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[" 125th Year, Issue No.29 Ç^fjbe Voice the Pontiac for 125yeajTl^ / TsMrtg afm sit th® gyn c&yfo [\t2 PM40010367\tR8560 GttJITY Wednesday, July 16, 2008 88 cents Shawville and Clarendon considering incinerator Large scale project could provide waste solution for all of Pontiac WILBUR MCLEAN Equity Editor PONTIAC \u2022 Shawville and Clarendon are considering building an incinerator as a solution to Pontiac\u2019s waste management problem, The Equity has learned.The two municipalities are in the very early discussion stages of a joint project that would use new incineration technology to burn garbage.Clarendon Mayor Jack Lang said there are a pair of meetings scheduled for today, including one with the pro- moter who would bring the technology to Pontiac.\u201cIt\u2019s a long process,\u201d said Lang.\u201cWe can\u2019t say too much yet.\u201d Lang said more information may be made available after today\u2019s meetings.He did add that if the project proceeded, it would likely be spearheaded by Shawville Mayor Albert Armstrong and his council.Few details are public at this time, but incinerators are generally large scale projects that would require the cooperation of a number of areas to be viable.Pontiac MRC Warden Mike McCrank said he knew little abolit the proposed incinerator but he believed it would be a large undertaking.\u201cI know a big volume of garbage is needed in order for it to work.It would take a lot more than just the MRC Pontiac, you\u2019re looking more at the entire Outaouais,\u201d he said.McCrank also said it would potentially take years before the incinerator was operational, because the lengthy process of environmental and social assessments similar to what occurred with the Danford Lake landfill, would again have to be undertaken.\u201cThis is probably something' more medium-to-long term,\u201d he said.Incineration is a process of disposing waste by burning it at extremely high temperatures with the resulting heat and gases capable of being converted into electricity.In theory, the resulting energy could be sold to Hydro Québec for a profit.Lang said discussion about an incinerator began at the end of June and was brought up in a closed session at the Pontiac MRC mayors\u2019 council meeting June 26.The MRC Pontiac still publicly supports the Danford Lake landfill that is currently awaiting approval or denial from the Québec Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks, Line Beauchamp.The social hearings conducted by an arm of the provincial government declared the Danford Lake site undesirable because of a number of reasons, including public opposition, distance from Gatineau and the potential impact on local roads.Beauchamp will take the hearing\u2019s recommendation in consideration when making her own decision, which has no timeline.Alleyn and Cawood Mayor Jospeh Squitti said the MRC still supports the Danford Lake project but incineration could be an alternative if the landfill is not approved.\u201cWe have to look at options or else we\u2019re going to find ourselves stuck,\u201d said Squitti.Please see WASTE on page two Flyers prepare for first place showdown WILBUR MCLEAN Equity Editor QUYON \u2022 The Quyon Flyers extended their winning streak to seven games with a trio of strong wins last week.The upstart Flyers made surprisingly easy work Of the 2007 Greater Ottawa Fastball League regular season champions, Carp Victory, winning a home doubleheader by scores of 5-2 and 7-0.They followed up those wins with a road victory over the Orleans Gators, 7-0 Thursday.The Flyers\u2019 victories set the stage for a first place showdown with Ottawa Team Easton Friday in Quyon.Against Carp Tuesday, July 8 Quyon took advantage of a slew of errors by the opposition to win game one 5-2.Catcher Joe McCleary launched a two-run home run to give the Flyers the lead in the first inning.In the third, the Flyers doubled their advantage when three errors by Carp and a clutch single by centrefielder Steve McCord allowed Quyon to add two more.The home side took full control in the fifth inning as another Carp error on a single by McCleary allowed third baseman Joran Graham to score all the way from first base.Quyon pitcher Drew Hathway was in control throughout the contest, though Carp provided somewhat of a scare by scoring twice in the sixth inning.However, McCord ended the threat with a spectacular diving catch of a line drive in right centre field to prevent further damage.Hathway struck out the side in the seventh inning to secure the win.Game two\u2019s five-inning mercy win was led by third baseman Nick Armitage\u2019s three-run home run in the fifth inning.Two Carp errors in the first inning allowed Quyon to gain an early 1-0 advantage.In the third, McCleary singled to left field driving in Shawn Laframboise and Ben Younge.\t*¦ Joran Graham, recently returned from his stint with the national junior team, pitched the complete game shutout allowing no hits and conceding just one walk.Thursday in Orleans, the Flyers made short work of the home side Rebels, inducing the league\u2019s mercy rule after five innings played.Offensive highlights included McCleary hit a three-run bomb in the first inning and Greer\u2019s solo home run in the fifth.McCleary had an excellent night at the plate, going three-for-three with five RBI.Greer pitched a one-hitter for the Flyers through five innings.The Flyers are busy this week.Last night the team was scheduled to play at Fitzroy Harbour and tonight they travel to Stittsville to play the 56ers before Friday\u2019s showdown with Team Easton.Team Easton are the five team league playoff champions.The Flyers are currently tied with them atop the standings.Ottawa are currently the seventh-ranked tier II fastpitch team in North America.In two previous meetings this year, it\u2019s become evident the Flyers are quickly catching up to Team Easton, as Quyon have tied Ottawa 6-6 and lost by a tight 1-0 scoreline.Snappers lose first of year The Shawville Snappers undefeated season came to an end in Upper Ottawa Valley Men\u2019s Fastball League action last week.The Snappers lost a competitive 3-2 game to the Micksburg Senior Twins in Micksburg Wednesday, July 9.Please see FASTBALL on page two Wilbur McLean, The Equity Quyon Flyers catcher Joe McCleary turns on a pitch by Carp Victory hurler Trevor Wood Tuesday, July 8 in Quyon.The Flyers won both games of a doubleheader against Carp.Blown over J,*/y > -s- \t Kathy Hynes.The Equity A brief storm that struck Pontiac Tuesday, July 8 wreaked havoc on Sand Bay, as a number of trees were knocked down, this one blocking Sand Bay Road in Clarendon.Sand Bay residents were without power for a few hours that afternoon and evening.Environment Canada meteorologist André Cantin said his office was unaware of the severity of the sudden storm.\u201cWe had a warning out for your region but we received no reports from anybody about it,\u201d he said.Hydro Québec was also unaware of the storm, with a spokesperson telling The Equity there was nothing major, referring to only brief interruptions of power in the area.Costs go up for new long term care centre CHRISTINA GRAY Equity Reporter PONTIAC \u2022 The Pontiac\u2019s new long-term care centre will hopefully open in July 2011 at a cost of $14 million, according to Ann Rondeau, director of autonomy support with the Pontiac Health and Social Services Centre.Rondeau oversees the care centre project and said that things are coming along slowly, but surely.\u201cEvery step we have a delay and it puts us later and later on,\u201d she said.The project is currently being considered by the Ministry of Health and Social Services.Rondeau said she was expecting a final decision by the ministry two weeks ago, but instead received a few questions from them.She was taking this as a positive sign, she said, because they could have already said no to the project and they didn\u2019t.Just to get to this stage in the process, the project has already been reviewed by an architect, engineer and the provincial government's Québec Housing Corporation.They came back in February with the real cost of the facility.They said it will be $ 14 million rather than the $8 million that was projected in 2007, which was a surprise to Rondeau.\u201cIt cost really more tjiap we thought,\u201d she said.For now they just have to wait until they hear back from the ministry, said Rondeau.If the ministry approves the project, they can then move on to the next step which involves assigning the contract.The contractor will then create a preliminary plan, which could take until next spring and then it will take approximately 15 months to build the new facility, said Rondeau.The new facility will be located between the hospital and the current reception centre.It will have three levels and house 50 residents.The ground and second floor will house 25 residents each.They will have three separate wings, with eight or nine beds and one living room.A central desk will connect all the wings, said Rondeau.The basement level will have windows looking out over the Shawville fairgrounds on the south facing side and will house a rehabilitation room, a recreation room and the kitchen.\u201cIt\u2019s a marvelous project,\u201d said Rondeau.A future use for the current building will be decided at a later date.Stuart Collins to be released on bail this week CHRISTINA GRAY Equity Reporter PONTIAC \u2022 At some point this week, Stuart Collins is expected to be released from jail on $80,000 bail.According to the Ottawa Citizen, Collins was to be released on July 14.But, in an email to The Equity, Collins partner, Terry Stewart said that information is not correct and Collins would hopefully be out yesterday or today.The exact date could not be confirmed because calls to Collins lawyer were not returned.Collins was extradited to the U.S.last month after fighting extradition for five years.He faces two charges of theft in Texas dating back to the early 90s when he was a lawyer in Houston.Collins moved to Canada in 1994 and co-founded Bryson Farms with Stewart in 1999.The organic produce farm employs about 50 people locally and delivers to restaurants and residents in the Ottawa area.Before he was extradited, Collins said he didn\u2019t think the farm could function without him.Please see COLLINS on page two *'*** or SUBBCRIrTIOT* r/u/la> ft/tu »t#w i/ ruH f.ul ADVRRTlfHHO TK.RMR Ot\t*1 ty\\ fltrttrreA 'Vir !*4 OO >ur special 125th in style, August 15, 2008. Page 2 Fhe Equity Wednesday, July 16, 2008 J L V 4-7#® \u2022T\t' ' VI \u2022 » » .u Wllbur McLean.Thl Equity Members of the Pontiac Youth Co-op clean the windows of this car during their fundraising car wash held Friday at the rest stop in Litchfield.Youths turn odd jobs into business WILBUR MCLEAN Equity Editor LITCHFIELD \u2022 Cut a lawn, walk a dog, wash a window.The Pontiac Youth co-op will do it all.The startup group run by and for young people aged 12 to 17 years in Pontiac has begun another summer season of working odd jobs in Campbell\u2019s Bay and Fort Coulonge.The co-op held a fundraising car wash at the Litchfield Rest Stop Friday and another Saturday at the Maison des Jeunes youth centre in Fort Coulonge.\u201cThe kids do everything,\u201d said animator Lyzanne Cuddihy, who helps facilitate the youths\u2019 activities.\u201cThey\u2019re learning skills for the future.\u201d The co-operative uses flyers handed out locally and word-of-mouth to earn themselves jobs around their respective towns.The youths handle marketing, accounting, staffing, wages and the work itself.Nine youths are part of the program in both Campbell\u2019s Bay and Fort Coulonge.\u201cWe get to meet new people and it helps people to do stuff,\u201d said Bradley Laroche of Fort Coulonge, one of the cooperative members.The program began at the end of June and continues to Aug.13.' The co-op was also active in making a name for itself at the rodeo in Fort Coulonge last month, conducting a booth with games for chil- dren.A small percentage of the youths\u2019 pay goes back to the co-operative for expenses and equipment.The Pontiac Youth Co-op has been active in a variety of Pontiac municipalities for nine years.Besides the car wash, a fundraising barbeque was held Friday and Saturday.Big stars take the stage for Copy Cat Opry Christina Gray.THE EQUITY Darell McCorriston dressed up as Elvis and serenaded the crowd at the Portage du Fort R.A.hall on Saturday night.It was for this year\u2019s Copy Cat Opry, which included impersonations of Michael Jackson, Shania Twain, the Dixie Chicks and Tina Turner.Annual Portage du Fort event has raised over $32,000 in ten years CHRISTINA GRAY Equity Reporter PORTAGE DU FORT \u2022 Michael Jackson was there; Tina Turner too; even Elvis took the stage for one song.But the biggest star of the night,.the one who closed the show just as the rain came down, was Shania Twain.She had balloons, fire, smoke, confetti and a killer outfit to make the closing act one to remember.It was in honour of the 10th anniversary of the Copy Cat Opry, said Lise McCorriston who was also known as Shania Twain on Saturday night.\u201c1 went all out with Shania,\u201d she said.She also took the stage as Tina Turner and Michael Jackson that night at the ballfield in Portage-du-Fort.But, she said Shania was her favourite.\u201cShe\u2019s got quite the costume,\u201d she said.McCorriston is also one of the organizers who has been putting the opry together for the past 10 years.The opry raises money for the Portage du Fort R.A.hall and over the past 10 years, they\u2019ve raised $32,000, said organizer Lynne Cameron.The opry normally takes place in the evening and runs until about 11, she said.This year they started at 4:30 in the afternoon so that it wouldn\u2019t go so late.\u201cWe wanted to try earlier this year and I\u2019m very happy with the turnout,\u201d she said.But, organizer Darell McCorriston admitted turnout was a bit lower than previous years.