Beth was on training in London for the past week.So she managed to catch a plane from London to Ottawa and drove up to Waltham.Shayne and Lynette Burnie, of Cornwall were weekend visitors of Elizabeth Ethier and family.Warm anniversary wishes are extended to Paulette and Yvan Pelletier, who are celebrating their 21st anniversary Oct.9.May you both share many more years of God\u2019s richest blessings! Birthday wishes love and all the best are wished to our nephew, Craig Quenneville, of Orleans who is celebrating his birthday Oct.11.Have a nice day Craig.Our little niece Sarah Heagle of Cornwall is celebrating her ninth birthday Oct.12.May you enjoy your day Sarah! Happy anniversary and love are wished Lisa and Brian Heagle, (my brother), of Cornwall, who are celebrating their 13th wedding anniversary Oct.14.May you share many more years of health and happiness together This coming weekend is Thanksgiving.Let us always be grateful for our many blessings.I sure hope that everyone has a wonderful weekend with family and friends.2008 golf at Mickey Creek VINTON \u2022 The 2008 golf sea son at Mickey Creek held its final playoffs and tournaments this pest couple of weeks.It was a very exciting year at Mickey Creek with two players sconng a hole-in-one, Calumet Island's John Lamothe and co-owner Wayne Narlock.The final awards event for the Thursday Night League was held Sept.18 with the trophies for the A Division going to the team of Dwight Davis and Carl Kappes.the B Division winners were the team of Harvey Smith and Don Marion.The Grinders Division was won by the team of Wayne Narlock and Barry McMilliam.The two club winners were Dwight Davis and Carl Kappes.Wayne and Sue Narlock donated a membership for the 2009 season at Mickey Creek and the winner of the draw was Ed Belanger.The Friday night members league held their dinner and trophy night Saturday, Sept.20.The 2008 season champions were the June Bugs with members, Dave Hunter, Joan Mane Hunter, Harvey Smith, June Gordon, Mike Mayor, Vera Mayor, Richard Gratton and Marleene McWilliam The 2008 playoff champions were the Slow Pokes with members Carl Kappes, Doug Sloan, Hillis Conolly, Vern Shultz, Luise Schultz and Sue Narlock.Individual awards went to -Top points ladies, Shirley Marion with 311 points.Top points men, John Lamothe with 394 points.Closest to pin winners were Vera Mayor for the ladies with seven and Doug Sloan for the men with four.Team player of the year for 2008\twas John Lamothe.Draw for 2009 membership was won by Shirley Manon.Tuesday mixed seniors golf held their annual tournament on Tuesday, Sept.16.Dinner and trophy night was on Tuesday, Sept.23.Trophies were awarded as follows.Low gross ladies, June Gordon.Low gross men, Carl Kappes.Low net ladies, Vera Mayer.Low net, Richard Gratton.Most improved player; female, Irene Gratton.Male, Barry McWilliam.The draw for a 2009\tmembership was won by Irene Gratton.Everyone appreciates Wayne and Sue Narlock\u2019s generosity over the 2008 season.Submitted by Richard Marion and Shirley Manon Bryson Anna Stewart W- 648-2351 Jim, myself, nM Weston and Bernice Stewart of Cartier returned Thursday evening after spending a few days with Melvin and Monique Stewart of Matagami.All is well up there! Our sympathy to John Luman on the death of his Mom, Etta.We were sorry that we weren\u2019t here at that time.We were shocked when we returned to hear of her death.She was a great lady.Also our deepest sympathy to the family of Elwood Maheral on the death of Inez.She also was a great lady.Weston and Bernice Stewart of Cartier, Diane Stewart of Ottawa and Jim and I attended Octoberfest Saturday in Ladysmith.We had a wonderful time.The food was excellent.The Bowes Brother band was great as well as the Stingrays.We are very lucky to have such great sounding bands in the surrounding areas.St.Andrew\u2019s United Church of Bryson is 150 years old this year.Last Sunday a concert was held in the Church from 1:30 p.m.til 3 p.m.followed by a Service with Rev.McDonald.Brian Ostrom looked after the music.The musicians that made the CD to raise money for the renovations on the Calumet Island United Church were there to sing some of their hymns.This is a beautiful CD with local talent.Anyone interested in purchasing a CD can do so by calling Marie Stewart or calling me for information.Visiting Arlene and Ivan Saunders over the weekend and attending Octoberfest was their son Scott and Lise Saunders of Kinburn, Ontario.Results for the Bryson Golden Age euchre held on Monday, Sept.29 are as follows:\tDoor Prize:\tFaye Morehead, 