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[" 4 PM4001 IE D\u2019ÀCH CENTER NTIAC CENTRE D'AFFAIRES 2 PROCHAINES SORTIES * BUSINESS SECTOR NEXT 2 EXITS mmmA Tm w TÏ IS IN Norm\tPilon, Shawville municipal employee (right photo), checks out the graffiti which was applied to the water tower over the weekend.Vandals also spray painted\tthe \u2018Welcome\tto Shawville' sign at the east entrance of town on Hwy.148.Chapeau Dec.4 Harrington Hall 64 Pembroke Road 10 a.m.to 3 p.m.Though some displeasure was voiced when vaccine distributions were depleted and people were turned away during previous clinics held between Nov.9 to 16, Daniel Hébert, Director of Human Resources and Communications of the Pontiac Health Centre feels the vaccination clinics have been going fairly well with close to 5,000 Pontiac residents how having been immunized.He urges the public to check for regular updates regarding vaccinations at the following websites: www.santepontiac.qc.ca or www.pandemiequebec.gouv.qc.ca, or by watching Channel 23 on cable television, by listening to local radio stations, Chip FM at 101.7 FM, My FM at 96.1 FM, Y101 FM at 101.1 FM, or by calling either the CSSS Pontiac info line at 1-800-567-9625, or Service Quebec info line at 1-877-644-4545.The CSSS also advises the public that the Bryson flu clinic is now closed.Heather Dickson, The Equity Dec.1 Parish Hall 525 Baume Street 10 a.m.to 3 p.m.Shawville Dec.2 Anglican Hall 516 Main Street 10 a.m.to 3 p.m.Quyon Dec.3 Lions Hall 1 Ferry Road 10 a.m.3 p.m.MART SONATA a *17,999' 0* *\t«298.36 7.65.HYUNDAI PEMBROKE VERACRUZ * 33,999 DEADLINE MONDAY 5 p.m.OUR OPINION 1911 service\u2014A matter of life or death 2007 WINNER COM 8fm> NEWSPAPERS COMPETITION iâttgvJMvl Short likely to be lication, but the use material is at the of the editor.The editor reserves right to edit letters to meet space requirements, for clarity, or to avoid obscenity.libel or invasion of privacy.E-mail letters are accepted at news&theequity.ea and must bear the complete name, address and daytime phone number of the writer.The address and phone number will not be printed.Letters published do not necessarily reflect the editorial policies o^The It is quite disturbing as a Pontiac resident to discover that m this age of sophisticated technology and communication, a system that we all rely on, on a day-to-day basis, a system we place our utmost confidence in, a system that could potentially save your life or mine has suddenly become questionable due to a lack of coherent delivery of pertinent information to our emergency and first respondent services.Can we afford to subscribe to a service such as this one that above all else demands acute precision?Never mind the monetary cost of the service itself which is irrelev ant in this argument, it is the cost of saved lives that must be considered here Our council of mayors have banded together to impose an ultimatum that we, as citizens, must be ensured is acted upon for the security of our own communities.We must exercise our rights and demand the changes that are needed, whether it be a re-training of personnel in whatever capacity is needed to breach not only a certain language barner, but also ensure that the information be evaluated and sent out to the required emergency services in a timely fashion.If you are servicing a bilingual community, I think it is essential that you provide the service you have contracted yourself to deliver in the language that is required.Furthermore, 1 believe it is also necessary that your trained personnel be familiar with the area they are servicing, whether they are required to do a quick study or not.I am sure there are thousands of perfectly bilingual unemployed people who could do the job with proper training.There is.absolutely no excuse and a zero tolerance must be demanded from here on in.The discrepancies in this service have gone on long enough already.CS Christmas season kicks oft The Christmas season in Pontiac will officially kick off this weekend when Santa joins in the Shawville Parade of Lights on Saturday evening.But his visits to Pontiac are only just beginning as he also has plans to visit the Campbell's Bay parade on Saturday, Dec.5.He also has many more scheduled visits to area retail stores, banks, Christmas parties, day cares and schools.With the appearance of the \u2018jolly old fellow ' and the reality that Christmas day is only a month away the gift shopping season is also gearing up and Santa has only one wish for the Pontiac \u2014 keep it local.All the local retailers, boutiques, shops and businesses need vour support and especially dunng this economic down turn that we have been expenencing in Pontiac.If every shopper at least tried first to purchase their presents locally and only shopped out of county for the items that were not available here it would help out businesses tremendously.Besides supporting our local businesses, by shopping locally, you are also helping to keep your friends and neighbours employed in the region.You will also be impressed with the real service that you will receive here as compared to the service, or lack there of, in urban box stores.In keeping with the local theme another wish that Santa has for the Pontiac is to give local.There are many charities and foundations that need your help at Christmas time.You can start by supporting Pontiac\u2019s food bank, Bouffe Pontiac.Their reserves are depleted at this time of year and any donation that you can make will help to feed the less fortunate in your area.Here at The Equity we have participated in the food drive which will take place at major intersections throughout the county on Thursday, Dec.10.And don\u2019t forget the Pontiac Hospital Foundation\u2019s campaign for a dialysis unit this Christmas.They too can use your donations.There are many other charities that can use a little extra help this season, such as L\u2019Entourelle, a women\u2019s shelter in Fort Coulonge that helps battered women; the Pontiac Snowsuit Fund that collects winter clothing for financially-challenged families; plus many others.So help Santa out this year, shop and give local.It helps all of us.HD Mirrored calmness Carole St-Aubin, THE EQUITY 40 Visit to Montreal farmers\u2019 markets: Part 2 YOUR OPINIONl Canada must maintain its Canadian International Immunization Initiative Dear Editor, For many years, Canada has had a very effective program of immunizing children around the world, thus preventing deadly diseases such as measles, tetanus and tuberculosis.Consequently, 1 hope the government\u2019s plan includes the necessary investments to maintain and even extend our important Canadian International Immunization Initiative.Western societies like ours have an immense moral debt towards many countries elsewhere in the world.I believe this financial help is the least Canada could do to help them save their children.Bruno Marquis Gatineau QC Open letter to Charlotte L\u2019Écuyer, all MRC Pontiac Mayors and the Sûreté du Québec\u2014Where is our police force?Dear Editor, On the day before moose season opened in zone 10 this year, our dream was destroyed, not to mention close to $60,000 in investment.Although I\u2019m not an owner of property I was closely involved in the erection of a new cottage and building of roads to get to this location.On the Friday before opening day my friend\u2019s son and two of his friends were heading in to moose hunt at their new cabin.When they stopped at the ZEC gate to register they were informed that only one other group of hunters were in the territory and they had asked a lot of questions about who had built the new camp.One of these hunters was known to have been in partnership with the fellow who my friends had bought the property from.There had been a camp on this property but it had been burnt down! They headed off to their new camp.On the way in they see this other camp they were going to stop and tell them that they were only hunting around the lake and would not infringe on their hunt.As their truck approached the camp all lights went out and nobody answered their calls.They then headed into their camp, and on the way they noticed four-wheeler tracks on the mud road going ahead of them into the camp.When they arrived at the camp it was still burning.They attempted to follow the tracks back to the camp they had stopped at on the way in.Not only was the camp dark but the people there had run into the woods.An attempt was made to try to find the hunters but it was unsuccessful.Finally common sense prevails and they go back to the ZEC gate to report the crime and they head off to find his father at another camp 20 kms away.Fortunately they did take down the license plate numbers of trucks and four-wheelers as well as descriptions.You would think this would be enough, but this horror story goes on.The owner of the camp did not get back until later the next day.They were informed at the ZEC gate that the police had not yet showed up.Wow this is arson, what\u2019s wrong here.Three or four days later there was a drowning and the police finally showed up but never did go in to investigate the arson.Instead they sent a letter to the owner saying there was nothing they could do for the lack of evidence.Lack of evidence.they never went near the place to investigate.1 ask anyone who reads this what\u2019s wrong here.Somebody goes in and burns down your dreams literally in front of your eyes and you expect justice.Had this happened in Municipality of Pontiac there would have been plaster casts of bike tires, truck tires, pictures and hours of investigation, I\u2019ve seen it happen.But I guess there\u2019s no law above Jim\u2019s Lake.Maybe you mayors should review your police force.I\u2019m sure you must understand how I feel.Pretty much an open and shut case, no justice.I thought arson was a serious crime.How much faith would you have in a police force if this had happened to you?Who\u2019s going to recover this loss when it\u2019s so evident at who\u2019s to blame?Never have I been so disappointed in a police force.R.B.Campbell Quyon, QC YOUR HEALTH I DRE.ISABELLE GAGNON The dangers of poor posture at work Did you know that prolonged bad posture at your desk leads to an increase in work-related injuries?The following eight steps will help you adapt your workspace in order to delay the onset of fatigue as well as reduce tension and pain.You will then be able to lead a more productive workday and feel better! Step 1 : Your chair.While sitting on your chair, adjust the height in order to have your elbows at the same height as your keyboard.Incline your seat five degrees forward to improve blood flow to your legs.Position the backrest in order to allow the lumbar support to cradle the small of your back.Your seat should be straight or slightly tilted back.This reduces abdominal compression and the workload on your back.It also improves circulation in your legs.The depth of the seat, which is the distance between the backrest and the front edge of the seat, should be proportional to the length of your thighs.Position the armrests so that your elbows form a 90 degree angle.By resting your elbows, it reduces tension in the muscles of the neck and shoulders.Step 2: Footrests.Once the adjustments on your chair are complete, if your feet aren\u2019t