The equity, 14 janvier 2004, mercredi 14 janvier 2004

[" no2> 02m .-, I » X LfSI e #i #¦ * 'A A r \u2022>- f j yêâbyJjabvL Their smile !y jk y'.'viSt r » mnp ge / a 0*.% V| A r 0 x V F Photo Illustration Dy Dave Moore THE EQUITY The Voice of the Pontiac m Dummy bomb scare leads to man\u2019s arrest NEWS BRIEFS Cold weather doesn\u2019t deter blood donors * 1 \" k .M y i \\ s* The gift of life was donated at Quyon last Tuesday, Jan.6 at a llrst-in-a-long-time blood donor clinic held at the Lions Beach Bam.Last Tuesday, Quyon volunteer firefighters hosted a one-day blood donor clinic.Organizer Paul Desjardins was extremely pleased with the turnout.QUYON t km ¦ & \u201cWe had 76 people from the community come out to give blood.That\u2019s pretty good for Quyon,\" said Desjardins.\u201cHéma-Québec had hoped for 1(H) donors, but considering the size of the community and the weather > % ¦i .-t very cold temperatures 76 is an excellent turnout.\" m.m Héma-Québec provides all the equipment and staff to hold a clin- « * -A i S 1C \u201cThey were very good and very professional and set up very quickly,\" said Desjardins.Donors are required to answer a number of questions to check their suitability for donating.Following a questionnaire and a small pin prick, to check blood type, donors are escorted to nurses w ho perform the donation procedure.Blood donations take about 10 - 15 minutes after which donors are given some juice and donuts and asked to rest for a few minutes prior to resuming their regular day.Héma-Québec states that blood is an irreplaceable resource.The collective blood supply entirelv depends on the generosity of people.Blood donors must continue to give the gift of life in order to ensure that the reserve is maintained at a level that can supply the needs of Quebecers.Each gift of blood is precious, serving to save up to four lives.Héma -Quebec can be contacted at 1-877-866-4362.DUMMY BOMB: An officer with the Sûreté du Quebec's bomb squad, photo left, checks out the remains of a homemade bomb after the squad's robot, photo right, used high pressure water to cause it to explode on Allan Black Road near the hospital Thursday.The dummy bomb was found in a red duffel bag in a nearby ravine.remains of the bomb were sent to Montreal for forensic analysis.9 Known Stew art is the middle son of Lindsay Stewart, who was murdered on his Calumet Island farm in 1999.Lindsav s frozen body w as found in a * * snow bank near his house about two weeks after he was reported missing.He had been shot three times with a .22-calibre rifle.Though Brent and his older brother Neil were both charged with first-degree murder in connection w\u2019ith their father\u2019s death.Neil was found guilty in Hull court in May 2000 on a first-degree murder charge and is serving a life sentence in prison with no chance of patrol for 25 years.Brent w as acquitted of the first-degree murder charge.off the area and phoned the bomb squad in Montreal, which arrived at the hospital at 9:45 a m.Following lengthy preparations, the bomb squads remote controlled robot pulled the dut tel bag up on to the road at about 11 a m.The \u201cbomb\" was a couple of foot-long propane cylinders bound together w ith duct tape.A couple of \u201cD\" cell batteries with wires leading from them were attached to the makeshift device.\u201cAfter the bomb squad looked at it.they said it was a non-working dev ice,\" Const.Ippersiel said.The bomb scare ended about 12.15 p.m.when the robot applied high pressure water to the device, causing it to burst open with a muffled bang and a small puff of smoke.The Despite the potential for disaster, it was nu si ness as usual in the hospital, with many patients oblivious to the dran a unfolding in the bitter cold out- address, in the hospital's emergency ward shortly after a passerby alerted them at about 3 a m.that there was a suspicious bag left near the hospital.\u201cHe was already being looked for on another warrant (when he was picked up at the hospital),\" said media spokesman Const.Marc Ippersiel.\u201cWhy (Stewart) left that there, we can\u2019t establish right now.\" Stewart was carrying batteries and wire inside his jacket when police picked him up in the hospital.\u201cHe had wires and batteries and some devices that could be related to the item found outside,\" Const.Ippersiel said, adding Stewart's boot threads matched the footprints found in the snow near the duffel bag.\u201cOne thing for sure, (the homemade bomb) belonged to him.\" Bt rxi i.\\u Sr .»*, Excited great-great-grandmother is Ida Lavigne of Otter Lake.Heartfelt thank you to nurses Cynthia Stafford and Jennifer Jewell, Dr.John Wootton and all the birthing staff at the Pontiac Hospital for their excellent care.MacLellan at the Pontiac Health Center.4 WTm Sahourin 'it y \u2022n V, » N Cu \\v * « 2003 Jacob Macray Narlock f Hi, I\u2019m Jacob Macray Narlock.1 was bom August 20, 2003 at the Pontiac Hospital, 8 » Gracieuseté de / Gorpliments of fontiac Pro-Vie/Pro-Lif e !& Box 234 Campbell's Bay, Québec JOX 1K0 648-5584\t458-2371\t689-2486 Z Z O P w Community weighing 81bs.2oz.My parents are Peter Narlock and P* Riley Alfred Thomas Wilkinson Shelley McNamara.My Sean and Louann (neé proud grandparents are Gibeault) and big brother Wayne and Susan Narlock.Gregory welcome with love Riley Alfred Thomas, horn Saturday, August 9, 2003, weighing 71bs.I Ooz.Proud birth of their precious grandparents are John and daughter, Monica Dawn, Debbie Gibeault, Denise horn April 5, 2003 at the and the late Rick Wilkinson.Pontiac Health Center.Another great-grandson for Monica weighed 71bs.9oz.Tom and Helen Kilby, and was 21\" long.Proud Special thanks to Dr Talko first time grandparents are and nursing staff at the Donald and Linda Smart, Pontiac Community Hos- Shawville and Ron and pital Heidi Léa Marie Newberry Tim Newberry and Nancy Dufault along with big brother Tony are delighted to announce the arrival of Heidi Lea.horn August 2.2003.Proud grandparents are Cletus and Joyce Newberry of Bryson, and Carol and Elaine Dufault of Fort Cou longe.5 r Monica Dawn Tanguay Trevor and Leanne are thrilled to announce the i s I \u201e T i Logan Patrick Mitchell Surprised Mom Karen Hawli Thom Mitchell and Dad Chris Mitchell by insisting on arriving 3 months early, weighing 2lbs I5oz.on December 31.2003 at Montreal's Royal Victoria Hospital.Grandparents Mardi Hodgins Thom, Barb John Mitchell.Ken Thom, Aunts Meagan Thom and Karen Marquis can\u2019t wait to spoil this little slugger who already has everyone wrapped around his finger.R O zi ¦1 \\ k A Marilyn Tanguay, Bryson.Special thanks go to Dr.Croteau, Dr.MacLellan for his prenatal care and to the wonderful OBS nurses./ ¦* * Tori Ann Benoit We are pleased to announce the hirth of our » «r 1 JTl üdE ___second daughter Tori Ann gW born August 12, 2003 U weighing 71hs.15oz.Proud Shelley and Jeff Laura Katherine Witt Chris Witt and Nicole Harris are mt Ryan Heman Lang Kendal is very proud to proud to introduce her little brother announce the arrival of their Ryan Heman, bom April 29, Stephen and Tanya (neé first child, Laura Katherine 2003 weighing 81bs.8oz.A Smith) are happy f announce the arrival of IBS parents are Normandeau « Jessie Erin Viau Noah Ivan Horner Lars and Guylaine Homer Benoit of Bryson and also jp are proud to announce the sister Morgan.A special 6 thanks to Dr.Donna \\ 10 Witt, on October 19, 2003 son for Ralph and Melanie at 12:48 a m.at the Ottawa (Walls).Ryan is spoiled by birth of their son, Noah Ivan i, Nanas Brenda and Lynn and Homer.Noah was born in Courchesne and all the nurses for her safe arrival.