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[" PM41- Q307\t-48560 Drive away a winner I page 3 126th Year, Issue No.6\tWednesday, February II, 2009\t88 cents Meilleurs funeral turns to celebration WILBUR MCLEAN Equity Editor CHAPEAU \u2022 It seems Fred may have saved one of his best parties for last.In a significant departure from a traditional funeral and reception, the ceremony and gathering afterwards for Fred Meilleur were celebratory, with laughs and smiling faces abound.\u201cIt was how he would have wanted it,\u201d was the refrain echoed by many in attendance in Chapeau Saturday morning, where a light dnzzle fell upon the village in the hours leading up to the funeral held at St.Alphonsus Catholic Church but ceased almost immediately once the funeral service began.Mother Nature was seemingly let it be known that as sad as the day may have been to wish farewell to one of the Ottawa Valley\u2019s most loved figures, it was still okay for the sunshine to peek through.Meilleur died in his home on Feb.2 after months of being in and out of hospital.At eighty-five years old, family members said in his final days he opted to remain in Chapeau rather than return for smother hospital visit.There were no seats available inside the church and the available standing room around St.Alphonsus\u2019 perimeter was two-to-three people deep with those not wanting to miss Meilleur\u2019s send-off into the next life.Celebrant Fr.Tim Moyle was upbeat throughout the service, noting Meilleur\u2019s well-documented benevolence and community focus.\u201cCould there have been a more appropriate day for Fred Meilleur to have died than on Groundhog\u2019s Day?,\u2019 asked Moyle.\u201cThis winter will for many of us seem longer because of Fred\u2019s passing.\" After the hour-long ceremony, family members and close friends attended Meilleur\u2019s burial, which took place at the parish cemetery immediately behind the church.The hat Meilleur often wore rested upon his casket throughout the burial service but was removed by Meilleur\u2019s son, Peter, as it concluded.\u201cI would never be man enough to wear my father\u2019s hat,\u201d said Peter later.\u201cI just wanted to have a part of it.\u201d A man named Jesus Christ This is one of the many tales about Meilleur that will likely be passed on for generations.It was told by Fr.Tim Moyle at Meilleur\u2019s funeral.A man sat looking desolate outside Fred\u2019s Hotel after being kicked out of the establishment one day when an American tourist saw him and, taking pity, asked his name.\u201cJesus Christ,\u201d the man responded.The tourist told him that was ludicrous and that his name couldn\u2019t possibly be Jesus Christ.He asked him again, \u201cWhat\u2019s your name?\u201d \u201cMy name is Jesus Christ,\u201d the man said again.After some argument between the two, the desolate man said he would prove to the tourist that his name was Jesus Christ.The desolate man led the tourist inside the hotel where Fred immediately spotted him and shouted: \u201cJesus Christ, are you in here again?\u201d All who knew Meilleur were invited to Harrington Hall afterwards for what turned out to be a grand celebration of Meilleur and continued for hours.While some eyes were misty, smiles were aplenty and according to Meilleur\u2019s daughter Anne, that\u2019s the way he would have wanted it.\u201cHe didn\u2019t want to be sad,\u201d she said.\u201cHe said you have to take care of the living.We can remember those who passed but we have to honour those who are still alive.That\u2019s what he was all about.\u201d Meilleur ran the Chapeau hotel and Fred\u2019s Steakhouse for 62 years, making the restaurant and bar one of the most famous in the Ottawa Valley.He was revered for his generosity, hospitality and ability to remember everything.Anne joked that her father was the first computer on Allumette Island.Fr.Moyle spoke of the giving nature of Meilleur and his wife, Helen, who died in 1995.The couple were always willing to lend a hand to anybody in need in the community, but always requested their assistance be kept quiet \u2014 they sought no recognition for what they had done.Meilleur faced his share of adversity including the death of his wife, the sudden death of his grandson, Marc and the death of his son, Rolland.Meilleur sold the hotel in 2003 and had been sick for the past few years, though he still remained highly visible in the-community.It seemed everybody in attendance had some close tie to Meilleur and each was willing to share some tale of the man who now slips into the title of Ottawa Valley legend.Meilleur\u2019s hat was passed around among family members and performers who sang and fiddled on stage for the audience.Pontiac songbird and Meilleur\u2019s niece, Gail Gavan, led the proceedings and started out with a song devoted to Saying goodbye ; \u2022 Wilbur McLean, The Equity Fred Meilleur\u2019s son, Peter, leans over to kiss his father\u2019s casket at the conclusion of the burial service for Meilleur Saturday in Chapeau.The hat on top of the casket belonged to Fred and at the ceremony\u2019s conclusion, Peter took it and said he would keep it but \u201cwould never be man enough\" to wear it.Fred\u2019s Hotel that aptly concluded with the line, \u201cFred\u2019s is the place we belong\u201d.Meilleur\u2019s death was even the subject of a member statement in the House of Parlianjfnt on Feb.5, as Member of Parliament for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, Cheryl Gallant, addressed lier colleagues \u201cwith sadness\u201d to pay respect to Meilleur.So even the members of federal government got to hear the now infamous story of the silver beaver, whereby new visitors to Fred\u2019s were duped into the tale before being led inside a cooler where a nickel sat on a counter.Meilleur is survived by daughter Anne, son Peter, daughter Judy (Sullivan), daughter Kathryn (Simpkins) and daughter Debra (Douglas).He is predeceased by his sister Margurite (Gavan) and son Rolland.Pallbearers for the funeral were Debra Meilleur Douglas, daughter; Michael Meilleur, grandson; Shane Sullivan, grandson; Cody Gagnon, great-grandson; Brady Fitzpatrick, long time employee and Pat Trimm.Honouraiy pallbearers were Linus (Wrangler) Hearty, Ken (Linus) Coghlan, Andrew Keon, Brian Adam, Mike Galligan, Billy Brennan, Burt Collins and Hec Clouthier.Meilleur was given the celebrity treatment for his funeral with much of the Ottawa Valley media from both sides of the river in attendance.PONTIAC 0 11 12 17-24W Wilbur McLean, The Equity Bruce Hodgins\u2019 team won this year\u2019s Shawville Community Curling Bonspiel.Team members are, from left, Tristen Beattie, Justin Zimmerling, Hodgins and Reid Crawford.In rear is bonspiel co-chair, Laird Murray, holding the toilet seat trophy.Take a seat, Bruce Hodgins WILBUR MCLEAN Equity Editor SHAWVILLE \u2022 After more than 20 years of making miniature toilet seats, Bruce Hodgins finally got to take one home.The Shawville man who has voluntarily made the miniature wooden toilet seats that go to each member of the winning team at the Shawville Community Bonspiel won one of his own this year after his foursome was declared the winner of the 66-team bonspiel.Hodgins\u2019 skipped his foursome, which also included third Reid Crawford, second Justin Zimmerling and lead Tristen Beattie to big wins in all three of their games in the tourna- ment.All four teammates are from Shawville.\u201cI never thought I\u2019d actually win one myself,\u201d said Hodgins, holding one of his miniature toilet seats.It was the foursome\u2019s first time playing together and the team was put together just a day-and-a-half before the team\u2019s first game.While Hodgins estimates he\u2019s played in the bonspiel for about 25 years \u2014 \u201cIt\u2019s what first got me into curling,\u201d he said \u2014 his teammates were significantly less experienced with Crawford in his fifth year and both Zimmerling and Beattie in their second years.\u201cThey\u2019re lucky.It took me 25 years to win and it just took them two,\u201d laughed Hodgins.The winning team is determined using a system whereby individual ends won and margins of victory are totalled to create a score.Hodgins\u2019 winning score of 70 was deemed by a few longtime members to be the highest ever recalled.\u201cReally?Wow,\u201d said Hodgins when told of his team\u2019s potential record-set-ting performance.Overall, the bonspiel was a success this year, according to its organizers.Longtime chairman Laird Murray will be stepping aside after this year, making way for new organizers.