touching the ground, use a footrest.Step 3: Computer screen.The distance between your eyes and the screen should roughly equal the length of your arm.The top of the glass part of the screen should be at eye level and it should be directly in front of you.Your head should not lean forward or backward.Step 4: Keyboard.The keyboard should be directly in front of you.Position the retractable legs on your keyboard in order not to \u201cbreak\u201d your wrists.Your arms and wrists should form a straight line.Ideally, wrist rests should only be used during typing breaks.If you don\u2019t have wrist rests, the space between the desk and the keyboard should be five cm.Step 5: Mouse.Proper positioning of your mouse will help you avoid unnecessary pain in your shoulders, elbows and wrists.Your mouse should be positioned right next to the keyboard and at the same height.Your wrist should be able to rest on the table during use.It is preferable to move your entire arm while using the mouse instead of just using your wrist.Avoid grasping the mouse unnecessarily.Try switching the mouse from your right to your left hand, or vice-versa.Step 6: Workspace setup.The things you use frequently should be positioned within arm reach and no higher than the height of your shoulders.People regularly using the phone should wear headsets.Holding the phone between your neck and ear leads to neck pain, tension in the neck and shoulder muscles and causes headaches.Step 7: Lighting and visual environment.Your line of sight should be parallel to the windows.If there is too much glare on your screen, an antiglare screen could be necessary.Ideally, lighting should be minimal on your screen and strong on your documents.Step 8: Physical environment.The space around the chair should be without obstacles and allow sufficient room for the movement of the chair and the legs.These eight steps are an easy, and cheap, way of addressing problems related to your workstation.Evaluate your work environment, and your boss and your body will thank you! Dre.Isabelle Gagnon, is a chiropractor who has two practices in the Pontiac, one in Shawville and one in Mansfield, can give you professional advice on various health-related topics.Katharine Fletcher _ Last week I published a review of last tJ *\t\\ month\u2019s Outaouais agri-producer\u2019s field f\t¦ trip to Montreal\u2019s Jean Talon and Atwater farmers\u2019 markets.This week\u2019s column presents a review of the tour from two Pontiac producers.(I asked three Pontiac producers if they would like to participate by answering questions sent by e-mail.Two replied on deadline (and I would be happy to consider publishing the third \u2014 or other attendee\u2019s \u2014 responses ENVIRONMENTAL later).Ron Hodgins: FORUM Hodgins is co-owner with partner Rob Miller of Shawville\u2019s R&R Farms (www.randrfarms.ca).Below, find his responses to my questions.KF Why did you attend the Oct.22 trip to Jean Talon and Atwater markets?RH: I went because I had never been to either of these markets.I wanted to see their layout, type of products, clientele and get some new ideas to bring home.KF: What goals did you have in mind?RH The only goal I had was to get an idea of how these two markets have been so successful.KF Did you find the chance to meet with other Pontiac (or Outaouais) producers beneficial?A By travelling on the bus it gives us a chance to talk and share ideas with others.It was nice for me to talk with Paul Amvotte about flowers and his greenhouse as well as some other people.KF: Did you benefit from Professor Normand Bourgault\u2019s discussion on the bus re marketing and presentation of produce?RH The professor talked about presentation and displays which were quite evident once we were there and saw the vendors and their displays.KF What markets would you like to see next - or, what other trips educational programming would be of benefit for Pontiac agri-producers, in your view?RH: The e-day was well worth my time away from the farm.I hope that the people who organised the day feel that it is very important and helpful, and that they plan more of these trips in the future.Hodgins added, \u201cI was glad that Vince McConnell (of MAPAQ) was there to do some translating for some of us not so versed in French.\" » Joanne Labadie, Ferme Lavender Ridge Labadie is co-owner of Ferme Lavender Ridge, Luskville, with her partner Doug Briden (www.lavender-ridge.ca).She replied in a less-structured manner when answering my questions.Labadie wrote, \u201cAs a new agri-producer I was keen to visit the Montreal Markets.I have been selling my Lavender products part-time at the Hull and Chelsea markets for two years.Next year we hope to have our first wines available for sale at these markets.\u201d She continued, \u201cThe Wine Store at Jean Talon Market was my primary target.The shelves were overflowing with wines from every region of the province.I was able to find many of my favourites, (wines made by our winemaker at other wineries) and was delighted to find new interesting wines to try.(I left with two bags full.) \u201cHowever, I did find the store too small and crowded.It was also lacking signs and tasting notes on the variety of wines that were available.I also found that the salesperson was not very suited to his job, If this is the flagship store to the Quebec wine industry (a store the industry fought very hard to be allowed to open) I would expect them to have a more professional wine enthusiast helping clients make their wine purchases.\u201d Regarding the Jean Talon Market, she noted, \u201cMy first impression of Jean Talon Market was the food.Not produce but prepared food to take away, food to sit and savour, food for the love of good food.As a \u2018foodie\u2019 I would love to see more of this at our local markets but it\u2019s just not being offered either because the markets are too crowed (Parkdale), near-by restaurants have lobbied city hall not to allow them (Vieux Hull) \u2014 or the market does- n\u2019t have the infrastructure to support them (Chelsea).It\u2019s too bad: I think the addition of prepared food stalls is a great asset to any market.\u201d She continued, stating, \u201cMy other thoughts on Jean Talon Market was that the stalls were not any different from any other farmers market.That is, the same produce is sold in similar styles of displays \u2014 there were just more vendors.What I did find surprising is with Montreal being such a large multi-ethnic city there seemed to be no produce catering to these ethnic communities.\u201d Regarding Atwater, she explained, \u201cI also found that Atwater vendors were very similar.This market being mostly meat vendors, I found each meat counter to be beautifully the same as the next with very little diversity! I pointed this out to Amy Taylor (Rural Development officer for CLD Pontiac) who is very interested in meat these days and asked her if she noticed anything missing.\u201cNo, \u201d is what she replied.Labadie then posed, \u201cWhere is all the cold meat?\u201d She continued, pointing out, \u201cThere were no hams or salamis or smoked meat or kielbasas (sausages) anywhere to be seen! Take note Shawville Slaughter House; These are amazing value-added product that is in huge demand due to the problems facing the larger plants of late.Regarding my question on how pertinent Professor Normand Bourgault\u2019s comments were to us on the bus, she replied, \u201cI did not feel that he added anything of any value to our trip.His sales tips were pretty basic, anyone who stocked a shelf or served a beer to put themselves through college would have learned more about selling than what he offered up.\u201d She added, \u201cIn closing, I found little in the market concept that I feel we can apply to the Pontiac region.We have few producers who are producing fresh market produce, and many of the producer are so small that going to market is not a cost-effective way of selling their produce.And a day away from the farm is costly, especially when you consider that many markets require that the producer or an employee must be there to sell the produce.When most markets are on the same day (weekends) this is not the most efficient way of maximizing sales.\u201d Labadie refers to Whole Foods concept \u2014 with a twist.One of the interview questions I asked was; What other trips/educational programming would be of benefit for Pontiac agri-producers, in your view?Joanne Labadie spoke to the concept of an organization called Whole Foods (www.wholefoodsmarket.com), whose mandate is, \u201cWhole Foods \u2014 Whole People \u2014 Whole Planet: We believe in a virtuous circle entwining the food chain, human beings and Mother Earth: each is reliant upon the others through a beautiful and delicate symbiosis.\u201d In answer to my question, Labadie explained, \u201cOne suggestion I have has is modeled on what the organization Whole Foods does \u2014 but in reverse.They have regional \u201cforagers\u2019 who visit producers in their region and buy for their regional stores.\u201d Most helpfully, she added, \u201cWhat if Pontiac producers had a sales rep who could get Pontiac produce and products on the shelves in local stores and into the smaller stores in cities such as Aylmer and Pembroke?Wouldn\u2019t it be nice if we could go into the Valu-Mart in Shawville and buy a bag of Bryson Farms micro greens, or Hillside Gardens fresh tomatoes, or Ron Hodgins heirloom carrots at the Metro in Fort Coulonge?I have spoken to the owners of small stores in the city who would love to learn more about what is being grown and produced in the Pontiac but don\u2019t know where to find us.If the CLD or SADC could fund such a position to get Pontiac Producers on these shelves I think it would be money well spent for everyone in the region.Thank you, Ron Hodgins and Joanne Labadie for taking the time to respond to my questions And thank you, also, to Amy Taylor of CLD Pontiac and Vincent Philibert, Director, Table de concertation agroalimentaire de l\u2019Outaouais (TCAO) for organizing this trip.Evidently we all look forward to more: well done! Katharine Fletcher is a freelance journalist and author.She welcomes your comments at fietcher.katharinefagmail.com Wednesday, November 25, 2009\tThe Equity\tPage 5 tSiLvi fo&Essi&SÊ r \u2022 4B*T .Jri* *5 BUY THE GST ON AU IN-STOCK CHAI Thurs.Fri.ft Sat., Nov.26, 27 ft # s S / i * l f\\h/} >¦t ; /// ^ i # ¥ ?^ Chaussures Shawvh.uk Shoe Shoes Men\u2019s and Main St, Shawville I GST & PST STOREWIDE See our Holiday Gift sale flyer ideas.Thurs.