50/50:\tJulie Maheral, Men\u2019s first: George Huckabone, Men's second: Fern Lepine and Dawson Morehead, Ladies first: Lucy Kelly, Lucille Lamadeline, Faye Maheral and Georgette Piche, Ladies second: Marilyn Lortie and Anna Porter.The first meeting held for the Royal Canadian Legion 2008-09 was held Sept.25.12 members attended.The minutes were read by Comrade Pierre Baurassa.He is new at this and is doing a very good job helping President Godin.They also have Bill Bowers who is refinishing the Legion sign outside.Their last spaghetti supper was a success and there will be others.Memberships are standing at 85 and they strongly encourage everyone to have them paid up by the year's end.Veteran\u2019s Week is Oct.5 to Oct.11.It\u2019s also the 90th anniversary of the ending of the First World War, there will be celebrations in Ottawa attended by Honorable Greg Thomson.Comrade Georges Lamothe, head of entertainment committee will have music night every Friday night from 7 to 10 p.m.Welcoming all singers and musicians from far and near.Come and enjoy Loma\u2019s beautiful piano playing.Pontiac Legion Golf Tournament for President's Cup is held on Oct.4, Veteran Richard Bowie is in charge; good golfing to all! They also wish better days ahead to one of their members, John Stafford who is in the hospital.This year, Remembrance Day Parade will be held on Nov.9 at 2 p.m.in Bryson.Troops, Guides and Participating Veterans and friends are invited to come to the Legion after the parade, lunch will be served.From the John Godin Memorial Golf Tournament they are happy to present again this year a check for $750.Liberal Cindy\u2019s Three Pillars for the Pontiac \u2022\tProtecting the environment and improving our economy by supporting local eco-friendly businesses \u2022\tReducing poverty by stimulating growth and opportunities \u2022\tDeveloping, supporting and improving our agricultural and forestry sectors Cindy Are you tired of not being heard in Ottawa?Elect someone who cares Elect Cindy DUNCAN McMILLAN One of Us, For All of Us (819) 459-4430 www.votecindv.ca Authorized by the Official Agent of Cindy Duncan McMillan DUNCAN MCMILLAN Your Voice in Ottawa \u2014 Not Ottawa\u2019s Voice in the Pontiac! Wednesday, October 8, 2008 The Equity Page 9 Le BAPE informe la population de Pontiac Le Bureau d\u2019audiences publiques sur l\u2019environnement (BAPE) tient une séance d\u2019information sur le Projet de modernisation du traversier de Quyon par Traversier de Quyon inc.Cette séance à laquelle participera le promoteur sera animée par un représentant du BAPE et aura lieu le 28 octobre 2008, à compter de 19 h 30, au Centre communautaire, 2024, route 148 à Pontiac.L\u2019objet de la séance d\u2019information est de permettre aux citoyens de s\u2019informer sur le projet, la procédure d\u2019évaluation et d\u2019examen des impacts sur l\u2019environnement, le processus de consultation publique ainsi que sur le rôle du BAPE.Cette séance d\u2019information s\u2019inscrit dans le mandat que la\tministre du Développement durable, de l\u2019Environnement et des Parcs, madame Line Beauchamp, a confié au BAPE.Ce dernier doit rendre accessibles au public l\u2019étude d\u2019impact et l\u2019ensemble du dossier relatif au projet.La période d\u2019information et de consultation publiques débute aujourd\u2019hui, le 30 septembre et se terminera le 14 novembre 2008.C\u2019est durant cette période de 45 jours que tout citoyen, tout groupe, toute municipalité ou tout organisme peut demander la tenue d\u2019une audience publique auprès de la ministre du Développement durable, de l\u2019Environnement et des Parcs.Le cas échéant, une com- mission du BAPE pourrait être chargée d\u2019enquêter sur le projet et de consulter la population à cet effet.Où consulter la documentation sur le projet ?Les citoyens peuvent se renseigner sur le projet en consultant l\u2019étude d\u2019impact réalisée par le promoteur et les autres documents décrivant le projet et, entre autres, ses répercussions sur l\u2019environnement.