The equity, 16 septembre 2009, mercredi 16 septembre 2009

[" «M4Q01Q387\t«8560 Local man on target with dart career, see page 3 Volume 126, Issue No.37\t\u2022\tThe voice of the Pontiac since 1883\t\u2022 Wednesday, September 16, 2009 88 cents Duncan McMillan to represent Liberals again Farrelton beef farmer defeats two other candidates to capture Pontiac nomination WILBUR MCLEAN Equity Editor PONTIAC \u2022 Cindy Duncan McMillan has done it again.The beef farmer from Farrelton, Que.again defeated strong competition in retaining her position as the Liberal candidate in the next federal election.She will face the task of trying to unseat two-term Pontiac Member of Parliament Lawrence Cannon, Conservative, in the next federal election.\u201c1 won because I had more people vote for me and I had more people vote for me because I know more people in this riding,\u201d said Duncan McMillan matter of-factly on Monday morning.Duncan McMillan, 52, said she believed the connections she has gained in her decades of work locally led to her win, explaining that Maniwaki\u2019s George Lafontaine was Cindy Duncan-McMillan only well-known in one section of the riding and Aylmer's Greg Fergus did not have well-developed contacts in Pontiac.\u201cI had worked very hard and I didn\u2019t want to see that work dissipate,\u201d said Duncan McMillan.This time, she was faced with the task of defeating two first-time candidates,\tGreg Fergus of Aylmer and Georges Lafontaine of Maniwaki.Fergus is the former national director of the Liberal party who had previously done consultation work with a number of prominent Liberal cabinet ministers.Lafontaine is a prominent journalist and author who previously owned a newspaper and radio station in the Maniwaki area and Had also worked for a pair of members of national assembly in Gatineau in the past.To win the nomination the first time around, Duncan McMillan defeated Ernie Mahoney, an Ottawa lawyer whom some believed had been handpicked for the Pontiac nomination.In a departure from having just one voting location in the riding, the Liberal party opted for one primary location in Gracefield where the candidates delivered speeches and also two satellite locations, one in Shawville and the other in L'Ange Gardien.Voting by party members \u2014 there were 1,074 eligible voters in all \u2014 took place between 2:30 p.m.and 4 p.m.at the three locations before a winner was announced.No tallies were released and upon losing Fergus moved to make the vote unanimous, a motion that was accepted.Party organizer Jean-Bernard Villemaire said the total number of votes cast were unavailable.\u201cI suspect a good majority of the membership chose to cast their vote,\u201d he said.Duncan McMillan said her priority now becomes preparing for the election.Please see LIBERALS on page three Bristol man honoured by Ayrshire Canada CINDY BLAIS Equity Reporter BRISTOL \u2022 Ayrshire Canada has awarded Ronald MacKechnie with an honourary life membership.Ronald MacKechnie has shown his dedication to his craft through hard work and a lot of determination.MacKechnie started showing Ayrshires when he was five years old while his family went to fairs.The number of farmers in the Pontiac region with Ayrshires has diminished according to MacKechnie.\u201cThere aren\u2019t as many farms as there used to be,\u201d MacKechnie added.Even though MacKechnie is now 86 years old, his passion for his farm has never changed.\u201cMy son took over the family farm about ten years ago now but I still help out when I can,\u201d MacKechnie said.This year alone MacKechnie helped his son cut and bale hay for their farm.Their farm spans out many acres and MacKechnie cut and baled about 300 acres during this year alone.MacKechnie has helped out with the development of the Ayrshire breed.By selling some of his cattle and retaining their genes MacKechnie allowed the breed to expand.Some of his bred cattle can be found all over Canada.\u201cI\u2019ve visited some of my cattle in Saskatchewan,\u201d MacKechnie added.MacKechnie has also traveled the world for his beloved breed.\u201cI\u2019ve traveled in many places to attend conferences like Kenya, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Finland,\u201d MacKechnie said.These conferences happen every four years and happen all over the world.The next World Ayrshire Conference is to be held in South Africa.The conferences allow breeders to get together in order to discuss techniques and talk about ways to keep the Ayrshire breed.\u201cSome people actually sell some of their herds at these conferences,\u201d MacKechnie said.Even though MacKechnie would love to be able to keep going to the conferences many times he finds it difficult.\u201cI don\u2019t get to go to many of the conferences anymore unfortunately, I\u2019m not as young as I used to be,\u201d MacKechnie added.The prestigious award has been awarded periodically but for MacKechnie it was a complete surprise.\u201cI didn\u2019t know I was being given this membership but I am quite honoured,\u201d MacKechnie said.MacKechnie has been breeding for as long as he can remember and has passed along his knowledge to future generations.\u201cI\u2019ve shown my son a lot of things,\u201d MacKechnie added.He is also a 4-H leader which allows him to pass on some of his knowledge.MacKechnie has also judged for numerous competitions in Quebec, Ontario and Prince Edward Island.Bonnieshade\tAyrshires, MacKechnie\u2019s family farm, has received many awards over the years.\u201cWe were the champions in 2005 and in 2006 at the Royal Winter Fair,\u201d MacKechnie added.Ronald is the second generation in his family to breed Ayrshires.There are now three generations in his family.During his travels MacKechnie was fortunate enough to visit different herds from all around the world.\u201cI\u2019ve had a chance to visit herds in all of the Canadian provinces,\u201d MacKechnie said.\u201cI\u2019ve also seen some herds on other continents.\u201d When asked whether he found helping around the farm more difficult MacKechnie responded \u201cIt\u2019s at times easier because I usually get the tractor to work with and the tractors nowadays are all automatic.\u201d Apple appreciation Wlltxir McLean, The Equity Clarendon\u2019s Marissa Lang may only be two years old, but she already appreciates a good apple as she showed during Coronation Hall Cider Mill\u2019s open house on Sunday.Coronation Hall\u2019s successes on display at open house WILBUR MCLEAN Equity Editor BRISTOL \u2022 So how do you like them apples?The owners and staff of Coronation Hall Cider Mill in Bristol like them just fine, especially considering the increasing growth and success of their fledgling business.Their work was put on display for all the Outaouais region to see as Coronation Hall was selected as one of three farms in the region to be showcased as part of the Open House on Quebec Farms.The public was welcomed to see just what Coronation Hall was all about with information, demonstrations of their processes and of course lots of apples in sight everywhere.The Quebec Ministry of Agriculture (MAPAQ) and Union of Agricultural Producers (UPA) was also on hand with kids\u2019 colouring games, an apple identification game and lots of informational charts.\u201cIt was very worthwhile,\u201d said Greg Graham, co-owner of Coronation Hall Cider Mill.Graham used a manual press to demonstrate how apple cider is made and also discussed his Bristol apple orchard and how the processes work there.He has 14 varieties of apples in all.