} 4 k \\ their daughter Jessie Erin,\tHospital General Campus bom April 21, 2003 at the\tweighing 81bs.5oz.and\tPapas Henian\tand Elwyn.as\tthe wee hours of September Ottawa Hospital (me\tmeasuring 20 inches.A first\twell as\tseven\tgreat-grand-\t22, 2003 at the Queensway Campus, weighing bibs,\tgrandchild for Randy and\tparents.\tCarleton Hospital.He 6oz.Proud grandparent arc\tHeather Harris, Kathy\tweighed a healthy 9 lbs.Durrell and Karen Smith ot\tHamilton, and Bob and\tGrandparents are Barry and Shawville and Bob and\tDebbie Witt.Great-grand-\tHHw\tLinda Homer of Shawville, Willy Viau of Athens.\tparents are Frieda Witt and Viona Fischer.m Leah Renee Beaudoin A blessing from God has arrived! An unexpected bundle of joy to forever change our lives!\u2019 Jason and Tanya are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Leah Renee, born July 17, 2003 at Pontiac Hospital, weighing 71bs.9oz.and 19.5\".We would like to thank the staff', especially Dr.Runi, Dr.Courchesne and nurse \u2018Cindy\u2019.1 i 1 Grace Sally Matthew and Angela Sally are pleased to announce the birth of their first child a daughter named Grace, who was bom June 13, 2003 at the Pembroke General Hospital.Proud first time grandparents are Barry and Evelyn Sprigings of Bloomfield, On.and Daryl and Mary Ellen Sally of Norway Bay.First greatgrandchild for Elsie Sparrow of Shawville, Gerry and Greta Sprigings of Bloomfield and Mary McKee of Norway Bay.First niece for Dan, Stephen, James, Adam and T\\ler.Que.and Paul and Francyn Geoffroy of Chesterville, Ont.Great-grandparents are Reahum Orr of Shawville Que., Don and Jean Homer of Oshawa, Ontario, and Alice Geoffroy of Montreal, Que.f Community Kylah Tamara Ferrigan I Tim and Serena are J thrilled to announce the arrival of their first daughter, Kylah Tamara Ferrigan bom in Gatineau Que.on | May 24, 2003, weighing I 71bs.lOoz.Delighted I grandparents are Guy and I Nancy Lariviere and Cletus I and Linda Ferrigan.all from I Campbell\u2019s Bay.Olivia Madeline Michael Jeffery Hamilton Jeff was bom on June 5.2003 at 8:58 a m.at Pontiac Community weighing 71bs.7oz.Proud parents are Scott and Nancy Hamilton.A special thanks to Dr.Talko.Hughes Rick and Nancy are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter, Olivia Madeline bom May 31, 2003 weighing 9lhs.2oz.Proud grandparents are Maurice and Doris Pilon of >> .k Evan Trent Kluke Big brother Owen was proud to welcome his little brother Evan, bom August 24.2003, weighing 81bs.\tproud to announce the 6oz.Proud parents are\tarrival of their son Hoyt\tCampbell\u2019s Bay\tand Jack Shawn and Laurie, along\tLance.Bom on July 26,\tan(j Anita\tHughes of with thrilled grandparents,\t2003.Proud grandparents\tpeaj(eSi pp ; Lars and Shirley Bretzlaff\tare Gerald and 1 heresa and Lawrence and Ann\tLemay and Shirley Lance.Proud great-grandparents are Charles and Dorothy Routliffe.Hospital Hoyt Gerald-Paul Lance Todd and Nathalie are 1 « i v \u2022 M o, ?Tianna Julia Young Surprise, Another girl! Scott, Kathy and big sisters Tiffany and Tessa welcome with love their little princess bom March 23, 2003.Tianna Julia made her 1 Kluke k\" o » & k r: Kaylee Janel Coles Davild Coles and Naomi Sullivan are pleased to announce the arrival of their daughter Kaylee Janel Jennifer Mary Pilon Coles bom on October 30, Dennis and Kelly Pilon are 2003 at the Pontiac thrilled to announce the birth v< -# ( m i way into the world at the Pontiac V) >-\u2022 r s.-: Community Hospital weighing 61bs.9oz.Grandparents Garry and Brenda Young of Brandon McLamon Quyon and Jim and Jane baby girl Emma May, bom Avery A lyssa Mohr\tBarbara (neé Murphy) and McDonald of Amprior are and big brother Ryan are measuring 21 3/4 inches Kelowna General Hospital on November 4, 2003 at the On July 4, 2003 Karl and\tTerry are pleased to delighted to have another thrilled to announce the long.Proud grandparents Friday, August 8, 2003 at Pontiac Community Hospi- Chrissy (neé Peck) wel- James Basil Orr announce the birth of their granddaughter.Special arrival of Connor Grayson, are Danny and Danielle 12:57 p.m.weighing 5lbs.tal, Shawville.Que , weigh- corned with love their pre- Bob, Jennifer and big first child Brandon Adam thanks to Dr.Pascal Croteau bom June 6, 2003 at the Sullivan and George and lloz.and measuring 19.5 ing 8lbs lOoz.Proud grand-\tcious angel, Avery Alyssa\tbrother William are pleased\tbom on\tJuly 16, 2003\tfor a safe delivery and help-\tC.H.V.O in Gatineau, Que.\tJean Coles.Great grandpar-\tinches in length.A\tlittle sister parents are Robert and Julie\tweighing 6lbs.!4oz.\tto announce the safe arrival\tweighing\t61bs.loz.First\ting to make it a wonderful\tweighing 5lbs.9oz.Proud\tents Edward\tand Donna\tfor Emily.Proud\tgrandpar- Bertrand of Campbell's\tAdored grandchild of Brent\tof James Basil, on December\tgrandson\tfor Earl Murphy,\texperience, along with\tgrandparents are Cyril and\tJudd.Dan\tand Linda\tents are Maurice\tand Doris Bay, Que.and Stephen and\tand Kathy Peck, Erwin\t19, 2002.Proud grandparents\tHe is the latest grandson for\tnurses Nathalie Ginette Mousseau of\tMohr and Mary-Theresa\tare Doris (Basil) Orr and\tAnn and\tTerry McLamon\tMadonna for their support\tand Richard and Connie\tVelma Coles.\tA big thanks\tWilliam Mansfield, Que.\tMurdock.\tGary and Margaret Hodgins.Sr.\tand excellent care.\tGray of Beachburg Ont Emma May Mousseau Serge and Sarah (neé Bertrand) are pleased to announce the arrival of their Connor Grayson Gilpin - % r Hospital of their second daughter, Community Steve, Leanne (neé Gray) weighing 71bs.loz.and Jennifer Mary, born at :5 and Brenda Gilpin of Shawville Sullivan and Harry and Pilon of Campbell\u2019s Bay and Mabel and to Dr Peter Talko and staff.Wilkinson of Mississauga ftowu noX^ The Equity, Wednesday, January 14, 2004, Page 3 Lights contest winners awarded ir^v# 80th Birthday 2003 deliveries n The families of Lloyd they were all great,\u2019* said Hodgins and Lloyd Perry Armstrong, received $50 Shawville The Bucks each as well as a cer By HKATHKK ALHKK I I DICKSON for J Lila Dale Equity Publisher SHAWVILLE \u2014 M f Open House at the farm, C388 8th Line, Shawville Sat., January 17 from 1:00 - 7:00 p.m.Transportation available by calling 647-3274 Best Wishes Only\ti lights of Christmas lit up the titivate of achievement from northern sky for all to see.the municipality for their And those responsible were entries.