\u201cWith Phyllis (Wilson) and I helping Laird this year, we learned a lot for next year,\u201d said co-chair, Stu Stark.Stark said the most difficult task for him to learn will be keeping divisions balanced in terms of skill.\u201cYou have some curlers and you have some non-curlers so it\u2019s hard,\u201d he said.One of the most important things for next year will be bringing the bonspiel back up to 72 teams.This year was the first time anyone could recall the bonspiel having fewer than 72 teams.The Equity had a good bonspiel, finishing 17th overall.The team won its first game over Tullochgorum Farm, lost its second game 8-6 to eventual Teal division winners Shawville Ford, but recovered to win its final contest against Atko\u2019s Army, 8-5.Fire claims life of local LEAH IVERSON Equity Reporter PONTIAC \u2022 Two fires swept through central Pontiac late Friday night, taking the life of one local man and burning both homes in their path.The Sûreté du Québec received a call at 6:30 p.m.Friday about a house fire on Flood Street in Litchfield.According to police spokesperson Mélanie Larouche, the Campbell\u2019s Bay firefighers rescued a man who was in the house at the time.He was transported to Shawville Hospital, where he later died.The victim is 30-year-old Rodney Leach of Litchfield.Police suspect it was an electrical fire, but an investigation is still underway.While the firefighters continued to battle the blaze, they received the news of another fire in Vinton.With two fires at the same time, the Campbell\u2019s Bay department called on the Fort Coulonge firefighters for help.\u201cWe were at the first fire when we got called again,\u201d said firefighter Kevin Kluke.\u201cThe Fort Coulonge firefighters came with their pumper truck and we had our tankers.\u201d The Vinton fire began on the first floor and quickly spread to the second.Although there was considerable damage, Kluke said the house did not burn to the ground.\u201cIt\u2019s reparable, but not livable,\u201d he said, adding that the fire is believed to have been ignited by grease.A total of 22 firefighters worked on the two fires until roughly 1 a.m.Saturday.Proposed incinerator site moved from Shawville to Quyon LEAH IVERSON Equity Reporter PONTIAC \u2022 Plans for an incinerator project that would provide a solution to the region\u2019s waste problems is still underway in the Pontiac \u2014 just not in Shawville.After repeated failed attempts to get verbal commitments from the MRC mayors, promoter John Keyuk of the waste-to-energy plan has decided to move locations and plans to build the site in Quyon.\u201cAU I asked was for a commitment from the mayors and I never got that.1 couldn\u2019t wait forever,\u201d said Keyuk.\u201cI\u2019m perplexed by the fact that there\u2019s a landfill problem and here is a viable solution that\u2019s better for the environment, generates electricity, is much cheaper to transport and would employ 25-30 jobs, and they still can\u2019t make a decision.\u201d Keyuk recently sent an email to Shawville Mayor Albert Armstrong explaining the reasons behind the move.He was not surprised.\u201cEverything was true in the letter and I completely agree with him,\u201d said Armstrong.\u201cAll John (Keyuk) wanted was a commitment from the MRC.I\u2019m unhappy he got no response.\u201d Keyuk first presented the incinerator idea last April, which immediately garnered support from the municipalities of Shawville, Clarendon and Pontiac.Though other municipalities made verbal commitments along the way, the MRC could not agree firmly.\u201cWe've been working on this for the past 10 months putting in time and energy to plan it out,\u201d said Armstrong, adding, \u201cI was discouraged at first, then I was angry that they didn\u2019t want to look at this as an option and be positive bout it.\u201cWe had commitments from Otter Lake and Biyson, but I think the rest thought because it wasn\u2019t in their own backyard, they weren\u2019t interested.This would have been something great for the MRC,\u201d he added.While Keyuk originally chose Shawville as the site of the future incinerator, he\u2019s confident that the Quyon location will fit the bill.\u201cIt has better land zoning in place and is more convenient,\u201d he said, \u201cThe Municipality of Pontiac has been very supportive and Eddie McCann (Mayor) has been great.\u201d Over in the 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remarkable third period comeback by the Pontiac Junior \u201cB's in the fourth game of then opening round playoff series may very well have sated their season.Playing at home Sunday night, the Pontiacs faced a must-win scenario, already trailing the series two games to one.The team trailed 3-2 for most of the third period but a goal by standout rookie Ryan Lagace with less than seven minutes remaining tied the contest and Neil Chabot netted the eventual game winner with just 2:16 left to lift the Pontiacs to victory.The Pontiacs were largely outplayed by the visiting Packers through the first two periods, including a remarkably one-sided opening frame that saw the Junior 'B\u2019s outshot by a 15-4 margin.However, a good performance by new starting goalie David Bernier allowed the Pontiacs to end the first peri- od level at one goal each Jesse Whiteduck-Cere scored the first penod goal for Pontiac with assists from Justin Alary and Derek Foran.The game was a clean one overall with only five penalties called throughout regulation.Things got ugly at the game\u2019s conclusion, however, as a scu ' lie broke out that resulted in fists being thrown and roughing penalties assessed to four players, including Pontiac players Joran Graham and Jimmy MacMillan.Lagace also scored for the Pontiacs in the second period.The Pontiacs outshot the Packers 18-7 in their comeback third period.Rookie Maxime Riendeau-Danis was instrumental in the win, providing assists on three of the Junior \u201cB\u2019s four goals.The series overall has been extremely tight so far, with three of the four games being decided in the final minutes.Each team has won both their home games so far.The Pontiacs opened the senes with a 6-5 win on Tuesday, Feb.3.Chabot, Tyson Allard.Lagace, Stephen Lewis.Yancey Thusky and Fabien Benoit all scored for the Pontiacs in the close win.Game two was the only one-sided contest of the playoffs so far.The Packers won 8-0 against the Pontiacs in Arnprior Already up 4-0, the Packers poured it on in the third period, scoring four times including two power play goals for the definitive win.In game three, Arnprior built a big 5-1 lead through two periods but had trouble hanging on to the lead before notching an empty-netter to clinch the 7-5 win.Shawville\u2019s Shane Powell scored twice for Pontiac as did Lagace.Lewis also scored.Game five of the series takes place tonight in Arnprior.Game six is also ensured.It will be played Friday night at 8 p.m.in Shawville.Game seven, if necessary, Wilbur McLean Thf Equity will be played Sunday at7:30 p.m.in Arnprior.In the other Valley division playoff series, the first place Carleton Place Kings have taken a commanding three games to none lead over the Renfrew Timberwolves.Perth has upset on the mind as the fifth placed team currently has second place Stittsville trailing two Bantam \u2018CC\u2019 Lions division champs to one in their playoff series.After the first round, the highest remaining seed gets a bye to the division finals while the two other teams battle in the semi-finals.LEAH IVERSON Equity Reporter PONTIAC \u2022 The Pontiac Bantam \u2018CC\u2019 Lions were awarded the Division Title Championship Banner.The award was presented to the team by the league's president and Outaouais Development League representative Alain Poulin.The Lions also played against\tthe Maniwaki Mustangs recently and came out with a 5-3 win.Goalie Joshua Horner had to play hurt but managed to make enough saves to help lead the team to victory.James Carson opened the scoring with assists from Zachary\tTrudeau\tand Brandon Alexander.Owen Teevens scored next, assisted by Joshua Bourgeau.Other goals went to Hugo Petit, Carson and Brett Nugent, with assists from Teevens,\tAlexander\tand Trudeau.Big wins for Novice A\u2019 Lions The Pontiac Novice \u2018A\u2019 Lions won 7-3 Saturday against the Aylmer Vikings.Tyler Marion got four goals, Connor Romain had two and Jake Pilon landed one.Assists\twent to\tPilon, Jacob Stewart, Connor Walsh, Troy Romain and Tyler Marion.Then on Sunday, the Lions beat the Aylmer Extreme 6-1.C.Romain and T.Marior.landed two goads while Pilon and T.Romain each had one.Assists went to C.Romain, Stewart, T.Romain, Jean-Luc Fortin, Pilon, Marion and Alexandre Romain.The