\u201cWe got a lot more people than we expected,\u201d said Graham, noting that many of the hundreds of visitors were from various parts of Gatineau and other sections of the Outaouais.Coronation Hall\u2019s involvement in the day came when their local UPA member contacted the mill to gauge their interest.The Grahams jumped on board.\u201cWe did most of the work for the day but the UPA did give us some info,\u201d he said.Celebrating their one year anniversary this fall, the mill has been earning greater recognition both locally and nationally.The first and fifth place winners of a popular apple pie contest at the Ottawa SuperEx were Bristol women who work for Coronation Hall.Graham said sales of apple pies have jumped since the contest.\u201cOh, definitely, we've been selling a lot more since then,\u201d he said.Also, Our Canada magazine had a two-page spread in their August/September issue with an article and photos featuring the cider mill.The story was written by Coronation Hall co-owner Shawn Graham.\u201cWe\u2019ve been getting lots of calls from across the country since then,\u201d he said.Finally, the mill is awaiting their final paperwork to be permitted to sell alcoholic, or hard, cider.Greg Graham said the mill has already produced English cider, which is about six per cent alcoholic, but permission is still being awaited from the province.\u201cWe\u2019re hoping to get the permits soon, but I don\u2019t know if that will be next week or four months from now,\u201d he said.\u201cWe\u2019ve just been waiting.\u201d Woman sent to hospital following collision CINDY BLAIS Equity Reporter LUSKVILLE \u2022 An accident on Saturday in Luskville sent a woman to hospital.A 55-year-old woman from Shawville was sent to Hull hospital on Saturday as her vehicle collided with a dump truck.The driver of the dump truck was unharmed while the women was treated for minor injuries.According to MRC des Collines police spokesperson Const.Martin Fournel, police suspect alcohol may have been a factor in the collision.Police are awaiting test results in order to decide whether to press charges.yrgm Wilbur McLean.The Equity These four Pontiac women were among the participants in Sunday's Terry Fox Run in Shawville.From left, Jane Egan of Norway Bay, Hazel Morrison of Norway Bay.Helen McMunn of Shawville and Dorothy Cowley of Norway Bay walked the ten-kilometre course.Terry Fox remains local man\u2019s \u201chero\u201d Ninety-three people participate in annual Shawville event WILBUR MCLEAN Equity Editor SHAWVILLE \u2022 Retired teacher John Petty has a good reason for continuing to organize and promote the Shawville Terry Fox Run ever year.\u201cHe\u2019s my hero,\u201d said Petty plainly.For 27 years now, Petty has been pushing the Terry Fox Run locally at both the community level and the school level.This year, approximately $3,000 was raised with about 70 people running, walking, cycling or rollerblading the course starting at Pontiac High School on Sunday afternoon.In all, 93 people participated in some way including those who donated but did not take part in the run itself.\u201cWe had some new people but we lost some of our old clientele as well,\" said Petty.\u201cWe\u2019re hoping to pick it up at the student run next week.\u201d Petty remains passionate about helping the fight against cancer because of how its affected his own family.His wife has lost three brothers to cancer and he started the Terry Fox Run locally the year after Fox\u2019s own aborted attempted to run across the country.\u201cWe\u2019ve sort of stayed with it since then,\u201d said Petty.\u201cYou want to keep his legacy going and you want to keep going yourself.\" Sunday\u2019s participants were a variety of ages, athletic abilities and both male and female.One participant trailed among most others, using a cane to continue walking the distance./ / Page 2 l'HE EXàLlTY Wednesday, September 16, 2009 Panthers dominate home opener WILBUR MCLEAN Equity Editor PONTAC \u2022 There's something different about this year's Pontiac High School football team.This st son, the Panthers can win After tears of struggling to compete with larger i hool- possessing larger athletic budgets, Pontiac opened its home schedule on Thursday with a dominant 36-0 victory over Svmmes Pomiac was bigger, faster and far more skilled as they busted big run after big run to t ruise to the easy victory.The Panthers were up 14-0 after one quarter and 34-0 at the half with Symmes never once threatening to score.The scoring was spread out on a number of powerful runs Andrew Cahill scored two rushing touchdowns and Jon Toupin also had a pair of majors.Matt Lafleur had a rushing score of his own and Josh Bourgeau converted four of his five extra point attempts in the first half.Symmes looked confused throughout the game during their season opener, often finding themselves with too few players on the field and plays winding up a muddled \\ mess.By contrast, the Panthers executed well with a variety of simple rushing plays to gain big chunks of yards at a time.The win evened the Panthers\u2019 record at 1-1.The team lost its opener on the road to Haute de Gatineau, 30-12.The Panthers next home game is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at 3 p.m.against Hadley.The change in league format will undoubtedly help the Panthers' chances this year.Rather than all of the Outaouais teams playing in one league, this season there are twro divisions, one for stronger, larger schools and the other for smaller, less powerful schools.PHS will play a six-game schedule in the \u2018B\u2019 division with three other schools while the \u2018A\u2019 division consists of five schools playing an eight-game schedule.In past years, Pontiac had struggled to keep up with their larger school counterparts, often losing by large margins and earning just one win in the past three seasons.Thursday\u2019s performance gives hope that this year\u2019s team could compete for their league championship for the first time.The league uses a mixture of Canadian and American football rules.The teams play four downs but use a 110-yard field and have 12 players on the field at a time.Junior \u2018B\u2019s lose opener to Arnprior WILBUR MCLEAN Equity Editor PONTIAC \u2022 The -Pontiac Junior \u2018B\u2019s new season began the way last season ended \u2014 w-ith a loss to the Arnprior Packers.The Pontiacs lost their first game cf the 2009-2010 campaign 4-1 in Arnprior on Sunday evening, the same team that ousted the Junior \u2018B\u2019s in the first round of the playoffs last spring.The Junior \u2018B\u2019s play again on the road this Sunday against the Clarence Beavers before finally debuting at home on Friday, Sept.25 at 8 p.m.against Perth.In a departure from past seasons, the Pontiacs played just one exhibition game in this year\u2019s pre-season.On Monday, Aug.31, the team travelled to Ottawa West and lost 3-2 to the defending Eastern Ontario Junior \u2018B\u2019 Hockey League champions in a game that was designed more for player development and evaluation rather than winning.Flyers on verge of finals berth WILBUR MCLEAN Equity Editor QUYON \u2022 The Quyon Fivers are one win away from reaching the league championship for the first time.The Flyers won game three of the best-of-five series 1-0 against Ottawa Team Easton on Tuesday, Sept.8 to take a two-to-one series lead.A win in either of the next two games would advance Quyon to the finals against the defending champion Stittsville 56ers.Game three was another tight affair with hits and runs at a premium, a trend that has developed throughout the series.Joe McCleary\u2019s RBI single in the second