& Fri., November 26 & 27 8:30 am - 8:00 pm Open Sundays 11 am - 4 pm « ?Santa Claus Parade + Food Bank + Youth Centre ?You =\tCfaistms The Shawville Youth Centre will be collecting canned goods for the food bank (Bouffe Pontiac) during the Santa Claus parade in Shawville, Saturday, November 28, 2009.You may give the donation to the teens dunng the parade or after at the Lion's Hall above the arena.Thank you on behalf of the Youth Centre and Bouffe Pontiac Information: Bouffe Pontiac 819-648-2550 or the Youth Centre 819-647-5912.stop by Café 349 Heather Dickson, The Equity Marshallene Campbell, Nancy Alexander and Sandra Murray check out the, working list to ensure that everything goes as planned for the annual Shawville United Church supper.before the parade for coffees, hot chocolate or mulled apple cider and FREE shortbread cookies OR Watch the parade while enjoying dinner in-house.Dinner served until 8:00 p.m.vww.cafe349.com 819-647-6424 & Marj Hodgins FurnStu 378 Main St., Shawville \u2022 819-647 3841 A good team of volunteers feeds many )hop at rloi/jü For the Holiday.Z) T Party &and Bags \u2018 Leather Gloves Scarves & Pashminas 387 Main Street, Shawville, QC Women\u2019s Dress Shoes Wonderful Warm Ï Boots 819-647-5711 HEATHER DICKSON Equity Publisher SHAWVILLE \u2022 Many hands make light work and many volunteers make for an incredible Christmas supper.The much anticipated annual Christmas supper was held at the United Church this past Thursday, Nov.19.A bazaar is also featured with baked goods and a huge variety of gifts and stocking stuffers.The supper and bazaar is the main fundraising event for the ladies of the U.C.W.(United Church Women\u2019s group) and weeks of preparation are required to cany it off every year.And carry it off successfully they have done now for more than 60 years.Tables in the church hall are set to seat 138 visitors and as seats become available they are cleaned up and new guests are invited to the buffet supper.It\u2019s quite common for the ladies to feed 500 guests.\u201cThe menu hasn\u2019t changed much in 60 years,\u201d said Mildred Horner who has been volunteering for the Shawville U.C.W.since her Radford church has closed.The menu is a full Christmas dinner with lots of trimmings including turkey and dressing, potatoes, vegetables, jellied salads, turkey casseroles, buns, ham, baked beans, Christmas pudding with brown-sugar sauce as well as pies, tea and coffee.All prepared by volunteers and sold at $ 12 for adults and $6 for children.More than 150 contributors help organize, prepare, serve and clean-up for the event.The popularity of the traditional buffet is quite overwhelming with hundreds of guests dining at the church hall regularly.\u201cWe even have a bus-load of visitors from Wakefield that come every year to take part in the event,\u2019 said Marshallene Campbell, social convener of the annual event.\u201cThey come early, shop in our stores and boutiques and then come over to the church for supper.They come every year because they like it so much,\u2019 continued Campbell.Campbell, who has been social convener of the annual event for past 15 years, coordinates the ladies of the U.C.W.and members of the church for various tasks from baking, cooking, salad preparation, serving, cleaning up and organizaing shifts to help put on the buffet.\u201cWe have 90 U.C.W members plus volunteers from the church.I would estimate that close to 150 people help to put on this dinner.We have shifts of volunteers \u2014 they come in to make salads, set the tables, cook potatoes, carve the turkeys, prepare the stuffing and make the brown sugar sauce,\u2019 said Campbell.But for many of the volunteers the efforts involved are not labourious \u2014 it\u2019s stewardship and responsibility for the church\u2019s operation as well as friendship and companionship.Rhoda Murray, 90, who was busy buttering buns on Thursday afternoon with a group church ladies, loves the involvement.\u201cI just love to come and help out,\u201d said Murray.Her sentiments are quickly echoed by her buttering-mates.\u201cI love working with these ladies, learning with them and being with them,\u201d said Joyce Walsh, president of the U.C.W.Please see DINNER page 14 SANWwrms W.A HODGINS STORE 325 Main St., Shawville 819-647-2720 WE PAY THE TAX \u201cGiftware Side Only\u201d Thurs.& Fri., Nov.26 & 27 8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.on Giftware, Cards, j Christmas Items, Wool, Housewares & Small Appliances.Does not Include Sale Flyer items Cash Sales Only\t^ No Gift Wrapping Shawville Spectacular Parade of Lights Saturday, November 28th 'Parade starts at 7 p.m.down Main St.PARADE MARSHALL: Bill Welychka of Ottawa A Channel.Persons wishing to put a float in the parade contact: Vaughan Bastien at 819-647-6078 Please respond early, your involvement will make this community event successful Prizes in various categories GIANT TIGER YOUR FAMILY DISCOUNT STORE® OPEN Thursday, Dec.24 :30- stomer Appreciation Draw \u201cA Prize Every Day\u201d FAMILY HAM (Piliers) DINNER Every day from open to close all ballots are entered for a chance to win a Family Ham (Piliers) Dinner New draw daily.You must enter daily to be eligible.Contest open Dec.1st to 23rd, 2009.uYour Christmas Store in Pontiac\u201d ^I \u2018Merry Christmas & \u2018Xappy 9fezv year *.40$.from %en, Carole and Staff DECEMBER 2009 SATURDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY I THURSDAY ?FRIDAY NEW SUNDAY HOURS 6 OPEN 11-5 13 OPEN 11-5 20 OPEN 11-5 27 OPEN 11-5 7 OPEN 8:30-9 14 OPEN 8:30-9 21 OPEN 8:30-9 28 OPEN 8:30-7 1 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Page 6 Wednesday, November 25, 2009 I'll K Kttl'ITY 4 *.:.Stik -A.>¦ -¦ a « ¦-*tV 1 fV \u2022\u2022».**- ¦ f ;¦ \"Jtif **r lil piÿfi H-Wü *|i wi ?J llitl k - - i 10 .!* « ¦V';'ï V' vW ' V, wém.;¦ V ¦ ^ pandemiequebec.gouv.qc.ca Québec ES El ES ES Wednesday, November 25, 2009 1\u2019he Equity Page 9 L_i - Shawville landmark begins demolition Heather Dickson, THE EQUITY Cranes began the demolition procedure of removing the burnt out elevator of H.l.Hobbs Mill on Tuesday, Nov.18.\t\u201e Caldwell Hermonie Sharpe 647-3459 KXT >1 Congratulations to Aileen Sheppard.She was one of 28 people chosen to have the honour of being a participant in the special\tevent, the Decoration of Christmas Trees, an annual event that takes place every year at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier in Ottawa a very prestigious event.High tea is served to the public all afternoon during this event.Participants are only given one hour and ten minutes to complete their tree which is then judged by a panel of people.They were all honoured to a beautiful sit down dinner with all the trimmings while the judging of the trees took place along with the auction of many beautiful donated articles.The proceeds of this annual function go to CHEO.Kevon Keohane and J.J.Clark were some of the dignitaries who attended.The trees will be on display from Nov.18 to Jan.5.What an honour to be chosen for this event.It is wonderful to have such a talented individual like Aileen to represent us from the Pontiac.I am sure Aieleen were never forget this highlight in her life.This past Tuesday night the Quyon Golden Age euchre club held a most delicious chicken supper catered to by Billy T.A really good crowd attended.We enjoyed tlfe rest of the evening playing four-hand euchre and bingo.It was a most enjoyable evening and congratulations to our president Emile Coté and his helpers for their wonderful work and making a real success of this club.It is so nice for young and old to spend an evening of fellowship as well as competing in euchre and as we grow older we appreciate our time together as a bonus.So very sorry to hear of the death of Maty Corrigan Hodgins who passed away recently.To her family and friends we send our deepest sympathy.Birthday congratulations to everyone\u2019s friend in need, as well as otherwise The Body, Twinkle Toes and his real name is Clarence Tollman, who celebrates his 68th on Nov.30.Get well wishes are sent to Gloria Desabrais who under went knee surgery this past week.We wish you a speedy recovery as we sure miss you at euchre.Well, 1 dislike giving you this news but if you would like to attend Stark\u2019s Corners euchre you better get out there soon as Claire is closing down for the winter.Well sure miss going there but understand the difficulties she has had over the years trying to keep this going.Congratulations Claire on a job well done.This was one year we sure couldn\u2019t complain about November.It\u2019s wet and dark now but that\u2019s what we need for water supplies not only for the farmers but for everyone.My son called me this morning from Barrière, BC and it was also raining in the west and some places had snow.Sure hope you took advantage of this weather to get your outside Christmas decorating taken care of then you won\u2019t be freezing your fingers later.I even have my Christmas tree up and decorations inside.Too early! Well, maybe, but with the Christmas baking coming up as well we won\u2019t be too rushed.Old time dance Submitted photo The Bryson Lions Club held an Old Time Dance on Sept.19 to raise funds for the dialysis machine at the Pontiac Community Hospital.A total of $2,000.00 was raised.Pictured from left to right: President Guy Racine of the Bryson Lions Club, Lion Noella Crawford chairman for the dance, and John Musgrove accepting the cheque for the Pontiac Community Hospital.Quyon Jill McBane 458-2366 Family members recently surprised Betty Kennedy with a party in honour of her 60th birthday at Biagio\u2019s Restaurant in Ottawa.'Special guests included her brother Bill from Winnipeg and her sister Kathy from Calgary as well as many close friends.The evening featured a champagne toast, many funny stories, a poem and \u201cBetty Bop\u201d chairs.But the birthday celebrations didn\u2019t end there \u2014 as a number of female Kennedy cousins turned 60 this year, they decided to plan a trip to Palm Springs, California and have invited their sisters to join them.So, 18 in total, including Betty, Kathy and Sally, are headed to California on Nov.21 for a week of sun, sand, golf and shopping.It will indeed be a year to remember! The Quyon Legion will be having a breakfast on Sunday, Nov.29 from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m.at The Legion.They will also be hosting their annual Christmas ham and turkey bingo held on Dec.13 at 1:00 p.m.Happy birthday to Karen Stanley who celebrates Nov.27.Sympathy is expressed to the family of Mary Belsher who passed away last week.