À compter d\u2019aujourd\u2019hui et jusqu\u2019au 14 novembre, ces documents être consultés aux endroits suivants : Bibliothèque municipale de Luskville, 2024, route 148, Pontiac ; Hôtel de ville de Pontiac, 2024, route 148, Pontiac.L\u2019ensemble du dossier est également disponible au bureau du BAPE à Québec, au 575, rue Saint-Amable, bureau 2.10 et à Montréal, à la Bibliothèque centrale de l\u2019Université du Québec à Montréal, Pavillon Hubert-Aquin, au 1255, rue Saint-Denis, local A-M100, de même que dans le site Internet du BAPE au www.bape.gouv.qc.ca, sous la rubrique « Mandats en cours ».Quel est le droit du citoyen?Tout citoyen qui désire recevoir de l\u2019information supplémentaire ou des précisions, obtenir l\u2019avis d\u2019experts sur le projet ou faire connaître son opinion et sa position à l\u2019égard du projet peut faire une demande d\u2019audience publique pendant la période d\u2019informa- tion et de consultation publiques.Cette demande doit être transmise, par écrit, au plus tard le 14 novembre, à la ministre du Développement durable, de l\u2019Environnement et des Parcs, Mme Line Beauchamp, au 675, boulevard René-Lévesque Est, 30e étage, Québec (Québec) GIR 5V7.Le requérant doit y indiquer les motifs de sa demande et son intérêt par rapport au milieu touché par le projet.Qu\u2019est-ce que le BAPE ?Le BAPE est un organisme d\u2019information et de consultation publiques qui permet aux citoyens de s\u2019informer et de s\u2019exprimer sur un projet et ainsi participer au processus menant à la décision gouvernementale.Le BAPE accomplit les mandats qui lui sont confiés par la ministre du Développement durable, de l\u2019Environnement et des Parcs, notamment le mandat d\u2019information et de consultation publiques d\u2019une durée de 45 jours et celui d\u2019enquête et d\u2019audience publique d\u2019une durée maximale de quatre mois.Le projet L\u2019entreprise Traversier de Quyon inc.propose la modernisation du traversier reliant Quyon sur la rive québécoise de la rivière des Outaouais à Mohr\u2019s Landing sur la rive ontarienne.Pour ce faire, l\u2019entreprise souhaite remplacer les deux traversiers à hélice existants par un transbordeur à câble.Cela permettrait de transporter deux fois plus du projet sont peu plus de d\u2019automobiles à l\u2019heure que la capacité actuelle.Il serait également possible de transporter des véhicules de plus grande taille, incluant de la machinerie agricole, des remorques et des véhicules récréatifs.Les activités de modernisation consisteraient en l\u2019achat d\u2019un transbordeur à câble d'une longueur de 36,5 m, l\u2019installation d\u2019un câble d\u2019acier ancré à chacun des deux quais permettant la traction du transbordeur et la construction d\u2019une nouvelle rampe d\u2019accès du côté québécois, ce qui nécessiterait des activités de dragage.Les coûts évalués à un trois millions de dollars.Les\trépercussions prévues par le promoteur et les mesures d\u2019atténuation proposées dans l\u2019étude d\u2019impact.En période de construction, les travaux pourraient avoir des répercussions sur la qualité de l\u2019air en raison des poussières causées par la machinerie lourde et des matériaux granulaires utilisés.Le niveau sonore pourrait également être perturbé.Le promoteur propose une série de mesures d\u2019atténuation, telles que le recouvrement des matériaux entreposés au sol à l\u2019aide d\u2019une bâche, la limitation des travaux susceptibles d\u2019émettre des poussières lorsque les conditions climatiques sont favorables à la dispersion et le respect de la régie- Travaux sur le pont Tubman à Clarendon Le ministère des Transports du Québec informe les usagers de la route que des travaux de remplacement de glissières de sécurité ont débuté sur le pont Tubman, situé sur le chemin Darch, à Clarendon.L\u2019horaire des opérations est du lundi au vendredi, de 7 h 30 à 16 h 30.Une voie est réduite à 3,5 métrés de largeur et une signalisation appropriée délimite l\u2019aire des travaux.11 n\u2019y aura aucune entrave hors des heures de travaux.Ces opérations se termineront vers le 10 octo- bre 2008.Ces travaux, au coût de 20 000 $, sont exécutés par le centre de services de Campbell\u2019s Bay du ministère des Transports.En terminant, le ministère des Transports vous invite à la prudence sur les routes du Québec, notam- mentation municipale concernant le bruit.Les travaux de dragage et de construction pourraient entraîner l\u2019émission de matières en suspension dans le cours d\u2019eau et déténorer l\u2019habitat d'espèces aquatiques.Afin de limiter le plus possible cette situation, le promoteur propose notamment d\u2019éviter les travaux dans le milieu aquatique durant les périodes de reproduction du poisson.Les travaux seraient aussi susceptibles de nuire à la navigation ; le promoteur souhaite émettre des avis pour avertir les plaisanciers de la présence d\u2019activités de construction et installer des affiches à proximité des travaux.Une série de mesures sont également prévues en période d\u2019opération pour assurer la sécurité des plaisanciers.Selon le promoteur, le