young Lions have reclaimed first position in their division.Win and tie for Atom \u2018CC Lions The Pontiac Atom \u2018CC\u2019 Lions had a successful outing Saturday, defeating the Voisins de Papineau 2-1.The Voisins scored first but the Lions came roaring back with an unassisted goal by Zach Elliott.Austin Duggan scored the winner with a pass from Ryan Nugent.Lions goalie Darron Bruce had a solid performance.The Lions had an early Sunday morning game in Low against the Loups des Collines which ended in a 2-2 tie.Thomas Barry and Ryan Nugent scored, with assists from Jared Murray and Louis Fortin.The Lions finished the competitive regular season in sixth place.Midget B\u2019 Lions land shutout The Pontiac Midget \u2018B\u2019 Lions won 3-0 Saturday against Les Titans de Gatinea.Goalie Brandon Harkins was great in net.Goals went to Kyle Stanley, Itai Kaseke and Jaret Lance, with assists by Kaseke, Stuart Mohr and Stanley.The Lions returned to the ice Sunday in Shawville, where they tied 3-3 with Raftsmen d'Aylmer.It was the first time in net for Lions\u2019 Felix Pilon.Dustin Chevalier, Daniel Newberry and Lance had the goals, with assists by Lance and Kyle Harris.Midget \u2018CC land win The Pontiac Midget \u201cCC\u2019 Lions won 6-1 Sunday against Loups Des Collines.Goal scorers were Logan Greer,\tJean-Michel Normandeau, Spencer Pirie, Trever Bourque and Colton Keon, with assists from Pirie, Kurt Fraser, Bourque, Matthew Alexander, Josh Greenshields, Ross Cote, Normandeau, Ryan Tracy and Greer, Tyler Alexander and Nick Francoeur.The Lions finished the season in second place in their oukrioKI ?.Submitted photo The Bantam \u2018CC\u2019 Pontiac Lions were recently presented with the division championship banner.The banner was presented by the league president and Outaouais Development League representative in the Lions' locker room.division.Atom B' tourney results The Pontiac Atom \u201cB\u2019 Lions travelled to Pembroke over the weekend to participate in the annual Pembroke Minor Hockey Association Atom \u2018B\u2019 Tournament.On Saturday the Lions faced Pembroke Pizza Pizza and finished in a 2-2 tie.Chevy Larocque and Benjamin Sauriol scored, with assists from Dany Lamoureux and Maxime Graveline.For the second game, the Lions were paired with Renfrew Milano Pizzeria and lost 2-1.Briggs Richardson netted the only goal for the Lions, with an assist by Nicholas Boisvert.The team then played the Ottawa Centre Bombers and came out with a 4-0 win.Goals went to Richardson, Larocque,\tCurtis Huckabone, and Sauriol.Assists went to Maxime Cote, Bradley Strand, Malcolm Bastien and Michael O'Reilly.Excellent goaltending to both Nicholas Brown and Jeremy Poulin.Tough time for Novice C Lions The Pontiac Novice \u2018C\u2019 Lions hosted the \\ftniwaki Mustangs recently and lost 7-2 in a tough battle.Scoring for the Lions were Liam Gibbons and Jeremy Dery, with help from Emily Desnoyers and Justice Reasbeck-Raymond.The following day, the Lions played the Hull-Pingouins and lost 4-0.Goalie Jean-Pascal Parise made a number of great stops for the Lions.Atom C\u2019s good effort The Pontiac Atom \u2018C\u2019 Lions travelled to North Grenville for a tournament over the weekend where they put in a good effort.The team got off to a great start with a 3-1 win Friday against the Leitrim Hawks.Mathieu Soucie and Kate Younge contributed a goal and an assist in the victory and Sam Belair-Chevalier, Lauryn Frobel and Zach Therrien each picked up single points.Belair-Chevalier was named the Hustler of the Game.In their second game against Stittsville Snipers, they fell behind in a 3-2 defeat.Belair-Chevalier earned two points while Carter MacDonell, Kayla Mousseau and Frobel each had a point.Younge played another strong game while earning Hustler of the Game honours.The Lions ran out of steam in their third game and fell 5-1 to Kemptville C1.Mousseau scored the lone goal, with Frobel and Therrien with assists.Therrien earned the Hustler of the Game award for his efforts.GIVE US A 'HOLLER1 \u2022\tQUAITIY BRAND SEED \u2022\tFROST SEED MIXES \u2022\tHAY MIXES \u2022\tPASTURE MIXES \u2022\tVARIABLE SOIL MIXES \u2022\tCERTIFIED SEED GRAIN \u2022\tMILLET \u2022\tSORGHUM - SUDAN \u2022\tPRIDE CORN & BEANS \u2022\tN/K CORN & BEANS \u2022\tMYCOGEN CORN \u2022\t8AG FERTILIZER \u2022\tBULK FERTILIZER \u2022\tALPINE LIQUID FERT.\u2022\tHERBICIDES \u2022\tBUYERS OF LOCAL GRAINS & BEANS M & R FEEDS QUYON MILL 819-458-2023 Brett Coughlin Dan Proulx Christine Clark Snyder John Sutherland »»»»»»«« ) 1 fVai&ttiae 4 Day \u201e Stony 'Peénuvuf 14.200*} Come to the Shawville-Clarendon Library for a Valentine\u2019s Story, a craft and fun! 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.Pre-register at 819-647-3732 admshawville@crsbpo.qc.ca OVERTIME I LUKE MURPHY Arena food should be a choice What is the world coming to?For those who know me, you know that I\u2019m health conscientious, I exercise, eat healthy, and I am always concerned about the physical well-being and health of our youth.But we need to draw the line somewhere.So now I hear that the City of Gatineau has voted to cut junk food from hockey arena canteens within the next three years.Items such as French fries, potato chips, and chocolate bars will be replaced with spaghetti, muffins, and sandwiches.Look, I understand the city s well-intentioned attempt to reduce the transfats in the diets of the Gatineau hockey fan and youth.I know the statistics \u2014 Outaouais has the highest rate of obesity in Quebec.I know, I wrote an article on it.And I\u2019m in favor of changing the trend, and helping our youth become healthier, and more health conscientious.But isn\u2019t this step a little drastic?Other arenas in Quebec have tried this, and the canteens have lost a quarter of their revenue.So this means the city of Gatineau will have to compensate by lowering canteen rental fees.But for me, this has nothing to do with money.It\u2019s the principle of it all.Do the people in Gatineau, the people who made this decision, really believe that taking junk food out of arenas is going to stop people from eating it?If people want it, they\u2019ll get it.How hard is it to just leave the arena, head to the nearest McDonalds (or any restaurant in the area), grab an order of French fries and head back to the arena to watch the game?Maybe I\u2019m just old school\u2014growing up and spending my days in arena lobbies that smelled like French fries, hot dogs, and popcorn.Those were the days, and those are the memories.I just can\u2019t see myself watching a game of hockey from the stands, while munching on a plate of spaghetti.But hey, that\u2019s just me.I\u2019m all in favour of producing healthy choices in arenas, actually I encourage it, but that doesn\u2019t mean you have to eliminate the choices.Just add more, make the options available, so that children and parents can make their own decisions on what they eat.Don\u2019t force it upon us.Isn\u2019t there freedom of choice in this country?It\u2019s not like these kids spend every day of their lives in an arena.If they practice through the week, then they\u2019re there maybe an hour and a half at night.Weekends are the only time children will spend substantial time around rinks, so an unhealthy bite to eat, like chips or chocolate, is a treat for these kids, a rare treat.Don\u2019t take that away from them.My wife and I disagree on this topic, but of course I never win against her.She\u2019s all for this move.But I\u2019m not.1 say keep the junk food where it is, but just add some healthier choices, and let the people decide for themselves.That\u2019s my two cents.What do you think?Murphy is a former professional hockey 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Sorry I had to miss it.The video is excellent - seeing is believing, it was truly an awesome party.I am overwhelmed at the generosity of the people in the Ottawa Valley.Thanks again for the cards, phone calls, prayers, visits, treats and donations.To the church units, guilds and service clubs, \u201cThank you\u201d for your generous gifts.Thanks to my family and friends for their continued love and .rjh .support.V Brenda Smith Aunt \u201cB\u201d Redpes For Romance R.V.I.Norway Bay, Quebec St.VaUntine s (Day (Dinner Saturday, February 14, 2009 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.