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.PSDA will hold their Kick Off Party on Sat., Nov.28 at Gavan\u2019s Hotel in Quyon.This is the start of what we hope will be a good snowmobile season.Remember to get your tickets on the great prizes for Sat.night, 26 inch colour HD TV donated by Gavan\u2019s Hotel, Sled Rental by Campbell's Polaris, and Basket of cheer with $100.00 donated by Randy Labadie, tickets are 10 for $5 and can be bought at Gavan\u2019s Hotel anytime as well as from some of the directors.So come out and support the snowmobile Clubs and help us with the trails that keep you sledding.Remember to purchase your passes early to save the dollars needed for sledding! Trail work is in progress right now so anyone who can or will give a few hours would sure help out few people left doing the work now.You can call and leave your name and number at Gavan\u2019s Hotel 819-458-2354.Work is also being done on the Relais building on the tracks.Not sure if everyone is aware, but the two large front windows were smashed out before we were able to bring it down for summer storage.The cost is being paid by PSDA, an expense they sure didn\u2019t need.It really takes a very immature person to destroy a building that is used for people who are cold and need to go in for a break to warm up.If possible, it would be appreciated that when you use the building, that you would try to help keep it tidy for all to use.With the season starting of the landowners supper for Quyon and Sno Mad clubs will be held on Dec.5 at Gavan\u2019s Hotel.Please try to get your replies in as soon as possible by calling Judy at 819-647-3216 or Velma at 819-647-5350.If you haven\u2019t received an invite and your land is used please call as they really don\u2019t want to miss anyone.It is our way of thanking you so much for your help to let us enjoy our winter sport.Okay snowmobilers think snow! The Quyon Lionettes held their 17th Annual Murder Mystery on Saturday, Nov.21, and it was, once again, a huge success! Everyone was invited back to 1983, to the Trickle Creek Lodge, where the class of \u201863 was holding their 20-year college reunion.Before the party could really get started, Bobby Whitmore (Kenny Fleck) was found dead in the bathtub of his room.When Lieutenant Frazer Watson (Curtis Hudson) arrived on the scene, he narrowed the list of suspects down to eight, and then the accusations started\tflying! Congratulations to the cast who did an excellent job:\tPat Carty, Laura Stewart,\tShawn Laframboise,\tLynn Kearns, Roily Bernier, Sherri-Lynn\tForan, Stephanie Belanger, and Troy Cote, who was eventually sniffed out as the murderer by Lieutenant Watson's K9 unit, Shadow.Directors Jillian Young and Brenda Clarke were thrilled that everything went off without a hitch! The audience enjoyed the delicious meal the Lionettes prepared, and it was an evening filled with laughter and fun! Special thanks to Tania Racine and Donna Provost for their help in organizing this event, as well as Randy Labadie Financial for donating the prize.Dale MacKechnie was the winner after he correctly identified the murderer, with the most accurate reasons for how and why it happened.Nancy\t(Provost) Villeneuve did a live Radio interview on the subject of La maison de Famille on CJRC last week and did veiy well.The Quyon United Church fund raising committee is busy getting ready for their annual Christmas House Tour which will take place Monday, Dec.7.Birthday wishes to Kevin Barr who celebrates today, Nov.25.lit AVIS ACX RÉSIDENTS DE SHAWVII.I.E ORDURE Notez s'il vous plaît que la collecte pour déchets est chaque mardi SEULEMENT, à partir de 7h.NOTICE TO SHAWVII.EE RESIDENTS GARBAGE Please note that garbage pick-up is every Tuesday ON I A.Pick up starts at 7 a.m.'5V3 FALL ROUNDUP \u2022\tBEEF PELLETS \u2022\tGATES \u2022 CHUTES \u2022\tWATER BOWLS \u2022\tFEEDERS \u2022 SCALES \u2022\tCORRAL PANELS \u2022\tDELIVERY SERVICE M&R FEEDS MICKSBURG PEMBROKE QUYON MILL 613-735-3689 613-732-2843 819-458-2023 Ladysmith Sportsman Club Annual Awards Night and Supper at Hotel Ladysmith Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 9 pm Music by: Evert Hodgins and The Sidekicks Everyone Welcome e at 7 p.m.to prepare for Sportsman's supper_ ' km çf NOTE: Kitchen will AMP r PSDA Soirée d'ouverture de saison A.M.P.P.S.D.A.season kick-off party 2 b novembre 2009, 9 pm, November 2b, 2009 Hôtel (îavan 's Hotel, Quyon PRIX / PRIZES I.Télévision 26\u201d HDTV Commandité par/sponsored by Gmail's Hotel 2.Location de motoneige 1 journée/ 1 day snowmobile rental Commandité par/sponsored by Campbell's Polaris 3.Panier surprise +$100.00 Cheer Basket Commandité par/spon sored by Randy l.ahadie, Financial Services___________________________ Orchestre et danse après 2th, venez en grand nombre IJve Band and dance at 9 pm, come and join the fun Commandité par / Sponsored by: Gavan's Hotel, Campbell\u2019s Polaris.K.Labadie.AMP/PSDA Passes on sale: $235.00 before Dec.8/09.After Dec.8/09 - $285.00.Call 819-456-2526 or purchase at your local snowmobile dealer.NOW IN-STOCK Hood Winked by Lowell Green $29.95 plus tax Pontiàc Printshop Ltd.\u201cHome of THE EQUITY\u201d 133 Centre St., Shawville, Quebec 819-647-2204 \u2022 It]» New from bestselling author Lowell Green HOOD WINKED the spy who didn't die Truth is grange.stranger than fiction tk PASSPORT PHOTOS DONE HERE! $10.00 including taxes Pontiac Printshop Home of The Equity 133 Centre St., Shawville 819-647-2204 Ép\t¦\t7 m\t\t& Friday November 27th 9:30 am -11 pm EVERYTHING IN THE STORE IS 25% OFF! 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Renfrew-Pontiacs game Friday night.The Club hosts fans and supporters of the Junior team and even their opponents of that night, including the players and staff of the Timberwolves to a sit-down dinner upstairs in the Lions Hall.That night also turned out to be a great time to hand out the awards usually held at the team\u2019s annual banquet, (it was canceled).Along with Danis\u2019 award, Shane Powell took home two awards, the Earl Devine Memorial trophy as Play-off MVP and the Ron Dorzek Memorial Trophy as best two-way player.Fabien Benoit was named the President\u2019s Top Defenceman for last season.In other team awards, Riendeau-Danis was given the Club\u2019s Traveller award, as the most travelled player, he hails from Thruso and doesn\u2019t miss a game or practice.Jimmy MacMillan was named the Katie Gagnon Memorial trophy award winner as the best all-around player.Keith Graham was named the Club Top Fundraiser as well as the Eastern Ontario Builder Award recipient.In keeping with league awards, Pat Therens was given the League\u2019s Top Trainer Award.\tPat Therens Jimmy MacMillan Keith Graham We need the perfect candidate to fill the full-time position of Sales/Purchasing/Marketing Manager at our company We are diversifying and growing and are looking for someone who can help us grow to our potential in some rew venues.The right candidate will need: \u2022 to be bilingual -\tto be comfodabls dealing with people and have some sales experience -\tto have proficient computer skills -\tto have great organizational skills -\tto be able to manage small staff of 3-6 people -\tto be able to work within a diversified team environment Any construction, transportation and/or waste sector experience will be an asset The salary for this position will be based on the candidate\u2019s experience Please send your resume by email to info ©tomorrcartage com or by mail to P.O.Box 646, Shawville, QC JOX 2Y0.Only those candidates deemed suitable will be contacted for an 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Remuneration commensurate with qualifications and current policies.Short-listed candidates only will be contacted.Please submit c.v.before December 5, 2009 to: Executive Director SADC Pontiac Community Futures 1409 Route 148 Campbell's Bay, QC JOX 1K0 No appointment necessary.$10.00 includes taxes.Also: Health Card, Native Status, FAC Pontiac Printshop Home of The Equity 133 Centre St., Shawville 819-647-2204 Novice teams roll, CC Bantam\u2019s need a win and Midget \u201cA\u201d up-set the league\u2019s top club PONTIAC \u2022 Roy Duggan scored all three goals in the first game of the season for the Novice A Lions.They downed the home-side Aylmer Voiliers 3-1.Mackenzie Ellison (2), Troy Romain, Tanner Groleau and Jayden Stewart earned the assists on Duggan\u2019s hat-trick.Meagan McGuire and Kaelen Ireland were the goalies of record for the game.A week earlier, Jake Pilon, Evan Atkinson and Mackenzie Ellison scored for a 3-1 win over the Aylmer Vikings in pre-season play.Assists went to Troy Romain, Duggan and Jake Pilon.Kaelen Ireland and Meagan Mcguire shared the net duties.The Novice B Pontiac Lions whipped the Maniwaki Mustangs at home in Fort Coulonge with goalie Jakob Therrien earning the shut-out.The Lions penned in the Mustangs for a 4-0 win on goals from Charles Romain unassisted,\tGrayson Lang and Charles Romain with a pair.Cole Sheppard, Lang and Antoine Durocher drew assists during the match.Atom The Atom B Lions sink the Aylmer Pirates 6-3 with Katie Younge opening up the goal scoring for the Lions, assisted by Nick Emmerson and Justice Reasbeck-Raymond.Dominick Morrissette followed that with a hat-trick with Sam Belair-Chevalier and Jack Evans chipping in for the helpers.Another goal to Sam Belair-Chevalier assisted by Morrissette and Evans and finally an empty net goal by Nick Emmerson rounded out the scoring.\u201cDylan Woermke was spectacular in the Lions net,\u201d said manager Donna Young.PeeWee At the Clarence Township PeeWee Rep B tournament, a PeeWee CC Lions\u2019 4-1 win over the Hawksbury Hawks gave the team a bye to the finals.Goals went to Danny Pasch unassisted, Carter Pirie assisted by Daniel Boivin, and Julien Lepine netted two assisted by Pirie, Francis Gagnon as well as Pasch.The team took to the ice against the Rockland Nats.After struggling a bit in the first frame, the team started the second period strong.They defeated Rockland by a score of 6-1 making the Pontiacs the \"A division\" winners.Goals in the game went to Danny Pasch with a hat-trick, Matt Curley assisted on each of these goals.Francis Gagnon assisted by Pasch; Julien Lepine assisted by Pirie and Pasch; and Pirie with assists from Gagnon and Schuiteboer.Goaltenders over the day-long tournament were Alexandre Tremblay and Joshua Strigl.Bantam The Lions Bantam CC Lions continue their slide in the loss column with a pair of defeats.Saturday in Fort Colunge, the Lions scored once to Papineau\u2019s three and then failed to score in a 1-0 loss to the Gatineau Aigles.Andrew Cahill scored the only goal this weekend assisted by Patrice Gagnon.Meanwhile the Bantam B Draveurs\u2019 Bailey Strand netted two goals as the Bantams beat the Huskies from Collines in Masham Saturday.The Draveurs won the game 3-1 with Justin Graveline popping in the single.Graveline (2) and Strand also drew assists.Midget A strong weekend for the Midget A Lions with two shut-out wins.First, Josh Bourgeau and Nicolas Durocher scored in a 2-0 win over the Aylmer Vikings Saturday.Brett Carson got an assist on Bourgeau\u2019s goal.Sunday the first place Gatineau Patriots didn\u2019t take kindly to losing 6-0 to the Lions, an early season second last place team and left the ice with a few minutes remaining on the clock.Durocher, Stéphane Pare and Owens Teevens scored in the first period, Zach Trudeau and Casey Henderson in the second and Bourgeau finished it in the third.Assists went to Daniel Leblanc (2), Maxime Robert, Branden Alexander, Teevens and Pare.Brandon Hawkins had the shut-out for the Aylmer game, Benoit Boisvert for the Gatineau game at home.The Midget CC Lions suffered only their third loss of the season, 4-1 to the Loups Des Collines in Fort Coulonge.Ross Cote was assisted by Brett Nugent and Josh Greenshields for the home side\u2019s only tally.Sunday, the Lions doubled up on the Papineau Voisins, 6-3.Matthew Alexander netted two goals, Brady Trudeau, Colton Keon, Ross Cote and Jamie Denault got singles.Assists went to Jean-Michel Normandeau (2), Josh Greenshields (2), Jaime Denault, Ross Cote (2), Matthew Alexander, Colton Keon and Brady Trudeau (2).Due to injuries and suspensions they only had 10 players.\u201cThe Coach was very proud the way they played being short handed.