projet de modernisation du traversier de Quyon aurait des répercussions positives une fois les travaux complétés.Il contribuerait à réduire les distances de parcours routier, â diminuer les temps de déplacement et à décongestionner les routes et les ponts existants.De plus, le remplacement de deux navires par un seul de plus grande capacité se traduirait par une réduction de la consommation de carburant et des émissions atmosphériques.Les personnes désireuses d\u2019obtenir plus de renseignements peuvent communiquer avec monsieur Ugo Demêtriade, au numéro suivant 418 643-7447 poste 425 ou, au 1 800 463-4732, ou par courrier électronique à l'adresse suivante traversierquyon@ bape.gouv.qc.ca.OFFRE D\u2019EMPLOI 1 poste de remplacement Minimum un an 37,5 heures / semaine Le CENTRE DE LA PETITE ENFANCE l'UNIVERS DES BAMBINOS est à la recherche de 1 personne dynamique pour un poste d'éducatrice à son installation, situe au I95S.chemin de la Montagne à Luskville : Exigences des postes : \u2022\tDétenir un diplôme d'études collégiales en techniques d'éducation en service de garde ou l\u2019équivalent, ou en voie d'obtenir son équivalence; \u2022\tPosséder de l'expérience dans l'élaboration de programmes d\u2019activités auprès d'enfants d'âge préscolaire ; \u2022\tCertification récente en RCR et premiers soins.\u2022\tConnaître et savoir répondre aux besoins des enfants d'âge préscolaire; \u2022\tAvoir un bon sens de l'organisation et de la planification , \u2022\tÊtre dynamique et posséder la capacité de travailler en équipe , \u2022\tAvoir une bonne maîtrise du français et de l'anglais parle et écrit est un atout.Rémunération : Selon l'échelle salariale des CPE plus certains avantages sociaux Les candidatleis intéressé(e)s doivent faire parvenir leur curriculum vitae le ou avant le vendredi le 17 octobre 2008, !6h00, à l'adresse suivante : Comité de sélection -CPE l'Univers des Bambinos 1955, chemin de la Montagne Luskville.Québec J0X 2G0 Courriel : cpe@universdesbambinosuniverse.com Télécopieur : 819-455-1027 Téléphone : 819-455-9697 ment à l\u2019approche des chantiers, et vous suggère de planifier vos déplacements en toute sécurité en communiquant\tavec llnforoutiére au 1 888 355-0511, ou # 0511 par cellulaire, ou en visitant le site Internet\tau www.inforoutiere.qc.ca.X XL sa CACILc; PKOT-tîWS CHEZ vous dans votre sous-sol, votre garage ou intae votre cuisine î (®)RECYCFRIGO ENVIRONNEMENT Dévoreur d'énergie RECHERCHÉ Récompense de 60 $ POUR LE RECONNAITRE : X Réfrigérateur ou congélateur de plus de 10 ans X Volume intérieur entre 10 piJ et 25 piJ X Appareil toujours fonctionnel et branché VOUS AVEZ UN DE CES DÉVOREURS CHEZ VOUS ?Saviez-vous qu'un réfrigérateur de plus de 10 ans consomme en moyenne trois fois plus d'énergie qu\u2019un appareil plus récent ?Pour prendre rendez-vous, assurez-vous d\u2019avoir votre facture d\u2019électricité en main.Gagnez du temps en vous inscrivant en ligne au www.recyc-frigo.com ou communiquez avec l\u2019escouade RECYC-FRIG0 au 1 877 493-7446 (49FRIGO).Nous viendrons vite cueillir le dévoreur chez vous GRATUITEMENT et en disposerons selon un procède respectueux des lois et de l\u2019environnement.Vous recevrez un chèque de 60 $ par la poste.Le programme RECYC-FRIG0, une initiative d\u2019Hydro-Quebec, est administre par le Consortium MRE ENVIRONNEMENT.Hydro-Quebec fera parvenir un cheque de 60 $ au proprietaire de l\u2019appareil, une fois celui-ci récupéré.Une limite de deux appareils par foyer s'applique.Hydro-Quebec se réserve le droit de mettre fin à ce programme sans préavis.Certaines restrictions peuvent s'appliquer.f t Y\tMIEUX \tCONSOMMER OCTOBRE 2008 1\t2\t3\t4 8\t9\t10\t11 Ce mardi, on vote.Une élection générale fédérale aura lieu le 14 octobre 2008.Pour savoir où et quand voter, consultez votre carte d\u2019information de l'électeur.Le processus de vote sera plus rapide si vous l\u2019avez en main.Vous trouverez les heures d\u2019ouverture de votre bureau de scrutin sur votre carte d\u2019information de l\u2019électeur ou à www.elections.ca en cliquant sur « Service d\u2019information à l\u2019électeur », Si vous n'avez pas reçu cette carte, vous n\u2019êtes probablement pas inscrit sur la liste électorale.Pour vous inscrire, il suffit de vous présenter à votre bureau de scrutin le jour de l\u2019élection, où vous devrez prouver votre identité et votre adresse.Nouvelles mesures d'identification pour voter Au moment de voter, vous devez prouver votre identité et votre adresse.Pour connaître la liste des pièces d'identité acceptées par le directeur général des