(Bring that speciaf someone out for a candfefight supper Complete Boneless Rib Steak Dinner Reservations preferred 647-3340 Important Notice from Dr.Dang Centre Dentaire Shawville Dental Centre de G.Dang Inc.140 Centre Street, Shawville, QC JOX 2Y0 Phone: 819-647-5271 Fax: 819-647-6696 Please note that as of December 2008 our dental practice is officially incorporated under the new name, Centre Dentaire Shawville Dental Centre de G.Dang Inc., where the full range of dental services will continue to be provided as before by Dr.Gurdeep Dang, General Dentist./ Family Dentistry with full-time hygienist / Cosmetic Dentistry: Veneers, Tooth Whitening / Metal-Free Crowns and Bridges / I misalign\u2019 Straight Teeth, No Braces1'1 ?Implants / Full and Partial Removable Dentures QUR NEW TEAM Betty Brownlee - Office Manager Sophie Francoeur - Dental Hygienist Valerie Robitaille - Dental Assistant Chantal Dubé - Receptionist Cathy Thompson - Dental Technician/Maintenance Friday NEW PRACTICE HOURS Monday - 8:30 - 5:00 Tuesday - 8:30 - 5:00 Wednesday - 8:30 - 5:00 Thursday - 8:30 - 5:00 - Appointment only/once a month We appreciate your continous patronage for the last 26 years.t 4 Wednesday, February 11, 2009 FHE KQL'ITY Page 3 Old fashioned values keep marriage strong 41 years and counting.tviSute to love Photo Illustration by I HE EQUITY Left: A young Elva and Stewart Stark on their wedding day in May of 1967.Right: Elva and Stewart Stark show their closeness after 41 years.LEAH IVERSON Equity Reporter SAND BAY \u2022 When Stewart and Elva Stark first caught eyes at a friend\u2019s birthday party in the early 1960\u2019s, there was an instant connection.Little did they know at the time, but they both shared a lot of similar qualities and values.Although they met in Ottawa, they were both born and raised in small towns; Stewart in Starks Corner and Elva in Easton\u2019s Corners near Smiths Falls.Being from tight-knit communities gave them both a greater sense of closeness and love for family and friends.\u201cWe are very old fashioned people,\u201d said Stewart.\u201cWe believe in good values and give and take in a relationship.\u201d After dating for a few years, the couple became a union in 1967 and looked forward to expanding their family, which would later include two daughters and a son.While parenting sometimes brought challenges, Elva said the couple\u2019s love remained strong.\u201cIn the beginning years, raising kids was stressful,\u201d she said.\u201cAs we got older, we grew even closer together.He\u2019s a good egg.\u201d Still living in the city, the Starks made regular trips to the Pontiac so their children could get the best of both worlds.\u201cWe had a cottage in Sand Bay and we would take the kids there every summer,\u201d said Stewart.\u201cWe liked it so much that we bought property and built a house there after we retired.\u201d Now with their kids grown and out of the house with families of their own, the Starks had time to explore their hobbies and spend quality time together While Stewart took up cutting rock and woodwork, Elva discovered a love for crafts and quilting.They also developed mutual hobbies, such as boating and taking walks together, and they both share a love of curling.\u201cStewart started curling in 1985 and since he was always playing, I decided to go too,\u201d she said, noting that the couple have made many friends through the sport.Despite being polar opposites in personality, the Starks said it\u2019s their mutual views on love and marriage that have led to more than four decades of marriage under their belt.\u201cI\u2019m easygoing,\u201d said Stewart.\u201cAnd I\u2019m more chatty, but sometimes\topposites attract,\u201d added Elva.\u201cBut we both believe that patience and the same values are important in marriage,\u201d said Stewart.With their 42nd wedding anniversary coming up in May, that instant spark is still ignited and their love has only gotten better with time.\u201cHe\u2019s very kind and funny.He\u2019s got a rare sense of humour,\u201d said Elva, smiling at Stewart.\u201cShe gets along with everyone,\u201d added Stewart.\u201cI love everything about her.\u201d Luck of the draw lands Campbell\u2019s Bay man new car LEAH IVERSON Equity Reporter PONTIAC \u2022 Persistence paid off for Campbell\u2019s Bay resident Robert Martin as he drove away with a new fully loaded Dodge Charger SXT after his entry was chosen in a nationwide contest held by Canadian Tire and Stanley Canada.When Martin first got word of the contest, the avid car lover went straight to his computer to enter.After writing the required essay on his love of cars, all Martin could do was sit back and wait.\u201cI\u2019ve entered a lot of contests online but I\u2019ve never won before,\u201d said Martin, a retired police officer.\u201cI just had to wait and see.\u201d Even after he got the call that he was chosen, Martin still didn\u2019t believe his good fortune.\u201cThey called me and said I won.They gave me a skill testing question on math and I must have checked it over 10 times before giving my answer,\u201d he laughed.\u201cEven after they said congratulations, I thought it might be a scam.I just couldn\u2019t believe it.\u201d But when Martin pulled up to the Canadian Tire in Shawville Thursday only to see his Stanley Gillett Evernham Motorsports racing-approved car in the parking lot, seeing was believing.\u201cNow it feels real.It\u2019s just fantastic,\u201d he said, adding, \u201cI\u2019ve been dreaming of this for weeks and looked at pictures of a similar model, but this is so much better.\u201d On hand Thursday was Robert Santosuosso of Canadian Tire headquarters in Toronto and Greg Allen of Stanley Canada, who handed over the keys to the excited Martin.Grinning from ear to ear, Martin took the driver\u2019s seat and revved his new engine and examined the rest of the estimated $60,000 car, while wife Andiée admired the yellow racing stripes in the interior lining.\u201cI love the sound,\u201d said Martin, glancing back at his wife.\u201cI think she\u2019s more excited than I am.\u201d Checking out the back seat area, Andrée was already imagining taking road trips in the head-turning car.\u201cThe whole car is beautiful.It would be a nice car to go down south in,\u201d she said.And while the couple has yet to decide whether to keep or sell the car, Martin was sure on one thing \u2014 he was a lucky man.\u201cThe most I've ever won in my life is $2 in the lotto,\u201d he said.\u201cThis is the first time I've won something this big.It\u2019s amazing.\u201d Leah Iverson, THE EQUITY 01 CHange speciai «4.99 Most carc - Campbell\u2019s Bay resident Robert Martin gives his sign of approval as he starts the engine to his brand new Dodge Charger Thursday at the Canadian Tire in Shawville.Martin won the car through a nationwide contest jointly held by Canadian Tire and Stanley Canada.Industrial park being explored for Pontiac by MRC CAROLE ST-AUBIN Equity Reporter PONTIAC \u2022 The Pontiac MRC\u2019s land use committee have begun preliminary studies in hopes of finding an ideal location for future industrial development.The Pontiac MRC is compiling the necessary information to create an inventory of all the existing industrial and commercial use zones of the Pontiac\u2019s 18 municipalities.They will all be considered in planning for a possible regional industrial park, according to the MRC Land Use\tPlanner, Pierre Duschene.The study will establish what specific industry needs could be supported with what is already available, and what could easily be developed by1 taking into consideration such ele- ments as the water table, the soil, sewage, railroad, and major highway accessibility.The committee then plans to produce a repertoire of the services that could potentially be supported in a particular location before they seek government funding for potential future development.\u201cYou have to be able to set the table before you invite people to come and eat,\u201d said MRC Warden, Michael McCrank, who says the idea has been talked about periodically over the past decade.\u201cThe idea would be to share the revenue from an industrial park in a way that all the municipalities could benefit from,\u201d said McCrank.Strategically, two major locations that have already been exploited as industrial sites, the Bristol Mines in Bristol, and Smurfit Stone in Litchfield would be looked at.\u201cHowever, it doesn\u2019t necessarily mean either of these locations would be chosen,\u201d said the Land Uce Committee Chairman, Ross Vowles.\u201dWe are looking to diversify the MRC economy, find solution for development, recreation, and tourism, because we can no longer rely on the forestry industry,\u201d said Duschene.\u201cThis project is still at its infancy stage, we are still in the process of preparing the necessary legislature,\u201d said Vowles.