^ awarded by the municipality The following is a list ot for their efforts last Tuesday winners and honourable on the new steps of the town mentions: Lordy, Lordy Look who\u2019s , X I \\ , r.40 Winning the most creative Judges, who wished to use of lights category were remain anonymous and not Lloyd and Marjorie residents of Shawville, had a Hudgins.Honourable men-difficult time choosing win- tion certificates were preMayor Albert sented to Richard and Annstrong reported that the Caroline Meisner; Brian and Miranda was bom at the judges could have picked Susan Thomson; Bill and many winners.Judging was Ann Murray; Frank and Lou done on Monday, Dec.22.Kirkham; Mike, Lindsay \u2018They were all great,\u201d said and Michelle Hamel; and Beulah hall ImWWP F J.BENEFIT DANCE for MAUREEN CARSON Miranda Katherine ners Wong Danick Bernard (house fire on January 4th) Saturday, January 17th, 8:30 p.m.Shawville Lions Hall, Shawville Music by: Joanne Dubeau & Guests Auction to be held by: Revel Stewart Donation of auction items welcome: call 647-6552 Lindsay or Michelle Tickets available at CBL Pirie Gas Bar, Mother Nature's Natural Foods or at the door Light Lunch Served /Z/i Hannah Dianne Raymond Graveline Graveline - Patrick et Queensway Carleton Hospital in Ottawa on Elaine Lang Paul and Melanie are Sally-Ann sont fiers d\u2019an\t.excited to announce the noncer la naissance de leur November 15, 2003 weigh Armstrong arrival of their first daughter Ills, Danick, né le 17 janvier ing 61bs.Janey (Russell) Armstrong and his wife MacDougall 2003 à l'hôpital commu- and Kin Yee Wong are the Gwen took Gwen\u2019s mother The family of Lloyd Perry nautaire du Pontiac.Les proud parents of Miranda around town to sec ,hc won for best nativity scene with lights.Honourable \u201cIt took us one-and-a-half mentions were awarded to hours to see all the lights,\" the following families: Pat and Colleen Belanger, Mr.\u201cIt makes the town proud and Mrs.Les Grant; and to see such a display, and George and Helen Murdock, many people from out-oftown came to Shawville just to see the lights.\" * Roly and v Hannah, horn August 28, 2003 at Guelph General Hospital in Guelph Ontario,\theureux grand parents sont\tyounger sister to\tMaya, lights weighing 8lbs.3oz.Proud\tRaymond et Thelma Morin\tGrandchild of Betty\tRussell grandparents are Eddie and\tet Bernard et Bihiane\tand great-grandchild\tof Kay Dianne McCann of Quyon\tGraveline.Les arrières and Jack and Elaine Lang of\tgrand-mères sont Irene Graveline, Ella Béland et Happy Birthday.Junior Guess who?ZZ Z // z z z z said Armstrong Russell Shawville Mary Morin \u201cAll entries were winners rs ~ \u2014 Experience the Reputation Seventy-Jive and still looking fine.This sexy senior lives near the mine.A feisty old broad, she's really quite tough, Mess with her and she'll give you guff! A Sanity, a Mother, she's all that and more, Tough to the bone, but sweet to the core.H< love her dearly, we wish her well, Mess with her and she'll give you hell! § 4 f New home care class begins t e 1 1/__________________ f \\ S * V PONTIAC BUICK BMC L < ?a , Turpin is pleased to announce the appointment of Mick Armitage to their sales team.Mick invites all past and new vehicle buyers to drop in.Don't buy or lease until you speak to Mick.1666 Carling Ave., Ottawa Office:\t728-1901 Res:\t226-9178 Cell:\t859-7740 mick.armitage@turpin.ca N Elana Christine Tÿman By PETER RIPPEI.L PONTIAC \u2014 A new class Jamal and Wendy (Dagg) 0f Home Care and Family are proud to announce the & Social Assistance stu-arrival of their daughter dents will begin studies at Mara Bishop w as horn Elana Christine bom June I, the Adult Education Centre September 11, 2003 weigh- 2003 weighing 8lbs.lOoz.at Pontiac High School in ing 8lhs.13oz.Daughter of Proud first time grandpar- Shaw ville on January 19.Dianne and Drew ents are Ronnie and Sandy The one-year program MacDonald, sister of Dagg of Bristol and Bill and includes practical patient Curran, grandchild of Helen Gloria Tyman of^ Brock ville care, courses on common and Sandy MacDonald and Ont.Tickeled pink diseases and medications, Joan and David Conrod and Godparents are Robbie and first aid, working on a health-care team and com- Kaiden Alexander Bauer Chad Bauer and Angela Beausoliel announce the arrival of their first child, a son Kaiden Alexander horn June 12, 2(X)3 weighing 7lbs.!4oz.at the Pontiac Health Center.First grandchild for Peter and Joan Bauer, Keith Beausoliel and Rick and Laurie Mallette.rr * n f \\ Mara Bishop MacDonald proudly Curtains for the Captain Winter blahs Enjoy a cruise on the PHS Polyvalente and help solve a murder.Former captains of the ship - Captain Conrod, Captain Perry and Captain McGowan will be leading the investigation.The ship sails from the Pontiac High School Gymnasium Saturday, February 7th at 6:30 p.m.The cost is $20.Please dress for dinner at the Captain's table.Tickets at Pontiac High.\u2022 es third great-grandchild for Robyn Fletcher.Genevieve Olinstead.\t_______________ Cash Paid for Referrals munications.Each student participates in seven weeks of on-the-job training as part of the program.Class hours and schedule is the same as regular high school courses.Staff is composed of professionals from the Pontiac community.One interesting aspect of this program for adults is that it is tuition-free for *! 1 % mmmm m 'X % * * i f i r i P v \u2022 CIVIC s J : ¦ Quebec residents; the materials for the year cost about $150.The graduation rate at the Starting at $16,100 Gabrielle Nicole Vaillancourt Christian and Karen (neé Proud parents Carolann\tBarr) welcome with love\tPontiac centre is one of the wonderful world to join my\tanJ John Alexander would\t,he arrival of a second\tbest in the province, parents Monique Lavoie\tlike to announce the birth of\tdaughter, Gabrielle Nicole\tGraduates receive a and Louis Boucher on\tthejr son jackson born\tbom March 2, 2003 at the\tDiploma of Vocation January 7, 2003.Happy\tCivic Hospital in Ottawa.\tStudies from the Quebec grandparents are Nancy and\tOntario, weighing 71bs.\tMinistry of Education, rec- Gordon Alexander.\t4o/- A baby sisler for ognized everywhere in Emma.Proud grandparents\tCanada and the U S.are Byron and Brenda Barr\tGraduates are in demand in of Shaw ville and Nicole and\thealth care institutions and Winter Clearance Sale Jackson David Alexander Klaudie Boucher Hi everyone, my name is Klaudie.I came into this H P now on at udiicy's AJiMagc boutique Ladies ' Wear ACCORD S / January 5, 2003 at the Shawville Hospital weighed Slhs.loz.and measured 20.5\".My family and I would like to w ish you a Happy New Year.Starting at $23,900 MS R P\tm -mm v 1 % Up to h Claude Vaillancourt of client\u2019s homes Morin Heights, Que OFF 623-4578 RELIABLE AFFORDABLE SAFETY ECONOMICAL RESALE VALUE SELECTION SERVICE FINANCING WARRANTIES YES YES Honda YES Honda YES Honda YES Honda YES Honda YES Honda YES Honda YES Honda YES Honda Satisfied Customers.Always Peter Ruppell is the principal of the Pontiac Continuing Education Centre.YES BRAESIDE, ON YES / YES YES 8 E YES / r INVeNTOPK INDUCTION , YES A f YES YES Taylor Vanessa Brisebois Taylor Vanessa Brisebois was horn on September 14, 2003 to Robin Brisebois SINCE 1892 y Gemma Kate > L Falasconi Roland and Lisa (neé Smith) are happy to announce the arrival of their r\tCLOTHES SHOPS Shawville, 647-2760 www.frasersclothing.com C R V S m Starting at $27,200 MSRP.and Tracy Green.daughter Gemma Kate.Grandparents are Bob and born July 5.2003 at Jackie Brisebois.Doug and Montfort Hospital, Ottawa Marlene Green.Greatweighing 8lbs.5oz.Proud grandparents grandparents are Durrell Brisebois, great-grandparents of Isabelle Landry and great-great-grandchild of Theresa Brisebois.Bryan James Rolph Marks Sean and Mary Jean were thrilled with the safe arrival of Bryan on June 25, 2003.Harry and Maggie Holbrook and Jimmy and Shirley are enjoying every moment with their special little grandson.\u201cBB has happily adjusted to the quiet life in Luskville, Que.DON\u2019T WAIT .THIS IS OUR ONLY WINTER SALE - NO FEBRUARY SALE SALE STARTS THURSDAY, JANUARY 15th, 2004 Doors open at 9:00 a.m.