élections du Canada, consultez le dépliant que vous avez reçu par la poste ou visitez le www.elections.ca et cliquez sur « Identification de l'électeur au bureau de scrutin ».Pour voter, vous devez : \u2022\têtre citoyen canadien; \u2022\têtre âgé d\u2019au moins 18 ans le jour de l'élection; \u2022\tprouver votre identité et votre adresse.Voter, c'est choisir son monde.www.elections.ca 1-800-INF0-V0TE 1-800-463-6868 sans frais au Canada et aux États-Unis, ou 001-800-514-6868 sans frais au Mexique ATS 1-800-361-8935 pour les personnes sourdes ou malentendantes, sans frais au Canada et aux États-Unis, ou 613-991-2082 de partout au monde h Page 10\tThe Bol ity\tWednesday, October 8, 2008 Lawrence Cannon assiste au départ du OCR PONTIAC \u2022 Le candidat conservateur Lawrence Cannon a donné le départ le cinq octobre au train Ottawa Central Railway qui réalisait le trajet de Walkley à Bristol, une invitation de la Société d'aide au développement des collectivités (SADC) du Pontiac.M Cannon a discuté du trajet du Chemin de fer d'intérêt local (CF1L| Ottawa Central Railway dans la perspective du transport de voyageurs.M.Cannon a rappelé un investissement du gouvernement conservateur de prés de 1,6 million $ pour des travaux de réhabilitation du chemin de fer Ottawa Central, qui assure une desserte ferroviaire régionale essentielle aux échanges commerciaux de la région.« Mon gouvernement à agit pour le transport et la réfection des infrastructures en Outaouais.Par exemple le Rapibus et les autoroutes 5 et 50 contribueront à diminuer la congestion pour les usagers de Gatineau, du Pontiac et de l\u2019Outaouais tout entier.Du côté du tourisme, j\u2019ai aussi reconnu l'importance du train de Wakefield Je veux que ce projet réussisse et croyez-moi, il va réussir \u2014 si les partenaires sont là pour nous aider.Nous avons également contribué à un transport plus vert en finançant des projets de développement de technologies hybrides, et nous allons continuer.» \u2022 Aujourd\u2019hui, je me suis engagé à poursuivre mes efforts afin d\u2019intégrer des moyens de transport qui contribuent non seulement à réduire la congestion, mais également à réduire notre empreinte environnementale.Il existe beaucoup d'avantages à un meilleur réseau de transport.Si l\u2019achalandage le justifie par rapport aux coûts d'opération, il faut poursuivre ce type de projet car cela contribuera aussi à l accès au marché du travail pour les familles et les jeunes du Pontiac et également, à attirer des visiteurs additionnels dans la région.\u2022 M Cannon a également rappelé que le gouvernement conservateur a porté l\u2019investissement total en transport en commun au Canada à un niveau historique de plus de 1 milliard $ annuellement.De plus, le plan Chantiers Canada d\u2019une valeur de 33 milliards de dollars assurera un financement stable et prévisible pour 1 infrastructure d ici 2014.Enfin, M.Cannon a rappelé qu\u2019un gouvernement conservateur réduira de moitié la taxe d\u2019accise fédérale sur le diesel, de quatre à deux cents le litre.Cette mesure permettra de maintenir les coûts de transport et le prix des produits de consommation à la baisse, et de renforcer l'économie en une période d'incertitude économique mondiale.« Le feu brûle des vies » semaine de la prévention des incendies QUÉBEC \u2022 Au nom du ministre de la Justice et ministre de la Sécurité publique.M.Jacques P Dupuis, la députée de Soulanges et whip adjointe au gouvernement, Mme Lucie Charlebois, a procédé recen-tement à Drummondville, au lancement de la Semaine de la prévention des incendies qui se tiendra du 5 au 11 octobre.Le thème de la Semaine, Le feu brûle des vies, est appuyé cette année par le message Le feu ne dort jamais, qui met l\u2019accent sur les feux causés par les chandelles et les articles pour fumeurs, comme les allumettes et les briquets.\u2022 Les feux provoqués par les chandelles, les allumettes, les briquets et autres articles pour fumeurs sont ceux qui occasionnent le plus de décès au Québec; ils représentent près de 40 per centum des 65 à 70 décès causés annuellement par les incendies.Dans la majorité des cas, ces événements déplorables auraient pu être évités.La prévention est donc au cour du message que nous souhaitons transmettre à la population \u2022, a déclaré Mme Charlebois.Au cours du lancement, la porte-parole, Mme Anny Berthiaume, a témoigné de son expérience en tant que grande brûlée.Par son engagement, elle souhaite amener les citoyens à la prudence.