\u201cI think the time change threw a lot of people off,\u201d he said.It didn\u2019t dampen their spirits, though.They do it for the audience, he said.\u201cWe love entertaining, even though we do stupid stuff like this,\u201d he said as he looked down at the inflatable Elvis suit he was wearing.Every year they dedicate the opry to someone, said Cameron.This year it was dedicated to Darell\u2019s Dad, Percy McCorriston who died last November.Percy used to help set up the tents for the opry.They had a difficult time doing it without him this year, said Cameron.COLLINS: Cannon offers to testify continued from page one During his fight against extradition Collins appealed to Pontiac MP Lawrence Cannon for support, citing his role as an employer in the Pontiac as a key reason to help him remain in Canada.Cannon\u2019s office released a statement this week saying Cannon \u201chopes for a positive resolution of this matter and for Mr.Collins to be able to return to Canada as soon as possible.That is why he offered Mr.Collins\u2019 lawyer to testify in Texas should it be needed.\u201d The statement, sent by Cannon\u2019s press secretary, Karine White, also said that Cannon \u201crecognizes that Mr.Collins has built a thriving business and his contribution to the community is extremely positive.\u201d Collins next court appearance is scheduled for Aug.21.WASTE: Incineration could be option continued from page one Like landfills, incinerators have their supporters and detractors.After decades of being a popular choice for waste disposal, incinerators fell out of favour at the end of the 20th century because of the toxins they emitted, which include dioxin and furans, generally believed to be health hazards.However, newer technologies have made incinerators safer and less likely to emit toxic fumes into the air.\u201cOnce those fumes are released into the air, there\u2019s no way to capture them,\u201d said Alleyn and Cawood Mayor, Joseph Squitti.Advances in the technology have also removed many of the health risks associated with emissions from the plants.Incinerators can also provide economic benefit by producing useful goods that can be sold and local jobs would inevitably be created.In 2007, the Canadian Institute for Environmental Law and Policy, a not-for-profit research and organization group, cautioned against incineration based on research done by others.\u201cOur paper said we should do our own research (in Canada) to determine how safe it is,\" said Anne Mitchell, executive director.\u201cIncineration proponents are saying the technology has evolved and it\u2019s popular in Europe but we haven\u2019t done our own research in Ontario.\u201d Research has shown the new wave of incinerators to be safe, efficient and their effects on the environment minimal.Mitchell said the best waste management policy is one of reducing, reusing and recycling and she questioned the use of incineration to fur- ther those principles.According to Mitchell, there is currently one fully functioning incinerator in Ontario.A pilot project has been undertaken in Ottawa, with a company taking some of the city\u2019s garbage and disposing of it using an advanced incineration process called plasma gasification, which produces soil conditioner, \u201cgreen\u201d electricity and gravel for roads.FASTBALL: Quyon tied for first place continued from page one Corey Costello pitched the complete game for the Twins.Matt Greer took the loss despite a gutsy performance where he pitched his way out of a number of jams.The Snappers started well, scoring in the first inning thanks to base hits by Earl Kearns and Ron Laronde.However, Micksburg responded in the bottom of the first inning with a run of their own.Micksburg took the advantage in the fifth inning with a rally.Shawville got one back in the sixth but couldn\u2019t complete the comeback.With the loss, the Snappers\u2019 record dropped to 5-1-1 for the year.Greater Ottawa Fastball League standings \tGP\tW\tL\tT\tPts Ottawa Team Easton\t13\t10\t2\t1\t21 Quyon Flyers\t13\t10\t2\t1\t21 Stittsville 56ers\t12\t7\t3\t2\t16 Fitzroy Harbour WC Electric\t14\t7\t5\t2\t16 Carp I4C Victory\t13\t5\t6\t2\t12 Manotick Lomor Printers\t13\t4\t7\t2\t10 Greely Eagles\t14\t4\t9\t1\t9 Ottawa Blitz\t12\t2\t7\t3\t7 Orleans Gators\t14\t2\t10\t2\t6 Look who's 60! 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DEADLINE MONDAY 5 p.m.OUR OPINION I An upside to high gas prices?Gray ©theequity.ca I circulation :Dougall theequity.ca ©persona.ca ADVERTISING Publications Mail Agreement No.40010387 PAP Registration No.08560 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: Pontiac Printshop Ltd.133 Centre St.Shawville, QC J0X 2Y0 819-647-2204 819-647-2206 Fax www theequity.ca Subscription rates (tax Included) Pontiac - $29.34 Quebec - $40.63 Canada - $37.80 U.S.- $53.55 Contents copyright 2008 Legal deposit in the National Library of Quebec Member of ABC, CCNA, QCNA & Hebdos Sélect \u201cWe acknowledge the assistance of the Government of Canada through the Publications Assistance Program By now we've all been inundated with media reports of high gas pnces and their negative effects on all of us We know prices may never come down We know its affected commuters, truckers, taxi drivers and delivery companies especially We also know of all the alterna tives to gasoline being researched and developed as we speak, with the hopes of mass producing an alternative before the too distant future But what about the opposite?Could there be a positive to higher gas prices and who in Pontiac could benefit?Local businesses for one may see an uptick in sales if gas prices continue to rise.Pontiacers frequently travel to Pembroke, Renfrew and Gatineau/Ottawa for our shopping needs.The difference in gas prices between Pontiac and those more urban locales sometimes meant it was worth the drive, as the cost of travelling to those places was offset by the cheaper gas.While there is still a difference between the price of gas in Pontiac and other places, the percentage difference between the two is growing smaller as gas prices increase.Soon it may not be worth the drive anymore and local businesses could find themselves the benefactors (though such benefits may be offset by increases in shipping prices to bring products here).The second potential benefactor of higher gas prices could be more support for a commuter rail line in Pontiac.It\u2019s a lot easier for people to get on board with such an initiative if it means we can all save money travelling to Ottawa.Messy marsh In the early stages of planning, a commuter rail line would, in theory, connect Pontiac with Ottawa through a rail line currently owned by the Ottawa Central Railway.The City of Ottawa\u2019s reception to the idea has been cool, but it seems many municipalities throughout the Ottawa Valley are much warmer and could potentially push the idea through even with little help from Ottawa itself.Yes, it is indeed a stretch to suggest gas prices might help us but perhaps in a couple of isolated situations higher gas prices can be a benefit.Finally somebody acts on waste Both the municipalities of Shawville and Clarendon deserve a pat on the back this week for finally acting on a plan for an alternative waste management solution in Pontiac.The Equity was critical of Pontiac\u2019s mayors for a lack of action considering the January deadline for the closure of all trench landfills was quickly approaching and there was still no word on approval of the Danford Lake landfill project.It\u2019s great that Shawville Mayor Albert Armstrong and Clarendon Mayor Jack Lang took control of the situation and decided to do their own research and conduct their own meetings to find answers instead of sitting and waiting.An incinerator would be preferable instead of an open landfill and The Equity sincerely hopes the project can be successful.Full credit to Armstrong, Lang and their councils for taking the initiative.WM Wilbur McLean THE EQUITY COMPETITION ENVIRONMENTAL FORUM I Whitewater discovery: Bloodvein River, Manitoba \u201cNovice whitewater canoeists often make the same mistake,\u201d says my guide Cameron White of Winnipeg-based Red River Outfitters.\u201cWhen approaching rapids, they\u2019ll race towards them, believing they can power their way through.It\u2019s better to approach slowly, read the water and use your strokes and technique.\u201d White\u2019s telling me this while we approach our first rapid on this Manitoba section of the renowned Bloodvein River.He\u2019s in the stern while I\u2019m nervously kneeling in the bow, hoping not to capsize our Prospector canoe amid the Class II whitewater of lower Ankuasi Falls.So as directed, I\u2019m backpaddling, stabilizing the canoe before negotiating our first rapids on the Bloodvein, a Canadian Heritage River draining into Lake Winnipeg.Although my trip is a mere four-day, 50- or so kilometre paddle especially organized for five journalists and two apprentice guides, White leads up to 15-day trips of its 300-km length.But now, in the bow of our Prospector, I\u2019m facing the first whitewater rapids since I capsized while negotiating West Quebec\u2019s Riviere Noire years ago.During that frightening run, I hurtled through one set of whitewater upside-down, trapped beneath the bow of the canoe.So I\u2019m here on the Bloodvein challenging my fears Easy enough to consider when booking my trip \u2014 but as I face churning whitewater I wonder, have I totally lost my mind?\u201cAre you ready?\u201d shouts White.Yelling \u201cYes!\u201d I rediscover commitment.The Bloodvein pulls us into her midst down a sleek V of black water.Immediately White shouts, \u201cDraw, Katharine! Hard!\u201d I thrust my paddle repeatedly into the water, drawing it firmly to my side.In nanoseconds, White\u201ds yelling, \u201cCrossdraw!\" And there I am, doing it, crossing my paddle over the bow, extending into the Bloodvein and drawing her to me.Obediently, the Prospector slips right.Seemingly perversely, White repeats, \u201cNow draw! Draw!\u201d With a hopefully deft twist I return to draw on the left.Talk about waist-reduction exercises.Talk about exhilaration! Suddenly, we\u2019re through.Grinning, I turn and, in paddler\u2019s traditional salute, we raise our paddles, smacking them together The noisier the better.Laughing, we turn and point upstream, secure in an eddy, gently bobbing.Now we adopt what will be our oft-repeated role as safety canoe, poised to assist any of our companions, should they capsize.This time, no-one tips.Chuffed, the eight of us adventurers feel ready for whatever the Bloodvein can throw our wav in the next three and a half days.Bloodvein teachings These all-too-short days allowed every individual to confront their personal river challenges head-on, whatever they were.With White at the stern, I became increas- ingly confident while remaining respectful of the Bloodvein\u2019s power.At the end of four days, I\u2019d become handy at the pry, draw, cross-draw, backpaddle and other strokes.Moreover, I started to read white-water.In fact, we all made good progress.Not e surprisingly, as we watched and listened carefully as White and two apprentice guides, Patrick Lemoine and Lori Slobodian, patiently explained each rapid and their best approaches before we ran them.Bloodvein culture Before reserving this trip, I\u2019d never heard of the Bloodvein.Its name alone conjured images of fractured bones received after capsizing in tortuous rapids.However, although it\u2019s possibly named after the Cree word, \u201cMiskwi Isipi\u201d or \u201cBlood River\u201d due to several First Nations\u2019 battles along it, White claims it more likely gets its name from the veins of red granite seen along the river.While paddling, White explains there are pictographs here, too.\u201cAuthor Hap Wilson mentions red ochre pictographs near the Four Battles campsite, but I\u2019ve never found them.\u201d Keeping watchful, I scan the rocks and finally, I spy them: two reddish stick figures and a box-like shape, their meaning lost in time.We all paddled over to appreciate the ancient graffiti left by river runners possibly thousands of years ago, when the Bloodvein was a First Nations trade route.Mood shift to Bloodvein First Nations After three nights tenting, we docked at Bloodvein River Lodge, owned by Bloodvein First Nations William Young.Although it offered queen-bed comfort, the river called to me and I longed for more days tenting by its crashing whitewater, the sure sign of a compelling back country trip.That afternoon, we were invited to Bloodvein First Nations where some of us enjoyed a traditional sweat while others found its claustrophobic darkness and heat overpowering.Metaphorically, the sweatlodge represents the womb: after purifying ourselves with sage smoke we women entered first, single-file, followed by the men.Once seated, leader Louis Young explained the procedure.First, red-hot rocks would be placed in the central firepit, before our feet.According to tradition, these are ancestors, sometimes called the \u2018grandfathers.