\u201d said team manager Shelly Bourgeau.DONE HERE! OVERTIME I LUKE MURPHY Throughout life, we meet a lot of smart people, and a lot of people who offer sound advice.My best advice to you is, if someone experienced offers you free advice, take it seriously.When I was young, my only thought in life was playing in the NHL.I truly believed I could do it.I\u2019m a firm believer that all children should dream, and dream big.1 also believe that children should be free to open their wings and find themselves.But as they grow up, we need to teach our children about reality, not by discouraging them, but by at least showing them the odds, and making sure they have a firm understanding of what they are up against.We also need to make sure they know their options, and guide them to their decisions.So as I aged, I began to realize my odds of making the NHL from the increased competition, and advice from professionals.When I went to play in Pembroke, I received the best advice a kid at that age, with that dream, could receive.I was taught about the three S\u2019s in my life, and the order they should be respected \u2014school, sport and social.Because I knew that my chances of making the NHL were dwindling with each passing year that I never grew past S\u2019Ç\u201d, I began to realize that I needed something to fall back on if my dreams weren\u2019t realized.I was a good hockey player, but good wasn\u2019t enough, because there were just too many great hockey players world-wide.School for me didn\u2019t come easy, arid I knew that if I wanted to use hockey to further my academic career, I would have to put extra effort into my learning.So if I wanted to continue playing hockey at college, 1 was going to have to bear down.I was a very average student growing up.I did as much as I had to do to get by and pretty much spent the rest of my time hanging out with my friends and playing sports.I always knew that I was a better than average hockey player, but when I left home to play in Pembroke, and saw the amount of talent in this area alone, I realized that playing college sports wouldn\u2019t happen on athletic talent alone.I had to find a balance between academics and athletics, and excel in both to get where I wanted.What teenagers don\u2019t realize is that their social life will always be there, and you can afford to put it on hold until your goals are reached.If you are someone who plans on attaining a sports scholarship, I suggest you ignore the peer pressure, put your social life on the backburner and focus on school and sport.I\u2019m not saying to totally ignore your friends, but if they are truly your friends, they will understand when you have to stay in on a Friday night to study for Monday\u2019s test.You have to prioritize, and determine what is important not only for the present, but for your future.The time starts now.You can\u2019t afford to wait any longer.Take the bull by the horns, don\u2019t wait for things to happen, but make them happen.Only you determine the outcome of your future.So, do you want to party and have fun now, or do you want to focus on your dreams, and party and have fun in the future, knowing that you worked hard to secure it?That\u2019s my two cents.What do you think?Murphy is a former professional hockey player who now resides in Shawville.Contact him at news(atheequity.ca New Juniors\u2019 goalie Billy Stone was exciting to watch as he stone-walled the Renfrew Timberwolves and the Almonte Thunder.Above Stone stops Renfrew\u2019s Kirk Skebo point-blank shot in the third period of Friday night\u2019s game.and net a pair of wins on weekend SHAWVILLE \u2022 A close 3-2 win over the Renfrew Timberwolves Friday and then doubling up, 8-4 on the Almonte Thunder, Sunday, have the Juniors out of the Valley Division basement.Newly acquired goalie, Billy Stone, was instrumental in both contests, coming up hugq against a surging Timberwolves and a persistent Almonte this weekend, putting up a preverbal stone wall between the Juniors' pipes.A great crowd Friday night watched David Hobbs and Jimmy MacMillan give the Juniors a 2-0 lead just minutes apart in the first period.Then the home side was up by three in the middle frame when Glen Patterson scored his first goal of the season in a Juniors\u2019 sweater.Renfrew found the net behind Stone for a 3-1 game and then again in the third period for a 3-2 spirited final.Stone faced 39 shots while the Pontiacs hit the Wolves' netminder,\tMike Rosebrook, for 35.Assists in the game went to MacMillan (2), Shane Gervase, Quinton Rook, Neil Chabot and Yan Godin.Lots of goals in the Sunday contest but not many in the home stands to witness another strong team effort on the ice.Stone was once again sharp in the nets for the Pontiacs but was tapped for four goals, two in the second and a pair in the third period, but not before the Juniors had the game almost wrapped up with five of their eight goals already counting.Alex Whalen, Maxime Riendeau-Danis and MacMillan, his, first of three on the night, scored for a 3-0 lead in the first period.MacMillan scored again less than two minutes into the next frame with Dominic Joly making it a 5-0 game before Almonte scored a quick pair with five minutes to go.Still in the second period, the Pontiacs upped the préssure and hounded the Almonte net for a couple more goals from MacMillan and Francis Guertin and a 7-2 lead.The Thunder didn't roll over in the third against the home side, they struck for a pair that made the night a little more exciting by the midway mark in the third.But in the end, Godin took the spark out of the Thunder with the Pontiacs\u2019 final goal with a little more than two minutes remaining.Stone faced 40 shots while his counterpart in the Almonte net, Brandan, Fox faced a relentless onslaught of 63 Pontiac shots.Assists in the match went to Francis Richard (2), Joly, Hobbs, Jean-Alexandre Ibrahiam (3), Godin, Maxime Riendeau-Danis and Neil Chabot.Catch the Juniors this Friday, Nov.27 against the Metcalfe Jets.This will be the second to last game of 2009.They only have one game on Shawville ice in the month of December against Almonte again, that's Dec.11.The next home game is early January.The Three \u2018S\u2019s\u2019 JTIAC TRAVEL GUIDE at 2009 Prices!.31\t«.be received before i copy 011151 be member 27, 2009-\t^ JL'-* / i ¦/> a 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 JOX 2Y0 DONE HERE! $10.00 including taxes Pontiac Printshop Home of The EQUITY 133 Centre St., Shawville 819-647-2204 Page 12 T*h K Equity Wednesday, November 25, 2009 819-647-2204 Call November 09 s m\tt\tw\tt\tf\ts 1\t2\t3\t4\t5\t6\t7 8\t9\t10\t11\t12\t13\t14 15 16\t17\t18\t19\t20\t21 22 23\t24\t25\t26\t27\t28 29 30 December 09 5\tTD\tt\tw\tt\t(\ts 1\t2\t3\t4\t5 6\t7\t8\t9\t10\t11\t12 13 14\t15\t16\t17\t18\t19 20 21\t22\t23\t24\t25\t26 27 28\t29\t30\t31 \t \t COMING EVENTS MISCELLANEOUS MISCELLANEOUS R IM TTEIMDERS PUBLIC NOTICE DEATHDEATH Stan Keon's Christmas Hockey School.For further Information: Web www astro-labehockeyschool com Email: Sjcoyote8hotmail.com Phone 613-646-2484,_______2bn25 Thurs.Nov.26 - PHS Talent Show at 7:00 p.m Support the Snowsuit Fund.$8 advance, S10 at door, includes dessert.bn25____________________ Fri., Nov.27 - 7:30 p.m.Baritone Phillip Holmes will sing with the Ottawa Regional Youth Choir in their annual Christmas Concert at Southminster Church, 15 Aylmer Ave., Ottawa.Ontario.Tickets $10 general admission, $5 students, www oryc.an.ca______xn25 Nov.27, 28 & 29 - Fn.4-5 pm for seniors.5-9 for all: Sat.10-5, Sun.10-4.Christkindlmarkt Germania Hall, 15 Bennett Street.Pembroke.No admission charge Info: 613-587-4403 or mbzettle8nrtco.net.xn25_____________ Jan.9.2010 - Benefit Party for Ricky and Lisa Plouffe.Tickets from Trisha White 819-647-5117\t______xtc Sun., Nov.29 - Anglican Parish of Clarendon weekly Church Service Times St.George s, Portage 8:15 a.m.; Holy Trinity, Radford, 9:30 a.m., St.Paul\u2019s, Shawville 11:00 a.m.Everyone Welcome.xn25_________ Dec.4 - 6 - Festival of Lights, Chutes Coulonge, 4 p.m.to 9 p.m.Lots of new surprizes this year1 Regular admission rates.2bd2____________________ Sat., Dec.5 - From 2:00 -4:00 p.m.Bazaar and Tea, St.Paul\u2019s Anglican Church Hall, Shawville.Tea $6/person.2xd2____________________ Sat., Dec.5 - Looking for something special for a Christmas gift?Willow Lane Alpacas, located at #44 Highway 148.Bristol, Quebec invite you to come to their \u201cOpen House\u201d from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.\u201cAlpaca Socks, scarves, gloves, sweaters, yam rovings, felt insoles, plush animals, duvets and much more See you there!!\" 819-647-5402._______________2bd2 Dec.12 - From 10:30 - 1:30 p.m.- Christmas decoration workshop.Renfrew Recreation Centre.67 Argyle Street.Make 3 unique decorations -great for gifts! Contact Kathryn 613-433-4224 or email xmas-decos8yahoo.ca for details.3xn25________________ Sat., Dec.12 - 6:00 p.m.Christmas in the Gatineau 2009 Dinner and Dance, Low Heritage Hall, Tickets $15, Children under 12: $6.Sponsored by ACU Network.Tickets to be purchsed in advance Phone 819-467-1050;\t819-467-3317.2bd2____________________ MISCELLANEOUS Furniture at huge savings as well as TV and appliances.Al Utronki Appliance & TV.Renfrew 613-432-5318.We sell the best for less.otc Firewood for sale, dry hard maple and beach $80 a cord pick up, will deliver.Call 819-647-5519.Cell No: 819-921-2615._____________21xm31 New CD just released! Adrienne Taylor just finished her first country CD.You can purchase a copy at The Equity.Shawville.Coronation Hall, Bristol or contact Adrienne at 819-647-2161.xtc The Quebec Community Newspapers Association can place your ad into 26 weekly papers throughout Quebec -just $160.Book 10 weeks within a 6 month period and receive the 11th week free! 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Call Mamie at QCNA 514-453-6300.Visit: www.qcna.org qn25______________________ Purell Hand Sanitizer dispensers now in stock at Pontiac Printshop, 133 Centre St., Shawville, Quebec.819-647-2204.\txtc BEDS.SOFA BEDS.BEDROOM SUITES, DINING ROOM SUITES.SOFAS.RECLINERS, BAR STOOLS, HEADBOARDS, COMFORTERS MATTRESS FACTORY 8c FURNITURE OUTLET 312 Raglan St.S , Renfrew 4328826 A free telephone service - Get your first month free Bad credit, don\u2019t sweat it.No deposits, no credit checks.Call Freedom Phone Lines today toll free 1-866-884-7464.qn25_______________________ #1 high speed internet $18.95/month.Absolutely no ports are blocked.Unlimited downloading.Up to 5Mps download and 800Kbps upload.Order today at www.acanac.ca or call toll free 1-866-281-3538.qn25 Sawmills from only $3,495.00- Convert your logs to valuable lumber with your own Norwood portable band sawmill.Log skidders also available, www.norwood-sawmills.ca/400t - FREE Information: 1-800-566-6899 Ext.400 OT.\tqn25 Hot tub (SPA) Covers.Best Price, Best Quality.All Shapes & Colours Available.Call 1-866-652-6837.www.thecover-guy.ca.qn18____________ Maytag Plus fridge, black, excellent shape; 24\u201d stove, washer and dryer.2 small almond fridges, one white Kenmore fridge 819-647-1983.3xd2_______________________ A disconnected phone?Cheap telephone reconnect with long distance and internet options.Low monthly rates & special holiday offers.Call now1 -877-336-2274 Phone F a c t o r v www.phonefactory.ca.____ Get healthy.1 month free weight loss.Look great.Feel great.Lose weight.Results guaranteed or money back.Call Herbal Magic 1-800-926-4363.Limited time offer.qn25_______________________ Oktoberfest Ladysmith 2009 commemorative DVD on sale now.Highlights from 2009 Oktoberfest - 1 hour in length.Get your copy in time for Christmas.Only $20 plus tax and shipping.To order call 819-453-2184 or email gerry578@picanoc.ca.2xd2__ 205/70R15 winter tires on rims used one winter 819-647-3708.