- Cash, Debit or Credit Card - No Charging.Lay-Aways or Returns V Arthur SWEATERS *39.\" *49 r Reg.to $95.00 MEN'S & LADIES' OUTERWEAR Columbia, Kelly Hanson, Rip Zone DRESS SHIRTS $19.\" and Karen Smith ol Shawville and Rolando and Gisela Falasconi of Mississauga.ODYSSEY S & Starting at $32,200 m s R.r pa 40 OFF UP ?V TO % * X SPORT SHIRTS M9-\" $29?9 BOY'S DEPARTMENT UP TO 50 OFF % 4 JOE BOXER SLEEP PANTS $25.00 Reg.$37.50 » & PILOT S Starting at $41,000 MSKP A- MEN'S POLAR TOPS MEN'S IKEDA CORDS Reg.to $69.95 LADIES' DEPARTMENT UP TO 50%off Maxime Asselin Danika souhaite annoncer l'arrivée de son petit frère adoré, né le 30 avril 2003 au Katie and Kyle are thrilled Centre Hospitalier du to announce the arrival of Pontiac.Heureux parents; their sister Kiersten Teresa Pascal et Sonia, fiers\tAudré-Ann Gravelle Audrey on Friday, April 4, grands-parents; Marcienne Audré-Ann Gravelle bom 2003 weighing 61bs.I loz.Asselin et Denise et Marcel May 9, 2003 to Martin and Proud parents are Kerry and Bélair, ainsi que tante Penny-Lynn Beverly Sharpe.Happy Christine sont comblés par (McKnight).Proud grand-grandparents are Brent and |a venue de cette perle rare, parents are Gary and Trudy Audrey Sharpe of Shawville Beaucoup d\u2019amour et de McKnight of Quyon and and Leonard Colterman of joies t'attendent, Maxime.René and Estelle Gravelle Bienvenue parmi nous \u2022i i« Its Clés»! ?_ « W .t Kiersten Teresa Vest, Jacket, Pullover iCet what you want at Audrey Sharpe $4999 *24?» D ^ o n on 0 no GRAB TABLE SHOES DEER STAG SHOES RACK MO.00 Gravelle Honda 732-3673 $20?» *39?» W' 1405 Pembroke St.Renfrew of Aylmer Page 4, The Equity, Wednesday, January 14, 2004 The Equity % The Voice of the Pontiac since 1833 Publishers, Ross Dickson, Heather Alberti Dickson News Editor, Paul McGee Display Ad Manager, Katherine Hynes Darkroom, Dave Moore Class.Ad/Circulation, Claire Lunam \\0^r ADVERTISING DEADLINE: MONDAY 5:00 p.m.Published weekly by the Pontiac Printshop Ltd 133 Centre Street, Shawville, Que.JOX 2Y0 Tel: 819-647-2204 Fax 819-647-2206 http://www.theequity.ca/ email: equity@achilles.net i i t e: Dave Moore.THE EQUITY Subscription rates (tax included): Pontiac County $29.91 Quebec $41.41 Canada $38.52 outside Canada $54.57 Y\\ Let me in 2003 BLUE RIBBON REFLECTIONS: 121 YEARS OF NEWS The Way We Were COMPILED BY HEATHER ALBERTI DICKSON, PUBLISHER Publication Mail Reg.No.08560, Shawville Contents copyright 2004 Legal deposit in the National Library of Quebec Member of ABC, CCNA, QCNA & Hebdos Sélect \"We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP), toward our mailing costs.\" Mayor Leo Piche, who incidentally has been\tafter an illness of three months\u2019 duration\ttender\tthe nomination to\tMr Hodgins, serv ing the Council for as many years, made\twas held on Sunday afternoon Dec.30.\twhich\twas done without\tthe meeting the presentation to Mr Saunders at the last\tAlexander MacDonald dies at\tputting\titself on record as to\tthe strength of Century old building succumbs to fire:\tcouncil meeting.Mr Jean\tGuy\tLallemand\tChapeau: W R MacDonald, MLA for\tthe two candidates.The die having been I he beautiful old Colton house in Bry son,\twill be replacing him at the end of\tthis month.\tPontiac, was bereaved Sunday, Dec.30\tcast, D Gaboury, Mr D R Barry and some which passed through several hands and\t\u2022 \u2022 \u2022\twhen the death occurred in Chapeau of his others withdrew from the hall, eventually became the property ol Mr and\tfather Alexander MacDonald, aged 82 Two killed on Pontiac Railway: A dread- Mrs Robert\tRivard, burned to the ground\tdur-\tj(J IC3TS\tAgO\twhile on a visit at the home of his daughter\tful accident happened at Forran\u2019s crossing ing\tthe early\tmorning\thours\tol\tJan.\t3.\tIt\twas\tJanuary 14,\t1954\tand son-in-law Mr and Mrs W H Poupore.\ton the Pontiac division of the CPR near widely known as the Forest Inn.when it was\tMissing from our files.\tMr MacDonald, who was well known in\tAylmer last Wednesday morning.Joseph owned and operated hy Arthur Germain, and\t.\tPontiac County spent the greater part of his\tParizeau, wife and son who live on the old then his son.Sonnv Germain.Last year the\tlife in Portage du Fort.A blacksmith by\tSteele Farm in South March had crossed the 75 Years\tAgo\ttrade, he retired from active life several\tice on the Ottawa River on the way to visit a Lmn-irv 10\t1Q9Q\tyears ago.Mr MacDonald was bom in\tson, who lives in Aylmer.They reached the HEHHHEE\tEHEEEEE : hearts, to drop out of sight, as a meeting will theirhome.\tits occupants were hurled into space, the < EEHEESTSs SHS2 |J°° investigation into the cause of the lire which advantage this bridge would altord to a large\tJanuary 14, 1904\t*as hrou^hl 10 lhlL NVjU;r ^tU Hospl \u201c>¦ has been presumed to have been accidental, number of people on both sides of the river.Local news: Thursday\u2019s convention of Ottawa.Where the accident happened the .meanwhile, the Rivards w ho lost everything The Pontiac Hockey League opened at the Liberal party to make choice of a candi- track is straight as an arrow, but there is a ; in the blaze, are staving w ith Mrs Rivard\u2019s\tCampbell s Bay on Thursday night\tlast, when\tdate to contest the election for the House of\tsmall clump of pine tress w hich partially\t; parents, the Florimond Corriveaus on\tthe Fort Coulonge team visited that town.The\tCommons was perhaps the largest gathering\tobstruct the view from the river.Mr\t\u2022 Calumet Island Robert Rivard has told THF\tgame, which is said to have been quite excit-\tof its kind ever witnessed here.This was\tParizeau says he did not see the train until he ing, resulted in a win for the home\tteam hy a\tdue to the fact of a largely increased repre-\twas right on the track.He urged the horse,\t- score of 8 to 2.Fort Coulonge evened things sentation from the respective polling subdi- hut it was too late and before anything could .25 Years Ago January 10, 1979 EDITORIAL Refocus our needs hotel was sold to the Rivard\u2019s.( her a hundred years old, the main structure was an outstand- It\u2019s time to revisit some territory travelled numerous times before, hut worthy of exploration again: what Pontiac needs.Liv ing in a society that focuses on life in the major cities, rural areas tend to he neglected, both by our governments and by intellectual snobs who dream up public policy w ithout taking into consideration the needs of rural folk.Though we may seem \u201cbackwards\u201d and \u201cold-fashioned\u201d to the sophisticated, urbane city-folk, there is a healthy dose of realism to be found in rural dwellers, who lack the deceptive airs of pretense exuded hy many urbanites who scrape the clouds with their nostrils.Rural dwellers have the same needs as city dwellers: health care, potable water, proper sewage treatment, roads that don't destroy vehicles, schools capable of churning out more than one successful graduate, and recreation facilities beyond bike trails, waterways and golf courses.