\u2019 During a series of four rituals, Young explained, the doorway would be re-opened, more ancestors placed in the firepit, and more water poured upon them.However, the appropriately named sweat not only involves unimaginable heat, steam and darkness.It also involves the curative release of the soul where everyone, in sequence and only if they wish, op> ns their hearts in spok< n prayer.The sweat proceeded as described.Ancestors were welcomed with a combination of chanting, singing, drumming, and spoken prayers.This was my seventh sweat lodge experi- ence.Never before, however, had I born witness to such painful, private prayers for help.No wonder such sweats are spiritually cleansing releases.And this is precisely why I participate despite them being both physically and mentally demanding.In my experience, sweats offer deeply intimate glimpses into communities which quite surpass any other ways in which to touch the essence of a people.Immediately after the sweat, the mood shifted and as we emerged from the lodge, we bathed in the cool waters of the Bloodvein before being welcomed into Martina Young\u2019s home.Here we feasted on moose, pickerel and bannock in her home packed with infants, teenagers and adults alike.Here, we shared stories of the river, goals for the future, and laughter.Go.Discover the Bloodvein and get to know its people, its biodiversity and in so doing, your own true self.Contacts:\tCanadian Heritage Rivers: chrs.ca; Red River Outfitters: redriveroutfit-ters.ca; Bloodvein River Lodge: bloodveinriver-lodge.com;\tTravel\tManitoba: travelmanitoba .com Katharine Fletcher is a freelance writer and author of several guides to the Ottawa and Quebec areas.Her latest book is Capital Rambles: Exploring the National Capital Region - find her guides at region bookstores or at MEC.YOUR OPINION Up the creek Dear Editor, I spoke with the Municipality of Mansfield concerning the amount of cats on my property.They suggested I shoot them and bury them.I can no longer live with this situation.It is a vicious cycle If someone could take all these cats (about 20) for $100 I would be willing to participate.If not I am up the creek.Agnes Thompson Mansfield Salmonella poisoning Dear Editor, The recent outbreak of salmonella poisoning stemming from tomatoes and other vegetables in the United States have caused many problems for local stores and restaurants since they often order their vegetables from there.However, places including Tim Hortons Camp Voyageur, Marcottes, McCann\u2019s Chips and the Big Potato, Camp Binai Brithe in Quyon, R.V.I.and Henderson\u2019s in Norway Bay, Le Spot, Sonerco and Chartrand Dépanneur in Luskville, the Market in Chelsea, and Chez Rachel\u2019s on Highway 148 have been getting their products from us at Hillside and there are many benefits.We support the local economy by giving jobs to Where\u2019s the heat?PONTIAC \u2022 I thought this part of the country was supposed to get pretty toasty in the summer months.Friends told me stories of 40 degree weather when the only thing they had the energy to do was sit around and sweat.I want to feel that.I\u2019m from a part of the country that only gets above 30 a few times a year and humidity is never a word that applies.I did live in London, Ont.last year where the weather certainly does get pretty sweaty, but my classrooms were overly air conditioned, as was my Correction Incorrect information was given in the story \u201cOne big family celebrates 50 years\u2019 on page two of the July 2 issue of The Equity.The Worthy Grand Matron Brenda Stone and Worthy Grand Patron Art Shore of the Grand Chapter of Quebec were in attendance.They were incorrectly identified originally.Pat Thompson is the Worthy Matron and Alan Seabright the Worthy Patron of Shawville Chapter number 50 Also, Norma Cartman is one of the chapter\u2019s charter members.The Equity apologizes to the Shawville chapter of the Eastern Star for the errors.local people.However, that is not the only benefit.Our tomato and cucumber plants are pesticide free (that means we do not spray with chemicals).Also, local tomatoes and cucumbers mean less travel time from the vine to your plate, so fresher, better tasting vegetables result.We repel bugs by attaching small bags containing bugs that eat other bugs that might eat our cucumber plants.As for the tomatoes, we have cards attached that have eggs in them, they eventually hatch and over time feed on white flies before they can cause any damage to the plants.We also have screens on the sides of our tomato and cucumber greenhouse to keep the cucumber beetles and other flying insects out.N.Marcotte, Hillside Green Center apartment, so I never really got the chance to live a true southwestern Ontario summer.When I moved to Shawville, I thought I\u2019d get to feel the heat.\t1 But, no, it\u2019s been nothing but rain and clouds lately and I must say I\u2019m sorely disappointed.I thoroughly enjoy the storms, but what I really want is the heat.It\u2019s only the middle of July so I guess there\u2019s still time, but with clouds forecasted all this week and into the weekend, I\u2019m not going to hold my breath.I\u2019ll just start singing that childhood song that I sang so often as a kid growing up on Vancouver Island: \u201cRain, rain, go away, come again another day.\u2019.Christina Gray The government is listening to senior\u2019s needs CAMPBELL\u2019S BAY \u2022 The Pontiac MNA, Ms Charlotte L\u2019Écuyer greets the Minister responsible for Seniors, Ms Marguerite Blais\u2019 assessment of the government actions in response to the wishes expressed by seniors during last fall\u2019s public consultation on living conditions of Québec seniors that she co-chaired.One thing is clear: seniors want to live in their homes, in their surroundings, as long as possible.Subsequently, the government has already put forth a group of determinant measures.Something that has never been seen \u2014 $2.2 billion for seniors.Since 2007, government investments have reached 2.2 billion dollars, with 1.2 billion deriving from the 2007-2008 Budget and close to a half a billion dollars coming from new investments in the 2008-2009 Budget, such as: \u2022\tAs of 2008-2009, an additional annual envelop of $80 million to accelerate the development of homecare services for seniors who have lost their autonomy; \u2022\tAn increase in the tax credit for seniors\u2019 home care support, from 25 to 30 per cent, or $40 million more per year, for a total of $244 million in 2008; \u2022\tTabling of the Bill to establish a Fonds de soutien aux proches aidants, which includes 200 million over 10 years to supply support for homecare workers, who often go without pay, that provide care and regular homecare support for seniors afflicted, but not exclusively, with Alzheimer\u2019s and related illnesses, \u2022\tA new redeemable tax credit, $51 million more for the next five years, for fees incurred for giving homecare workers a break.Countering abuses and mistreatment The fight against abuses and mistreatment is one of last fall\u2019s public consultation on living conditions of Québec seniors\u2019 recurring themes.Thus, we must reinforce the actions toward countering all types of abuse in which seniors are the victims.\u201cWe must accentuate the efforts to improve the respect towards seniors and to combat ageism\u201d, added L\u2019Écuyer.Therefore, the government mandated the Minister responsible for Seniors to elaborate and publish a governmental action plan in 2009 to counter abuses, mistreatment and to prevent suicide.An interdepartmental committee has already began its work towards this objective.Last fall\u2019s public consultation participants also asked that policies and public programs be adapted to the realities of our demographic evolution and to improve communications and access to government information addressed to seniors.Thus, a permanent committee of 14 deputy ministers has just been formed to ensure a continuous adaptation of policies and public programs to the realities of our demographic\tevolution.Moreover, efforts will be put forth to ensure a timely, human response in information services and to release written information offered to seniors.\u201cThese measures have a direct link the expectations expressed by seniors during last fall\u2019s public consultation.Our government is, and will always be, present for the seniors that built today\u2019s Québec\u201d, concluded L\u2019Écuyer., Laval University takes an interest in the Pontiac CAMPBELL\u2019S BAY \u2022 Representatives from Laval University in Québec are visiting the region this summer to inventory the Pontiac\u2019s living heritage.The idea dates back to 2001 when it became apparent that some of the province\u2019s traditional trades and customs were going out of existence.To preserve this heritage, Laurier Turgeon, Laval University professor and holder of the Canada Research Chair in Ethnological Heritage, launched a province-wide inventory program to interview and film Quebecers who remember their regional traditions.Our living heritage includes: traditions, folklore, performing arts, rituals, festivals, use of our natural resources for culinary or medicinal purposes, traditional craftsmanship, etc.They are the practices that a population recognizes as inherent to its local culture, and which are often passed down from generation to generation.For the Pontiac, it can be a song such as \u201cChapeau Boy\u201d, music, such as the fiddle, square dancing, a trade, such as the log drive, a craft, such as quilting, and others.The data gathered during the study will be published on the Projet d Inventaire des ressources ethnologiques du patrimoine immatériel (IREPI) Website: www.patrimoine-immateriel.ulaval.ca and at the CLD Pontiac.Anyone interested in giving a testimonial or who know of someone who would be willing to give an interview, should contact Émi-lie Chazelas of the CLD Pontiac at (819)-648 5689 ext.134, email echazelas .cld@mrcpontiac, qc.Ca; or contact the Laval University students who will be in the Outaouais from July 14 directly : Valérie Roussel and Anne-Élisabeth Ngo Minka, (418) 655-4184, email irepi2008@hotmail.com.OUTSIDE THE BOX I BERNARD G.MORE Question authority The 60s brought about a great deal of change.As Robin Williams commented, \u2018If you can remember the 60s, you weren\u2019t part of it.\u201d One of the strongest trends in the 60s was the indiscriminate questioning of authority.Almost like the six-year-old that asks \u201cwhy?\u2019 over and over again, until you\u2019re ready to scream.The hippies, flower children, and rebels of this decade, were in no way ready to accept the status quo and demanded to know why?They asked why, until many in positions of authority were ready to scream and in a few rare cases, actually shoot.It is somewhat disheartening to see how most of us, and I include myself in this observation, have grown so willing to accept authority without question.Those in authority make mistakes constantly and we have become far more willing to let it slide.We can observe these errors in everything from municipal politics to big business to the education system.If you called Pontiac High this week, youH get a message about how some, if not all graduates\u2019 reports were mailed out from the school board with incorrect French marks and in some cases no English marks at all.This is the school board's way of impressing us with what a great job they are doing, and contributing to the peace and tranquility of all affected households.If our kids had made this dumb an error their graduation might be in question.Recently I read in this paper that General Motors had been making too many gas intensive vehicles, and that this was an attempt to please the shareholders, by increasing profits.In fact, shareholders are not pleased at all, since the stock has performed dismally since 2000 and pathetically for 20 years, in fact General Motores is trading at 1955 levels.In the last week, some major investment houses have warned that there is a very real possibility of General Motors going bankrupt.The dependence they placed on selling large, big profit vehicles has not served them well at all, and now they are woefully short of the product other auto makers have been producing for years.A warning to consumers, a company experiencing financial difficulties is not the one to try and make a warranty claim from.Buzz Hargrove announced his retirement this week and said he wouldn\u2019t change a thing he\u2019d done.Well Buzz, you may want to rethink that one.But as head of the auto workers\u2019 union you may have picked the perfect time to take your leave.It was your authority, and the belief that you understood the financial situation at GM that the Oshawa truck plant employees of General Motors placed their faith in.You would think that between the auto workers union, and the executives at GM, somebody would have known what they were doing.Oops.Who pays the price for both these authorities being wrong?The Canadian Government representatives at the G8 summit last week sat down to a huge and sumptuous meal.The topic of discussion on the agenda for the meal was, you guessed it, critical worldwide food shortages.That is an oversight worthy of Ripley\u2019s Believe It Or Not.Let\u2019s face it, you can\u2019t make these things up.The final high school physics exam in Quebec this year had a question pertaining to a school shooting.The deceased student was shown lying on the ground with more than one bullet hole.Students were asked to make different calculations on angles, velocity etc based on information provided by the examiners.Now is it just me that finds this a little strange, or is it possible that someone in authority has been watching too many CSI reruns?Students attending schools that have had actual shootings were not amused.I wonder why?Do those in authority who permitted this question to appear still have jobs?Municipal politicians who don\u2019t understand that smoke signals belong in old John Wayne movies need to be questioned.There are far more up to date methods of communication available.1 » The Equity Page 5 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 25 Years Ago July 20, 1983 POKTAON CAHON-A-THON: Saturday morning, July 18 at 8:30 a.m.13 canoes set out from Mountain Camp five miles up the Ottawa River from Portage du Fort on a marathon canoe expedition to raise money for a new ball field in Portage du Fort.The 26 canoers battled wind, waves, rapids and the heat of the sun over the next few hours as they paddled down the river to Portage where they portaged, continued down to \u2018the snows\u2019 where they ate lunch and then returned to Portage for a celebration.The