\u201cBut there is a real potential for development, like the Gaspé project that was approved to help develop its industrial park in August 2008,\u201d he added.Ottawa man dies from snowmobile collision injuries Circumstances surrounding crash still under investigation CAROLE ST-AUBIN Equity Reporter QUYON \u2022 Fifty-one-year old William Angus of Ottawa died at the Centre Hospitalier Régional de l\u2019Outaouais in Hull early Sunday morning as the result of a snowmobile collision that took place near Quyon on Saturday evening.\u201cWhen we arrived at the scene at 10:26 the man told us he could not feel his legs.We immediately called the fire department and ambulance,\u201d said an MRC des Collines Police spokesperson.After being stabilized at the Pontiac Hospital Centre in Shawville, where he was transported on Saturday night, the man was transferred to Hull where he died at 6 a m.the next day.Angus was the owner and operator of A.B.Crane Service Ltd.in Ottawa.He is survived by his wife and daughter.Nick Matechuck owner of Gavan\u2019s Hotel in Quyon, where an annual poker run for the Pontiac Snowmobile Driver\u2019s Association was being held, said that he had seen the man earlier that evening.The man and his wife had been registered participants in the event, according to the event organizer, Marcel Bruyère.Reports that alcohol may have been involved and that the victim\u2019s wife is now under investigation for misleading police by saying that she was driving the snowmobile at the time of the impact, as was stated in The Ottawa Citizen, and Metro articles could not be confirmed.Floating on air .* \u2022\u2022'M* ¦ .-'ifv m Wilbur McLean, The Equity Seven-year-old Nicholas Lauzon of Chelsea, left, appears to defy gravity as he break dances with his cousin, eight-year-old Justin Dagenais, also of Chelsea.The pair were among\tthe dozens of performers during the\tannual Luskville talent show, held at the Luskville Community Centre Friday night.The show has been happening for about 20 years and is part of anr.\u2019ial winter weekeno put on by\tAction Jeunesse.Other events included skating, sledding and a snowboarding demonstration on Saturday at the ball park in Luskville and a spaghetti supper at the community centre\ton Saturday evening.V / I t / / /; 37 ( alunivt Kd\u201e Portai;* du f ort.647-5303 Venez célébrer le St- Valentin le 14 février nraarcraai Réservations recommandée Come Wine and Dine with your sweetheart February 14 4 SPECIALS Reservations recommended 647-5303 GORDON NEPHIN Sales and leasing Consultant New dncl Used VALUE QUALITY FLJEl EFFICIENT MADE IN CANADA* DEADLINE CQIV1IIM6 EVENTS MISCELLANEOUS PETS SERVICES NOT CEO A T H MEMORIAM MEMORIAM Sat., Feb.14 - Valentine\u2019s Dance.Campbell's Bay.R.A Hall put on by Pontiac Lions Club Music by The Edge, 9 p m Light Lunch served $10 a ticket.Tickets available at the door or contact any Lions member\t2bf11 Sat., Feb.14-2-4 p m.Shawville United Church 175th Anniversary (this year) Valentine Tea by Unit #7.xf11______________________ Sun., Feb.15 - St Anne's Parish CWL St.Valentine\u2019s All You Can Eat Sea Pie Supper 3:30 - 7:30 p.m.Municipal Hall Calumet Island.Adults $12, children $5.Guitar dinner music by Larry Evans live! Everyone welcome.3xf11 Wed., Feb.18 - Pontiac County Women\u2019s Institute Information Day, Shawville United Church Hall, Registration 9:30 am, Speakers: Catherine Bossy -Stained Glass; Lynn Burritt -\u201cListen to the Whispers\" (Ovarian Cancer.) Lunch, Olive Poff - \u201cChoices\u201d - in your life; Greg Graham -Coronation Hall Cider Mill, $7.00 registration, lunch included.Everyone Welcome! 2bf1f_____________________ Thurs., Feb.19 - Pancake Supper, Orange Hall, Centre St., Shawville 4:30 to 7 p.m.adults $9, children $4.Everyone welcome.2xf18_____________________ Sat., Feb.21 - Fundraiser to rebuild Summer Sparling\u2019s summer spot.Lions Hall, Shawville, light lunch 8 til 2.Live band, $5 at door or bring ticket.Any donations greatly appreciated.Wood and or money would be most appreciated.They had no insurance coverage.________2xf18 Sun., Feb.22 - Ladysmith, QC, Anglican Parish Of Northern Pontiac.Church Service upstairs TCRA 9 a.m.Annual Pre-Lenten Pancake Brunch, 9:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.All you can eat.Adults $10, Children $5, under 3 free.Everyone Welcome! 2bf18_____________________ Feb.24 - Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, St.John The Evangelist Parish Centre, Campbell's Bay 4:30 to 6:30 adults $7, children $4, toddlers free.Pancakes, sausages, home fries, baked beans, homemade squares and bread, tea and coffee.2bf18 Jamieson Travel: 2009 Tours.April: New Hampshire/Maine * May: New York, Branson * June:\tAlaska, Tadoussac/Saguenay, Poland AUG: Newfoundland, Sept.Ireland and/or Wales * Oct.Australia/NZ/Fiji * Nov.Branson and MAY 2010: Oberammergau Passion Play and much more.Call 1-888-582-7011.www.jamiesontrav-el.com___\t3bf18 Fri., June 13 - \u2018Bikers in the Bay\u2019 at the RA Ball Park in Campbell\u2019s Bay.The Mick Armitage Band from 9 til 1 a.m.Call 819-648-5811 or see mickarmitageband.com for details, bfl 1____________ July 31, Aug.1 & 2-The 6th Annual Riverside Jam presents Terri Clark and many more.Get tickets and info www.RiversideJam.ca and Hotline 613-282-9262.3bf25 Furniture at huge savings as well as TV and appliances.Al Utronki Appliance & TV.Renfrew 613-432-5318.We sell the best for less.otc The Quebec Community Newspapers Association can place your ad into 28 weekly papers throughout Quebec -just $160.Book 3 weeks within a 6 month period and receive the 4th week free1 One phone call does it all! 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Contact CanScribe today for a Free information package 1-800-466-1535 www.can-scribe.com, info@canscribe.com.qf11 Remove your criminal record A Criminal Record can follow you for life.Only Pardon Services Canada has 20 years experience Guaranteeing record removal.Call: 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7\t3\t6\t6).www RemoveYourRecord.com .qf11 Ladouceur - Elizabeth Rae Our little 2008 New Year Baby turned 1-year-old on January 4.Born to Guy Ladouceur and Cherie Johnston.Elie now walks, says special words and loves to tease.She brings love to everyone she meets.Proud grandparents are the late Raymond Ladouceur and Gisèle Amyotte, John Johnston and Evelyn Rebertz and great-grandparents Mervin Rebertz and Erma Lance.___________________ PUBUCNOTIÇE Avis de Vente Canada Province de Québec District de Hull Cour Municipale No: 05-04742-7/101809540 No: 05-04743-9/101809551 Le percepteur des amendes pour et au nom de la ville de Gatineau Demanderesse C.Alain Dubeau Défenderesse Le 24 février 2009 à 10:00 heures, au 1484.route 148, Luskville, district de Hull seront.vendus par autorité de justice, les biens et effets de la partie défenderesse, saisis en cette cause, consistant en : 1 véhicule Pontiac Grand Prix 2001 #série 1G2WP5ZK4YF240625, 1 aquarium 50 gallons et son contenu, le tout avec accessoires.Argent comptant et/ou chèque visé Gatineau, ce 5 février 2009 Donald J.Brayley, Huissier de justice (Distrct de Hull) 1-4, rue de la Baie, Gatineau (Québec) J8T 3H3.télé: 819-568-0061 téléc: 819-246-6983.0-1-F11 D E A T H Angus, William (Bill) Owner and Operator of A.B.Crane Service Ltd.Accidently on February 8, 2009 at the age of 51 years.Beloved husband of Linda (Amyotte).Loving husband and cherished father of Kelly (Pawel).Dear son of Beth (the late Ken Angus).Treasured by his brother Lee (Janet Egan).Cherished son-in-law of Roland and Marilyn Amyotte.Much loved brother-in-law of Joanne (the late Terry), Julie (Lloyd), Pat (Donna), Danny (Lynn), Alain Karen), Maggie (Rick), Cathy (G.C ), Melvin (Debbie), Junior (Lori).Bill will also be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends.Friends may call at the Westboro Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 403 Richmond Road (at Roosevelt) on Wednesday from 2 - 4 p.m.and 7 - 9 p.m.Funeral service will be held at All Saints Anglican Church, Westboro, Thursday at 11 a.m.In lieu of flowers donations to the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Support Programs Inc., 311 Richmond Road.Suite 201, Ottawa, Ontaiio K1Z 6X3.Condolences, tributes or donations may be made at www.tubmanfuner-alhomes.com.Lamothe - William (Bill) Wayne passed away, Wednesday.Feb 4, 2009 with his family by his side, Bill Lamothe of R.R.