(A public indoor swimming pool?) Rural dwellers, after all, pay the same federal and provincial taxes as city dwellers, but tend to be neglected when it comes time to divvy up the public purse.When it comes to health care.Pontiac must he the envy of the city-folk, w ith an up-to-date hospital w ith tele-medicine, a CT scan and short waiting lists in ER.As well, the several CLSCs are there to provide for the needs of the patients liv ing farther away from the hospital.Our schools, despite w hat the surv ey says, get the job done, but can be only as good as the efforts made hy the teachers and.most importantly, the students.If the general, accepted attitude amongst the students is that \u201cschool sucks\" and they w ill have no need of education in their futures, then even the greatest teachers in the world would fail to get the message across.Ground was gained with the Quebec government\u2019s Rural Pact, which recognizes the specific needs of rural areas and actually ponies up some money to enhance the quality of rural life.But.more is needed.It makes sense that our provincial government is concerned about our drinking water supplies, hut when it expects small municipalities to pay half the cost of, for example, a filtration plant, its expectations exceed the capabilities of rural communities.Alter all.aren't prov incial taxes in place to provide us w ith infrastructure?How much of our money is spent on the frivolous, the water fountains, flower gardens, and cultural propaganda?It doesn\u2019t lake a rocket scientist to prioritize the specific needs of Pontiac.First and foremost is a good highway.Hwy.148 is a pathetic joke that shakes and rattles a vehicle all the way to an early burial in the junk yard.And, try driving at night, when the \u201clines' disappear into the pavement, causing many a driver wondering where the pavement ends and the shoulder begins.Secondly, if we want to attract secondary and tertiary industries and more people to our communities, we need proper potable water supplies and sewage treatment facilities.It seems our provincial government is more concerned with spending money on standardizing fire departments (to appease the insurance lobby) and forcing the closure of small dumps (to appease the environmental lobby ).But.most of all, Pontiac needs a regional body willing and able to stand up to the government\u2019s demands, and a populace standing ! behind them.It's time to say no to programs forced from on high that don't apply, at least so hurriedly, to rural needs.this hotel a popular locale for annual festivities of various clubs in the area.Estimate to EQUITY that he intends to rebuild his hotel on the same site but it is too early to sav for sure.\t_ Bryson honours Ivan Saunders: Mr Ivan\tal Coulonge on Monday night when they\tvision\tas compared with conventions held\the done to save themselves the lalal colli- Saunders who held the Office of Secretary\tdefeated Campbell\u2019s Bay by a score of 2 - 0.\tduring\tthe past.About two o\u2019clock the del-\tsion occurred.The train was stopped and Funeral of Mrs J Prendergast largely\tégalés\tgot down to business and whether\tevery relief afforded by the train hands, but Treasurer in Bryson tor the past 14 years is leaving it at the end of this month The\tattended: The\tfuneral of the late Mrs John\tfrom the rejuvenating influences of a good\tin the case of the mother and son there was Council wanted to recognize this long service\tC Prendergast,\twho died at the home of her\tdinner, or anxiety to dispose of a knotty\tnothing to do as they were dead.Their bod- hy presenting him with an engraved clock,\tdaughter Mrs\tJ Moore, Campbell\u2019s Bay,\tquestion, they shortly reached a decision to\ties presented a sickening sight.YOUR OPINION has generated an energy I had not seen before.Everyone, at every level, is collaborating and for one single purpose; success for all, one student at a time.I want to take this opportunity of thanking those students, staffs, parents and especially our volunteers, who make our schools and centres the thriving educational places they are.Every school and centre has a happy determined hum about it; teaching and learning is fun in Western Quebec.I would like to challenge the local newspapers in spending a day in any one of our schools and centres and reporting on what education and schooling really looks like and what it really means to the future of our students.In my opinion that would be better journalism than sensational headlines based on out-of-date data and would serve the Anglophones of Western Quebec better.Throughout my career I have had the opportunity to visit many educational institutions across the worlds and speak with international educators so I can state with confidence that the schools in the Western Quebec School Board are indeed world class institutions.achieving 100 per cent in the final provincial examinations.We said we would concentrate on our literacy skills at the elementary level; we have done this by introducing literacy facilitator programmes.The result of the DRA/DWA assessments show the fruit of our labours.We have been able to achieve these improvements and successes through professional development.At these times we train our staff in the best practices of teaching and learning, in the new curriculum reform, \u201cThe QEP\u201d and in the latest methods of assessments.At the same time as we have been concentrating on improving our academics, we have also maintained our schools as being socially and emotionally safe and secure at all times.There are programmes for the diverse needs of many of our students and staff.There are also many opportunities for our students and staff to appreciate, learn and develop greater understandings of the world beyond classroom.Participation in cultural activities and team sports is encouraged.Each Fall I visited every school and centre and this year was no exception.I reviewed the School Success plans with the principal and, when possible, members of governing boards.I was as particularly struck this year by the measurable success indicated in those plans; targets had been set in a variety of areas and had, in most cases, been exceeded.These successes had focused governing boards and schools staffs into meaningful educational directions for their schools and centres which Winter Invitational \u201804 Goodbye Dear Editor, On Friday, Dec.19 I said \u201cgoodbye\u201d to Organizing Committee is pleased to all my colleagues at the Western Quebec announce that the Shaw ville Figure School Board and turned the page on a Skating Club will be hosting its fourth nearly 40 year career in education, inter-provincial competition on February 28-29, 2004 at the Shaw ville Arena.The last 26 years as a teacher and administrator competition will be held with figure skat- in this region.My last position, that of ing clubs participating from the directory-general of the Western Quebec Outaouais, Abitibi-Temiscaminge, Eastern School Board, has been a humbling experi-Ontario and the Laurentians.This is the ence for the past eight years.I have wit-perfect occasion to showcase our figure nessed many, many people who work daily skaters on home ice and to welcome par- and tirelessly in pursuit of excellence and ticipants and spectators to our community, success for our students in our elementary, This figure skating event has become a secondary schools, in our daycare pro-two-day event and it attracts people to our grams, in our adult and vocational centres, wonderful region.This will represent a They had made me feel very proud to have wonderful opportunity for the Pontiac been part of such a dedicated, committed