entire trip measured about 15 miles -some of it upstream.Although most participants were exhausted and sunburned by the end of the trip they were exhilarated by the unexpected success of the event.Over $3,500 was raised for their new ball field.Once again, this little community has demonstrated how much can be accomplished by a handful of people having a lot of fun.Shawvillb\u2019b recreation program: This summer the Shawville Recreation Association received a government grant for a recreation program for the children of Shawville and five students from the area who are continuing their education were hired to run the program.Mrs.Pat Ryan and Mrs.Art MacIntyre are the two immediate supervisors of the program which began on July 4.The five students hired are Peggy Cruickshank, Kellie Malone, Kathy Gray, Grand Smith and Peter Giuliani.?i > 50 Years Ago July 24, 1958 New construction PLANNED AT HlLTON: , The Hilton Mines announces this week plans to construct additional plant facilities at the mine site, Bristol.These new facilities will provide an annex to the crushing and cobbing section and will remove non-magnetic materials from fine screenings prior to their introduction to the\tconcentrating process.Crash at intersection: Leo Paul Berard, CAlumet Island taxi driver was bringing his family home from Ottawa where they had been visiting his little son who is a patient at the General Hospital.In the care with him were his wife Muriel and three children.As he approached the Bristol Road, another car was also approaching the intersection from Bristol the second car driven by Robert Green of St.Laurent.Berard and Green both arrived at the same spot on the intersection at the same instant and a total of about $1,600 damage was done to the Berard station wagon and the Green car is a write off.Miraculously nobody was seriously\tinjured although several members of both families suffered cuts and bumps.Blmside school expansion intended: The situation at Bristol as regards the school has simmered down a bit and the new board has taken action to provide an extra room in the basement of Elmside School to accommodate pupils from No.10.Hotel keepers pined por breaking Sunday liquor law:\tJ.A.Essiambre and Dame Rose Beimster, co-owners of the Lakeside Inn at Portage du Fort, and Alfred Roland Meilleur owner of the Chapeau Inn, Chapeau, were each fined $50 and ordered to pay the court costs for having sold alcoholic beverages in their tavern on a Sunday.?75 Years Ago Shawville High School Class of 1958 4~\t* * Ltoli TSL^r Submitted photo Front row, from left: Beverley Graham, Cora Olm, Marjorie Smith, Lois Dods, Marilyn Young, Vera Wiggins, Sandra Lough and Eunice Strutt.Second row, from left: Arlene Smith, Gail Letts, Lynne Bretzlaff, Betty Strutt, Dorothy Elliott, Doreen Beattie, Jean Smart and Sheila Smart.Third row, from left: Ken Hanna, Rod Luneburg, Robert Wilson, Melbourne Yach, Dave Ranger, Jim McMillan, Graham Russell and Keith Walsh.Back row, from left: Boyd Ebert, Glyndwr Davis, Stewart Stark, Warren Russell, Wayne Langford, Boyd Brownlee, Harold Cuthbertson and Lennis Zimmerling.July 20, 1933 Local news: The opening dance at Mrs.Gilpin\u2019s new pavilion at Otter Lake will be held on Thursday night of this week.Square and round dancing.Admission, 25 cents.Mrs.Routliffe, wife of an Ottawa policeman, and a child, were severely injured when the automobile in which the woman was driving overturned a short distance west of the McKee crossroad on the main highway on Saturday afternoon.Six other passengers, three adults and three children escaped with minor injuries.The damaged car was bought to Wilson\u2019s Garage for repair.Mrs.Routliffe and party were on their way to visit her father Mr.Jos.Corriveau at Otter Lake.With the inducement of most ideal weather conditions a monster gathering attended the annual County Orange celebrating at McCorriston\u2019s Grove, Bristol, on July 12, which was held under the auspices of LOL No.46 Bristol.This being the only celebration held in the county this year, the event was attended by a large number of Orangemen as well as a very large number of nonmembers from the several villages in the county and from the Ontario side.Pembroke Electric Light Co.is considering a proposal to construct a $40,000 dam at Black River to replace the present 11-year-old structure which has commenced to crumble.James Fennessy will stand trial at next assizes.The crown alleged that Mr.Fennessy was married in 1898 in Rochester, NY to Alberta Agnes Braley and that while this marriage was still in effect and the woman was still living, he unlawfully married a young woman at Shawville in 1903.100 Years Ago July 23, 1908 Local news: Thomas Scobie, sent up to Bryson by the authorities here on a charge of larceny was tried on Tuesday last before Mr.Bourbeau Rainville, D.M., who sentenced him to ten days at hard labour.Comparatively few of our citizens remarked the earthquake which rumbled along about 2:20 on Friday morning, and yet it was sufficiently pronounced, almost to loosen one\u2019s back teeth if the dentist had not already performed that service.What a sleepy lot we all are, to be sure! Mr.John G.Elliott suffered the misfortune of having his steam sawmill at Martin\u2019s Lake, Aldfield, destroyed by fire on Wednesday last.It is stated on good authority that the county\u2019s new local representative Dr.Gaboury, has decided to apportion a liberal share of the colonization grant which has come into his hands this year towards the improvement of the road between Bryson and Campbell\u2019s Bay.The amount to be thus laid out, we learn, is $1,800 -a sum which should materially aid in converting what has been for the greater part of the time, a pretty bad stretch of highway, into a comparatively good one, and thereby effect, as it were, a shortening of distance between the two points, because it need scarcely be pointed out that anything which facilitates travel saves times, which means practically the same thing.Haying is the order of the day, and farmers say it is a very poor crop.?125 Years Ago July 18, 1883 Local news:\tMissing from our files.Stricter speeding laws imposed - f WILBUR MCLEAN Equity Editor PONTIAC \u2022 Pontiac police remind residents of new laws regarding excessive speeding on roads.Those caught travelling at speeds greatly exceeding the speed limit are now subject to twice the number of driver demerit points than before and fines are doubled or tripled depending on the dri- ver\u2019s record.Some drivers may also be subjected to a suspended license for a period of seven, 30 or 60 days and immediate seizure of the vehicle for 30 days.Police also remind drivers that using a cell phone or other mobile device while operating a motorized vehicle is now illegal.To use such a device, the driver must pull over to an authorized parking area.The fine for a violation of the new mobile device law is $80 plus other expenses and a loss of three demerit points.Theft in Shawville On the evening of Sunday, July 6, a theft was reported at a business in Shawville with money stolen from the business.Police are investigating the file.CEDEC receives award Improve the quality of your daily living with a Rolltec® Retractable Awning or Sunspace Quality Sunroom.K@)rolltec* r\tSyiums U4 www.rolltecawnings.com www.sunspacesunrooms.com R.H.Cartman DREAM - CONSTRUCT- F.NjOY SHAWVILLE \u2022 For 10 years, throughout Quebec, dynamic volunteers have been coming together to develop and support initiatives that contribute to community economic development in the English-speaking community.As part of the Community Table\u2019s 10-year anniversary celebration, all 11 of the organization\u2019s Community Economic Development and Employability Committees (CEDECs) were nominated in at least one of six competitive award categories based on their accomplishments during the 2007-2008 year.The Community Table would like to congratulate the Outaouais CEDEC which won the Youth Award.This award is presented to a CEDEC that has demonstrated outstanding success in engaging youth in the development and planning of a youth event or activity.The attitudes, skills and orientations that young people need to become engaged active citizens are often not easily acquired.Youth Independence Day, organized under the leadership of Outaouais CEDEC, is an excellent example of creative approaches to youth engage- ment.This day-long interactive event enabled more than 80 young people from the Pontiac region to apply entrepreneurial thinking to the dual challenges of community involvement and economic participation.\u201cYouth Independence Day was made possible through several local partnerships and hundreds of volunteer hours,\u201d said Interim Director Rhonda Morrison.\u201cThis award validates the work of those involved and encourages us to develop a tool that can be used in any community.This way all youth will have the opportunity to discover local resources as they find their role within their community and see it as a place to which they can return.\u201d The other nominees for this award were the Laval-Laurentians-Lanaudière CEDEC for its support to Joliette High School Radio and the South Shore CEDEC for its work in engaging youth in the planning of a Community Town Hall.Winners of the remaining five awards were: Community Engagement Award - Lower North Shore-Local and Regional Economic\tForums; Leadership in Supporting Community Economic Development\tAward: Magdalen Islands CEDEC -Tourism Strategy for Entry Island; Partnership Award: Québec\tChaudiéres- Appalaches CEDEC Community\tPartner Group .Employability Challenge Award:\tSWQ CEDEC Entrepreneur Support\tNetwork; Community Capacity Building Award: ET CEDEC: Magog Hands on Learning.To learn more about the Community Table and the results achieved in 2007-2008, visit our new and improved website at www.buildingcommunities.c a.A volunteer-driven initiative, the Community Table, through its Community Economic Development and Employability Committees (CEDECs), supports employ-ability and community economic development in the English-speaking community of Quebec.We do this by promoting community capacity building, economic diversification, leadership development, community planning, and partnership development at all levels of government and community.R.H.Cartman is your local Rolltec and Sunspace Dealer and will help you with the right selection and installation.Call Rod Cartman at 613-432-5242 for more information and quotes See our awning display at 9 Mile Rd., Bristol, PQ Jim Carmichael 819-647-2861 3 OF SiTT CELEBRATE 70 YEARS Of devotion to Saint Ann.Grandmother of fesus ANNIVERSARY 70® V L - ANNIVERSARY (Highway 512 between Eganvllle & Foymount) SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2008 CORMAC PILGRIMAGE Deacon Bob Williston - Redcmptorist Mission Team preacher for Triduum and Mass for the Sick Theme: \u201cThe Eucharist Unfolding\" \u2022\tll am - SHRINE MASS - Most Rev.Michael Mulhall, Bishop of Pembroke, Présider and Homilist \u2022\t2 pm - MASS FOR THE SICK - Homilist - Deacon Boh Williston (Sacramental Anointing of the Sick during this Liturgy) TRIDUUM - Thursday.Friday, Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m.Mass and Homily For Information Phone 613-628-2020 Bring your own lawn chair Religious Articles for Sale Priests available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation Food & Refreshments Available V Very Desperate Hockey School (in effort) Every Saturday in Arnprior from Saturday, July 5 to Saturday, August 16 12 noon to 3 p.m.Info: 613-623-4439 or Chris 613-235-2611 or Just Show Up! 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But teams still managed to bring in some sizeable catches.The big fish prize went to Blaine Gagnon and Billy Belland who caught a 7.82 lb.Pickerel.First prize of $650 for the biggest overall catch went to Robert Raymond and Clem Mousseau for their haul of 15.68 lbs.Second prize of $485 went to Corby Thrasher and Don Fleury for a total catch of 15,09 lbs.Third prize of $325 went to Mike Augot and Kyle Best who brought in 14.90 lbs.Collin said he was happy with how the day turned out.\u201cWe had fine weather and we had a good turnout,\u201d he said.