# 3, Frankford Beloved husband and soul mate of Cathy Lamothe (née Gault).Loving father of Travis, Constance, Clinton, Katina and the late Michael.Loving grandfather of Evan and Rhys.Dear son of George and Doris Lamothe Also survived by eight brothers and sisters Bev and Ehlen, Steve, Sandra and Keith, Grant and Betty, Ryan and Ginny, Dexter, Gisele and Lucien, Shawn and Caryl as well as numerous nieces and nephews.Cremation to follow If desired in lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.On-line condolences can be made at www.quintefuneralcentres.co m_________________________ THANKS Hearty, Karl - I wish to express my heartfelt thanks to our families and friends for their love and support in the loss of my mate, Karl.A special thank you to Karl\u2019s brother, Pat, who took charge and arranged everything.Thank you for your donations to the dialysis machine at the Shawville Hospital.To my son, Alex Kluke for putting his life on hold to be with me and take care of me in my time of need.To Ann Kelly for her support and kindness.Thank you for your donations of food, floral tributes, cards and calls.Your kindness will always be remembered.Diane Boisvert____________ Hearty, Karl -(1958 - 2009) We wish to exprèss our sincere appreciation to our friends and neighbours for their love and support during the loss of our beloved Karl who passed away January 29, 2009.No words can express our gratitude.We are very appreciative to those who sent cards, made donations in Karl\u2019s memory, sent flowers, called with kind words, brought food, and spent time with us during this trying period.Our family will always appreciate and remember your thoughtfulness.Karl will be truly missed, and always remembered in our hearts.Karl\u2019s Family and Friends Hodgins - Good friends, good food, good music equals great party.Thank you all.Everet and Debbie Hodgins Kimber -1 would like to thank my friends and family for their cards, phone calls and prayers; also Rev.Roger Young for his visits.A sincere thank you to nurses in I.C.U.and Dr.Nault at Hull Hospital your kindness will never be forgotten.God bless.Maisie____________________ Stewart - Many thanks for all the visits, phone calls, fruit baskets, all the delicious food brought to the house, the many cards, well wishes, prayers, etc.at the time of my surgery and since my return home.Your acts of such kindness will never be forgotten.Revel Stewart_____________ Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours.This time I ask for this favour, special one \"name the favour\".Take it dear Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your Father sees it, then in your merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine.Amen.Say this prayer for 3 days and promise publication and your favour will be granted.Never known to fail.SD_________ Fierobin, Elizabeth (Schwartz) - In loving memory of a wonderful, wife, mother and grandmother who passed away January 7,2008.We miss your strength and knowledge.Our hearts are heavy with sadness from missing you.You are gone from our lives, but with us in our hearts.Our memories will carry you forever.We miss you dearly.Until we meet again.Loving you always.Your husband, Gordon, Janice, Stephen and Jane, grandchildren Jennifer and Ben Chenier.Alberna - In loving memory of a dear wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother who died Feb.13,1991.Loved and missed for 18 years Always in our hearts and minds Ed, Sue and Bruce, Pauline and Paul, Paul and Steven Gagnon - In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather Nicholas who passed away February 14th, 2003.There\u2019s a face that\u2019s with us forever There\u2019s a voice we long to hear, A smile we\u2019ll remember forever Though we try to forget every tear.There\u2019s sad, but sweet remembrance There\u2019s memory fond and true, There\u2019s a token of affection dear And heartache still for you.Lovingly remembered.Your wife Therese and family xoxo Shawville Lyse Lacourse 647-5932 lysie_ wheezy® hotmail.com Belated birthday greetings to the \u201chostess with the mostest\u201d Mary Hamilton who celebrated her 60th Jan.24.Her sisters her by taking her to Sonia\u2019s Café in Portage du Fort.The ladies enjoyed their evening.Happy 20th anniversary greetings to my husband Robert on Feb.10.Get well prayers to Melba Powell who is recuperating from knee surgery.Get well soon.Happy 86th Birthday greetings to Yvette Lacourse whose birthday is today, Feb.11.Happy birthday greetings to Bert Moore, Lisa Murphy, Danny Lalonde, Alex Dickson, Farron Telford, Kyle Cockerell, Jordan MacDougall.Happy anniversary to the following couples: Katharine and Brad Murray.Graham - In loving memory of husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa who passed away Feb.17, 2005.There is a corner in our hearts We keep it just for you As long as life ana memory We\u2019ll love and remember you.Missed but not forgotten.Wife Beverly, Glenda and Bob, Duane and Norma, Connie and Les, Dawn and Rob, David and Dawn and families.______________ Pitt, Delmer - In loving memory of a dear husband, father,jjrandpa who passed away Feb.17, 2002.God called your name softly That only you could hear No one heard the footsteps Of the Angels drawing near You never said I\u2019m leaving You never said goodbye You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why.Always remembered with love.Joyce and Family ______ Summerfield, Pierre and Lorraine Granger, Meegan and Norm Durocher.There will be a benefit evening for Terry Sparling and Tracy Wilson and Summer Sparling Saturday, Feb.21 at 8 p.m.at the Shawville Lions Hall.Their house at the campsite burned in Charteris in the fall.Please come and support this family.The Oddfellows will be having a Poorman's Lunch Wednesday, Feb.11 at noon.The Oddfellows serve a wonderful meal of homemade soup, bread and desserts.Our condolences the Angus and Amyotte families on the loss of Bill on Feb.7.Our thoughts and prayers to the Leach family who lost Rodney during a fire.Rodney was 30 years old.Happy Valentine's Day to all! Valentine's Day will be celebrated on Saturday, Feb.14.In Canada, it is a traditional day in which lovers express their love.Danford Lake Stephanie Milford 467-1091 Saturday night there was a beautiful, surprise 50th wedding anniversary for Oliver and Olivette Picard at Brennan's Hill Hotel.Their daughter Brenda had done her mother\u2019s hair and makeup because they were under the impression they were-going to town for supper.When they got to Brennan\u2019s Hill and pulled in they knew immediately what was up! So many people showed up and some of them they had not seen in years.They had a wonderful time.Two of their children Donna and Gary got up and made a speech and then sang a few songs much to the enjoyment of everyone.Then came time for the guest of honour to get up and sing.Oliver had the whole crowd dancing and clapping along with him.He did a couple of Johnny Cash songs and then his final song was I Over Looked an Orchid.Everyone just loved it.We wish you many years together! A lovely meal was served around midnight.If you could imagine it it was there.It was delicious.They had the house band for the evening, The Tailgaters.They were fabulous.They did a lot of traditional music for most of the evening and then for the final set they did rock.These guys are really good.If you have the chance to see them do! Happy birthday wishes to Georgie-Ann Evans Feb.12 and to Sean Troke Feb.14.Don\u2019t forget that Saturday is Valentine's Day.Show your sweetheart that you love him or her! Set the Table, Set the Mood .and let Us Do the Rest! RIVER CLUB RIVIERE.RESTAURANT W m I Prime Rib or Roast Chickeru » Soup or salad, dessert.$24.95 All dinner guests get entry to dance at 9:00 p.m.with Ghost Town Criers, plus a chance to win one of two diamond rings, draw to be held at midnight.Reservations not necessary but Highly Recommended 819-689-5311 7243 Hwy 148, Chapeau, { Body by Design turns ten Wednesday, February 11, 2009 THE BQL'ITY Page 9 CAROLE ST-AUBIN Equity Reporter SHAWVILLE \u2022 Body by Design is celebrating its tenth year of fitness.Julia Clarke, who immigrated from Lankshire, England with her husband Simon, a professional musician, began teaching freelance aerobics, specializing in aquatic aerobics, Kobo (a non-contact martial art concept) and pilâtes in 1999 Clarke is also a qualified Yogawise instructor for various level of advancement.Her story she says, runs somewhat parallel to that of Joseph Pilâtes, the exercise program developer, who was very ill as a young child.