inning drove in Joran Graham and provided the only run of the contest.Keeping the defense tight and with Drew Hathway providing another strong pitching performance, the run was the only one Quyon needed in earning the win.Hathway threw a complete game, giving up three hits and striking out 12.The hard luck losing pitcher was Brad Porter for Team Easton who conceded only two hits.There have been a total of just nine runs scored so far in the teams\u2019 three games.Game four in Quyon was originally scheduled to take place in Thursday, but was rescheduled for yesterday evening instead.Game five, if necessary, would be a home game for Ottawa.Awaiting the winner is Stittsville, who powered past Manotick in their semi-final series, wanning all three games by increasingly large margins.The 56ers won game one 8-2, game two 12-5 and game three 9-0 to sweep the series.Their combined record in the league and playoffs this season is an outstanding 22 wins, one loss and two ties.McCleary out One serious blow to the Flyers\u2019 chances is the loss of McCleary, who was injured last weekend and is out for the remainder of the playoffs.McCleary is both one of the team\u2019s top players \u2014 his .347 batting average was among the league\u2019s best \u2014 and most vocal leaders.OVERTIME I LUKE MURPHY Where are they now: John Rocker I\u2019ve decided to start a new series, \u201cWhere Are They Now?\u201d.Ever wonder what happens to professional athletes when they fall off the radar?I\u2019m talking about those who, at one time, were the headliners of their sport, and then disappear, never to be heard from again.Of course today we have reality television, a possibility to give former stars another chance in the spotlight.There are a number of past athletes who were larger than life, but who disappeared from the public\u2019s eye.I chose a handful to investigate, so every couple of weeks 111 write a short article on what they are doing now.I'm sure you have your own names, so feel free to drop me a line and give me your favorites to investigate.John Rocker is a retired Major League Baseball relief pitcher who was known more for his controversy than his pitching.Rocker\u2019s best year statistically was 1999, and after becoming the Atlanta Braves\u2019 full-time closer, he converted 38 saves and had an ERA of 2.49.But in June 2000, Rocker was demoted for threatening a reporter, and his career was never the same.A story published in the January 2000 issue of Sports Illustrated said that Rocker made a number of comments stemming from his experiences in New York City.From the interview, Rocker was accused of being racist, homophobic, and sexist.During the interview, Rocker spat on a toll machine and mocked Asian women.Also, he supposedly referred to a black teammate as a \u201cfat monkey\u201d.Although Rocker later apologized, he continued to make controversial remarks.On June 29, 2000, Rocker appeared in front of 46,987 fans at Shea Stadium in NY for the first time since making the remarks.More than 700 police officers were on guard for the game and 300 press passes were given out.A limit on beer sales was imposed and a special protective cover was placed over the Braves\u2019 bullpen.A videotaped apology from Rocker was shown on Shea Stadium's Jumbotron before the game, which was loudly booed.When Rocker pitched the eighth inning, he was booed, objects were thrown and a chant began.After the game, Rocker left the stadium in a black van trailed by three security vehicles.In 2001, Rocker was traded to the Cleveland Indians, and then later to the Texas Rangers.While with the Rangers, Rocker again made national headlines for bigotry after directing slurs towards other customers at a Dallas restaurant.He took the 2004 season off to recover from surgery, and in 2005 attempted an unsuccessful comeback when he signed with the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League.He retired later that year.Since retirement, Rocker appeared pn the Reality Show Pros vs.Joes, à program where retired professional athletes compete against amateurs.In late 2006, Rocker was interviewed by the popular sports blog, Deadspin, where he discussed his \u201cSpeak English\u201d campaign, as well as his upcoming book, which has yet to be published.Also during the interview, Rocker verbally attacked his former Atlanta general manager, calling him \u201can imbecile,\u201d and \u201ca complete moron\u201d.In March 2007, Rocker was implicated in a steroid ring.He admitted taking Human Growth Hormone, but only for medical reasons.As of 2008, Rocker sells real estate in Atlanta, Georgia.That\u2019s my two cents.What do you think?Murphy is a former professional hockey player who now resides in Shawville.Contact him at newstathee-quity.ca Liberals: Select Farrelton beef farmer Continued from page one \u201cWe have to make sure we\u2019re ready.We have to expand the team and we have to get ourselves out there,\u201d said\tDuncan McMillan There have been rumblings that an election call could dime soon with a possible budget vote slated for the end of this week and other key issues slated to be voted upon in the ensuing few weeks.If the Liberals and one of the NDP or Bloc Québécois vote against the budget, the government would fall and an election would be triggered.Duncan McMillan sounded prepared to go after Cannon.\u201cPeople want an MP who returns their phone calls and answers their letters,\u201d said Duncan McMillan.\u201cWe keep hearing about economic recovery but it\u2019s not happening yet.\u201d One issue to which the amiable Duncan McMillan does take offence is the reference to her French not being up to snuff, which she called \u201ca crock\u201d.Media in the riding have previously claimed Duncan McMillan\u2019s French language skills were poor.\u201cI did half my speech in French (Sunday) so hopefully that will put that crock to rest,\u201d she said.\u201cI think it\u2019s just a matter of people trying to find something to be critical of me.\u201d She pointed out that her work with provincial farmers' associations was done entirely in French.Mixed party in honour of ^ k»»ic;a Cox and âeott Stephen* Saturday, Jkpt.1.9.2009.9 p.m.f(tkin#on* fier.tlwy.148.Shewville Live Music Light Lunch _ Wilbur McLean.ÎMt EQUITY Pontiac High School's Andrew Cahill scampered for a score in the second quarter of the Panthers' 36-0 crushing of Symmes last Thursday.To our family and friends we may have missed.WCDDIlTG BGLLS Come ->°,n us m ,he celebration of our children's marriage.Jessica Richard and Kevin Kegimhald Sept.19, 2009 at 4 p.m.St.Charles Borromeo Church Reception at 7:00 p.m R A.Centre.Otter Lake, QC Many thanks to Thorne and Otter Lake Fire Departments.You are the best.Wayne and lorraine, Shawn and Kim Puppet Show, Black Light and Musical.Great fun for the whole family.Sunday, Sept.20 at 10:30 a.m.Come and enjoy.Bring a friend.BBQ to follow.Bethel Pentecostal Church 209 Centre St., Shawville ST.MARY\u2019S PARISH ROAST BEEF SUPPER Sunday, September 20 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm Quyon Lions Hall 2 Ferry Road Quyon, Que.Adults: $12.00 Children 10 & under $6.00 Cookbook Launch! 7 The young women of the Rural Leadership Development Program are proud to present their cookbook, featuring recipes, stories, and photos from across the Pontiac! I Come and treat your senses at the Rural Leadership Development Program's cookbook launch September 17th - 7 pm to 9 pm at the St-John s Community Learning Centre 10 Leslie Street, Campbell\u2019s Bay \u2022\tFeast your eyes on photos of days gone by; \u2022\tIndulge your palate with taste tests from delicious recipes featured in the book; \u2022\tDelight your ears with the sounds of local music; \u2022\tPurchase your copy of the book for only $10.00! 