__________________bn25 4\tNordic winter tires P185/65R15, 86 M&S 819-453-7881.\txn25 5\tft.snow plow blade for 4 x 4 Honda or ATV.Contact Art Carson 819-647-3669 $300.xn25 The Equity ADVERTISING DEADLINE: MONDAYS 5:00 P.M.PAID IN ADVANCE: 510.00\tfirst 15 words, 15c each additional word, plus tax.INVOICED: 515.00\tfirst 15 words, 15c each additional word, plus tax.E-MAIL ADS: news@theequity.ca m - ¦ .~ iflMtlMMIMMi S.V.P.inclure votre chèque payable à Pontiac Printshop avec vos commandes.Please include your cheque payable to Pontiac Printshop with your order.133, rue Centre St., Shawville, Québec JOX 2Y0 Tél.: 819-647-2204 Fax: 819-647-2206 Recession buster Place two classified ads and get the third one free.This is a limited time special, so dig out those items you don\u2019t use and place them for sale .make some cash! Valid on \u2018items for sale\" and \"coming events\".Must be paid in advance.Copy can be the same or different, price charged on higher value, ads must run consecutive weeks for same copy or current week for different copy.Call The Equity today to take advantage of this special: 819-647-2204, xtc__________ WANTEDTIMHJY Abracadabra turn your hidden treasures into ready cash.International buyer wants to purchase your antiques, paintings, china, crystal, gold, silverware.jewellery, rare books, sports, movies, postcards, coins, stamps, records.514-501-9072._________qn25 FARMPRODUÇE Sunflower seeds, mixed bird seed, deer feed, cheep.Cheep.M & R Feeds -Micksburg, Pembroke, Quyon.bd23 Seed corn - see us for high-yielding grain and silage varieties - Pride »NK* Mycogen -M & R Feeds, Micksburg, Pembroke.Quyon.bd23 Bird feed - Black oil sunflowers and mixes! Locally grown.Call Barclay Dick & Son Farm Supply near Douglas.613-649-2620 or 2440.\t9xd9 Feed production is in full swing! High-Protein, Beef Booster.Equine mixes and more! Scratch grain for chickens.All natural, locally grown.Available in bulk, 1/2 te totes or 25 kg bags.Call Barclay Dick & Son Farm Supply near Douglas, 613-649-2620 or 2440._____________9xd9 Straw for sale - Large and small square bales, stored indoors.Call Barclay Dick & Son Farm Supply at 613-649-2620 or 2440,__9xd9 Wildlife survival feed: Deer & wild turkey mixes.Alfalfa cubes, molasses, deer mineral & more for all your winter feeding needs.Call Barclay Dick & Son Farm Supply at 613-649-2620 or 2440.\t9xd9 UVE5T0ÇK 18 crossbred cows due March and April bred Charolais.One 3-year-old Charolais bull 613-625-2295, after 8 p.m.3xd2 ^'ANTEj^C^UY w Ti *d to buy bush lot or vacn land wanted any size 613-,\t-6299\tRob.4xn25 1983 1 ton Ford truck, dual wheels with cattle rack 460 motor, Fred 819-458-2874.3xd2 Certified Used Cars, Trucks, 4x4\u2019s & Vans Over 30 in-stock! We service what we sell.Motors & Transmissions Sold and Instiled Auto Glass Replacement Tire Sales - 24 hr.Towing FINANCING AVAILABLE OAC 11 Front Rd.Bristol.QC 819-647-3313 N VISA ?intebac Visa.MasterCard.Interac accepted Bristol - 2 and 3 bedroom apartments for rent, heat and hydro included.Also 2 bedroom house available.Proof of earnings required.No animals.Call George 819-771 -6117._______________otç.Bryson - 2 bedroom apart-ment 819-648-5555.\totc.Campbell\u2019s Bay - 2 bedroom apartment, fridge, stove, heat and hydro includ-ed 819-648-5158.otc._____ Campbell\u2019s Bay - 2 bedroom apartment, heat and hydro included 819-647-5165.ask for Bill.2bn25 Campbell\u2019s Bay - Loyer medique 50 et plus info.Low rental apartment 50 years and over for information 819-648-5508.__________4bn25 Campbell\u2019s Bay - 2 bedroom apartment available Dec.1 references required 819-647-5435.________2bd2 Otter Lake - Apartment for rent, 59 Polish Hill Rd., no smoking, 819-453-7230.2bn25 Quyon - 3 bedroom apartment $500 utilities not included.Available from Dec.1st 819-458-2233\t2bd2 Sand Bay - 2 bedroom house, oil heat $500 per month 819-647-2665.otc Shawville - 2 bedroom apartment centrally located References required, no pets 819-647-5414.\t2xd2 Shawville - 1 and 2 bedroom apartment for rent 647-3256 otc.____________________ Shawville - Apartment, centrally located, appliances included available immediately 819-647-3898 or 819-647-6522._______________otc_ Shawville - Spacious four bedroom suite.Shared washer and dryer.References required.$575.00/ month plus utilities.Available December 10th, 2009.Non-smoking.No pets.Call 819-332-0870 evenings or 613-816-4509 4bd19___________________ REAUSTATEF0R5ALÇ Bristol - Land for sale on Hwy.148, 67 acres, 7 acres mixed hardwood bush, 60 acres tillable, hydro and water available.Call 613-585-0021.6xn25___________________ Ladysmith-Thorne area Immaculate, move-in condition, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home.Finished basement, double garage, deck and cozy screened in porch on 1 acre.Priced for quick sale.Corner of Ladysmith Road and Route 301.$145,000.Call 819-453-7009.By appointment only.4xd16___________________ Shawville - House for sale #16 Centre St., Shawville 3 bedroom, 2-up, 1 down 819-647-3828, 819-648-2688.xn25____________________\u2018 Shawville - House for sale - 3 bedroom bungalow with garage, paved driveway, finished basement, just completely renovated.Vacant since renovated, shows like new.$188,000.00 1-819-647 9929.\t3xn25 Timeshare resales - Save 60 80% off retail! 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Call Express Pardons, free consultation 1 -866-416-6\t7\t7\t2 www.ExpressPardons.com.qn125______________________ Debt consolidation program.Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit.Steady Income?You may qualify for instant help.Considering Bankruptcy?Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member.qn125______________________ DD\u2019s Cleaning has spots left.Call 819-647-3797 to book yours.I offer gift certificates.xn25_______________________ Portable Sawmill - have your logs cut on site 819-648-2778.2xd2__________________ Labombard Electric Motors Sales and service, starters, alternators, motors, jet pumps and furnace motors.819-647-2591, 54 Stoney Batter Rd., Shawville, QC.1-0-N25 Public Notice Municipality of Bryson Public Notice is hereby given by the undersigned Secretary-treasurer of the aforesaid municipality that: The Municipality of Bryson is calling for tenders for the rental of a 4X4 backhoe for December 1st, 2009 to March 31,2010.\u2022 The 4X4 backhoe will be used only for snow removal wherever necessary in the Municipality of Bryson as well as loading the sand in the snowplow.Sealed tenders must be received by the Secretary-treasurer at the municipal office no later than November 30, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.Sealed tenders will be opened on November 30, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.at the regular meeting.Lowest or any tender will not necessanly be accepted.Given at Bryson November 12, 2009.Tracey Hérault D.G./Secretary-treasurer Municipality of Bryson 770 Centrale Street, P.O.Box 190 Bryson, Québec JOX 1H0 0-2-N-25___________________ Avis Publique Municipalité de Bryson Avis publique par les présentes donnée par la secrétaire-trésorière de la susdite municipalité que: La municipalité de Bryson demande des soumissions pour la location d\u2019une rétro-chargeuse 4X4 du 1 décembre 2009 au 31 mars 2010.La rétro-chargeuse 4X4 serait utilisé seulement pour le déneigement ou il est nécessaire et de remplir le chasse-neige avec le sable.Les soumissions scellées et marquées tel qu\u2019au contenu seront reçu par la soussignée jusqu\u2019à lundi le 30 novembre 2009 à 15:00.Les soumissions scellées seront ouvert à la session régulière le 30 novembre 2009 à 19:00 le même jour.La soumission la plus basse ou n\u2019importe qu\u2019elle soumission ne sera pas nécessairement acceptée.Donné à Bryson le 12 novembre 2009 Tracey Hérault D.G./Secrétaire-trésorière Municipalité de Bryson 770 rue Centrale, C.P.190 Bryson, Québec JOX 1 HO 0-2-N-25___________________ PUBU^JIOTIÇE Province de Québec Municipalité Campbell\u2019s Bay Rôle Triennal 1 ière Année Avis Public Dépôt du rôle triennal de l\u2019évaluation foncière et du rôle triennal de valeur locative de la Municipalité Campbell\u2019s Bay pour les années 2010, 2011 et 2012.Avis public est par les présentes donné, par Colleen Larivière, directrice générale de la Municipalité de Campbell\u2019s Bay.Que le rôle triennal de l\u2019évaluation foncière de la Municipalité Campbell\u2019s Bay pour les années 2010, 2011 et 2012, a été déposé au bureau de la soussignée, au 59, rue Leslie, Campbell\u2019s Bay, Québec le 30 octobre 2009.Que le rôle triennal de valeur locative de la Municipalité de Campbell\u2019s Bay pour les années 2010, 2011 et 2012 a été déposé au bureau de la soussignée au 59, rue Leslie, Campbell\u2019s Bay, Québec, le 30 octobre 2009.Que toutes personnes peut consulter, durant les heures d\u2019ouverture de bureau d\u2019Hôtel de Ville, lesdits rôles; Une demande de révision prévue par la section 1 du chapitre X de la Loi sur la fiscalité municipale doit être déposée avant le 1er mai 2010; Une demande de révision doit être faite sur le formulaire prévu à cet effet et être accompagnée du montant d\u2019argent prescrit par le règlement numéro 47-97, à défaut de quoi elle est réputée ne pas avoir été déposée.Le formulaire ainsi que le règlement numéro 47-97 sont disponibles à la MRC de Pontiac situé au 602, route 301, Litchfield, Québec.Le dépôt de la demande est effectué par la remise de la formule mentionnée dûment remplie ou par son envoi par courrier recommandé à la MRC, à l\u2019attention du Secrétaire de la M.R.C.Dans le cas où la demande est effectuée par la remise de la formule dûment remplie, elle est réputée avoir été déposée le jour de sa réception.Dans le cas où elle est envoyée par courrier recommandé, la demande est réputée avoir été déposée le jour de son envoi Donné à Campbell\u2019s Bay, Québec ce 20ième jour de novembre 2009.Colleen Larivière Directrice générale Municipalité de Campbell\u2019s Bay 0TN-25______________ Province ot Quebec Municipality of Campbell\u2019s Bay Triennial Roll, 1st Year Public Notice Deposit of the Real Estate Assessment Triennial Roll (and roll of rental values if it applies) of the Municipality of Campbell\u2019s Bay for the 2010, 2011 and 2012 period.Public Notice is hereby given: That the real estate assessment roll of the Municipality of Campbell\u2019s Bay for the 2010, 2011\tand 2012 period (triennial roll) has been deposited at my office on 59 Leslie St., Campbell\u2019s Bay, Québec, on October 30,2009.That the roll of rental value of the Municipality of Campbell\u2019s Bay for the 2010, 2011 and 2012\tperiod (triennial roll) has been deposited at my office on 59 Leslie St., Campbell\u2019s Bay, Quebec on October 30,2009.That anyone may consult the roll at its convenience during normal office hours of the municipal office.A revision request as provided in Section 1 of the Chapter X of an Act respecting municipal taxation must be filed before May 1st, 2010; The revision request must be filed on the form made to this effect and accompanied by the amount of money prescribed by the by-law number MRC 47-97, otherwise, it will be assumed that the request was not deposited.The form and the by-law number MRC 