\u201cAnd the fishermen seemed to be happy with the tournament and that\u2019s the main thing,\u201d he said.Collin said money raised will be put towards recreational facilities.Last year they raised $6,500 and this year he hoped to have raised more.Soccer champs Submitted photo The 10 to 12-year-old winners of the Shawville R.A.soccer league celebrate their victory recently.r %: MX OVERTIME I LUKE MURPHY In her blood: Teena Murray EThis week I decided to write another biography from a Pontiac native, but this one is special for me.This person isn\u2019t a sports celebrity.She doesn\u2019t make millions of dollars entertaining fans.This person was my mentor, my neighbour, my trainer, and my best friend growing up.Teena Marie Murray was born at the Pontiac Community Hospital on June 5, 1971.With two uncles in the NHL and later two cousins, Teena was born into a family of athletes.1 grew up on the same block as Teena, and although we were four years apart in age, we had one thing in common \u2014 a passion for sports.At a young age, Teena realized that she not only had a passion for athletics, but she also had a gift.Whether it was hockey, soft-ball, basketball or volleyball, no matter what she tried her hand at, Teena shone.Murray was the first female to play minor hockey in Shawville.At Pontiac High School she excelled, being named Senior Female Athlete of the Year twice, and winning numerous Upper Ottawa Valley and Eastern Ontario basketball and volleyball championships.After high school, Teena attended Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ont.where she made the basketball team as a walk-on (no easy feat).Still unsure as to what she would take, but knowing it had to involve sports, Murray studied Kinesiology\u2019 and Biology.It was during this time of her life when she developed a passion for Exercise Science and Human Performance.She thought about becoming a teacher, attending teachers\u2019 college at Queen\u2019s University, but quickly changed her mind.She left Canada in 1994 to attend grad school at the University of North Carolina - Greensboro, where she received a Masters of Science degree in Exercise Physiology.Upon graduation, Murray returned to Ottawa for six months, working for Ice Fit, a company owned by former Ottawa Senator Strength and Conditioning Coach, Mark Slater, before accepting a position at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY to become Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning.After three years, she left Cornell for a similar position at the University of Connecticut.It was at UConn where Murray got her first taste of professional sports, working as the strength and conditioning consultant for the Hartford Wolfpack (AHL) and Anaheim Ducks (NHL).With her vast knowledge, and immeasurable experience, Teena co-founded Athlete Construction \u2014 sport specific training programs and resources for coaches and athletes.She began conducting educational workshops across the U.S., working closely with USA Hockey\u2019s Coach Education Division.Since 2004, Murray has lived in Louisville, Kentucky, working in the Director of Sports Performance position, overseeing the strength and conditioning and performance nutrition programs, at the University of Louisville.For the past two years, Murray has been a consultant for the US Women\u2019s National Hockey Team (gold medalists in April 2008), and she plans to continue in that role through the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.If that isn\u2019t enough, Murray is currently overseeing the construction of a 10,000 square foot performance training center at the university with scheduled completion in August.Murray has her plate full.But when she finds the time, Teena always makes it a priority to return to Shawville to spend time with friends and family.Teena was the first personal trainer I ever had.She taught me about training programs, the importance of working out and eating healthy.She helped me prepare for life in sports, and I owe her a lot for the success I achieved.Teena Murray is a class act, a success in the sports industry, and who I consider, one of the best friends I have ever had.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(athee-quity.ca Pontiac Ball League standings Men\t\t\t\t \tW\tL\tT\tPts Esso White Sox\t10\t0\t0\t20 Francoeur Yankees\t9\t0\t1\t19 Rona Red Sox\t3\t6\t1\t7 UAP Pirates\t3\t6\t1\t7 Metro Beland Astros\t3\t7\t0\t6 Mansfield Roulotte Cubs\t0\t9\t1\t1 \u2014Games played Sundays starting at 6:30 p.m.at Amyotte Park in Mansfield Women\t\t\t\t \tW\tL\tT\tPts Lake Bryson Cardinals\t8\t0\t1\t17 Pique Patate Expos\t6\t1\t2\t14 PFP Braves\t4\t4\t1\t9 Pro-Cedre Padres\t4\t5\t0\t8 Filtration Puretech Blue Jays\t3\t6\t0\t6 Groupement Forestier Mets\t1\t8\t0\t2 \u2014Games played Tuesdays starting at 6:30 p.m.at Amyotte Park in Mansfield\t\t\t\t Soccer champs Submitted photo The winners of the Shawville R.A.soccer league, seven-to-nlne years division were presented with their trophies upon their championship performance recently.Osborne and Bastone tie for lowest net score WILBUR MCLEAN Equity Editor NORWAY BAY \u2022 Brian Osborne and Lee Bastone tied for the lowest net score at the Wednesday, July 9 game of the Norway Bay Seniors Golf Association held in Norway Bay.Zane Brown had the lowest gross score with 40 while Osborne and Bastone had a lowest net score of 31 apiece.Brown was closest to the pin on hole three while Bill Milks was closest to the pin on hole five.Rene Brixie won $25 for the 50/50 draw.In all, 26 members were in attendance on the cloudy and humid day.TREE REMOVAL SERVICE ROOF PAINTING BARN & HOUSE < Free Estimates * < Fully Insured sT LEE NEWTON, PROP.(819) 647-6975 | BURKE'S SHEETMETAL 2007 INC.| Ottawa's biggest buyer of coloured steel We guarantee competitive prices on coloured steel and the fabrication of galvanized roofs and siding, including agricultural steel, ) trim, valleys and wall flashing.For more info or to request a quote call Tim or Joel at 613-224-3501, we are located at 34 Cleopatra Dr., Nepean, Ontario.Web and Desktop Programming Heritage CDUCOI ' Lourai Starting September 22, 2008 \u2022\tThis program gives the students the opportunity to learn to build web and desktop applications using Java and .Net technologies.\u2022\tIt also otters students the required toundation and understanding of the fundamental concepts and base knowledge so they will be able to learn new technologies on their own and become self-sufficient in the ever changing world of programming.Bilingual Office Administrator Starting August 18, 2008 \u2022\tThe Bilingual Office Administrator program will develop administrative skills and prepare students to occupy supervisory level jobs in the private and public sectors.There are limited places left in both programs.Bernant) Pigeon\tHeritage College Education Advisor - 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START THEM READING Mail your cheque or money order with this form to: Pontiac Printshop Ltd.133 Centre St., Box 4300, Shawville, QC J0X 2Y0 Name Address_____________________________________________ Postal Code__________________ Pontiac County $29 34 \u2022 Rest ot Quebec $40.63 Elsewhere in Canada $37 80 \u2022 Outside Canada $53.55 (prices include GST and PST i( applicable) Please check one: Renewal ?New Subscription?If this is a gift, please sign below and we will send a gift card.The Equity Voice of the Pontiac since 1883 DONE HERE! $10.00 including taxes Pontiac Printshop Home of The Equity 133 Centre St., Shawville 819-647-2204 ic technology solutions found in nature.All Natural Bacterial Products Good Bacteria that eats Bad Bacteria BIO-KUT Biotechnological degreaser for ventilation hood filters.BIO-DOR Biotechnological treatment for garbage odour.BIO-CARE Natural treatment for urine odour in washrooms.AMBIO-DRAIN Bio-reducer for fatty deposits in sinks and slow draining floor piping.BIO-WAY Natural treatment for septic tanks, portable toilets and chemical toilets.Pontiac's Only Distributor Call Steve 819 6472204 \u2019.Wmv Pontiac Printshop Ltd.\u201cHome of Till.EQUITY\u201d 133 Centre St., Shawville, Quebec 819-647-2204 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 l'HE Equity Page 7 Polaris grand re-opening Sheenboro Steve Forbes.The Equity Campbell\u2019s Polaris held their grand re-opening recently at their new location on the Hwy.148 in Shawville where Shawville Chrysler once stood.A barbecue was held along with test rides of some of their vehicles during the all day event.$ Strawberry feast Wilbur McLean.The Equity Helen Towell appears ready to hand out more delicious strawberries during the strawberry supper held at the Oddfellows Hall recently.n Myrtle Sullivan 689-2236 Scenes of Sheen: Ten blank post cards with 10 different coloured photos of Sheen and Fort William, taken by local amateur photographers, are on sale at $10 a package.They make a wonderful souvenir of the area and may be used for all occasions.Cards are available at church after mass or from Betty Means, Jean Gleason or Laetitia Peacock.These cards are lovely.1 have a set but hate to part with them.I keep them to show off Sheen whenever I get the chance.Roy\u2019s annual golf tournament will be held Aug.1 at Island Brae Golf Course.Proceeds go to the Chichester and Sheenboro volunteer fire department.A steak supper will be served at the Sheen Parish hall.Fee is $50.Register in advance at George\u2019s Bar 819-689-5518.Speaking of steak, my son-in-law, Dave, purchased a stack of steaks at Conroy\u2019s Grocery on Saturday.He said they were melt in your mouth good.So there\u2019s a good tip for your next barbecue.The following was taken from our church bulletin.\u201cSt.Theresa\u2019s church, Fort William.St.Theresa\u2019s celebrated its 150th anniversary last year.It is considered by the Diocese, the Province of Quebec and our local area as an historic building; an important part of our heritage.We are no longer able to provide a regular Mass at the mission due to a shortage of priests.Nevertheless, to maintain the presence of the Faith at this historic church, Mass will be celebrated on the following dates: Sunday, July 20, Aug.10, and Aug.31.All at 4 p.m.Please note that these will be celebrated in Latin according to the order of Mass that existed prior to 1970.\u201d My daughters Betty and Caldwell Hermonie Sharpe 647-3459 Last week I received a computer and then this week the same people set me up with speakers so I can hear my discs on my computer.Thanks again a million times Brent and Ann.Belated birthday greetings to Marion Workman who celebrated her 70th birthday on June 29.Marion had a lovely birthday party put on by her family at the Rideau Carleton Raceway.She and her husband Ron of Norway Bay had a very enjoyable time.Your Norway Bay friends and ail your euchre friends wish you many more years of health, wealth and happiness.Anniversary congratulations to Craig and Connie Robinson of Deep River who Celebrated July 12.Also to Clarence and Carol Tolman July 13.Also on July 12 Donald and Mabel Russell of Chalk River celebrated 50 years of marriage and Murray and Kim Mako of Holland Landing celebrated 18 years of marriage.Birthday congratulations to Karen Sarsfield of Alberta Who celebrated July 15.Birthday congratulations to Leonard Moyle who celebrated his 70th on July 12 with his friends at a birthday party at the Pontiac Reception Centre.Don\u2019t forget there will be a jamboree at the Armstrong Heritage Farm in Shawville on July 18, 19 and 20.On Wednesday, July 30 the coffee party and sale put on by the Norway Bay Otter Lake Elizabeth Hahn 453-7326 I want to thank L.the 18 people who were so kind to call me after they read my article on the bugs I had So much trouble with and for all the different advice they gave me.I tried some of the things they mentioned.My two daughters, Pam and Patricia, went to a flower shop with these bugs in a jar to show them what they look like.This shop grows mostly roses and they recommended a liquid called Neem power.It is made from oil of Azadirachta Indica tree.It Is mixed with warm water Historical Society will be held in the Jack Graham Memorial Hall in Bristol.This is one event well worth attending.Get well wishes are sent to Dale Alexander of Weirstead and Fern Smith of Shawville who have been on the sick list.Fifty-six years ago a class of nurses graduated from Renfrew Victoria Hospital.This year some of our Pontiac girls who were graduates such as my niece, Joan Telford, of Burnaby, B.C., Gladys Sparling of Shawville and Norma Paul of Renfrew will be attending.They are all now retired from nursing.July is slipping away too quickly.On Saturday, July 12 our lodge in Shawville and throughout the Pontiac were away in Carleton Place where it was being held this year.They had a lovely day for their celebration.Belated birthday greetings go out to Sandy Dagg who celebrated July 5.A large group of well wishers attending a lovely dinner at their farm.At his summer home this past weekend at Caldwell was Eugene Soubliere.We had an enjoyable visit this past week with Peter Haughton of Haughton\u2019s Bay and enjoyed hearing about that hefty raft that was at Quyon and will eventually be at Pembroke.I talked to Louize and John Latiere in Sussex, N.J., on Thursday and all are well.But like a good many of us not up to travelling too far.Golden years, says who?We sure miss their visits.and dish soap.I sprayed it on my plants.It seems to be working because the bugs are almost all gone.Visiting with me on Sunday was my son Pat Hahn of Pembroke.He also visited his grandparents Mr.and Mrs.Edgar Mayhew.Grandma Leveris and grandma Dubeau want to welcome little Lincoln Dubeau who entered this world recently.Proud parents are Krystyna Leveris and Corey Dubeau.We have had plenty of hot and humid days lately Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday the temperature was 34 Celsius and with the humidex it felt like 40 Celsius.Do you have things that you would like to get rid of but are too good to throw out?If you call the Norway Bay Historical Society they will gladly pick them up for you.The numbers to call are 819-647-3545;\t819-647- 3036; 819-647-5483, 819-647-5856.This Sunday morning we got up to wires from our neighbour Dan\u2019s place down across his field, across the 6th Line of Bristol into Linda Dorzek\u2019s place.Was there a storm during the night?No, not that anyone knew of, so we just came to the conclu- sion, until Telebec shows up, age and a bad telephone pole caused the mishap.We had calls this weekend from sons Donald in Peterborough, Pater in Barrier, B.C.and grandson, Tom Sharpe in Etobicoke.All are well.Also had a very enjoyable call from Dennis Murphy in Edmonton.Dennis has been doing our family tree and has sent me copies in the mail.Just a reminder that July 31 the Thursday night seniors euchre group is having a dinner at 6 p.m.'VC PUBLIC NOTICE MUNICIPALITY OF PONTIAC To the ratepayers of the aforesaid Municipality PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the undersigned secretary-treasurer of the aforesaid Municipality, that there will be a regular council meeting on August 12, 2008, at 8:00 p.m.held at 2024, Route 148, Pontiac, Quebec.During this meeting, council will make a decision regarding the following minor derogation: Nature and effects: The purpose for this request is to reduce at 19 metres the setback margin for the construction of a new secondary building alongside a road under the Quebec Department of Transports' responsibilities.According to the municipal by-law 177-01, the prescribed front margin is 35 meters.Identification of the lot: Part of lot 5B, range 13, Township of Onslow.Council will hear any person interested in regards to this application.GIVEN in PONTIAC this 14th day of July in the year 2008.Sylvain Bertrand Secretary Treasurer Available Now Signs of all kinds \u2022\tReflective Metal \u2022\tCoroplast \u2022\tBanners \u2022\tA-Frames \u2022\tSpinner \u2022\tStreet \u2022\tPeel and Stick \u2022\tFull Colour Process Images Call Steve at 819-647-2204 for your quote today! PONTIAC PRINTSHOP LTD.133 Centre St., Shawville, QC J0X 2Y0 SURVEILLANCE VOISINAGE NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Myra, traveled to Oakville to spend a few days with my daughter-in-law, Evelyn Sullivan.Happy birthday wishes go out to Evelyn who celebrates today July 13.The following typo was noted in a recent church bulletin regarding helping poor people in Peru.