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When accompanied by a paying adult.For more information: 1.800.757.6580 www.Ottawa va I ley.tra vel Wednesday, September 16, 2009 The Equity Page 3 Champion dart player nurtures his competitive nature Carole St-Aubln.THE EQUITY Champion dart player Yves Chamberlain displays his natural skill at the dart board.The 55-year-old has been playing professionally for about 30 years.CAROLE ST-AUBIN Equity Reporter CAMPBELLS BAY \u2022 Yves Chamberlain has always fostered his competitive side Not only has the agile 55-year-old been at the top of his game as a top Canadian sandbag player and been a successful softball pitcher, but he's also had a 232 point average in bowling and has been playing darts professionally since the age of 26.Originally from Aylmer, Chamberlain and Jocelyne, his wife of 33 years, have opted to move away from the bustling city life to retire in Campbell\u2019s Bay three years ago, But a quieter, simpler country lifestyle has not completely quelled his competitiveness.After taking a three-year break from competing, Chamberlain has made- a come back by making it to Team Quebec and is now qualifying to represent Team Canada at the World Masters competition in England.To qualify, one must come in first place at the regional competition the move on to the provincial level.The top four in Canada then move on to the World Masters.Chamberlain previously competed for the World Masters in 1993, 1998, and 2006.In 1995 he also competed at the Embassy World Championship in England, at the World Cup in Las Vegas in 1993, the 1995 World Cup Championship in Switzerland, as well as the 1996 Pacific Cup in Australia.Other title-wins include Quebec Champion five times, Canadian Champion in the 1998 National, and he also qualified as a National team member from 1989 to 1995.While earning a modest living as a self-employed upholsterer, Chamberlain also brought home a good sum of prize money while playing the dart competition circuit.\u201cIt was a second job.I would bring in about $18,000 to $20,000 a year, but I was playing every other weekend, and it was tiring,\u201d he said.\u201cPeople don\u2019t realize how hard it is to be standing for hours on a concrete floor.It's hard on your legs and your back.\u201d Chamberlain has traveled across Quebec, Ontario and the U.S.to compete in tournaments held in major cities such as Quebec, Montreal, St.Hyacinthe, Hamilton, Oshawa, Ottawa, Syracuse, Detroit, Chicago, Cleveland, and Atlantic City.\u201cI won first place in almost all of these at some point, \u201d he said.One of his biggest competitors through the years has been John Park of Oshawa,\twhom Chamberlain said he would often meet and beat in the finals.\u201cBut these last few years I decided to leave him my place,\u201d Chamberlain said with an impish grin.\u201cPark has since moved on to England to become the 2008 World Champion,\u201d he added.Though she accompanied him at a lot of these compe- tition and tournaments, Jocelyne told The Equity that it wasn\u2019t easy to raise two children with her husband often gone.It required a lot of patience, she said, adding that it is to be expected when one is married to an athletic person.Chamberlain is not sure he will compete in the World Masters this year, however, because the cost of traveling is so high.\u201cThe National Dart Federation of Canada (NDFC) will only pay $750 for the flight.They used to pay everything.It will cost me at least $2,000 for this trip, and I\u2019ve never had any sponsors so it gets expensive,\u201d said Chamberlain.Though there are many variations to the game, the first-rate\tcompetitor explained that the 501-point game is the one played in these competitions.All the players begin with 501 pqints and must work their way down to end the game by hitting a double on the dart board.For example, if a player had 20 points remaining, hitting a double 10 would win the game.Once players near a cer- tain number of points they must calculate their \u2018outs\u2019 in order to leave themselves at least one throw at double points in order to go out and therefore win the game.Most players will have these out-combinations memorized, knowing exactly in what succession they must throw.When asked about the secret of his success Chamberlain answered, \u201cI guess I\u2019m just a natural.\u201d If he was asked to give any tips on improving one\u2019s skills, Chamberlain said they would be to simply start with a good stance and keep one\u2019s arm at a perfect 90 degree angle.\u201cThough everyone needs to develop a technique that works for them.\u201d Playing darts, much like playing sandbags, which involves throwing sandbags at a target box, requires good hand-eye coordination.Chamberlain said he practices about once a week, and when asked if he played in any local leagues or whether his friends and family ever wanted to play with him, he lowered and shook his head sadly as he playfully replied, \u201cNo, nobody wants to play with me.\u201d Hunting season is fast approaching CINDY BLAIS Equity Reporter STARK\u2019S CORNERS \u2022 A course to obtain a hunting license was being offered on Saturday and Sunday in Starks Corners.The hunting course was being offered to anyone over the age of 12 who was interested in learning the do\u2019s and don\u2019t\u2019s of hunting.Some of the key points from the two day course were rifle safety, preparing the kill for transport and what to do in an emergency situation.There were 44 people registered for the two day weekend course held in English.Another course will be available in French in Mansfield next week, where there are approximately 30 registered.The course is separated into two parts: there is the Canadian Firearms Safety Course, which is the federal part of the course.There is also the Introduction to Hunting With a Firearm, which is the provincial portion of the course.The federal portion or CSMAF was taught on Saturday while the provincial portion or ICAF portion was demonstrated on Sunday.In order to pass the course and receive the hunting license the students had to pass both a practical and Cindy Blais.THE EQUITY Game Warden Jean-Francois Thibeault and Jordan Lauin, 12, display the proper way of handling a firearm on Sunday during the two-day long hunting course.written exam.\u201cEveryone needs to pass the provincial section of the exam with 70 per cent but the federal portion needs to be passed with 80 per cent,\u201d said instructor Rodolphe La Salle.After taking the exam the students will not receive their result right away, if they have passed their examination they will receive their license in the mail.The two courses, the one the weekend and the one in Mansfield, are the last courses being offered before the hunting season.\u201cWe stop offering the courses between the 25th of September and the 25th of November since the Ministry of Natural Resources needs the game wardens to patrol,\u201d La Salle said.During the course La Salle explained that every year a group of women get together for the Cerf Femme weekend.The Cerf Femme weekend is where only women gather to spend time together hunting deer.