Region and the Municipality of Shaw ville and educated faculty, to feature the community\u2019s winter tourist activities.The competition would not have succeeded if we did not have all the outstanding volunteers we have in our town and area.Should you be able to help in any way, either by volunteering or donation please do not hesitate to contact me at (613) 990- brought in high scores in our elementary 8148 or (819) 647-5932.We look forward reading and writing assessments, and in our to your support in this worthy and commu- high school leaving results.Furthermore, we graduate more students than any other school board in the region.Our \u201cDirections Lyse Lacourse 2000\u201d clearly stated that we wanted to Committee Chair improve our math scores and we have! We '\teven had a record number of students Dear Editor, The Shawville Winter Invitational It has been a privilege to have spent the I am leaving on an educational \u201chigh\u201d.There are several reasons for my bold statement.Despite what you read in the local newspapers, who by the way only comment on year-old results in isolation, The Western Quebec School board has excellent results, over the past three years, our students have, across our system.Diane Fyfe Correction nity oriented endeavor The story \u201cA small price to pay for a happy and loving family\u201d on page 10 of the Dec.24 EQUITY was written by Sheenboro correspondent Myrtle Sullivan.THE EQUITY apologizes for the omission.Paul McGee ENVIRONMENTAL FORUM Pontiac birds on the wing, plus fieldtrips ey Katharine fletcher What birds are visiting your feeders this winter?the suet, and yes, I put some seed into some of the Texas, Manitoba, the St.Lawrence, as well as specialties like bohemian waxw ing, pine gros- advised at the onset of the program.beak, three-toed woodpecker, hoary redpoll and 2.Transportation will he by personal vehicle snowy owl.Most years have at least one of the and ear pool.If you are anything like me, your feeders are suet cakes.I\u2019ve got finch feed, black sunflower Costa Rica and the Yucatan in Mexico, rather bereft of birds, save for a few dependable seed, and Niger seed.The finch feed isn't going Here is Tony's list of upcoming field trips species.On Jan.3 there was a flock of some dozen very well, actually!\t1 - Saturday, Jan.17/04 - The Greenbelt Trails highly-sought-after* northern raptors, gyrfalcon or so common redpolls, plus chickadees and jays \u201cThe other thing we did is we had a juniper dug of ( )ttawa West at my feeders.I have seen small flocks of\tup and moved here.It provides great shelter for American goldfinches, hut they are by no means\tthe birds.They love it! what you'd call \u201cregulars.As well, three mourn- \u201cWe re not the only ones who love seeing the Escarpment ing doves appear to have taken up residency at my\tbirds at our feeders.We\u2019ve seen as many as a place; I often see them snuggled into the snow\tdozen people on the road with binoculars staring below the bird feeders.Occasionally I\u2019ve spotted\tat the station.It\u2019s a popular spot!\u201d an evening grosbeak or two.hut frankly, that\u2019s East of me, there is another couple who are about it.I have no large flocks of anything.\tardent bird lovers.Blair and Laura Prior feed the\tAmherst\tIsland\t-\t7:00 a\tm.\tto 8:00\tp.m.I suspect the birds are all at my neighbour\u2019s\tbirds year-round, and their bird feeders never\tTony explains,\t\u201cDuring\twinter,\tmany birds visit 3.Some hiking should he expected in areas with hawk owl, great gray owl and even boreal owl active trail networks.Comfortable footwear is recommended.2\t- Sunday.Jan.18/04 - Open 3\t- Saturday, Jan.31/04 - The Gatineau may he lurking somewhere in the area.\u201cMost years the Kingston area and, Amherst or 4.\tParticipants must bring their own binoculars Wolfe Islands, can he good, especially for raptors, and refreshments.For full day excursions, partici-Northem harriers.American kestrels, red-tailed pants will provide their own meals (in some cases, we may eat at restaurants).5.\tThe trip itinerary is subject to change depend- 4\t- Sunday.Feb.1/04 - Open 5\t- Saturday.Feb.21/04 Special: Full day to and rough-legged hawks can he common, while snowy owl, long-eared owl.Short-eared owl and 6\t- Saturday, Mar.6/04 Special: Full day to Saw-whet owl are usually present.With luck we ing on weather patterns, current local bird activity may even find a boreal owl or two.\u201cAlgonquin Park is famous for its extensive feeder! Joan and Clem Foran have an outstanding\tseem to he idle.The day 1 visited during the holi-\tSouth Eastern Canada from their breeding\tnorthern forest habitats.Its large stands of spruce\tmore information: by e-mail:\tbeck.tony@>sympa- feeding station setup.Two winters ago they had a\tday season, there was an earnest looking hairy\tgrounds up north \u2014 the boreal forest and tundra,\tand pine often attract a variety of finches and rap-\ttico.ca barred owl visit their feeder, and this year they\twoodpecker, a couple of downy woodpeckers, and\tEach year, these hardy species, following natural\ttors.It also has several northern residents that are\tBy telephone: 613-828-5936.Address: Tony food sources, invade the southern limit of their\tconsidered rare in the Ottawa area.Here we look\tBeck, 158-B Woodridge Cr.,\tOttawa, Ont., K2B \u2022 Algonquin Park - 7:00 a m.to 8:00 p.m or any unforeseen factors.Please contact Tony Beck to register, or for flocks of siskin, chickadees and goldfinches Both of these households feed the birds year range.They include some of the world\u2019s most- for gray jay, spruce grouse, black-backed wood Elizabeth Le Geyt\u2019s bird column in The Ottawa round, and this is something I don\u2019t do.Where I wanted-birds\u2019 by hireling enthusiasts.However, pecker and crossbills.Citizen, in which a woman is quoted as claiming live, if I leave food out in spnng, 1 get an unwant- each winter is different.One year could produce have had a female cardinal 7S9 When I last chatted with Joan, she mentioned He invites you to visit his website at: l \u2018Other species we may encounter through this\thttp://www3.sympatico.ca/beck.tony/ Here you\tI that hanging red halls in trees attracts this species,\ted host of blackbirds, cowhirds and starlings.I\u2019m\tan eruption of snowy owls or white-winged cross-\tperiod include harrow's goldeneye, bald and gold-\twill find several other opportunities to learn more\tI hills while redpolls could he scarce or completely\ten eagles, glaucous and Iceland gulls.Northern\tabout birds - from international and domestic\t; I know that many of you enjoy learning about\tabsent.The next year could bring redpolls or great\traven.Northern shrike, peregrine falcon, harle-\tnature trips through to courses where you can\t; Joan says, \u201cThis winter we\u2019ve had lots of red-\tbirds, and so I\u2019d like to suggest that you sign up\tgray owls in good numbers while black-hacked\tquin duck,\tLapland longspur and\tperhaps a stray\tlearn tips and techniques about birding.\t\u2022 polls, whereas last year we didn\u2019t have any.Lots\tfor one of Tony Beck\u2019s birdwatching ficldtrips in\twoodpeckers would he difficult to find,\tfrom some\tfar off land.