\u201c1 was chronically asthmatic, until the age of 11, and it had also affected my heart.My parents even whisked me off to to the Swiss Alps and Australia for the beneficial air, and it did help somewhat,\u201d she says.Against these odds how- ever, Clarke attended at school of dance and dramatic art.The dancing strengthened her health and she began dancing professionally at the age of 15.Clarke accredited her regained health to the regular exercise and decided to obtain the necessary certifications to become a qualified instructor.Clarke has since taught gym classes, on-site corporate classes, evening fitness courses, group workshops and has participated in exercise programs with an active member-base of 70-80 people of all ages from 16-58, from all over Ottawa Valley.Sue Farland, who has been taking classes on and off for the past 10 years' said, \u201cJulia has really helped me gain flexibility.I like that her program is multi-leveled.\u201cShe is very aware and in tune to what your personal Sheenboro Myrtle Sullivan \u2019l 689-2236 I A living legend * passes.A legend remains.We said goodbye to a good friend Saturday.Fred Meilleur\u2019s funeral took place in Chapeau.Six clergy were in attendance with Father Tim Moyle conducting.The church was full.The news media were evident with their cameras and note pads.The New RO TV station, the Pembroke paper, The Equity were all there.In the past few days there was extensive coverage on radio and TV and articles in Ottawa Valley newspapers.Fred\u2019s pall bearers were Brady Fitzpatrick, Pat Trimm, Michael Meillieur, Shane Sullivan, Cody Gagnon, and Debbie Meillieur.Honourary pall bearers were Allan Huckabone, Andrew Keon, Brian Adam, Bert Collin, Hector Cloutier Jr., Jimmy Ward, Linus Hearty and our own Bill Brennan.Fred\u2019s daughter Anne told us that her Dad and the family did some funeral preparation back in July when he had some health problems.At that time he said he would like Father Tim to conduct the service and they selected all the pallbearers.However Fred recovered, only to be struck down six months later.Father Tim told a number of stories about Fred and his late wife Helen, some very touching regarding their contribution to the community, and some on the humorous side, to the knowing smiles of the congregation.The organist was Teresa Conroy who was accompanied by Louis Schryer.Near the end of the service Louis played a rendition of Danny Boy which fit perfectly.Fred was laid to rest in the graveyard behind the church beside the love of his life, his wife Helen.The Meilleur family hosted a dinner at the community hall later that afternoon.Anne the oldest daughter made a lovely speech as did other family members.Gail Gavan, Fred\u2019s niece, sang his favourite songs interspersed with thoughts about her uncle.She said that Fred was one of her biggest fans and supporters.Often when she was entertaining throughout the valley she would look out into the audience to spot Fred cheering her on.At one point Gail had most of the Meilleur family up there singing along with her to the applause of all who attended.A number of musicians entertained us and gave their time in recognition of Fred.Carol and Peter Dawson were there.Louis Schryer was there with his fiddle and daughter Chelsey step dancing.Jim Beatty was there on keyboard and sang along with Mike Fox on guitar.Jim Connor from Ottawa, who had played fiddle at Fred\u2019s when he just a young fella, many years ago, took the stage as well and played tunes that Fred would have surely enjoyed.Brian Adam was level is and you are able to follow at your own pace.She always shows the modifications that you can do which is constructive and makes you enjoy doing your exercise.She makes it a fun social gathering.\u201d Louise Murdock, who began taking Clarke\u2019s class es in 2006 now attends classes four times a week and has lost an added 45 lbs.to the 30 she had lost before beginning the aerobics and pilâtes classes.\u201c1 was basically allergic to exercise.But Julia has helped turn my mission into something doable She makes it fun to be there,\u201d said Murdock.Clarke is now helping Murdock train for a 60 km walk for breast cancer in Ottawa this coming June.Clarke taught her classes at Pine Lodge in Bristol, and the former Curves gym in Shawville in the past.Despite the fact that she does a fair amount of travel- there telling a few stories and singing a few songs that would have often been heard at the Chapeau hotel over the years.It was a day to be remembered.It was a \u201cdry\" but wonderful send off.Fred would have wanted it that way.Some of my family and I headed home about 3 p.m.but talk of Fred and the Chapeau Hotel continued on through the evening.I dined with friends and we played a hand or two of euchre, but the conversation turned to the Meilleur family and the hotel.I talked with Brian Adam, the mayor of Allumette Island, before sitting down to write this column and he told me that there was a second celebration of Fred and the Chapeau Hotel that took place on the main street of Chapeau in front of where the Chapeau Hotel used to be.There was a large wreath to mark the spot.A crowd started gathered there that afternoon and a party commenced and ran until near midnight.The party was unplanned and unorganized while at the same time being thoughtful and respectful.A bit of a tail-gate party you might say.There was a crowd of about 75 partygoers, who gathered to reminisce and reflect on Fred his family and the hotel.Brian said that the street was full people causing motorists to go round the block.They were all good people remembering good people and good times.Brian said that the next morning, with the exception of the wreath, there was no indication of such a gathering.No litter, not a tin can, nothing.Everything was in its place.Fred would have liked such a celebration.I knew Fred for about 70 years.During that time I never met a person that could find fault with him.He was a generous and grand person.For my family and I, having dinner at the hotel was always a special event.The menu was most often pork tenderloin or steak with all the trimmings and this was topped up with butterscotch pie.The highlight of the meal would be when Fred would saunter over with cork screw in hand to welcome us to his establishment.He would greet all of us by name and then comment on our family history and all the good times of bygone days.He made us ail feel so special.He would recommend a good bottle of wine to add that additional sparkle to the evening.He would spin a yarn or so and even if it was one we had heard before it was in the telling that made it fresh and just as enjoyable as the first time we heard it.Back in the mid-eighties Chapeau celebrated a milestone birthday for Fred.It was a sit down dinner for a thousand people and, you guessed it, it was a sell out.Now there was a special guest but I think it would have been a sell out anyway.Most of us, my late hus- band Emmett and sons Pat and Lornie included, were big Montreal Canadian fans as were most of Chapeau Hotel patrons.The guest was none other than Maurice The Rocket\u2019 Richard.There they were on stage together, a national hockey league legend and our own Fred Meilleur.The Rocket\u2019 was a special guy, but so was our Fred.Suffice to say The Rocket\u2019 didn\u2019t go to just anyone\u2019s birthday party.Maurice and Fred were both spe- ling to teach, she has also been teaching at her Victoria Street studio in Shawville for the past two years.\u201c1 am pleased with the constant growth of my business.I have enjoyed teaching through the years and continue to do so,\u201d said Clarke.Clarke says they have made the improvements of an added change room and washroom facilities, and are also planning to change the flooring in the near future.Some of the activities Clarke hopes to put in motion for the year 2009 include: Kidz pilâtes classes, Kidz yoga, and Mom and me exercise groups.\u201cI will be doing exercise classes with the Maison des Jeunes groups in the area,\u201d said Clarke, who participated in a health program with a group of 11 and 12-year-old kids from Dr.S.E.McDowell Elementary School last year.cial people in their own way \u2014 and both legends that we will all remember for many years to come.Fred, Thanks for the memories.An Irish Blessing: May the hinges of our friendship never grow rusty.Speaking of special people, I would like to wish a couple of people happy birthday.To my granddaughter\tChantal Oullette and my grandson Ian\u2019s wife, Natasha Clyde.May 2009 be a wonderful year for you.Division Pontiac C245, Rang 13 C.P.249 Shawville (Québec) J0X 2Y0 maibec Pontiac Division C245, Rang 13 C.P.249 Shawville (Quebec) J0X 2Y0 EPINETTE/SAPIN SPRUCE/BALSAM Long saw log quality (16'6\u201d à 80% et 12\u20196\u201d) Before any deliveries or further information, please call: Sylvain Garneau, Wood Procurement Supervisor Tel.: 819-647-5959 ext.31 Cell.: 819-661-2766 Billots 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Page 10 The Equity Wednesday, February 11, 2009 19-pound pike caught at Portage du Fort fishing derby mm*., Æm' .4 m m m PONTIAC PRINTSHOP LTD.133 Centre St., Shawville, QC JOX 2Y0 819-647-2204 www.theequity.ca Twelve electric beds donated to Pontiac Hospital Centre\u2019s long-term care unit WILBUR MCLEAN Equity Editor PORTAGE DU FORT \u2022 The world\u2019s happiest man on Saturday was in Portage du Fort It would have been impossible to wipe the gnn off the face of Sterling McCorriston, 62, even hours after he caught the big one during Lakeside Hotel\u2019s ice fishing derby.McCorriston s 19-pound, five-ounce pike probably would have left anybody smiling and the Portage du Fort man was no exception.