\u201cThe women learn how to do everything properly like carry their kills and clean them properly,\u201d LaSalle added.At the end of the weekend, the women receive a gift for participating.One very important piece of information that was given during the course was that all hunters should be prepared for anything.SHAWVILLE FIGURE SKATING CLUB REGISTRATION Shawville Arena, 10 am -12 pm Saturday, Sept.19, 2009 Learn to Skate Program CanSkate Program Part-time Skater, Junior and Senior For information contact: Shelley Bourgeau 819-647-5205 Pontiac Jr.Hockey SEASON PASSES ON SALE Vivian Bohart\t819-647-2718 Linda Bernier\t819-647-5043 George Coles\t819-647-3063 Sept.18 - GAME CANCELLED (no ice yet) Pontiac Junior Hockey Shawville Fair draw winners RACJ Licence No.412748 Winner\tPrize - Donor Julien Gagnon, 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I'he KuirrY Wednesday, September 16, 2009 .Photo soumise par Denis Doré La famille Doré se sont amusé au cours de leur seconde évènement Olympique annuelle à Norway Bay ce 15 août dernier.Leurs équipe corresponded à huit différents pays dont ils doivent représenter de façon vestimentaire et culinaire pour le repas qui suit.Scrutin du PONTIAC d'élection AVIS PUBLIC est.par la présente, donné aux électeurs de PONTIAC MunicipaJKé par Sylvain Bertrand .que : Précèdent d\u2019eiecttor 1.\tle ou les postes suivants sont ouverts aux candidatures : Ma™, conseiller quartier t, conseiller quartier 2________ conseiller quartier 3, conseiller quartier 4 conseiller quartier 5.conseiller quartier 6 2.\ttoute déclaration de candidature à ce ou ces postes devra être produite au bureau du président d\u2019élection ou de l'adjoint désigné pour recevoir les déclarations de candidature, le cas échéant, aux jours et aux heures suivants : Du 2009 09 18 2009 10 02 lundi\tannee mois MF* 1RES\t|our De:\t8 h 30\tannée à :\tmots jour 12 h\tDe :_\t13 h\tà mardi\t\tDo ¦\t8 h 30\tà:\t12 h\tDe:.\t13 h\tà mercredi\t\tDe\t8 h 30\tà :\t12 h\tDe :_\t13 h\tA jeudi\t\to \u2022\t8 h 30\tà:\t12 h\tDe\t13 h\tA vendredi\t\tDe:.\t8 h 30\tà:\t12 h\tDe:.\t13 h\tà 16 h 16 h 16 h À NOTER - Le vendredi 2QQ9 io 02 |e bureau sera ouvert de9hà16h30de façon continue.amé* moto jour 3.si plus d\u2019un candidat pose sa candidature à un même poste, un scrutin sera tenu ie :\t\tet un vote par anticipation sera tenu le\t\t 2009\t11\t01\tde 10 h à 20 h\t\t2009\t10\t25\tde 12 h à 20 h anrtote moto |our\t\tarmée\tmois\tjour\t\t .Isabelle Côté 4.\tj'ai nommé pour agir à titre de secrétaire d\u2019élection 5.\tj\u2019ai nommé comme adjoint {pour recevoir les déclarations de candidature) : ,Sabeelle Coté 5.1 have appointed to act as assistant (to receive nomination paparal: lsabelle cote (September 23.24, 25, 2009) 6.You can reach me or reech\tJ the assistant designated for Æ this purpose, where applicable, at the following M address and telephone\tV number\t1\tReturning Officer AddrBM.2024, highway 148, Pontiac\tAssistant Address\thighway 148.Pontiac \t\t \t819 455-2401\t819 455-2401 \tArea coda Telephone number\tArea code Telephone number Signature Issued In\tPortl«\ton 2009\t09\t14\t\t Municipality\tyear\tmonth day Sylvain Bertrand R«turning officer À TOUS LES RÉSIDENTS DE SHAWVILLE Par la présente j\u2019annonce formellement mon intention de me représenter comme Maire de la Municipalité de Shawville.Je suis fier d\u2019avoir eu l\u2019occasion, durant les 12 dernières années, de servir une communauté aussi dynamique.Avec votre aide, ma priorité première sera de continuer à travailler pour la croissance économique, la revitalisation et la securité de notre communauté.Pour toutes questions supplémentaires, veuillez communiquer directement avec moi au 819-647-2507.Sincèrement vôtre, Albert Armstrong, Maire \u2019\u2022» To the Residents of Shawville from Mayor Albert Armstrong I would like to formally announce my intention to seek re-election as Mayor of the Municipality of Shawville.1 am proud to have served as Mayor of our vibrant community for the past 12 years.With your support.I will continue to make economic growth, revitalization and a safe community for all, my top priority.If you have any quesions, please contact me personally at 819-647-2507.Yours Sincerely, Albert Armstrong, Mayor 1 4 i »%«> +ÛO «a»J«*»C Hey, it\u2019s Baaaaccckkkkkkï | RESTAURANT - BAR\tJ STARFLO\tl » FStfc 1068 Hwy.148, Bryson, QC 819-648-5667 Hosting their 2nd Annual Karaoke Contest } i with KJ Bruski 1 Î 1 ftfiHOO In prize money to be won.I ¦www Winners also receive trophies.I ?i i Contest begins Friday, Sept.18 at 10 p.m.and will continue until the finals held on Friday, Dec.18 at 10 p.m.Absolutely no entries accepted after 10 p.m., so register early.NO exceptions!! 3 Judge panel to decide winner! Contest dates are as follows: Sept.18 - Oct.23 - Nov.20 - Dec.18 Each monthly winner will then compete for the title.1st Place $500.00 - 2nd Place $300.00 - 3rd Place $200.00 Regular Friday Night Karaoke continues between contest dates.¦\top* ot»\u2022 sp* cp# t*jj^ qpe mp l t ï » ll-DERM TAKE ACTION AGAINST THE PROPAGATION OF THE * H1IXI1 VIRUS SANI-DERM Instant Hand Antibacterial lotion with Aloe Available at: Pontiac Printshop Ltd.Home of \u201cThe Equity\u2019 133 Centre Street, Shawville, QC J0X 2Y0 Tel: 819-647-2204 Fax: 819-647-2206 t s Page 8 THE KfeH\u2019lTY Otter Lake f\tElizabeth Hahn I-»*, j 453-7326 1^.5 J Natalie Hahn of VL- im Toronto spent the weekend with her grandma\tElizabeth Gravelle Hahn and great-grandma Mrs Hilda Mayhew also her dad Pat Hahn and her sister Kelly and her family in Pembroke Happy birthday wishes to my great-grandson Travis Proulx in Pembroke who will be 11 on September 21.Also birthday wishes to Matt Kiaman who has a birthday Sept 23 Belated birthday wishes to Lillian O\u2019Malley who had a birthday Sept 14 Also to Craig Proulx whose birth day was Sept.15.Golden Age Club euchre results for Sept 8th: First prize: Denise Dubois and Felix Kluke Second prize:\tRita Blaskie and Roy Peck.50/50 winner:\tOlivette Mason Door prize: Denise Dubois.Dessert was provided by Olivette Mason and Velma Lafleur.Dart league results for Sept.10: First prize for highest score:\tShirley Routliffe and Henry Longpre.Second prize: Theresa Kelly & Moe Lajoie.High averages: Velma Lafleur and Arthur Gravelle.50/50 winner: Michel St-Aubin.Door prize: Debbie Lackey.Caldwell ?f Hermonie » Sharpe ?647-3459 H Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Isobel Corrigan Dodds who passed away at St.Joseph\u2019s Manor Sept.7 in her 84th year.She was the loving wife of the late Edgar Dodds.Birthday congratulations to Gloria Green of Shawville who celebrates Sept.17.Attending the wedding of their son, Ben Halsal to Maegan Smith at the home of Maegan\u2019s parents, Peter and Debbie Smith, on the weekend of Sept.6 were Eva and John of London, England.They are also spending a week with the Smiths.Congratulations Ben and Maegan and little Aurora who was very proud to be the flower girl.May you have many years of happiness.I was so pleased to see Mildred Bean at the Wednesday night euchre last week.She was with her sister, Mary Allen.Attending the funeral of a dear friend, Gaston Marquis,\tformerly\tof Sudbury were Donald and Joanne\tSharpe\tof Peterborough and Ken and Margaret\tFindlay\tof Oshawa.I had the privilege of meeting Gaston while visiting with my son and his wife when they lived in Marathon.