47-97 are available at MRC Pontiac, situated at 602, route 301, Litchfield, Quebec; The filing of the request is made when the form mentioned, duly completed, is handed or sent by registered mail to the care of the secretary of the MRC Pontiac.When the request is made by the handing of the form duly completed, it is reputed to have been deposited on the day of its reception.When the request is sent by registered mail, the request is reputed to have been deposited on the day it was sent.Given in Campbell\u2019s Bay, Quebec on this 20th d y of November, 2009.Colleen Larivière Director General Municipality of Campbell\u2019s Bay 0-1-N25_________________ DEATH Belsher-Hodgins, Mary -Peacefully in hospital in her 91st year surrounded by her family on November 17th, 2009.Predeceased by her first husband, John Belsher and second husband, Loren B.Hodgins.Beloved mother of Robert (Joan) and Helen Trudeau (Billy).Special stepmother to Marion Workman (Ron), Jessie Cairns (Bob), Howard (Faye), and Eric (Helen).Loving sister of Helen Gould (Keith).She is survived by brother-in-law Perley and sisters-in-law, Lois, Joan, Patsy and Edna.Dear granny to Angie Ireland (Jeff), Kris Belsher, Justin (Lorie) and Waylon Trudeau.She will be fondly remembered by grandchildren and great-grandchildren from the Belsher and Hodgins family as well as many nieces and nephews.Family and friends were invited to attend the funeral service at Shawville United Church on Saturday, November 21.The family of the late Mary Belsher-Hodgins wish to extend a sincere appreciation to the staff of the Pontiac Community Hospital and volunteers of the Palliative care unit for their kindness and compassionate care.Thank you for the food brought to the house, cards, flowers and donations at the time of Mary's passing.Thanks for all the visits and help while Mary was at home and in the hospital.Special gratitude to Sandra Farrell who not only provided excellent home care but was also a treasured companion.Heartfelt thanks to Reverend Paula Mullin for her very comforting service and special thanks to the pallbearers and to Greg Hayes and staff.May God Bless you all.The Belsher-Hodgins family Lamirande, Raymond - The Lamirande family regrets to announce the death of Raymond Lamirande, on Thursday, November 19, 2009, Shawville, Quebec at the age of 64 years.Son of the late Eugène Lamirande and the late Venitia Lévesque.He leaves to mourn, his wife, Patricia Fogarty, his children, Francine (Michel Chartrand), Lynne (Paul Monette), et Ann, his grandchildren, Melissa and Catherine Sauvé, and Maxim Lamirande.Survived by brothers, Maurice (Carole Holt), Pierre (Mary MacDonald), and the late Lucien (Lise Ladouceur), as well as sisters-in-law, Michelle (Jean Villeneuve), Judy (Yvon Dubeau), and Nancy (Bern Gravelle).Also survived by his aunt, Jeannine Groulx, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.Cremation.A memorial service will take place in St.Mark the Evangelist Church, 160 rue Principale, Aylmer on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 11 a.m.Friends and family will be received in the church from 10:30 a.m.until service time.Interment to follow in St.Paul\u2019s Cemetery.Donations to the Pontiac Community Hospital Foundation - Dialysis Fund would be appreciated.Arrangements in the care of W.J.Hayes & Sons Funeral Homes 819-647-2221.Stephens, John Byers - Of Kincardine, at the Grey Bruce Health Services-Owen Sound, on Friday, November 20, 2009 in his 85th year.Beloved husband of Ida Stephens (née Mayhew).Dear father of Ron (Ardis) Stephens, Donna Coughlan, Gail (Brian) MacKay, Karen (Greg) McDonald, all of Kincardine.Loving poppy of Alysia (Keith) Foulds, Blaine (Nadia) Farrell, Kristen (Jamie) Brown, Amanda Riggin, Jamie Brown, Blair Farrell, and Leahanne MacKay.Predeceased by his grand-daughter Cherie.Loved brother of Roy (Joan) Stephens, Lawson Stephens and Willie Stephens.Also predeceased by brothers Dan, Clarence, Elwin, Sydney and sisters Annie and Mabel.Visitation at the Davey-Linklater Funeral Home, Kincardine on Monday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.The funeral service was held at the Lighthouse-Fellowship Baptist Church, Kincardine on Tuesday, November 24 at 1:00 p.m., with Rev.Eric Watson officiating.Interment, Kincardine Cemetery.Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Arthritis Society or the Lighthouse Fellowship Baptist-Church as expressions of sympathy.Portrait and memorial online at www.daveylinklaterfuneral-home.com___________ PERSONALS Dating service.Long term / short term relationships, free calls! 1-877-297-9883.Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes 1 -888-534-6984.Live adult casual conversations 1 on 1, 1-866-311-9640, meet on chat lines.Local single ladies 1 -877-804-5381 (18+)._____gn25 Richard.Muriel Faye Peacefully in Hospice Renfrew on Sunday, November 22, 2009 Muriel Richard (Sparling) age 63 years.Daughter of the late Lawrence and Jenny Sparling and chosen daughter of Theresa Tubman and the late Cledas Tubman.Loving wife of Mearl Richard of Renfrew.Loved mother of Tammy, Melinda and Mark.Loved grandmother of Dustin and Joselyn.Dear sister of Marjorie Hodgins (Lioyd), Dorothy Brown (Manley), Elaine Pilon, Lome Sparling (Dorcus), Don Sparling (Connie) and Dawson Sparling (Betty) and predeceased by Joan Kluke, Eldon, Elmer and Billy Sparling.Funeral service was held at St.Paul\u2019s Anglican Church, Renfrew on Tuesday, November 24th at 11:00 a.m.Interment Thomsonville Cemetery.For those desiring donations to Hospice Renfrew, Renfrew Victoria Hospital or St.Paul\u2019s Anglican Church would be appreciated.Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of the Anderson Funeral Home Renfrew.___________ jVjEJVMM^JUVI Dagenais, Clifford - In loving memory of a dear husband, father, father-in-law, and grandfather who passed away 25 years ago (November 24, 1984).Til memory fades and life departs, you live forever in our hearts.Sadly missed Marion, Joanne, Ted & family, Darlene & Rene, Marlene, Jeff & family________________ Judd - In loving memory of our parents, Mona - November 24, 2008 and Russell -November 25,1992.Deep in our hearts Your memory is kept To cherish always And never forget.Brian, Bruce, Linda and families____________________ Morin - In loving memory of a dear father Lionel, who passed away 26 November 2005.You never looked for praises You were never one to boast You went on quietly working For those you loved the most.You were our firm foundation Through all our storms of life A sturdy hand to hold on to In times of stress and strife.A true friend we could turn to When times were good or bad One of our Greatest Blessings Was for us to call you \u201cDAD\u201d.If tears could build a stairway, And memories a lane.We\u2019d walk right up to Heaven And bring you home again.Always in our thoughts and prayers.Love, Pat and Diane oxoxoxoxoxox Tubman - In loving memory of a friend and husband James Erlin Tubman who left this earth Nov.26,2007.Although we smile and make no fuss No one misses him more than 1.And when old times I oft recall It\u2019s then he\u2019s missed most of all.Rosemarie_______________ Tubman, Erlin - Nov.26, 2007 Tubman, Gertrude - Nov.26, 1983.No one knows how much we miss you, No one knows the bitter pain We have suffered, since we lost you Life has never been the same.In our hearts your memory lingers Sweetly tender, fond and true There is not a day dear mother and father (grandparents) that we do not think of you.Love, Glen, Danielle, Samantha and Tyler______ HEIPWANTM Inso-Tec is seeking an employee for insulation work.Please fax resume to 819-647-3357.No phone calls.otc.THANKS Sparling - Thank you to the taxpayers of Campbell s Bay who have supported me on November 1st election Seat # 2.Betty Sparling__________ Happy birthday to Kevin Stanton, Thursday, Nov.26th.Next time you\u2019re gardening try and stay out of the bee\u2019s nest.i Wednesday, November 25, 2009 Lancement de la politique familiale de la MRC de Pontiac vente d'artisanats The Equity Page 13 CAMPBELL'S BAY \u2022 Le ministre de la Famille, M.Tony Tomassi et la députée de Pontiac, Mme Charlotte L\u2019Écuyer, ont souligné l\u2019initiative de la MRC de Pontiac de se doter d'une politique familiale qui permettra d\u2019adapter les services offerts par la MRC à la réalité et aux besoins de leurs familles.Le projet a bénéficié d'une aide financière de 50 000 $ du gouvernement du Québec répartie entre la MRC et les sept municipalités partici- pantes.\u2022 Je me réjouis de l\u2019adoption de la politique familiale, qui apportera des solutions durables et concrètes aux besoins des familles de la MRC de Pontiac.Il est important de créer des environnements favorables à l\u2019amélioration de la qualité de vie de tous les citoyens : les jeunes, les parents et les ainés *, a déclaré la députée Charlotte L\u2019Écuyer.À ce jour, 495 municipalités, dont l\u2019ensemble des villes de plus de 100 000 habitants, et 21 MRC, dans la presque totalité des régions du Québec, se sont dotées d'une telle politique La MRC de Pontiac pourra compter sur un soutien technique, évalué à 3200 $, du Carrefour action municipal et famille (CAMF) pour l\u2019élaboration de sa politique familiale.Soulignons que le gouvernement du Québec supporte financièrement le Carrefour action municipal et famille (CAMF) pour accompagner concrètement les municipalités dans l\u2019élaboration de leurs politiques familiales.\u2022 De plus en plus de municipalités mettent les familles au coeur de leurs priorités C\u2019est le cas aujourd\u2019hui de la MRC de Pontiac et de sept des municipalités qui la composent.C\u2019est une excellente nouvelle pour leurs citoyens.Nous avons investi plus de 5,4 millions de dollars pour l\u2019élaboration des politiques familiales municipales au Québec Et cela a porté fruit.Plus de*80 per centum de la population, soit 6,2 millions de Québécoises et de Québécois, vivent désormais dans une municipalité qui a adopté une politique familiale! Nous pouvons être fiers des avancées que nous avons réalisées et nous allons poursuivre nos actions en ce sens afin que le Québec demeure le paradis des familles », a conclu M.Tomassi.Mise en valeur des ressources du milieu forestier (Volet II) : Des investissements qui rapportent gros! GATINEAU \u2022 Le conseil d\u2019administration de la Conférence régionale des élus de l\u2019Outaouais a entériné le rapport annuel 2008-2009 du Programme de mise en valeur des ressources du milieu forestier (Volet II), qui démontre que les résultats sont probants pour les MRC de la région alors que, cette année, plus de deux millions $ ont été octroyés via le programme et que les investissements générés sont de plus de trois millions $.Le programme rapporte des dividendes importants pour les MRC, alors que les impacts de la crise forestière et de la crise économique se font doublement sentir.Ainsi, 54 projets ont été retenus cette année, menant à la création de plus de 160 emplois partout sur le territoire.Vallée-de-la-Gatineau -17; 607 948,98; $ 53 513 502,50 $; Pontiac -\t18\t1\t045 869,00 $\t37\t1 158 561,00 $; Papineau- 112\t5\t0 202,48 $\t35\t164 007,30 $ ; Collines-de-l\u2019Outaouais -8; 155 218,42 $ ; 36; 1 248 170,58 $ .Le calcul des investissements totaux générés dans les quatre MRCs, a été établi sur la base des projets qui ont été complétés en 2008-2009.Depuis la régionalisation de ce programme en 2004, le Volet II a généré, au 31 mars 2009, des investissements totalisant plus de 11 000 000$ en Outaouais.La CRÉO espère donc que le programme, qui en est à sa dernière année, sera renouvelé pour les années à venir et demande au gouvernement de confirmer son engagement.Elle a par ailleurs transmis le rapport annuel à la direction régionale du ministère des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune afin de leur présenter les projets soutenus et leurs nombreuses retombées directes et indirectes.Rappelons que la CRÉO est délégataire du Programme de mise en valeur des ressources du milieu forestier (Volet II 2008-2009) en vertu d\u2019une entente signée avec le Ministre délégué à la Forêt et à la Faune, et que les MRC des Collines-de-l\u2019Outaouais, de Papineau, du Pontiac et de La Vallée-de-la-Gatineau administrent le programme sur leur territoire respectif.Carde St-Aubin.THE EQUITY Lucienne Kelly visite toute les ventes d\u2019artisanats locales qu\u2019elle peut à la rechercher de cadeaux uniques.A la vente annuelle d\u2019artisanats du groupe Catholic Women's League de la paroisse Ste-Anne de l\u2019Ile-du-Grand-Calumet elle a pu trouvé un petit trésor au kiosque de Enis Poirier de Braeside.