\u201cI\u2019m going to be famous now,*\texclaimed McCorriston enthusiastically.\"I'm a star for one day.\" None of the other expen-enced anglers could recall seeing a fish that large captured in an ice fishing derby there before \u201cIt\u2019s phenomenal.Hell be dead and gone and all of us will still be trying to beat that,\u201d said McCorriston\u2019s friend, Frank Fletcher McCorriston captured the 41-inch long fish at about 10 a.m., near the start of Saturday\u2019s derby.He said he realized \u201calmost immediately\" that he had a big one on his line \u201cYou could really feel the weight,\u201d he said \u201cIt took about seven or eight minutes to land him.\" McCorriston has been fishing for most of his life but said he had never previously caught a fish that large.\u201cWe were shaking the whole time we were bnnging him in,\" said McCorriston.He said he planned to mount the catch.In all there were 62 entries at this year\u2019s ice fishing derby.Good weather made for a long day of fish- ing for many in attendance.\u2018I think this is a great turnout We're very happy and the weather has been great,\u201d said Lakeside Hotel Manager Denise Geremian McCorriston\u2019s first prize was $150 while second and third pnze winners pulled in $100 and $75, respectively.There were also two mystery prizes for pickerel and pike.Other prizes included an auger, tool set, vest, gift certificates for local businesses and hats, among others.Participants also got a chance to enjoy the music of local performer Jerry Lee and a meal including soup, chili, chili dogs and hot dogs Saturday's derby was the second in two weeks in Portage du Fort and McCorriston had also participated in the one the week prior.The week previous, he had caught a small 2.5-pound fish but decided to let it go.\u201cI said, \u2018God will be good to me next week if I let this one go and now here I am\u2019,\u201d said McCorriston, beaming with his fish in hand.\u201cI couldn\u2019t be happier.\u201d CAROLE ST-AUBIN\tbit of their autonomy,\tof the hospital.\tlooking for volunteers will-\tand Long-term Care nurs- Equity Reporter\tThey also help reduce\tAll of the Auxiliary\u2019s prof-\ting to work in the\ting units from 1998 to Jan.SHAWVILLE* The Central back strain and prevent its are invested in patient Boutique or willing to join 2009 have totaled Auxiliary made a substan-\tinjuries from repetitive\tcare equipment.\tthe auxiliary.Those inter-\t$279,265.76.tial donation to the Pontiac\tmovement for our care\tThe Central Auxiliary is\tested should contact\t\u201cThe donations made by Hospital Centre\u2019s long-term\tgivers,\u201d said Long-term\tcomprised of members from\tJoyce Hodgins at 819-\tthe Auxiliaries are such a care unit on Friday.\tCare Unit Manager,\teach of the following: the\t647-2549.\tvaluable contribution, and The Auxiliary donated Shirley Nadeau.\tShawville Auxiliary, the The auxiliaries\u2019 dona- is well appreciated,\u201d said twelve electric beds worth The Central Auxiliary Campbell\u2019s Bay Auxiliary, tions in support of patient Nadeau, who thanked the $2,270 each for a total of\towns and operates The\tthe Radford Auxiliary, the\tcare and enhancing the\tmembers of the auxiliary $27,240 in donations for\tBoutique gift shop situated\tZion Auxiliary.\tnursing staffs services to\tfor their wonderful work, the 2008-2009 season.\tat the hospital\u2019s main\tThe Boutique, which is\tthe hospital\u2019s General Care, \u201cThe electric beds were\tentrance, as well as four\tstaffed by volunteers from\tDay Medicine, Oncology, greatly needed.They help\tvending machines situated\tthe five auxiliaries and\tExternal\tClinic, our patients maintain a\tin the lobby and basement\tmembers of the public, is\tEmergency, Intensive Care, Brownlee - Woolsey Congratulations to Cory and Jessica who were married August 16, 2008.The couple now reside in Amprior, Ontario.Carole St-Aubln, THE EQUITY Members of the Central Auxiliary at the Pontiac Hospital Centre make a contribution to the long-term care unit.Pictured from left to right are Dorothy Wilson, Elsie Sparrow, Joyce Hodgins, Alma Zimmerling, Margaret Willis, Mary Lou Sly, Margaret Wall and Long-term Care Unit Manager, Shirley Nadeau.Get your Passport Photos at the Pontiac Printshop for only $10.00 including taxes.Stop in.No appointment necessary.Wilbur McLean.The Equity Sterling McCorriston of Portage du Fort proudly displays the 19-pound, 4-ounce pike he caught during the Lakeside Hotel fishing derby Saturday.CAROLE ST-AUBIN Equity Reporter PONTIAC \u2022 A project to welcome new residents to the Pontiac has benefited from a successful take off.In partnership with the Pontiac Hospital Centre, the Pontiac MRC, the Pontiac Youth Table (TJP), and the Pontiac CLD, the Pontiac Youth Employment Centre (CJEP) has launched a welcoming project in an endeavour to attract immigrants to the Pontiac.The program aiming to help with the community integration of new residents and their families into the Pontiac society, has helped approximately 15 newcomers settle in the area\u2019s professional sectors in job positions at the hospital, schools, social and community services since it began in May 2008.\u201cWe also hope to attract people willing to invest and establish themselves here to develop new businesses, and private practices,\u201d said project manager, Savio Morais.Each case is unique, and sometimes requires assistance with international certification programs or updates needed for professional practice here in Quebec, according to Morais.The welcoming project is also trying to build a reper- toire in order to showcase the available programs, activities and cultural events as well as being able to provide a family\u2019s specific lodging, schooling, sports, or leisure requirements.Morais, who is originally from Brazil, has studied in Gatineau and has had the opportunity to work in the area since last year.He says both he and his wife, Em inhalotherapist at the Pontiac Hospital Centre have fallen in love with the Pontiac and have been living here since.Morais was at the Pontiac Hospital Centre on Monday, on the second day of the Pontiac tour he was giving Yannick Ziba, a radiologist originEilly from the African country of Burkina Faso.Ziba, who immigrated to Canada in 2008, has studied, worked and taught in both his home country and abroad in Cuba, where he received merits of distinction for his work.In his two short days visiting the Pontiac, the one thing he said he noticed was how warm and welcoming the people were, both young and old.The Pontiac would also be ideal for his wife who works in economic rural development, according to Ziba who says the tranquil rural setting is exactly what they are Starting June 1,2009 you will need a passport if you want to travel to the United States.Community integration program helps welcome immigrants to the Pontiac looking for.One of the biggest problems faced at the Pontiac Hospital Centre according to Daniel Hébert, interim Human Resources and Communications Director, was not in the actual recruitment of people in specialized fields, but rather in keeping them here once they had arrived.The welcoming project is already proving to be a tremendous help to the Hospital Centre in regards to the difficulties associated with the settling period for the new recruits, added Hébert.m BI !¦ »JIJ w MV \u2018 \" \"JS -A We re willing to bet that you know someone who would enjoy reading our paper but doesn\u2019t want to wait for the delivery.With our online subscription, there is no waiting - 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DEMO ONLINE AT www.theequity.ca For more information, call The Equity 819-647-2204 or visit online www.theequity.ca Carole St Aubin, THE EQUITY Savio Morais (left) gives radiologist Yannik Ziba a tour of the Pontiac Hospital Centre's radiology department as part of a welcoming program to recruit professionals to the Pontiac.Equity i "]