\u201cReminder: You can help out some poor family in Peru by saving your poop cans and leaving them in the basement of the church.\" Hmm, this is the kind of mistake the computer\u2019s spell checker can\u2019t detect - but, serves to provide us with a smile.The bulletin also included the following \"Canada Day in Sheen was a great success again this year.Thank you to everyone who helped in any way with our celebrations.This strong community spirit helped make our Canada Day in Sheenboro such a huge success.Thank you!\u201d I would second the foregoing.Many people had worked for weeks in preparation for the day and then worked again all day on Canada Day.Although I agree that if you can\u2019t credit any one individual, I would like to take the liberty of saying that my daughter Betty was one of those that did a standout job.Thank you dear! Hermano and Marlaine (my granddaughter) were at the Crozon cottage for the last week, along with my great-grands Selina and Logan.It was so nice to see them.Another of my grand children, Ian, and his wife Natasha were up visiting with the Clydes along with my great-grands Avery and twins Simone and Garett.Avery celebrated her 5th birthday July 5.My friend Lloyd McLeod had visitors this weekend.Freddy Hunter and Fred\u2019s nephew were up and out on the water, doing a little fishing I expect.My sympathy to the Pranlde family on the loss of LOOKING FOR A GREAT DEAL?Pay one low price! Get your ad in THE EQUITY, the EXTRA and our web site.POHT1AC S ONLY WEEKLY ADVERTISING MEDIA.>5% combined raHarthlp proven! Reaching every mailbox in Pontiac Tel: 647-2204 Fax: 647-2206 email: prepress@theequity.ca their mother, Mary Nephin Prankle, who passed away July 12 in her 85th year.The Old Fort William Cottager s Association publishes a newsletter called ShoreLines.The latest issue is July 2008.It\u2019s a 16 pager and is loaded with good information I just finished reading it.Everyone who has an interest in the river should join the Cottager\u2019s Association The newsletter editor is David L.Prentice telephone 819-689-2865 e-mail ofwcatamac.com or davidpfanrtco.net An Irish Toast: As you slide down the banisters of life may the splinters never point the wrong way.AUCTION TRUCKS.CARS.BOATS and TRAILERS: WILL BE SOLD! RAIN OR SHINE SUNDAY JULY 20th, 2008 1pm Imp reserve bidding! Preview 11am - 1pm Partial Listing: 99 F-150 - 05 Chev Preview 11 am - 1 pm July zutn uh Blazer - 05 Chev Malibu - 01 Ram 2500- 03 Honda Civic - 05 Dodge Caravan - 01 Dodge Neon - 05 Toyota Echo -01 Suzuki XI7 - 99 Tiburon - 03 Chev Cavilier - 04 Sunfire - 06 Chrysler Sehring - 04 Grand Cherokee - 02 Nissan Pathfinder - etc STARTS SHARP @ 1pm Special Vehicles: 99 Sea Ray Pachanga -99 Case 580SL Back Hoe - 03 Glendale Golden Falcon Trailer -03 Yamaha 6 R600 -and more! AUCTIONEER Joynt Auction Company Ltd.Note: For full details.Complete Listing & Terms email: lapointe6(g)renc.igs.net AUCTION LOCATION: LAPOINTE CHRYSLER 1398 Pembroke St.IN Pembroke.ON 613-732-8500 \"\"OPEN TO BOTH\"* DEALERS and PUBLIC AUCTION SALE Mr.Claude Martineau 318 Ch.St.Louis, La Pêche, Quebec Travel Hwy.#366 - 8 kms east of Wolf Lake, 8 kms west of Masham.Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 9:30 a.m.Old collectibles, shop, tools - Old wooden loom, Drill press.Hamischfeger portable gas welder.Mig Welder, Nishimore lathe-40' bed.Steel saw, 72 Ski-Doo Bombardier And much more.Visit www.revelstewart.com for details.\"Hope you can be with us\u201d STEWARTS\u2019 AUCTIONS, Cobden, Ontario Auction Sale Farm Machinery, Grain Handling Equipment, Building and Miscellaneous Items 5555 Fembank Rd.Stittsville.Ont.- travel 1 km South ol the village on Mam St., turn left on Fembank Rd, and (ravel East 5 kms or from Ottawa, lake Hwy 417 West, exit Terry Fox Drive, travel South to Fembank Rd or from Hwy 416 exit at Fallowtield Rd., travel West to Eagleson Rd.turn right and travel North to Fembank Rd.Watch tor Auction Signs Saturday, July 26 at 11:00 am As the (arm has been sold the following will be ottered lor public auction Tractor and Tillage Equip IH 1086 diesel tractor.4x4 w/ cab and air.3561 hrs.125 hp, 20 8 x38 rears.14.9 x 24 fronts, w/ snap- on duals, good condition; AC 7000 diesel tractor.5642 hrs, 100 hp.w/ cab and 20.8 x 34 snap- on Ouais.MF 65 diesel tractor; 1981 Dodge Ram i ton pickup truck, runs well, nol satetied.Case 500 semi mounted 5 furrow plow, auto reset.20\" bottoms; Glencoe 7400 soil saver.9 tooth; IH 4500 Vibrashank cultivator, 19' w/ folding wings and mounted spray tank; Kongskilde 3pth 2V cultivator w/hyd folding wings, Kewanee 16'double discs, w/folding wings, culti-packer.13'; JD 7000 com planter.4 row w/ 36\" spacmgs; JD 8300 seed drill.21 run.ml double disc openers and grass seed box; pony trail spnng tooth harrow, 20' ml folding wings: Vogels 40' wick weeder; 10'x 6' hyd fertilizer auger; crop sprayer w/ aluminum tank; 6 section diamond harrows.Gram Handling Equipment.Stormor Ezeedry com and gram dryer, ml 1000 bu batch dryer cap., and 10.000 bu storage cap 24 diameter 28' high, Walinga 510 Agri-Vac gram moving machine ml quantity of piping; 24' sweep auger, 62' x 8' portable grain auger ml PT0 drive; 29\u2019 x 10- portable gram auger ml electric motor, 400 bu Killbros gravity gram wagon ml extensions on 14 ton undercarriage, like new; 350 bu gravity grain wagon on 12 ton undercamage 250 bu gravity gram wagon on 8 ton undercarriage.DMC * 44 high cap portable grain cleaner, cap for 8\u2019 auger.Haying and Bam Equipment NH 880 W hay pickup- 6' for NH torage harvester enclosed hay elevator 40'; NH 60' mow conveyor; MF 3pth mower.7; 8 ton hay wagon.20 x 8 6\" rack; wagon chassis only; 8' k 26' trailer chassis tor hay haulage, stooker forks tor front end loader Butler single chain 24 teed conveyor; Patz 50' overhead feeder, shuttle type w 50' wooden teed bunk; Patz 240' bam cleaner chain.Mise 2 V-Type 8 snow plows for truck or loader mounting.3 pth tree transplanter.Kohler 8 5 kw generator, diesel engine tor stationary use; 3 pth post hole auger; Lincoln 225 amp welder: Honda 2\" gas water pump; round bale feeders, new cattle oiler, cattle dippers, dehomers; hoof trimmers hyd cylinders, various electnc motors from 1 hp to 10 hp: 2 roto tillers ( as is); Délavai electnc cream separator, steel and wooden gates, approx 4500 small square bales of hay ( a few years old); 31 TV antenna tower; Building: 80 x 82 metal clad pole type structure, to be removed no later than Oct 31.2008 Terms of Sale: Cash or Cheque with Proper ID Prop: Mr.Glendon Moore Auctioneers James and Hill Auction Service Ltd.Carson Hill\tStewart James 613-821-2946\t613-445-3269 Auctioneer s Note: As there are only \u2022 lew small Kerns, plan to attend this auction on time Refreshments available Owner and Auctioneers not responsible for accidents AVIS/NOTICK RÉSIDENTS DE SH AW \\ M IT SHAWVILLE RESIDES IS HORAIRE DLS FÊTES/HOLID HULKS HOTEL-DE-VILLE/ TOWN HALL YENDREDI/FRIDAY 25-Ü7-OS FERMÉ/CLOSED YENDREDI/FRIDAY 01-08-08 FERMÉ/CLOSED fit div Outaouais Valleys Fine Meats Co-op SPECIAL A.G.M.Wednesday, July 30th, 2008 7:00 p.m.Shawville Lions Hall, Shawville years later .and more good news! A tenth anniversary must be celebrated in style.To mark ours, we have reserved a $ 100 000 fund to help private businesses in operation for at least three years, develop signage and other promotional materials.You qualify?For more information contact Annie Vaillancourt.by email: availlancourt.cld@mrcpontiac.qc.ca °r call:\tfuture 819-648-5689 ext.128 Pour dévelopPel irLoriiti: Cpntri ,prrtri£T.\u201d Illllllllllllllllllllll royal Lepage ¦¦¦¦Hlllllllllllllllllllll www.royallepavt.ca Cell: 613.880.1323 Office: 819.684.4000 Email: ipatry@royallepage.ca iJk Isabelle Patry Agent immobilier affilié 32 Ch.Terry-Fox Mansfield Pontefract MLS # 8031488 38 Rue St-George Pontiac MLS # 7977675 129 Ch.de la Passe Mansfield Pontefract MLS # 7979923 535 Rue Baume Fort Coulonge MLS #8018555 1 Ch.du Lac-Jim Mansfield Pontefract MLS # 8000604 1785 Route 148 Pontiac MLS # 8008444 196 Ch.Cedarvale Pontiac MLS #8012273 137 Av.des Plages Pontiac MLS # 8030039 54 Ch.de la Baie Grand Calumet MLS # 8030508 281 rue Principale Mansfield Pontefract MLS #8031748 Vendre, acheter votre maison ou proriété?Buying or selling your honte or property?Appeler-Cal! Isabelle Patry 120 Ch.de la Montagne Grand Calumet MLS # 8031500 ITY Wednesday, July 16, 2008 819-647-2204 Call July \u201908 s m t w t f s 1\t2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 COJJINGEVENTS July 1st - Aug.3 - Pontiac School of the Arts instructor exhibition at the Stone School in Portage du Fort.Art demonstrations and lectures every Sunday from Aug.10th - Sept.28.Go to www.pontiacschooloft-hearts.com for more information_____________5bjy30 Frl., Sat., & Sun., July 18,19 & 20 - The 3rd Annual Shawville Country Jamboree at the Armstrong Heritage Farm on Hwy.148.For more info visit www.armstrongher-itagefarm.com.4bjy16 Sun., July 20 - Stark\u2019s Comers Cemetery Service will be held at 2 p.m.Rev.Allen Hobbs will be our guest speaker.Bring lawn chairs.If rain, service in Untied Church.4xjy16_________________ Sun., July 20 - 7:30 p.m.Norway Bay Community Church Service with Rev.Laird Hamilton officiating.bjy16__________________ Sun., July 20-2 p.m.Mohr\u2019s Cemetery\tService, Beechgrove.Bring chairs.In case of rain service at Wesley United Church.____2bjy16 Sun., July 20 - At 2 p.m.Annual service Holy Communion at St.Thomas Anglican Church,\u2019 Bristol, Everyone welcome.Rev.Roger Younge officiating.ads____________________ July 20 to July 26 inclusive -Giant Sale at St.George\u2019s thrift Shop, Anglican Church Hall, Portage du Fort.10 a.m.to 9 p.m.Clothes, books, dishes and much more.Don\u2019t miss it.xjy16______________ Thurs., Aug.21 - Pontiac Day at Ottawa SuperEx.Adrienne Plouffe and Saturday Night Special will be performing on the Pizza Pizza stage at 5:30 and 7:00 p.m___xtc Sept.12 - 14 - Bus tour: Quebec City: Come and celebrate Quebec City's 400th anniversary.Join this memorable tour with all the festivities.Book before July 23.Call Marlin Travel Renfrew 613-432-5815 or 1-800-865-8738.2xjy16_________________ YARD5AU5 July 16 - 18, Wed.to Fri., July 21 to 27 - Mon.to Sun.- Due to the large volume of items we have decided to continue the yard sale at 36 Mountain Rd., Vinton 819-648-2301.\txjy16 Fri., July 18 - 254 Front St., Campbell\u2019s Bay, stools, tables, pine corner unit, downsizing, lots of great stuff.Kiln $100.8 a.m.til 4 p.m.___xjy16 Fri.& Sat., July 18 & 19-Big Sale, 124 Clarendon St., Shawville.All proceeds are for mission trip to Honduras working with street kids, please support.Antiques, collectibles, good stuff, old wooden duck decoys and antique tools.Dave and Lorrie Ball.xjy16__________________ July 19-8-12 Group Yard Sale, 395 Forrest St., Shawville.________xjy16 Sat., July 19 - 8 til 4, Multifamily yard sale, something for everyone.6 Aylmer St., Bristol.__________xjy16 Sat., July 19-8 a.m.TCRA Ladysmith.Very large indoor flea market.Antiques, 1000+ VHS videos, CDS, LP records, tools, house wares, home baking.For information 647-3905 or 647-3380.\txjy16 August '08 s\tm\tt\tw t\tf\ts 1 2 3\t4\t5\t6\t7\t8\t9 10\t11\t12\t13\t14\t15\t16 17\t18\t19\t20\t21\t22\t23 24\t25\t26\t27\t28\t29\t30 31 YAHD5ALEJ Sat.& Sun., July 19 & 20 - Multi-family yard sale, 15 Reid St., Noway Bay.Sat.8:30 - 4; Sun., 9:30 - 2.Furniture, household items and fresh homemade bake items avail-able.xjy16_______ Sun., July 20-8-4 Yard -Barn Sale.Antiques, collectibles, household items.We purchase complete houses, barns, shops.Andre Chretien, 1144 Route 148, Campbell\u2019s Bay, QC 819-648-2512.xjy16 MISCELLANEOUS LASSFED 819-647-2206 Fax prepress@theequity.ca E-mail ads news@theequity.ca E-mail news and letters www.theequity.ca Website Submissions > DEADLINE to»\t\t\"\u2019\u2019ip ! JKm £\t The Equity e-Vtra journaux ADVERTISING DEADLINE: MONDAYS 5:00 P.M.PAID IN ADVANCE: $10.00 first 15 words, 15c each additional word, plus tax.INVOICED: $15.00 first 15 words, 15c each additional word, plus tax.E-MAIL ADS: Copy accepted - prepress@theequity.ca 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 MI9CELLANEDUS FARM EQUIPMENT REAL ESTATE FOR SALE T H A N K S M E M D R I A M M E M O R I A M Pride, Legend 4 Wheel Scooter, Excellent Condition, Asking $2,000.00 call 613-432-0677.___________2xjy16 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 Sport Pal canoe, square stern, 10 ft.c/w oars, weight st.app.50# - $350 firm.Two docks 1 - 5 feet x 14 feet, 1-7 feet x 8 feet.Treated wood on drums/swivel oar $300 firm 819-648-2808 leave message.