\u2022 Je tiens à ce que les gens prennent conscience que la négligence peut avoir des conséquences graves, bien plus que matérielles.C\u2019est pourquoi j\u2019insiste aujourd\u2019hui sur l\u2019importance d\u2019adopter des comportements sécuritaires pouvant prévenir les blessures graves et les décès.Par exemple, installer un avertisseur de fumée et s\u2019assurer qu\u2019il est toujours en bon état de fonctionnement doit être une priorité », a déclaré Mn e Berthiaume.La semaine du 5 octobre marquera le début de la campagne annuelle de sensibilisation à la prévention des incendies.La photo de Mme Berthiaume apparaîtra aux abords des routes du Québec dans les endroits publics alors qu\u2019une autre affiche fera référence au message de la campagne Le feu ne dort jamais.Des affichettes de porte seront également distribuées au grand public par plusieurs services de sécurité incendie.De plus, l\u2019Association des chefs en sécurité incendie du Québec et la Fondation des pompiers du Québec pour les grands brûlés s\u2019assureront de la diffusion des publicités radio et télé dans différentes régions , du Québec.Par ailleurs, les citoyens sont invités à s\u2019adresser à leur service de sécurité incendie afin de connaître les activités qui se dérouleront dans leur municipalité tout au long de ia Semaine.« La prévention des incendies ne doit pas seulement être l'affaire d'une semaine.Pour être vraiment efficace, il faut agir avec prudence et prévoyance tout au long de lannée.Cest pourquoi nous insistons notamment, encore et toujours, sur Importance d'installer un avertisseur de fumée et de changer sa pile régulièrement.Il sauve des vies », a conclu Mme Charlebois.Pour plus de détails concernant la Semaine de la prévention des à l\u2019adresse suivante: www.msp.gouv.qc.ca.Un anniversaire ça ae P\t0 ! o\tm T I O NI i ni y, ANNIVERSAIRE Joignez-vous à vos élus, collègues et amis pour la célébration du 1 Oe anniversaire du CLD Pontiac et du 25e anniversaire de la MRC Pontiac et la présentation des prix Entrepreneuriat du CLD ! 24 Octobre 200B - 17b Souper et soirée dansante Orchestre: Streamers Tenue de soirée * Billets 30 $ ch.en vente aux bureaux de la MRC et du CLO à Campbell s Bay, par téléphone au 1819) 648-5689 po^te 133 ou 212 ou par courriel dmanon cld@mrcpontiac qc.ca '( ' it\u2019t nifi/r\t¦ Jfiitrtkrr Pour développer\tDavalopmg\tour notre avenir\tFuture MRC Pontiac Carrefour jeunesse-emploi du Pontiac TABLE ¦iu tfir JEUNESSE PONTIAC OFFRE D\u2019EMPLOI Le Carrefour jeunesse-emploi du Pontiac accepte présentement des candidatures pour le poste de : Intervenant(e) jeunesse 17.5h Agent(e) de développement jeunesse 17.5h (Remplacement d\u2019un an) Pour une description détaillée du poste, veuillez consulter notre site web au ; www.crep.qc.ca Division Pontiac C245, Rang 13 C.P.249 Shawville (Québec) JOX 2Y0 maibec Pontiac Division C245, Rang 13 C.P.249 Shawville (Quebec) JOX 2Y0 ACHETE BUYS CÈDRE Qualité bardeaux 1)\tBillots (8 8\" à 16 4\"), diamètre 9\" et + 2)\tachat en longueur à la tmv souche 12\" et +, fin bout 5\" ÉPINETTE/SAPIN Billots qualité sciage long (16'6\u201d à 80% et 12'6\u201d) Avant toute livraison ou pour des informations, contacter: Sylvain Garneau, responsable des approvisionnements Tél.: 819-647-5959 poste 31 Cell.: 819-661-2766 CEDAR Shingle quality 1)\tlogs (8 8\" to 16 4\"), diameter 9\" and + 2)\ttree length by ton stump 12\" and +, top 5\" SPRUCE/BALSAM Long saw log quality (16'6\" to 80% and 12\u20196\u201d) Before any deliveries or further information, please contact: Sylvain Garneau, Wood Procurement Supervisor Tel.: 819-647-5959 ext.31 Cell.: 819-661-2766 AV IS PUBIK PROJET l)F.MODERNISATION DI TRAVERSIER DE QliYON La.* projet de modernisation du traverser de Quyon consiste en la construction d un nouveau traverser à câble permettant de transporter davantage de véhicules dont les poids lourds, les véhicules récréatifs ainsi que la machinerie agricole Cet avis est public pour informer la population qu'elle peut consulter l\u2019étude d'impact et les autres documents concernant ce projet à compter du 30 SEPTEMBRE 2008.Ces documents sont disponibles pour consultation aux endroits suivants : Ribliohtéque municipale de Luskville\tHeures d'ouverture : 2024, route 148\tlundi et mercredi Pontiac (Québec)\tsamedi JOX 2Ci0 819-155-2370 Responsable : Louise Kamsav Hôtel de v ille de Pontiac\tHeures d\u2019ouverture : 2024, route 148\tlundi au vendredi Pontiac (Québec) JOX UM 819-455-2401 Responsable : Isabelle Côté ainsi qu\u2019aux centres de documentation du Bureau d'audiences publiques sur l\u2019environnement (BAPE) : 18h30 - 20H30 I2h30-I4h 8H30 I6h Heures