Élection d\u2019un nouveau directeur général PONTIAC \u2022 La Commission scolaire Western Québec est heureuse d\u2019annoncer que M.Paul Lamoureux deviendra son Directeur général adjoint; cette nomination prend effet immédiatement.M.Lamoureux remplace M.Colin O\u2019Shea, qui entame une retraite progressive et qui agira comme directeur des Ressources matérielles et du Transport scolaire et comme expert-conseil auprès du Directeur général.M.Lamoureux a une solide feuille de route dans le domaine de l\u2019éducation.Il détient un baccalauréat en finances, un certificat d\u2019enseignement et des permis d\u2019enseigner dans les écoles de l\u2019Ontario et du Québec; ces titres de compétence ont été obtenus à l\u2019Université du Québec et à l\u2019Université d\u2019Ottawa.M.Lamoureux a obtenu une maîtrise en administration éducative en 1999 à l\u2019Université d\u2019Ottawa.Il est également inscrit à un programme de leadership en éducation à l\u2019Université de Sherbrooke.M.Lamoureux possède des aptitudes analytiques exceptionnelles, ainsi qu\u2019une solide expérience en informatique et en programmation de logiciels appliqués.Il parle et écrit couramment le français et l\u2019anglais.M.Lamoureux a débuté sa carrière à la Chambre des communes, où il a été commis du personnel pendant deux ans.Puis il a été, également pendant deux ans, analyste financier pour le ministère de la Défense.Se sentant attiré par le domaine de l\u2019éducation, il a accepté un poste de professeur d\u2019informatique à la Commission scolaire Outaouais-Hull.En 1992, il est passé à la Commission\tscolaire Western Québec où il a assisté à tout le processus d\u2019amalgamation des commissions scolaires et a été enseignant, directeur adjoint de centre, coordonnateur, directeur adjoint et directeur.Plus récemment, il s\u2019est surtout concentré sur le côté commercial de l\u2019organisation.Il agissait depuis quelque temps comme directeur des fintuices et des ressources humaines et possède une expérience en ressources matérielles et en technologie.Marié et père de deux enfants, M.Lamoureux prend une part active à la vie de sa communauté et à la vie scolaire de ses enfants.Le directeur général Mike Dawson est extrêmement heureux de cette nomination.« M.Lamoureux est un professionnel brillant, compétent et engagé.Les élèves de notre commission scolaire tireront grandement profit de ses aptitudes et de ses talents de leadership.» SADC Pontiac Agent/e de développement Offre d'emploi contractuel Janvier à octobre 2010 Description \u2022\tAssurer la continuité des projets de développement en cours \u2022\tMaintenir les communications avec le milieu d'affaires \u2022\tInitier et élaborer des nouveaux projets au besoin \u2022\tParticiper au travail d'équipe Exigences \u2022\tExpertises en planification et coordination de projet \u2022\tL\u2019élaboration et le maintien des budgets des projets \u2022\tHabiletés et polyvalence en logiciels \u2022\tCompétence linguistique en anglais comme en français \u2022\tAptitudes en gestion du temps et service à la clientèle \u2022\tMode de transport personnel Expérience et formation \u2022\tFormation et expérience en affaires \u2022\tAntécédents en coordination de projet \u2022\tÉtudes post-secondaires pertinentes \u2022\tConnaissance de la collectivité du Pontiac Rémunération selon les qualifications et les politiques en vigueur.Uniquement les candidats retenus feront l'objet d'un suivi.Faîtes parvenir votre c.v.avant le 5 décembre 2009 à: La Directrice générale SADC Pontiac Community Futures 1409, route 148 Campbell's Bay.QC J0X 1K0 Centre de vanté et de services sociaux du Pontiac CALENDRIER DE VACCINATION GRIPPE A (M1N1) Kn plus de la vaccination dans les écoles pour les 4 à 19 ans, nous poursuivons la vaccination selon le calendrier ci-dessous DISTRIBUTION DE COUPONS A COMPTER DE 9 H POUR LE GROUPE PRIORITAIRE SUIVANT Personnes âgées de 65 ans et plus ; 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Pontiac Printshop Ltd.133 Centre St., Shawville, Quebec www.theequity.ca Heather Dickson.The Equity Shawville United Church ladies display just a few of their delicious food dishes prior to the annual Christmas supper held Thursday, Nov.19 in the church hall.From the left are Rhoda Murray, Lorna Sparling, Margaret Hodgins, Margaret Davis, Carol Pirie, Joyce Walsh, Elaine Lang and Mildred Horner.McDowell students compete in annual public speaking event Heather Dickson, The Equity United Church ladies also prepared many gift items which were offered for sale before and during the annual Christmas Church supper held in the Shawville Church hall on Thursday, Nov.19.Showing off their gift ideas are: Connie Walsh, Corrain McCredie, Rilla Graham, Bev Murray, Janet McCord, Marilyn Elliott, Joyce Walsh, Claire Park, Helen McMunn, Marie Finnigan and Becky Wilson.R.CAROLE ST-AUBIN Equity Reporter PONTIAC \u2022 Eight Dr.S.E.McDowell Elementary School finalists participated in the Western Quebec School Board\u2019s annual public speaking competition on Nov 17 to present their prepared speeches before their peers, parents and friends.Effective speaking, subject matter, manner, grammar and vocabulary were the criteria evaluated by a panel of judges as the students delivered their three to five-minute long speech on a topic of choice.This year\u2019s winner Erin Rousseau chose to speak about Vikings.In her speech she outline the role the women played, what they ate and how the tribes lived during their rule.When asked how she decided what topic to choose, Rousseau replied, \u201cI asked my friends what they thought I should do it on and they knew I loved Vikings so they said I should chose that as my subject.\u201d \u201cI have five different books .Go modular with \u2018Guildcrest Homes\u2019h \u2022\tGuaranteed & complete pricing \u2022\tInterior of home never exposed to weather \u2022\tA greener home \u2022\tAll waste on site is recycled \u2022\tT\\im key or drop off packages \u2022Certain conditions apply Randy Peck 819 459-2424 www.rpeckconstruction.com E-mail: speck@rpeckconstruction.com Why go modular: \u2022\tNo weather delays in building \u2022\tShorter move-in time \u2022\tColour selections for cabinets, siding, brick, etc.done at our location in Wakefield on Vikings at home always found them interesting, so 1 decided to take their advice,\u201d she added.Other speakers included Joel Beardsley who talked about World War II, Taya Gianforte who chose friendship as her topic, and Payton Ringrose who gave a speech on motor sport competitor Travis Pastrana.The legends of unicorns was Hannah Caldwell\u2019s sub- ject of choice, while Jared Murray chose to speak about cooking, and Emma Judd\u2019s speech was titled, Be True to Yourself.Erika Richardson was the last finalist to take the lime- light with the delivery of her speech titled, My Mom.Rousseau, who said she was nervous, will go on to compete at the regional level at Woodland School in Maniwaki on Nov.26.Carole St-Aubln THE EQUITY Finalists for the public speaking event at Dr.S.E.McDowell this year were from left to right, Payton Ringrose, Jared Murray, Joel Beardsley, Erin Rousseau, Taya Gianforte, Erika Richardson, Hannah Caldwell and Emma Judd.Ladysmith Debbie Thrun 647-3927 The 2009 deer M\u201c\t*\u2022 season is over.Hunters report deer to be very scarce.Even the does were few in number.We think two hard winters, a lack of bush work and an abundance of wolves have all contributed to the decline.Maybe it\u2019s time to rethink the deer hunt rules and regulations.The Hunters Paradise hunt camp held its annual wild game supper last Saturday.Eighteen people attended the great meal.Compliments to the chefs Norm Wiggins, Leo McKenny and Lonny Wiggins.Hunters at the Bluff Mountain Club were Melvyn Mielkie, Gerald Mielkie and Dennis Thrun.Guests were Maynard Tanner and Justin Viau.The Christmas suppers are starting.The annual TCRA Community super is Nov.28 and the Zion Lutheran Church supper is Dec.5.The\tannual TCRA Christmas Children\u2019s party is Sunday, Dec.13 starting at 2 p.m.Visitors with us were Hazel Fierobin Martin of Eganville and Billy King of Orleans.Birthday congratulations to Vera-Lyn Brownlee who celebrates Nov.25.Birthday congratulations to Dorothy Dagg Nov.26.Anniversary congratulations to Cheslyn and Keith Graham who celebrated Nov.22.Visiting with us recently was our next door neighbour Donnie Lance.Congratulations and best wishes to all the municipal councillors who were elected or acclaimed.Weather permitting Harold Mahlitz of Kitchener hope to come to Ladysmith for the Christmas holidays.He will be staying with us and hopes to visit most of his friends in the area.A Remembrance Service was held Sunday, Nov.8 at The Rock Cenotaph at the T.C.R.A.Ladysmith.After being absent last year the guys at the hunt camp were happy to have three Canadian jays back.They fed them and at the end of the week they were very tame.I\u2019m sure the birds were sorry to see the guys leave.The hunters noted that partridge were scarce this year with only the odd one being seen.Up at his trailer on Grey\u2019s Lake for the week- end was Billie King of Orleans.Visiting in the area was John Sanftenburg of Montreal.Visiting with us was Jean Pierre Ledoux and Peter Lebrun.Dennis came home without a deer once again.He told me there was something wrong with his gun and he should have taken his bigger one.A poor excuse is better than none.My, it\u2019s hard to believe, but one month from today is Christmas Day.Puts a scare in you doesn\u2019t it?I think we need some snow to put us in the mood to do any preparations.I\u2019ve noticed the stores are nicely decorated.I like to decorate early so I can enjoy looking at it all before the Christmas rush.With so many people out of jobs this year it might be a small Christmas for a lot of people.To me, as long as we can have a nice turkey dinner on the table and be with our families, near and far, makes 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