______2xjy16 Classified Ads Work! If you have something to sell, want to buy or need to promote -classified ads are the way to go! Call Marnie at the Quebec Community Newspapers Association for more information.514-453-6300.Visit: www.qcna.org.qjy16 All steel buildings- Many sizes! All Canadian since 1980.25'x 40\u2019/$9,700, 30'x50', 32'x50'/$1 2,900, 40'x60/$19,500', 50'x 100'.Lease or purchase.Call now! Pioneer 1-800-504-7749.www.pioneerbuildings.com.qjy16 BEDS, SOFA BEDS, BEDROOM SUITES, DINING ROOM SUITES, SOFAS, RECLINERS, BAR STOOLS, HEADBOARDS, COMFORTERS MATTRESS FACTORY 8c FURNITURE OUTLET 312 Raglan St.S., Renfrew 432-8826 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 Freelnformation: 1-800-566-6899 Ext.400 OT, qjy16 Future Steel Buildings durable, dependable, pre-engi-neered, all-steel structures.Custom made to suit your needs and requirements.Factory direct affordable prices.Call 1-800-668-8653 ext.170 for free brochure.qjy16_____________________ Hot Tub 2008, loaded, all options, cover, warranty, new, still in wrap.Cost $9,000, sell $4,900.Delivery Possible.514-745-6536.qjy16 Affordable Reconnection.Bad credit - no problem! Call Tembo Telecom and ask about our new customer special.Sign up online and save $20.\t1-877-266-6398; www.tembo.ca.qjy16 Hot Tub (Spa) Covers.Best Price, Best Quality.All Shapes & Colours Available.Call 1-866-652-6837.www.thecover-guy.ca.qjy16______________ #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.qjy16______ Yorkie-poo pups, puppy shots and dewormed $400 819-647-2196.2xjy16 Smokey is a 2-year-old grey, neutered cat.He is very friendly and lives at C185 Calumet Rd., West.Went missing Monday, July 7, 819-647-2647._______________xjy16 Multi Breed Sheep Production Sale hosted by OSMA District 10, Saturday, Aug.2, 2008 at I\tp.m.Spencerville fairgrounds, Spencerville, Ontario.Includes both commercial and purebred rams and ewes.An auction of solid, healthy, performance tested (SFIP records) foundation animals.If you need a high producing ram or are expanding your flock this sale is an excellent opportunity to add healthy, proven genetics to your flock.Terminal sire breeds include; Suffolk, Charollais, Hampshire, Oxford.Maternal ewe breeds include: Rideau Arcott, Polled Dorset, and North Country Cheviot.Offering 25 rams and 80 ewes.Viewing at II\ta.m., the sale starts at 1 p.m.Catalogue on line at home.primus.ca/~district10 Contact Gary Lapier (613 989-2792 for more info).bjy16 Farmers: Buyers of cull cows, bulls, stockers and small calves.Call Richard, 613-294-1075; June 819-647-3411 or 613-978-3410.27xDc.17 30 1 year old layer hens.Call Dale after 6 p.m.819-647-3294,_________________bjy16 22 ft.pontoon boat with 25 h.p.Johnson, Suntop suits 8 people, with or without trailer, runs great $5,000 o.b.o 819-647-2000.________xjy16 CARS & TRUCKSi Certified Used Cars, Trucks, 4x4\u2019s & Vans Over 30 in-stock! We service what we sell.Motors & Transmissions Sold and Installed Auto Glass Replacement Tire Sales - 24 hr.Towing FINANCING AVAILABLE OAC 11 Front Rd., Bristol, OC 819-647-3313 VISA WÊKKÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ ?INTERAC Visa.MasterCard.Interac accepted FARIV^QLIPMENT 7010 Allis Chalmers Tractor c/w dual wheels, front end loader, 5 score plows, 20' cultivator.Less than 800 hrs.on tractor.$17,000.00 obo; Heston Haybine $500.00; New Holland Square Baler with bale thrower $1,000.00 or $1,500.00 with wagon.PH: 1 -819-647-3089_____2bjy16 Manure spreader 140 bushel, on rubber $850; Rotary hay rake, Vicon, 10 ft.$500; Rotary tedder rake, Deultz -Allis 16\u2019 $1,000; Blue aluminium truck cap 80\" x 64\u201d $200; steel square bale rack, Deutz20\u2019 x 98\u201d $400; or best offer 458-2227.___xjy16 440 John Deere skidder, new motor, new front tires, rebuilt winch in excellent condition ask for Don at 819-648-2843, serious inquiries only.2xjy23 Hay rakes, one New Holland 258 rubber teeth; one Kuhn rotating rake.Both in real good working condition.Merv or Shawn Smith 819-648-2404 or call 613-292-4232.bjy16 Bush hog 6 foot, 3 pth brush cutter like new $1,200.Used coloured roofing tin $1.25 foot 819-647-3424.\txjy16 1993-35 h.p.Universal tractor 600 hours - 4wd diesel with cab and 8 ft.snow plow.Asking $12,900 o.b.o Very good condition Tel: 819-453-7481.____________xjy16 WANTEDTCHIENT Elderly lady and daughter want 2 or 3 bedroom apartment for long term, no pets, no smoking, clean, quiet and reliable, references available 819- 647-\t5366.\t2xjy23 WANTEI^tMJUY Wanted: coin and stamp collections, estates, accumoia-tions and hoards, gold, silver, paper money.Estate appraisals available, buyer since 1963.Located Lawless Lake (Campbell's Bay area) 819 648-5481 or e-mail tom-myg@sympatico.ca 3xjy16 Abracadabra turn your hidden treasures into ready cash.International buyer wants to purchase your antiques, paintings, china, crystal, silverware, jewellery, rare books, sports, movies, postcards, coins, stamps and records.514-501 -9072.____________qjy16 Bryson - 2 bedroom apartment for rent 819-648-2222.otc.__________________ Bryson - 3 bedroom house available March 819-648-5555.______________otc Bryson - 1 bedroom house, electric heat, newly renovated, furniture and appliances included.No pets, no smoking.Available Aug.1st.$650 per month, minimum 1 year.Can also be rented monthly 819- 648-\t2555._______xjy16 Campbell\u2019s Bay 819-648-2500.Timeshare foreclosures -Save 60-80% off retail! 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Call for free catalogue today! 1-800-731-8046 - -www.holidaygroup.com/sc.qjy16 _________________ HEU^AIJ^D JR Drilling Co.Ltd requires a full time tandem truck driver/well drillers assistant.Welding would be an asset.Call 819-647-5184.otc Gazette Press - Cold Web Printer in Alberta requires all levels of press personnel.Competitive salary, benefit package.Contact: Lori Engel.Phone: 780-460-5509; Fax: 780-460-8820;\tEmail: lengel@greatwest.ca.qjy16 Freson IGA, an Alberta owned and operated company is seeking a Meat Manager in Valleyview, Alberta.We offer above average compensation, profit sharing, benefits package, performance bonus plan and career opportunities across the province.Send resume\tto: dewaski@freson.com or fax 780-524-3366._____qjy16 Dump truck drivers wanted Call Paul at 819-455-2229 or fax resume to 819-455-9778.4bau6__________________ Established construction company is currently hiring experienced operators, labourers and heavy truck technicians for the Pembroke area.Wages will depend on experience.Please fax resume to 613-735-2769.Only successful applicants will be contacted________________xjy16 ¦ 2 bedroom otc.Campbell\u2019s Bay - 3 bedroom house, electric heat, newly renovated.References required.Available Aug.1st.Call 819-648-5296 and leave message.__________xtc6jy23 Johnston's Lake - Family cottages for rent on Johnson\u2019s Lake, Quebec 819-647-5888, www.sunsetresort.ca 4bjy30 Ladysmith - 3 bedroom, no pets, no smoking, references required 819-647-3592.2xjy 16 Shawville - 1 and 2 bedroom apartment for rent 647-3256.otc_______________________ Shawville - August 1 - 3 bedroom townhouse.$500.00 plus utilities.Call: Rick (819) 647-5362, Michael (819) 647-2659 or Myles (819) 647-5512.otc.Shawville - large 1 bedroom apartment.Central location, appliances included, no smoking, no pets.Indoor garage available.References required.Available immediate-ly.819-647-6085.\totc.Shawville - 2 bedroom apartment for rent, Elizabeth Court, Shaw Street, available June 1st 648-2222._________otc.Shawville - Central, second floor, large one bedroom, appliances included, lots of storage, back yard, parking available July 15, 819-647-2403 or 819-647-5446 after 5.otc.______________________ REA^STATEFORSALI Bristol Village - 2 storey, 2 bedroom, large lot, well maintained.Call 819-647-2861.2xjy23____________________ Cottage for sale, Pontiac Station, four season, water front, 3 bedroom cottage, fully furnished, docks and boat lift included 819-647-3161.2xjy16____________________ Waterfront for sale - Johnson Lake, Ladysmith, Que.Furnished four season home.Double lots, double garage.Full basement.220 feet waterfront $239,900 819-647-5464.2xjy23____________________ Prefab homes discounted 50%+!! Green-R-Panel building systems sub-prime mortgage disaster order cancellations.1260sq.ft.Pre-engi-neered package originally $29,950.00.Blowout $14,975.00!! Other sizes - sacrifice prices! Since 1980 / BBB.1-800-871-7089.Summer/Fall delivery avail-able! qjy16_______________ #1 Timeshare resales - Sell-buy-rent.World's largest time-share resale broker.Stroman Realty - since 1979.World wide selection of resort properties.Call today toll free 1-800-201-0864.Arbour, Eileen Mary (née \u201c îful Chester Village Home on Mousseau) - Peacefully at Sunday, June 29th, 2008.Eileen, beloved wife of Leo.Cherished mother of Donna (Wayne) and Allan (Lina).Devoted grandmother of Susan, Cathy, Wayne Jr., Jennifer, Mathew and greatgrandmother to 6.Rested at the Paul O'Connor Funeral Home, 1939 Lawrence Ave.E.on Tuesday from 3 - 5 and 7-9 p.m.Mass at 10 a.m.at St John Paul XXIII Church.Cremation.In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society in Eileen's memory would be appreciated by the family We do air conditioning, furnace repairs, sales and service, combination furnaces, wood, oil, electric or hot water.Joe Konrad 819-647-2391.otc Chercheurs d\u2019emploi : Vous avez 36 ans ou plus et vous êtes sans emploi?Faites les saut sanS crainte avec le soutien du Club de recherche d\u2019emploi du Pontiac! 819-648-5065.________________13bs24 Job seekers 36 years+ you need a jumpstart with your job search?The Club de recherche d'emploi du Pontiac can help you.Call 819-648-5065.________________13bs24 Jay\u2019s Handyman, painting, decking, fencing and window cleaning.Jay 819-647-1959.3bjy23_____________________ Blais, Jonathan - Our hearts were broken the day God was looking for angels and chose our precious little boy Jonathan, but we are extremely grateful for the eight wonderful years we did share with him.The families would like to express their thanks to everyone for the lovely flowers, cards, prayers, donations to the Children's Wish Foundation, food brought to the house.Special thanks to the teachers and students of Onslow School for their memorial, Erin Powell for her comforting words spoken at the funeral, Father Costello, Hayes Funeral Home, the pallbearers, the Quyon Ball Team and all the friends and neighbours who brought food to the church and prepared lunch after the funeral.Your love and support was very much appreciated.Hamilton/Blais Families_______ Wesley - We would like to thank everyone at Hursty's and our friends and neighbours for their generosity and-support since Terry\u2019s illness.Terry and Darlene__________ Horner - The family of Bob Horner would like to express sincere gratitude to the many friends and relatives who were so kind, generous and supportive during a very difficult time.Our special thanks to Paula Mullin whose sensitivity and goodness shone throughout the service, to Mayfred Dods, Heather Fenwick and Anne Grice whose remembrances gave us a glimpse at the many facets of Bob's life, to Hannah MacMillan for her gift of song, to the choir and organist for the uplifting music, to the U.C.Women for so ably and deliciously nourishing our bodies.To John Argue whose floral tributes remind us of the beauty all around us and to Hayes Funeral Home for their caring and personal attention to all the details.________ Thompson, Sally - The family would like to thank all those who made phone calls or sent cards expressing their sympathies on Sally's passing.Thanks as well to the friends and neighbours who dropped off food, sent flowers and came to Sally\u2019s memorial service.A special thanks to the caring staff at the Shawville Hospital who made Sally and the family as comfortable as possible when she was there.Walsh - Our family sincerely appreciates all the expressions of sympathy, donations and flowers.Thank you so much for sharing memories of our mother with us.We are so proud to be a part of the Walsh-Rennick lineage.Special thanks to Aunt Eleanor for the lovely supper and all her support, Rev.Paula, Hayes Funeral Home, the pallbearers and the Shawville United Church Women.May God bless each one of you richly.The family of Claire Walsh, MEMORJAIVI Bertrand, Lois - In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother Lois who passed away July 17th, 2007.Remembered by your husband Alexandre, children and grandchildren______________ Brown, Alvin - July 19,2005.Dear father, now thy work is o'er, Thy willing hands will toil no more; A loving father, kind and true, No one on earth we'll find like you.In loving memory Ray, Pat, and Family_______ Brown, Alvin -To a wonderful father, grandfather and greatgrandfather who passed July 19,2005.God saw you getting tired And when a cure was not to be He put His arms around you And whispered \u201cCome to me.