d\u2019ouvertun lundi au vendredi samedi et dimanche Heures d\u2019ouverture : lundi *311 vendredi 8h30- 22h 11 h 17 h 8 h 30- 12 h 13 h 16 h 30 l\u2019niverslté du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) Bibliothèque centrale.Pav illon Hubert-Aquin Section des sciences juridiques et des publications gouvernementales 1255.rue Saint-Denis, local A-M100.Montréal (Québec) H2X3R9 Tél.: 514-987-4392 Bureau d'audiences publiques sur l\u2019environnement Édifice Lomer-Gouin 575.rue Saint-Amablc.bureau 2.10 Québec (Québec) G1R f*Ab Des renseignements supplémentaires peuvent être obtenus aux numéros 418-643-7447 ou sans frais I 800 463-4732 de même que sur le site Internet www.bape.gouv.qc.ca.SÉANCE D\u2019INFORMATION Le Bureau d\u2019audiences publiques sur l\u2019environnement tiendra une rencontre d\u2019information : Le mardi 28 octobre à 19H30 Centre communautaire 2024.route 148.Pontiac.(Québec) Toute personne, groupe ou municipalité peut demander par écrit à la ministre du Dév eloppement durable, de l\u2019Environnement et des Parcs.Mmc Une Beauchamp, la tenue d\u2019une audience publique relativement à ce projet ; cette demande doit être faite au plus tard le 14 novembre 2008 à l\u2019adresse suivante : Édifice Marie-(iuyart.675, boul.René-Lévesque list.30eétage.Québec (Québec) GIR 5V7.Cet avis est publié par Don McColgan conformément au Règlement sur l\u2019évaluation et l\u2019examen des impacts sur l\u2019environnement (R.R.Q.1981 c.Q-2, r.9),_______________________________________ DONE HERE! kllUlL $10.00 including taxes Pontiac Printshop Home of THE EQUITY 133 Centre St., Shawville 819-647-2204 Centre de santé et de services sociaux du Pontiac VACCINATION GRATUITE L\u2019hiver est la saison de la grippe.Pour recevoir le vaccin par le Centre de Santé et de services sociaux du Pontiac cette année, vous devez vous rendre à une de nos cliniques sans rendez-vous aux dates et lieux mentionnés ci-dessous.Assurez-vous d'avoir en main votre carte d'assurance maladie (RAMQ).Les personnes atteintes de maladies chroniques (cœur, poumons, reins, diabète, cancer, etc.) celles de 60 ans et plus, les aidants naturels, les membres du personnel soignant, ainsi que les enfants de 6 à 23 mois sont particulièrement invités à se faire vacciner.FREE IMMUNIZATION Winter is flu season.To receive the flu shot by the \u201cCentre de Santé et de services sociaux du Pontiac\" this year, you must present yourself at one of our walk-in clinics at the dates and locations given below Please make sure you have your medical card with you.Anyone with a chronic disease (heart, lungs, kidneys, diabetic, cancer, etc.), persons 60 years of age and over, caregivers, health care workers and children from 6 to 23 months of age are especially targeted to be immunized.4 novembre BRYSON November 4 Salle des Lions 13 h à 19 h / Lions Hall 1 p.m.to 7 p.m.5 novembre OTTER LAKE November 5 Centre récréatif 13 h à 19 h / R.A.Centre 1 p m.to 7 p.m.10 novembre CAMPBELL\u2019S BAY November 10 Centre récréatif 13 h à 19 h / R.A.Centre I p.m to 7 p.m.Il novembre ILE-DU-GRAND-CALUMET November 11 Club de l\u2019Age d\u2019Or 16 h à 19 h / Golden Age Club 4 p.m.to 7 p.m.12 novembre SHAWVILLE November 12 Maison des Jeunes 13 h à 19 h / Youth Club Centre 1 p.m.to 7 p.m.17 / 24 novembre CHAPEAU November 17/ 24 (17) Salle Harrington 10 h à 19 h / ( 17) Harrington Hall 10 a.m.to 7 p.m.(24) Salle Harrington I3h à 19 h / (24) Harrington Hall I p.m.to 7 p.m.18 novembre QUYON November 18 Salle des Lions 10 h à 19 h / Lions Hall 10 a m.to 7 p.m.19 / 26 novembre FORT-COULONGE November 19 / 26 (19) Club de l\u2019Age d\u2019Or 9 h à 18 h /( 19) Golden Age Club 9 a.m.to 6 p.m.(26) Club de l\u2019Age d\u2019Or 13 h à 19 h / (26) Golden Age Club I p.m.to 7 p.m.25 novembre RAPIDES DES JOACHIMS November 25 CLSC 9 h 30 à 12 h / CLSC 9:30 a m.to 12 p.m.SORTIE.CÔTÉ NATURE DES RESSOURCES NATURELLES J ShMIII Consultez la programmation des sorties organisées partout au Québec dans le site PortMOuvertes.mmf.gouv.qcca Une initiative du ministère des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune au Québec flt do 868 partenaires ¦¦¦ Le dimanche 19 octobre 20 venez célébr la Journée des ressources naturelles.Ne prenez pas de chance DANGER Les activités récréatives prés d\u2019installations hydroélectriques sont dangereuses.Ontario Power Generation et la police provinciale de l\u2019Ontario veulent que vous restiez à l\u2019écart des stations hydroélectriques, des barrages, des rives et des eaux environnantes.Les stations hydroélectriques fonctionnent toute l\u2019année et peuvent avoir un impact important sur un cours d\u2019eau.Ces fluctuations de courrant peuvent se produire très rapidement.