\u201d\tI can personally recommend taking a course\t\u2022 of goldfinches, too, and about a month ago there\tand around the Ottawa area.Half-day excursions\tRegardless of which birds are present.Eastern\tDon't let inclement weather deter you from\tfrom Tony.I've been on several expeditions with was a pileated woodpecker here.We\u2019ve got the\tare $40.00 per person; full days are $80.00 per\tOntario and Southern Quebec always have some-\theading out on a field trip.Says Tony, \u201c Poor\thim, and his knowledge is excellent, as is his per-\tI thing around to entertain us Tony is a well-known Ottawa birder who has \u201cThis series of excursions explores different esting birds.Therefore, trips will proceed snow or fun.unusual gift for a friend?Why not support a .* \u201cI bought a beef and rendered the fat into suet,\tbeen cottaging in the Pontiac at Leslie Lake since\thabitats within the Capital Region while observ-\tshine.Listen to weather forecasts and dress\tlocal birder, ha/: good outdoorsy fun, and learn\tI and made my own cakes The birds are very keen\the was a small boy.His love of the wild has trans-\ting a variety of animals.They are an excellent and\taccordingly.Only severe weather conditions will\tsomething at the same time?on it.I even stuffed some suet into about a dozen lated into full-time freelance work, and he has leisurely way to appreciate the great diversity of postpone trips \u201d\t\u2022 \u2022 \u2022\t.pine cones: now, that\u2019s a messy job, but very sue- become a sought-after nature guide not only in the Ottawa's winter wildlife.Our goal will be to sue- Here is his list of things to remember for each Katharine Fletcher is a freelance writer who \u2022 National Capital Region, but also in locales that\tcessfully view approximately 50 species (or\tfield trip:\tenjoys birding.Contact her at chesleyQPalT\t\u2022 \u201c1 have a lot of different types of seed: there\u2019s are farther afield.He\u2019s guided nature excursions to more).Our area consistently produces northern I The meeting place for each trip will he stream.net\t\" Joan says she's going to try it: I hope to hear that not keen on encouraging these species the strategy works weather conditions often produce the most inter- sonal demeanor with participants.Looking for a .* woodpeckers - hairy and downy - and they really person go for the suet cessful The Equity, Wednesday, January 14, 2004, Page 5 SHAWVILLE - The Pontiac Jr B\u2019s just score as last time, versus the Amprior Packers can\u2019t beat the Renfrew TimberWolves.In Brandan 4-1 and then Alexander and Gatineau Darn those Wolves again Scores this week won over in Fort I In that Sunday game, the line of Rocky White, Chris Byrnes five games, the Pontiacs have a single and Jordan MacDougall finally clicked much better.Scoring point, a tie in their first contest.Since then, live of the seven goals.White gets three, MacDougall, two with it\u2019s been all downhill and Friday\u2019s match Jeff Gould and Dan Pilon netting singles.Coming up, Perth is here Friday night and then the Juniors The Jrs blew a 3-1 lead after goals by head to Arnprior again on Sunday.Louis Philippe Bowie, Jordan MacDougall and Erik Bar- 3-1 Owen Teevens Coulonge where there was no Zambonie in working order.A \u2022 The Peewee Lions got tied couple of boys from the Lions 'A The getting the goals PONTIAC Shawville Pontiacs loss 9-0 to Low hut up in Maniwaki, only their shovelled and watered the ice then dumped Aylmer 4-0.third tie of the season, oh ya, for the game.Scoring was Affiliated player Quinn no losses.Dylon Wisotzki Scott Danis in the Papineau O\u2019Brien (2), Brady Trudeau scored the lone goal in the 1-1 game and Justin Murray (2) and Josh Bourgeau score match.At home the Peewees and Brodie Telford in the \u2022\tThe Draveurs Novices heat Aylmer 7-5 with Hobbs and Wisotzki scored Quinn O\u2019Brien (2), Julie Mallette (2) scoring and doubled up on Gatineau 4-2.to Buckingham.The game Philippe Pearson getting a hat Jonathan Hebert, Andrew was called over in the second trick in a 7-5 win \u2022\tThe Atom B\u2019 Pontiacs\u2019 and Kyle Sturgess-Smart Brett Nugent scored to tie the score.Sturgess-Smart scored Hull Elans 1-1 and Kyle two and Lapierre three as the Harris and Jack Kelly scored Bantams whipped Aylmer 8in a 2-1 win over Fort 0.Singles go to Zach McLaehlin and Novice A\u201d V was no exception K_ s *B\u201d squeaked by Hull 2-1.David Gatineau tilt Even on his back side, Erik Barber managed a shot.He her as the Wolves turned it on in the didn\u2019t score but then last period, winning it with two the Pontiacs were minutes left to play, 4-3.leading the Wolves only to lose 4-3.The Midgets\u2019 Jean-Marc \u2022 The Bantam \u201cB\u201d Pontiacs Thibeault scored in a 6-1 loss i : McLachlin, Chad Lapierre peritxl because of extracurricular activities on the ice.Rebound time for the Jrs as they repeat for a win with the same 7-3 ^/ofaffy ft JANUARY SALE AT ALL THREE STORES oortny c5 farm McNeil Coulonge \u2022 The Atom \"A Pontiacs Justin Alary \u2022 The Bantam \u201cCC\u201d Lions heat Maniwaki 5-1.Brady Pirie (2), Colton Keon, dropped a match to Papineau SEE OUR NEW LOCATION 89 McLachlin St., Arnprior We've Expanded our Space and Selection COME SEE WHY WE'RE THE LARGEST IN THE VALLEY! .; 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Saturday: 9 - 3 (819) 647-2073 I I I Page 8, The Equity, Wednesday, January 14, 2004 WALTHAM CALDWELL Pembroke Honda Surprise retirement party B What a surprise Too many RRSP choices too confusing?-»] 1 - FI On Saturday attend the church pavs tor one -|-§ evening, Jan.Danny Bechamp, of Ottawa of their parishioners family\tjq family and friends gath-\twere weekend guests at members who have not been\tcrcj at the Waltham Town\tDanny\u2019s parents Lyne and home lor a long time to tl\\\tHall to honour huhhy Larry\tRay Bechamp\u2019s this past home as a surprise.What a sur-\twj(h a surprise retirement\tweekend, prise to have their daughter s\tparty.Everyone sat down to name announced as one ot the\ta delicious spaghetti supper\tPharand and children Jonah w ith many salads, vegeta-\tand Caitlvn of Aylmer were hies and dip and buns.A\tweekend beautiful cake was decorat Limoges, and Grant Perry from Stittsville, were week- By HELEN PERRY surprise over Christmas.At one of the Pentecostal Churches in Ottawa where Earl and Marlene Beattie By HERMONIE SHARPE Correspondent 647-3459 Belated birthday greetings go out to Donnie McCredie of Norway Bay who celebrated on Dec.23 and M or ley Sharpe of Campbell's Bay on Dec.24.It doesn\u2019t* seem long since I told you of the death and the Memorial Service at Norway Bay Cemetery for Gloria Beam of Norway Bay and Florida.On Dec 24 I received a letter and copy of an e-mail sent to Joan and Jim Ritchie which goes as follows \"Sad to share with you the news that Jack Beams died quietly at home in Florida on Saturday, 13th.w ith his daughter Bonnie by his side * A memorial service was held in Florida on Dec.20.To the Beams family and friends deepest sympathy is extended.Birthday congratulations go out to Alex MacDonald of Woodstock who celebrated his 90th on Christmas Day.They were cottagers at Norway bay at one time.The Law cottage \"Lenzie is new owned by Jessie Cow ley at 23 Strathcona Street.Alex was here to attend Gloria Beams\u2019 memorial service and interment in October.There was a couple in Ottawa who had a wonderful PEMBROKE Correspondent end guests at their parents Gail and Roger Perry\u2019s Angie Lampkin and 689-2652 » Honda ïxza i Your Clarica advisor can make sense of almost anything.especially your RRSP.