\tTo his\twife Francine and his family we send our deepest sympathy.He was only 61 years of age and will be sadly missed.Often we are so busy telling of sad happenings we forget to tell of the good things that happen.Well, this past weekend I had the good fortune of having my septic system almost completed and then, at the same time, my good neighbour who is a professional painter came over and painted my deck.Thank you to the Allens of Luskville who worked so hard at the septic system and Eugene Soubliere for the paint job.He sure keeps his place next door to me well taken care of.Birthday congratulations to my great-grandson Gabriel Howe of Kitchener who celebrates his third.He is the son of Jason and Stephanie Sharpe Howe.Also to my great-granddaughter Emily McDonald Wednesday, September 16, 2009 Cindy Blais.THE EQUITY A representative for the Pontiac Youth Table welcomed everyone during a welcoming event dinner at Esprit Rafting on Saturday.The commitee welcomed three new arrivals to the Pontiac.Welcome to new arrivals of Orleans on Sept.17.Anniversary congratulations to John and Gloria Green who celebrate Sept.24 and also to Donald and Evelyn Duff who celebrate the same day.Birthday congratulations to Peter Haughton Sept.24.Happy 90th birthday to one of our school friends.Mary Corrigan Hodgins Sept.8.Once more we have the euchre games starting at the Odd Fellows Hall on Sept.13 and continuing over the winter months.Hope to see you there.It really pays to advertise in The Equity.I asked for help were the cucumbers were\tconcerned.Apparently they are not too plentiful this year.Gordon Webb brought me ripe cucumber which I have on the way in ripe cucumber relish.Then a very kind person was down to the city recently and knew about the shortage of green cucumbers.He brought me a bushel of them from the market.Thanks to Peter Macintosh and Gordon Webb we will be able to supply the pickles, especially for our euchre clubs.We cut up nine cups of cucumbers and have them on the way for seven day pickles.Thank you both Gordon and Peter.Visiting Donald and Joanne Sharpe in Peterborough this past weekend was Susan Sharpe of Kingston.Visiting us on Sunday were Debbie Smith and the newlyweds, Ben and Magean Smith Halsal and daughter Aurora.The newlyweds, along with his parents returned to their home in England this past Monday.Quyon Jill McBane 458-2366 The Fiddleheads from Ottawa entertained for an hour Wednesday, Sept.9 at the Fairview Manor in Almonte.The residents were celebrating the September birthdays with some notable celebrants, including one woman turning 100 years Sept.10 and another reaching 105 years Sept.12.The residents enjoyed the music, and all enjoyed birthday cake and tea afterwards.Duck and Danny Trudeau attended Perth Fair with their ponies and coming\thome\twith four firsts and two seconds.They\talso\tattended Shawville Fair coming home with five firsts and one second and winning the James Smith Memorial Road\tPony\tTrophy.Congratulations.On Friday I had the priv-ilegeof attending my granddaughter Mackenzie\u2019s day care\tL\u2019Univers des Bambinos.We had a great tour and enjoyed a most delicious lunch.This past weekend the Lions and Lionettes held their 12 th annual Community Day.The weather was perfect and this year they had more campers than ever.The proceeds of this event go towards beautifying the town and they are hoping to purchase new banners this year for the streets.They are looking for sponsors to help out with this project and their name will go on the tail of the banner.The Quyon Flyers appre-icated everyone coming out to support the team at the Community Day Breakfast Sunday morning.Roughly $850 was raised at the event.The Flyers semifinal series is currently 2-1 in favour of the Flyers with Game 4 being played in Quyon, Tuesday at 8 p.m.Get well wishes are sent to Joe McLeary who had the misfortune of dislocating his hip and breaking a piece of his socket.The Lionettes are presently preparing for the annual car rally which will take place in October Happy anniversary to Vikki and Mark Richardson who celebrated 10 years Sept.17 and happy birthday to Bart Stanley who celebrates the big 50 Sept.19.Also happy second anniversary to Jenn and Kev Barr who celebrate Sept.15.On Sunday afternoon Jackie McBane hosted a surprise birthday party for Derek Frobel and Abby McBane.Derek did a great job at the barbecue and Lauryn did a great job decorating the cake.kji ZTi [wj g l*\t ?\tMyrtle Sullivan 689-2236 Well, 1 have some nonrc\tfA\tnot m news to get caught up on over the last few weeks in Sheen.Erin Edwards and Brian Swan had a beautiful wedding in the Little Fort William Church on Aug.22.Elaine Rochon played a number of lovely pieces and Jean Gleason sang Ave Maria.The reception was held in the Sheen Hall.Jean Caughey celebrated her 86th birthday two weeks ago.Hope you a had a great day Jean.Bill Brennan, Shirley Watson and Elaine Rochon played at the Little Point Church in Lake Dore last week.A large group attended the service followed by a light lunch.I was sorry to hear Eric Jones passed away.I remember he worked with Joe Smith at Consolidated Bathurst.My sympathy to his fam- ily.Lorna Agnesi sent me down some biscuits she had made with her mom\u2019s recipe.I also received some vegetables from Billy Brennan.I enjoyed both very much.Their parents Laura and JR were good friends of mine and we had ih any good times together.Thank you both.Marie Rochon celebrated her birthday with her family at Waltham Station last week.Belated birthday greetings Marie.Joey Morris and Teresa Richardson were buried in Sheen last weekend.They are the children of Charlie Morris from Timmins.My sympathy to their families I met Gillian Foster, granddaughter of George and Joan Abdallah, at the Beagle last Wednesday.We had a nice visit.1 was sorry to hear Phil McGuire passed away last week.My thoughts to his family.The Upper Pontiac Fiddlers would like to say \u201chats off\u201d to Bob Miller for the delicious roast beef dinner he had for them last Thursday.They had played at Fort William on Friday nights during the summer months.They felt they were so well treated and even gave Bob a group hug.A wonderful opportunity has arrived for the students at Dr.Wilbert Keon School.Maestro Uwe Lieflander comes every Friday to teach the students from Grade 1-8 music.He is a founding member of the Sacred Music Society of Canada and was the conductor of the World Youth Day Choir in Toronto.He runs the Sparrows Choir which work in partnership with the local school, parish and the Sacred Music Society.iAs well as instructing the children about classical music and its history, he will also form a Sparrows Choir which will practice in the sacristy of St.Alphonsus Church at least one evening a week.I heard he is doing a fantastic job.We are very lucky to have him at our school.I was filled with deep sadness when I heard that Jack Talion passed away.Jack was a dear friend of my family who worked with my late husband at Atomic Energy for years.We had so many good times playing forty-five with Jack, Jimmy, Florence and John.After the card games Jack could always be persuaded to sing a couple Irish songs.Of course we always got a laugh when Jimmy would tell Jack to \u201ccrank it up\u201d if he wasn\u2019t loud enough.Jack will be sadly missed.My deepest sympathy to Adele, Gerald, Francis, and Dorothy and all the relatives.Congratulations to Father Lapierre on his 70th anniversary in the priesthood.Happy belated birthday to Brenda Talion who celebrated her birthday last week.It was also her and her husband Wayne MacGillivary\u2019s wedding anniversary as well.Shawville £Lyse Lacourse 647-5932 lysie_wheezy@ k hotmail.com This year\u2019s Shawville Fair had more than 41,000 people enter the gates.Congratulations to all who made this possible! Happy birthday greetings to Richard Richardson, Brittany Graham, Megan Tubman, Erin Belanger, Lori Skerkowski,\tJaney Campbell,\tTammy Alexander, Bev Young, Debbie Kilgour, Colleen Stewart, Rick Atkinson, Keena Judd, Eddie Jean-Marie, Joey Hannaberry, Jerry Hannaberry, Joshua