À certains de nos barrages, les vannes d\u2019effluence sont opérées à distance.En l\u2019espace de quelques minutes, le lit auparavant calme ou même sec d\u2019une rivière peut très vite se transformer en un cours d\u2019eau impétueux et dangereux.Pour assurer votre sécurité, veuillez tenir compte des avertissements mis en place aux bouées, pancartes et barrières.Si vous observez que le niveau d\u2019eau change, rendez vous à un endroit plus sûr.Pour obtenir un DVD sur la sécurité nautique ou un jeu vidéo pour enfants gratuit, visitez www.opg corn ONTARIOFGWER GENERATION wv opg com \t\t \tI Iris Smith 613-989-3233 1 iris@magma.ca ¦ Get well wishes\tBros.Funeral Home and the last remaining aunt of the funeral was at St the group.After mass Andrew\u2019s United Church everyone gathered for a Oct.2.Burial was at St Sunday brunch at The to Randy Godin, son of Elaine Godin who is recovering from a accident on his four-wheeler.He broke his leg in several places.He is now back to Shawville Hospital and on his way to recovery.Gladys Walsh spent last weekend visiting family in Alymer and Ottawa.One of the events she attended was a 50th birthday party for her daughter-in-law, Joanne.Her son, Pat, hosted the special party for about 50 family and friends too make this occasion one to remember.The Golden Age club held its euchre on Tuesday evening at the club.Ladies high was a tie between Anna Porter and Dorcas Sparling.Second was a three-way tie between Maxine Fenton, Shirley Marion and Lucy Kelly.They split the prize.Men\u2019s high was a tie between Richard Marion and Tom Hearty.Second was a three-way tie between Gordon Porter, Jean Guy Boyd Ebert.With all the competitive people we have lots of ties.The door prize was won by Kervyn Burman and the 50-50 by Anna Porter.Refreshments were served to conclude the evening.They are looking forward to a Thanksgiving Dinner on Tuesday evening before cards.Deepest sympathy to the family of Etta Lunam who passed away Sept.29.To her son, John and his wife, Margaret and grandchildren, James and Meghan (Kyle Bertrand), Sister Dorothy and brothers James and Robert I express my sympathy.Etta was dedicated to her church and the Hospital Auxiliary.She won the Caring Canadian Award and received this award at Government House in Ottawa.It was presented by Governor General Adrienne Clarkson.Funeral arrangements were by Ringrose Shawville Lyse Lacourse ÏT 647-5932 lysie_ wheezy® hotmail.com Oktoberfest in Ladysmith was a smash hit as always.Many people attended the well orchestrated\tevents.Congratulations to the orga- Andrew\u2019s United Church Cemetery.Campbell\u2019s Bay.Sitting in church this morning at South Mountain I surprised when they said the guest speaker at their anniversary on Nov.2 at 11 a.m.would be Rev.Bill Bresenham who is a past minister of the Free Methodist Church in Campbell\u2019s Bay.He is presently at Grace United Church in Gananoque.The reunion for the descendants of Joseph Kensley and Agnes Armour and also the Kensley and Spencer relatives was held at the Forest Inn in Bryson, Saturday, Sept.20.George Spencer is the only remaining uncle of the group.He was married to Kathleen Kensley, who was Faye Sullivan-Stafford\u2019s godmother.George came in from Kamloops, BC.He will be 91 years-old in December.Seven of George\u2019s 14 children were here for the reunion.There was a minimum of one grandchild (out of the 87 grandchildren) from each of the eleven children of Joseph and Agnes at the reunion.One hundred and ninety-seven people registered for the dinner that was catered by The Junction Restaurant\tfrom Campbell's Bay.However there were many people that came in and out during the day and evening.The youngest child was Léa La Salle, eight month old daughter of Pierre La Salle.Pierre is the great-grandson of Joseph Kensley and Agnes Armour on his mother Marilyn Kensley\u2019s side of the family.Marilyn is the daughter of the late Gladys and Elwood Kensley.Sunday Mass in Vinton was for Mrs.Gladys Kensley who passed away on Aug.25, 2008.She was nizing committee, all the volunteers and the participants.The Junior Bs season has begun and everyone anticipates a great year for the team.Our thoughts and prayers to the Perreault family who lost Norma in the fire in * COLDPLAY \u2022 \u2022 Tiie Viva Là Vida Tour MONDAY, OCTOBER 20 SCOTIABANK PLACE LIVfcriRTIOn.com .v* «iCAPITALTICKETS.ca ( «M nn.AY\u2019s m v* ( I) Vt\\ \\ I.a Vii»V av.vii.\\hi.k mow