\\ Chantal and Stéphane \\ luck> ones at the Singing Christmas Tree.Their daughter 8k1 Stuart (iruham Financial Services lid.* H Stuart (iruham, R.I.U.W (HIV) 6N2-30VI www.darica.ctnn/stuart.nraham stuart.urahamW elarica.com guests Stéphane s parents Carolyn ed by Larry 's cousin Diane and Gerard Pharand's.\tAmyotte.She had a figure Dinner guests with us on representing Larrv, relaxing Boxing Day were Jim (Sunny) and etching TV and a fire Hunter and his wile Connie at is Donna Speer of Vancouver.Welcome home Donna.Hope you enjoyed your stay.r Get well wishes are sent i to Arthur (Rosie) Gagnon, who underwent surgery in truck.Michael was the\tthe hospital in Hull on emcee and did a great job\tMonday, Jan.12.Our roasting and praising his\tthoughts and prayers are Lillus Armitugc and Mvitle dad for his 33 years of ded- with you Rosie! Hudgins who have been jçated service to the The Penguin Skidoo Club patients\tin\tPontiac\tHospital\tRenfrew County District\twill be holding their \"start hut are\tnow\table\tto\the\thome.\tCatholic School Board,\tup party\" on Saturday, Jan.Wayne Venue, Gerald\t24 at the Waltham Town Dempsey and Larry's broth-\tHall.We hope to see you Birthday congratulations to er Roger also shared their there! Evelyn Murphy of Shaw ville sentiments and best wishes who celebrated her 88th on A h i CLARICA (Sharpe) Hunter of Osgoode.Get well wishes are sent to Financial Security Ad\\ isoi and Ad\\ isor in gnuip-insurance and gn>up-annuit> plans.11 inaneiil Sen ices l inn, authorized distributor of Clarica products and sen ices i:-:¥(Cirv Sharpe ot Bristol and great evening.Larry was Margaret s mother Mac deeply touched hv every- MacDonaldol Shawville.ones support and kindness Black with Spoiler \u2022V 25%«75% OFF and will cherish this evening for many years to come.My sister Joyce and husband Jim Quennevile were up from Cornwall this past weekend.Their son Craig was also up from Ottawa.My brother Brian Heagle and children Matthew and Sarah were also up from Cornwall.Melanie and Michel Pilon and children Evan and Ryan were weekend visitors at Michel\u2019s parents Nicole and Jean Pi Ion\u2019s Chris LADYSMITH It was some cold snap Like New SOREL WINTER BOOTS \u2014- 0 B) DEBBIE LANCE ÏHRI N Pembroke for the winter months and has a summer home in Ladysmith.Welcome home to my good friend Patsy Emmerson of Charteris who has had a long haul in the hospital.She is doing a little better.What a strange winter! Harold Mahlitz of Kitchner reports while visiting his sister on Jan.3 in London he observed some people cutting their lawn and that flowers were blooming.I also have a friend in St.\t.Catherines and she was telling JflJIWVllIC me that during the holiday ÏÏÏ SSSldSjSt 011116 866116 Birthday greetings to George McCagg of Shaw ville who celebrates Jan.18.Margaret Fieroben visits aunt Violet Mielkie and Minnie Krose who are residents at the Pontiac Reception Centre quite often.She says they are doing very well and are quite contented in their new home.I\u2019ve noticed the days arc already starting to get longer.It was getting dark around 4:30 p.m.and now not until 5 p.m.Even the sun is getting warmer.Welcome home to Rose and Larry Palmer of Charteris w ho spent Christmas and th holidays in St.Catherines and Kitchner visiting with their daughters and friends.Margaret Fieroben visits aunt Violet Mielkie and Minnie Krose who are residents at the Pontiac Reception Centre quite often.She says they are doing very well and are quite contented in their new home.Three Seasons \u2022 Hush Puppies \u2022 Prospector \u2022 Kodiak \u2022 Toe Warmers 1998 Ford Explorer XLT % Correspondent MEN'S FLORSHEIM ROOTS BAGS % WOMEN'S LUGGAGE 647-3927 Sunroof My! That was some cold snap we received last week and I don't think it's over yet.It was a real shock to our bodies because it had been so mild and we aren\u2019t used to the cold yet.We got spoiled.But we're into January and it is typical temperatures for now.This time last year it was a lot colder than this.That mild weather was very unhealthy.That's why so many people were down with the flu.colds and infections.I've noticed when the sun come out it is quite warm.Even shining through the windows it helps warm up your home.Special birthday congratulations to a friend, Lila Dale who celebrates Jan.17.We're sure sorry to hear of Maureen Carson's fire.It's especially sad to lose one's possessions, especially at this time of year.Maureen is an old snowmobile chum of Dennis\u2019.With this cold weather the birds seem very hungry.We've already gone through three bags of seeds in our feeders.We have mostly chickadees and blue jays so far.We also have a squirrel that likes to get into their feed hut my pup usually puts a run on the squirrel.Birthday greetings to Arno Bretzlaff of Otter Lake who celebrates Jan.I 6.Wishing you a great day.Birthday greetings to Marilyn Grodde w ho celebrated Jan.II.She lives in PURSES I « 50\t1/2 $89 .95 40 % Value to S140.00 price OFF 1999 Chevrolet Silverado I CLARK'S & I ROCKPORT 125%.PLUS MANY MORE GREAT DEALS! WORK BOOTS Perry from 25% A Auto I-OHJ4 Box SHAWVILLE OFF $16,900 > * ( ) Sale Starts THURS.Jan.15th 8:00 a m.1996 Honda Accord 124 John Street North Arnprior, Ontario ran it> ro\\ i H()l)(«l\\s\tI\ty Ks v w Correspondent\tI\tg 647-6001\tI\tV I guess you\tI\t^ | f yj are not com- I plaining about all that mild weather that we got in December now.We certainly went through a w eek of some of the coldest weather that \"old man w inter could throw at us.It always seems to cool down around a full moon in the w inter.The night sky was beautiful as you could see across the fields.But, hoy was it cold.You might think it was a green Christmas w ith all the people who passed away over the last few weeks.Sympathy goes out to all the people, friends and family w ho lost loved ones during this time.Get well wishes are sent to Nellis Stewart who has been a patient in the Shawville Hospital.Sure hope that you are feeling better real soon and back home.Shawville made it into the big time crime scene last week with the bomb scare at the hospital.The bomb squad was called into to investigate a suspicious package left near the hospital.I wonder what could have led a person to do such a thing?Happy birthday to mary Brownlee who turned 90 this past week.There was a birthday party held in her honour at the Masonic Hall last Saturday.About 50 friends and neighbours gathered together to wish her well and visit with each other.Mary is one of our well known residents who lives on the 7th Line.Calving season has already started for many of us and this year is probably more difficult than in the past.With the cattle prices as low as they are it certainly make you question whether to call in a vet or not.The cost of medication has gone up and up, so how much can you spend on a calf this year?Many people did not vaccinate or treat their cattle this year as a way to cut costs.If your animal dies, the cost to get it taken way by dead stock has also risen.Here we are again, caught between a rock and a hard place.We can\u2019t afford to save it and we can t afford to let it die.5 Xulo, Air, Cruise *8.8(10 .HüTÙ n * O 623-2426 GREAT SHAPE! 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