Armitage, Lise Essiambre, Janet Armstrong, Linda Kilgour, Shelley Barr, Marion Lafrance, David Conrod, Karen Cartman, Randy Brownlee, Reuben Hodgins, and Basil Hodgins.The Farmer\u2019s Market is always a treat for all sorts of locally grown goodies.It is held every Saturday at the Shawville fairgrounds.The commuter bus passengers were treated to a troubadour on Friday, Sept.11.Steve Endicott played the guitar and sang familiar songs.The passengers had a great time singing along.Thanks so much Steve! Happy birthday to Matthew Gregory who will be celebrating his birthday Sept.18.Anniversary greetings to John and Heather Grant, Jim and Darlene Crawford, Paul and Pam Chevrier, Dalton and Madonna Cluff, Versil and Jean Smith, Grant and Tena Caldwell, Hugh and Judy Young, Stuart and Holly Fulford, James and Sherri Potvin and Greg and Stephanie MacDonnell.There is an anniversary production being held at the Shawville United Church starting Thursday, Sept.17 until Saturday, Sept.19 being directed by Joan Conrod.Everyone attending will have a great time! INSO-TEC seeking an employee for Insulation Work Please fax resumé to: 819-647-3357 (No phone calls) 'w.(/& -» » UiXiv -inn CLEAN UP WITH | CUSTOM APPLICATION AVAILABLE M&R FEEDS MICKSBURG 613-735-3689 PEMBROKE 613-732-2843 QUYON 819-458-2023 ACE Recycling We pay top dollar for Cars Trucks Farm Machinery Batteries Copper \u2022 Aluminum Brass 819-647-3306 Parent Information Night (includes election of one parent Board member) Monday, September 21, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.in the Heritage College auditorium Agenda Information Session Welcome\u2014Director General \u201cTransition to College and How You Can Help\u201d \u2014Academic Dean \u201cProfessional Services and Extracurricular Activities\u201d \u2014Director of Student Services Question and Answer Period Board Election Role of the Board\u2014Board Chair Nominations and Election You will have the opportunity to learn more about Heritage, enjoy some light refreshments, and chat with administrative staff.Board of Governors Position As part of Parent Information Night, the Heritage College Board of Governors will hold an election to fill a vacancy in one of the two positions for parent Board members.This voluntary position has a two-year term of office.All parents/guardians of students registered at Heritage College (with the exception of College employees) are eligible to be nominated, or to nominate themselves.Contact: Linda McOuiri\t325.boui Cit* am Tour»* Sacratary lo It» Board of Governor*\tGatinaau (QuObac) J8Y BT3 T.\u20221B.77S.2270, *1071\tT »1# 778 2270 | f 81» 778 32»7 tmcgulrfQcegep-hantaga.qc.ca\twww.cagep-tieritage qc ca FAIR WEATHER BEAUCE CARNAVAL would like to congratulate the Shawville Fair Board and the volunteers for another great year.\u201cIt has been a pleasure working with you all\u201d Proudly serving Shawville Fair for 15 years! îflUèv Beauce Carnaval Crew ^ ¦%.?a * a « a «a * l i Th K Equity Ladysmith Debbie Thrun 647-3927 What a great weekend for Shawville Fair.Perfect weather and great crowds as young and old alike enjoyed the various events.I hope Oktoberfest will be blessed with good weather also.Visitors with us recently were Huntley Stark, Lucia Minitti, Peter Minitti and his aunt Rosa, also Ed Sawyer.Enjoying Labour Day weekend at their cottage were Martin and Laura Thumm of Toronto.They hope to come up once more for Oktoberfest and close up the cottage for the season.There is a good crop of apples this year.They deer are really enjoying the ones on the ground.They say there are also a lot of acorns.Dennis has been cutting firewood in the bush.He reports great working conditions with no bugs.Get well wishes to Ray Dagg of Ladysmith who is down with back problems.Visiting us on the weekend were Melvyn and Sharon Mielkie of Arnpnor They drove up on Mel\u2019s three wheel motorcycle They visited Danford Lake, Kazabazua, Low, Wakefield and Wolf Lake.New construction on Route 366 has begun.I understand about five more miles are to be upgraded More visitors with us were our neighbours for the summer Rob and Scott Lacelle of Grey\u2019s Lake.We took our two dogs to the groomer last week They came back in bad humour but looking very snazzy.Deepest sympathy to family and friend of Bob Born of Johnsons\u2019 Lake who recently passed away.He was liked and respected by all who knew him.Recently Dennis and I had a lovely visit with Claudette and Marcel Dufault of Bryson.Anniversary congratulations to Velma and Clifford Krose Sept.18, Freida and Delbert Zacharias also Sept.18 and Gail and Herbie Zacharias Sept.16.Birthday greetings to Wayne Born of Johnsons\u2019 Lake Sept.19.Well our summer is almost over but at least we are getting our summer weather but a little late.But at least it came.The children are back to school, most of the cottagers have returned home and a lot of the fairs are over.Where did the summer and time go?Fall will soon be upon us.Special birthday greetings to mailman Ernie Schwartz on Sept.21 also to his son, Wade Schwartz who celebrates the same day.Birthday greetings to Lorna Dagg Sept.25.There have been reports of beau's around in different areas.They must be hungry The geese are flying.We saw the first flock go over the other day.The grackles and starling are starting to flock together.Both sure signs of fall.But the hummingbirds are still here, possibly a sign of a long, open fall which would be nice.Winter is long enough.Tristen Chasles celebrates his fourth birthday Sept.19.Also a big year for him starting school.He is the son of Shannon Lasalle and Ken Chasles of Otter Lake.The Classic Car Show on Bryson Anna Stewart 648-2351 Belated birthday greetings to Beulah Stewart of Shawville.You had a very busy day.Wishing you many more.A very happy first birthday to Talia our great-granddaughter and daughter of Scott Lepine and Cynthia Derouchers of Shawville.Our prayers and thoughts are with Elaine Godin of Campbell\u2019s Bay.Happy belated birthday to Claude Ryan of Bryson.Claude celebrated his 66th birthday this past week.Don\u2019t forget the church service will be held in the United Church in Bryson on Sunday at 3 p.m.Rev.Angus MacDonald will be holding the church service.The Brysonnaires will be the guest musicians.A light lunch will be served in the Lions Hall after the service.Anyone that is bringing food can drop it off at the hall before the service.Visiting us over the weekend were our children and Pat and Helen Wallace of Ottawa.Our sympathy to Carl and Alice Ostrom and the family of Donald Ostrom who passed away last week.His service was held in the funeral and the bur- Sunday at Oktoberfest following the parade promises to be extra good this year.We had had inquiries from enthusiasts from Gatineau and Masham Anniversary congratulations to Karen (Pirie) and Dave Cutts of Smith Falls Sept.17.Karen and I are old school chums.Birthday wishes to Maxine Chartrand of Ladysmith Sept.18.She is the daughter of Jocelyne Belisle and André Jr.Chartrand.Dennis visited his Bluff Mountain Hunt Camp recently.He also cut the grass and chased out all the mice.He and his cousin, Melvyn, are talking about the big hunt already Darlene Brouillette of Grand Mère spent the holiday weekend and a few extra days with her mom, Freida Krose.They enjoyed a great weekend and visit.On holiday Monday, Freida\u2019s granddaughter, Lysanne McIntyre of Ottawa and Darwin Krose came and had lunch with Freida and Darlene.Darwin and Sandy Krose motored to New Jersey recently to visit their daughter Angela and her husband Mike Kelly.Get well wishes to Joe ial was at the Dunraven Cemetery.Birthday wishes go out to our\tgrandson Jacob Stewart of Mansfield, son of Jamie and Sylvie.Jacob is celebrating his ninth birthday on Saturday.Also wishing Sylvie, a very happy birthday Sept.23.Georgette Piche spent the weekend in Montreal visiting her daughter Nicole.The Lionettes held their first meeting of the year with President Heather Stewart calling the Wednesday, September 16, 2009 Page 9 Belsher who is a patient in Shawville Hospital.All your friends are thinking of you.Herb and Doreen Schroeder of Ottawa spent the long weekend at their cottage at Johnson\u2019s Lake Their daughter, Debbie Gaulin and a friend, Lori Sterling, also visited.Lon works at Thorn Cliff Retirement Home in Bells Corner where she often sees Len Bretzlaff (formerly of Shawville|.She says Lens is doing quite well.Last week I enjoyed a phone chat with Yvonne Mahlitz of Edmonton.She told me that two weeks ago it was very hot there.She said one day it was 32 degrees and two hours later the temperature went down to 15.Yvonne told me she froze and wasn\u2019t long getting under some warm covers.The temperature is much better now.Anniversary congratulations to Shirley and Roy Thoms who celebrated 50 years Sept.5.A Saturday evening surprise anniversary party was held for them at the T.C.R.A.A great crowd attended.The music was great with the dance floor filled.A lovely lunch was served.Congratulations to you both.Lionettes to order.We had a beautiful meal as usual.Later we had our meeting.Anyone with pennies for the Snowsuit Fund could call Jeannette Romain at 819-648-2542 or myself at 819-648-2351.In February the Lionettes are holding their rock-a-thon.Proceeds will go the help purchase an electric bed for the home in Shawville.They are holding their annual pot luck supper the second Thursday in October.Guide touristique S/nif Hr' r> * Travel Guide 1 2009 JJ .P travel guide 9010 PONTIAC Tn\t|| 20\t.\t9009 Prices!! Book at 20\tbefore Booking and ad coPVju, - g_ Call Katherine or Steve at 819-647-2204 Fax: 819-647-2206 E-mail: display@persona.ca Pontiac Printshop Ltd.133 Centre Street, Shawville, Quebec J0X 2Y0 AUCTION SALE FRIDAY EVENING.SEPT 18, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.for\t» MARJORIE WOODMAN 743 John Dale Rd, Shawville, Quebec Off Hwy 148 at flashing light in Shawville onto West St.Follow to John Dale Road, signs posted Technics Digital Studio Piano with Duet Piano Bench; 1938 oak dining room set with table, six chairs, buffet, and china cabinet; roll top desk; French Provincial chesterfield; Blue Mountain pottery; English bone china cups & saucers; pots; pans; cookware; dtjfies; glassware; original paintings & framed prints; numerous mise collectables.Good quality sale, everything to be sold.Come early and enjoy.Terms: Cash or Cheque with ID \u2014 Refreshments Available Auctioneer: Preston Cull, R.R.#1, Douglas, Ont.613-649-2378 Owner or Auctioneer not responsible in case of accident or theft.| Job Offer n ® ÏPONTIAC Project Coordinator for the creation of a Family Policy Under the coordination of the Pontiac MRC, the municipalities of Fort-Coulonge, Mansfield-et-Pontefract, Campbell\u2019s Bay.Bryson, L'Isle-aux-Allumettes, Shawville and Thome have decided to create in each of their municipalities, a Family Policy, in partnership with the Ministère des Familles et des Aînés du Québec and with Carrefour Action Municipale Famille.JOB DESCRIPTION: Under the authority of the designated councillor responsible for family questions chosen in each of the municipalities, the Project Coordinator will: \u2022\tWith the municipalities and Pontiac MRC, form family committees in every municipality and establish a schedule of realizations of family policies, \u2022\tConduct research in order to establish a municinal family portrait for each of the municipalities, including the Pontiac MRC; \u2022\tOrganize and animate the meetings of family committees, as well as consultation meetings: \u2022\tSummarize the data and draft the written version of the family policies in each municipality with the recommendations from the consultations.(Orientation document and action plan).JOB REQUIREMENTS: The ideal candidate training and/or relevant experience in one of the following fields:\tSocial Sciences, community development, communication as well as the following capacities and knovyledge: \u2022\tAssure the links between the participating municipalities being and the Pontiac MRC, as well as with the Local Development Center (CLD) Pontiac; \u2022\tFacilitate the communication between the communities, institutional and private partners throughout the process; \u2022\tCreate advertisement and marketing strategies to publicize the positive family initiatives in the municipalities; \u2022\tMust be able to animate, be dynamic, autonomous, creative and show initiative; \u2022\tExcellent editorial skills; \u2022\tExcellent knowledge of Windows (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and of the Internet ; \u2022\tKnowledge of and interest in a municipal environment.WORKING CONDITIONS: \u2022\tFlexible work schedule, based on 35 hours per week; \u2022\tBilingual (French and English spoken and written); \u2022\tFrequent travelling throughout the Pontiac - need to own a vehicle; \u2022\t16 month contract; \u2022\tSalary: depending on education and experience; \u2022\tStart date: Mid October Please forward by mail or via internet your résumé accompanied by a letter slating your interest to the selection committee no later than September 30th.2009 Mélanie Pieschke Rural Development Agent 602, mute 301.P.O.Box.580 Campbell's Hay (Québec» J0X 1K0 mpieschkecld jT Artistes ~ Musicians \u2022\tJean Desmarais (piano) \u2022 André Massicotte (trompette/trumpet) \u2022 Maghan McPhee (soprano) \u2022 Denis Lawlor (baryton/baritone) ^ Trio a capella Tourmaline \u2019i J metta \u2022\tSylvia loi icm (soprano) ***\t\u2022 Joyce Lundberg (soprano) SCOtt Richardson (baryton / baritone) Programme disponible dans les commerces du Pontiac et dans les églises participantes.¦ Program available in business entreprises across the Pontiac and in participating churches Gratuit Free Québec \"\" IGt.tsLs PARTI» irÀ\\lF*s TARIKHUISs, Ou KiTII S & Ï PONTIAC DON\u2019T DELAY 2009 Birth Announcements for the January 6, 2010 edition of THE EQUITY THE EQUITY is planning a special birth announcement spread, featuring photos of babies born in 2009 with announcements, for the issue of Jan.6.2010.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 S39 49+ $2 37 GST+ $3.14 QST = $45 00.Photo in black and white: $30.72 + $1 84 GST + $2.44 QST = $35.00 Payment: All announcements must be prepaid cheques payable to Pontiac Printshop Ltd.Information: Photos may be of any size, reduction or enlargement will be made to adjust the size to 1 1/2\u201d.Photos may be picked up after January 6.2010, or, enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope and it will be returned.Deadline: Dec.31, 2009 SAMPLE Allison McKenzie Niedre Big brother Russell and sister (Princess) Ella, Mom, Kelly and Dad Pete are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of Allison McKenzie, weighing 7 lbs., 13 oz\u201e bom November 3, 2008.Granddaughter of Don and Brenda Maloney of Norway Bay, John and Ann Niedre of Toronto, proud aunts and uncles Gavin.Lynne.Tara and Eric.Alanna and Dominic and Mark and Maude.Special cousins are Reece, Jordan and Callum.Mail or drop-off to THE EQUITY 133 Centre Street, P.O.Box 4300 Shawville, Quebec J0X 2Y0 Or e-mail: display@persona.ca Attention: Katherine Hynes 819-647-2204 ! f\u201d *\u2022\t'¦ \u2014 "]