\" Through tears we saw you sinking Watched you fade away, Our hearts were almost broken, You fought so hard to stay.And when we saw you sleeping, So peaceful free from pain We could not wish you back To suffer that again.So treasure him Lord In Your Garden of Rest For here on earth He was the very best.We miss you dearly.Joan, Wayne, Kaara, Richard, Krista, Kyle, Ericka, McKenna and Landen_________________ Brown, Alvin Ray - In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather who passed away July 19, 2005.We think of you in silence We often speak your name But all we have is memories And your picture in the frame.They say memories are golden Well maybe that is true.But we never wanted memories We only wanted you.Wife Iris and family_______ Cluff, Hubert James - In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, Hubert James Cluff who passed away July 20,1973.We often sit and think of him when we are all alone, For memory is the only thing that grief can call its own.Sadly missed by Muriel and family_________ Dresselt, Anne - July 18, 2007 It has been only one year since you have been gone but it seems much longer.You are thought of often and greatly missed.You can never be replaced here or in our hearts! Your family from Hursty's Desjardins, Clifford - One year ago, July 14,2007.I thought of you with love today But that is nothing new I thought about you yesterday And days before that too I think of you in silence I often speak your name Now all I have is memories And your picture in a frame.Your memory is my keepsake With which I\u2019ll never part God has you in His keeping I have you in my heart.Love always, Your wife Kay______________ Miljour - In loving memory of a dear grandson, George Harold, who died in a road accident July 7,2004.I will never forget that terrible day, I will always remember you and love you.Your loving Grandma Komm Miljour, Gilbert - In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather who passed away 20 years ago July 17,1988.You\u2019re in our hearts and in our minds.You\u2019re still beside us every day.You're a buddy everyone remembers at family parties.You're a somebody that is very sadly missed and never will be forgotten.Love always your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren Sparling, Gale - July 15, 1998.In memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather.By day he is our sunshine, By night our shining star.He is our guardian angel, This we know by far.So much has happened, Since he was called away, A precious newborn baby An angel sent our way.Always loved, forever remembered.Darlene, Gregory, Samantha and Jaxon____________________ Stewart, Gerald - In loving memory of a dear husband, father, poppy and grandfather who passed away July 14, 1999.There's a face that's with us ever, There's a voice we long to hear, A smile we'll remember forever Though we try to forget every tear.There's sad but sweet remembrance, There's memory fond and true, There's a token of affection, dear, And heartache still for you.Love Beulah and family Stewart, Gerald - In loving memory of a dear Father who passed away July 14,1999.He is gone but not forgotten, And, as dawns another year; In our lonely hours of thinking, Thoughts of him are always near.Days of sadness will come o'er us, Many think the wound is healed, But they little know the sorrow, That lies in the heart concealed.Forever in our hearts, Love Lois and Victor_______ PUBUMJIOTICES Municipalité de Litchfield Avis Public Soyez avisé que le bureau de la Municipalité de Litchfield sera fermé le 16-17-18-21-22-23-24-25-28 juillet, 2008.Merci.Jacqueline Brisebois, Secretaire-trésorière/Directrice Générale Donne à Campbell\u2019s Bay Ce 11 juillet, 2008.xjyl6 Municipality of Litchfield Public Notice Please take notice that the Litchfield Municipal Office will be closed July 16-17-18-21-22-23-24-25-28, 2008.Thank you.Jacqueline Brisebois Secretary-general, director-general Given at Campbell\u2019s Bay this 11th day of July, 2008.xjy16 2858-9885 Quebec Inc.has the intent to apply for Dissolution to the Registraire des enterprises.2xjy16_____________________ Enform.Tired of high prices at the pumps?Why not work in the industry instead of just contributing?The Oil & Gas Industry can provide a unique experience that suits someone who enjoys the outdoors, remote locations and physical challenge.Our industry approved \"Pre-Employment Floorhand\" course provides training, to individuals with lit-tle-to-no experience, to work safely on a drilling rig.www.enform.ca; 1 -800-387-4976 ext.0._____qjy16 $500$ Loan Service by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments.Toll Free: 1-877-776-1660.\tqjy16 Promotional items are available for your business such as caps, pens, cups, etc., etc.It\u2019s a great way to advertise your business.For more information call Katherine at the Pontiac Printshop, 133, Centre St., Shawville, Quebec, JOX 1G0, 819-647-2204.xtc_______________ If you saw the picture in The Equity we can make you a full colour 5 x 7 or 8 x 10 prints for $10 plus tax, at The Pontiac Printshop, 133 Centre St., Shawville, Quebec JOX 2Y0 819-647-2204.xtc Relay raises $35K WILBUR MCLEAN Equity Editor SHAWVILLE \u2022 Organizers from last month's Relay for Life in Shawville announced last week they raised $36,265.30 from the first ever event.The 16 teams and 187 participants alternated walking on an oval track on the Shawville Fairgrounds throughout the night of June 14 and morning of June 15 as a fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society.The organizing committee stated pleasure at the results of the event, which was put together within a few weeks after the 2007 hosts, Leslie Lake near Otter Lake, were unable to gather enough volunteer support for their event to occur in 2008.A goal of 30 teams has already been made for the 2009 Relay for Life in Shawville, which will take place Saturday, May 30.The 2008 Relay for Life Organizing Committee consisted of Kerry Reasbeck, John Petty, Terry Campbell, Elaine Findlay, Jaime Christie, Bonnie Richardson, Janet McCord and George Campbell.Planning for 2009 will begin in September.Rodeo draws 7,900 WILBUR MCLEAN Equity Editor FORT COULONGE \u2022 The organizing committee of the Pontiac Rodeo announced last week that 7,900 people entered the grounds during the three-day long event.Financial information for the rodeo was still unavailable with some revenues and expenses still to be sorted, but the committee said in a statement that this year\u2019s success ensures the rodeo will be held again in 2009.The Pontiac Rodeo was in its third year but the 2008 edition was the first time it was being run on a not-for-profit basis by a group of community volunteers.Its location was also moved from Draveurs des Chutes in Mansfield to the grounds surrounding the arena in Fort Coulonge. Wednesday, July 16, 2008 The E&uity Page 9 Enquêtes criminelles dans la MRC de Pontiac Dans la nuit du 6 juillet dernier, un vol a été commis dans un commerce du ¦secteur de Shawville.Une .somme d\u2019argent a été volée à l\u2019intérieur du commerce.Les enquêteurs du poste de la MRC de Pontiac travaillent présentement le dossier Sécurité routière Des sanctions plus sévères contre la vitesse excessive: Depuis le 1er Avril 2008, dans le but d\u2019améliorer le bilan routier et la sécurité sur les routes, des sanctions plus sévères ont été mises en place contre la vitesse excessive.Dorénavant, il en coûte plus cher lorsque vous êtes intercepté à la suite d'un grand excès de vitesse : I \u2022 Le nombre de points d\u2019inaptitude est doublé; \u2022\tLe montant de l\u2019amende est doublé ou triplé selon le nombre d\u2019infractions pour grand excès de vitesse inscrit à votre dossier de conducteur.En plus, si vous êtes déclaré coupable de ce grand excès de vitesse, cette infraction sera maintenant prise en considération si vous êtes intercepté à nouveau pour d\u2019autres grands excès de vitesse, et ce, pour les 10 prochaines années.Dans les prochains mois, de nouvelles sanctions encore plus sévères entreront en vigueur à la date fixée par le gouvernement du Québec.Par conséquent, si vous êtes intercepté à nouveau pour grand .excès de vitesse : ,\t\u2022 Selon le nombre de con- damnations pour grands excès de vitesse inscrit à la ¦SAAQ depuis le 1er Avril 2008 et \u2022\tSelon la zone de limite de vitesse permise où vous aurez commis cette infraction Lea sanctions suivantes pourraient aussi s\u2019applquer \u2022\tSuspension immédiate du permis de conduire pour 7, 30 ou 60 jours; \u2022\tSaisie immédiate du véhicule pour 30 jours.Conduite automobile en utilisant un téléphone cellulaire Depuis le 1er Avril 2008, il est interdit pour un conducteur d\u2019utiliser pendant qu\u2019il conduit tout appareil ayant une fonction téléphonique et tenu en main, par exemple un téléphone cellulaire ou un terminal mobile de poche (BlackBerry).Le seul fait de tenir en main, un tel appareil tout en conduisant, peu importe l'utilisation qui en est faite, constitue une infraction.Pour l\u2019utiliser en toute sécurité, vous devez vous immobiliser dans un endroit où le stationnement est autorisé.Rappelons que, sauf en cas d'urgence, nul ne peut s'immobiliser sur l\u2019accotement ou dans une voie d\u2019entrée ou de sortie d\u2019autoroute La sanction prévue au Code de la Sécurité Routière pour cette infraction est : \u2022\tUne amende de 80 $, plus les frais judiciaires de 25 $ et une contribution de 10$; \u2022\ttrois points d\u2019inaptitude.Pour plus d\u2019information, visitez\tle www.saaq.gouv.qc.ca Police de proximité Le 8 août prochain, au Club de Golf Mickey Creek de Vinton, aura lieu le Tournoi de Golf de la MRC de Pontiac en collaboration avec la Sûreté du Québec de la MRC de Pontiac.L\u2019événement a pour but d'amasser des fonds pour un organisme du Pontiac.Cette année, les fonds recueillis seront remis à l\u2019organisme : Projet d\u2019ébénisterie.L\u2019événement sera un excellent moyen d\u2019apprendre à connaître ce nouvel organisme et à le supporter dans son mandat.Pour de plus amples renseignements, pour contribuer en faisant un don ou en fournissant des objets promotionnels qui seront offerts à l\u2019encan silencieux, veuillez communiquer avec l\u2019agente Geneviève Bruneau au (819) 648-2141 ou au Bureau de la MRC de Pontiac au (819) 648-5689.Le 5 juillet dernier, deux jeunes âgés de 13 et 14 ans ont été arrêtés concernant un vol de véhicule et un vol de moins de 5 000 $ survenu à Vaudreuil-Dorion.Les deux jeunes ont été rencontrés par les policiers concernant ces événements.Ils avaient volé le véhicule et pris la fuite en direction de Mansfield.Durant leur fuite, ils ont occasionné une poursuite policière avec les policiers de la Ville d\u2019Ottawa.Un des jeunes a été remis en liberté, il comparaîtra par voie de sommation dans les prochaines semaines.L\u2019autre jeune a été détenu au Centre Apprenti de Hull.Il a comparu lundi matin au Palais de Justice de Gatineau pour répondre à des chefs d\u2019accusations de vol de véhicule, de vol de moins de 5 000 $, de bris d\u2019engagement et de bris de probation.Mentionnons que le véhicule a été retrouvé à Mansfield.Le 2 juillet dernier, un homme de 39 ans de Bristol est décédé après avoir été emporté par les rapides de la Rivière Quyon.Gino D\u2019Aquino se baignait avec un ami dans le secteur de Sammon Rapids lorsqu'il aurait perdu pied et sombré dans la rivière.L\u2019ami de l\u2019homme ainsi que les pompiers de Bristol ont effectués les recherches et ont repéchés le corps de l\u2019homme.L\u2019homme a été transporté au Centre Hospitalier de Shawville où son décès a été constaté Une autopsie a été pratiquée par un médecin légiste de Montréal.Sécurité Nautique Avec l\u2019arrivée de l\u2019été, il est de mise de vous rappeler les équipements qui sont nécessaires d\u2019avoir en sa possession lors d'une promenade en bateau.Tout d\u2019abord, rappelons que depuis le 15 septembre 1999, tous les conducteurs nés après le 1er avril 1983 doivent posséder une carte de conducteur d\u2019embarcation de plaisance.Pour ce qui est des conducteurs d\u2019embarcations de moins de four mètres de longueur, y compris les motomannes, l\u2019obligation de posséder une carte de compétence a été fixée au 15 septembre\t2002.Finalement, à partir du 15 septembre 2009, tous les conducteurs d\u2019embarcation de plaisance devront posséder leur carte de compétence.Pour obtenir une telle carte, vous pouvez consulter le site internet du Bureau de la sécurité nautique au www.securitenau tique .gc .ca ou téléphoner au 1-800-267-6687.Pour les plaisanciers qui désirent naviguer à bord d\u2019un canot ou d\u2019une embarcation munie d\u2019avirons de moins de six mètres (19 pi 8 po), les équipements requis sont les suivants : \u2022\tUn vêtement de flottaison individuel ou un gilet de sauvetage homologué au Canada et de taille appropriée pour chaque personne à bord.\u2022\tUne ligne d\u2019attrape flottante d\u2019au moins 15 mètres (49 pi 3 po) de longueur.\u2022\tUn dispositif de propulsion manuelle (aviron supplémentaire) ou une ancre fixée à un câble, à un cordage, à une chaîne ou à une combinaison de ceux-ci, d\u2019au moins 15 mètres (49 pi 3 po) de longueur.\u2022\tUne écope ou une pompe à main munie d\u2019un tuyau suffisamment long pour permettre à la personne utilisant la pompe de vider l\u2019eau par-dessus bord.\u2022\tUn dispositif ou un appareil de signalisation sonore.\u2022\tDes feux de navigation conformes aux dispositions du Règlement sur les abordages.Pour les utilisateurs d\u2019embarcations de plaisance Chichester a reçu un versement de 102 543 $ provenant du transfert de la taxe fédérale sur l\u2019essence CHICHESTER \u2022 Les ministre des Transports, de l'Infrastructure et des Collectivités et député de Pontiac à la Chambre des communes, l\u2019honorable Lawrence Cannon, ainsi que la députée de Pontiac et adjointe parlementaire au ministre de l\u2019Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l\u2019Alimentation, madame Charlotte L\u2019Écuyer, au nom de la vice-première ministre et ministre des Affaires municipales et des Régions, madame\tNathalie Normandeau, ont annoncé que le Canton de Chichester bénéficiera d'un montant de 102 543 $, consenti dans le cadre de l'entente fédérale-provinciale relative au transfert d\u2019une partie des revenus de la taxe fédérale sur l\u2019essence et de la contribution du gouvernement du Québec.Il s\u2019agit d'un premier versement pour Chichester qui recevra, au total, la somme de 256 357 $ d'ici la fin de l'année 2009 pour la réalisation d\u2019importants travaux d\u2019infrastructures.¦ Le financement offert aujourd'hui au Canton de Chichester, dans le cadre du Fonds de la taxe sur l'essence, est un exemple concret de l\u2019engagement du gouvernement du Canada â soutenir une économie plus forte, un environnement plus sain et des collectivités plus prospères au Québec, a déclaré le ministre Cannon.Chantiers Canada, le plan du gouvernement du Canada doté de 33 milliards de dollars, prévoit que le Fonds de la taxe sur l\u2019essence fournira 11,8 milliards de dollars de 2007 à 2014 à l\u2019échelle du pays.Le budget de 2008 indique que ce fonds sera maintenu à 2 milliards par année après 2013-2014 et deviendra permanent.Cela permettra aux municipalités de continuer à compter sur une source fiable de fonds pendant quelles mettront en place les infrastructures dont elles ont besoin.» \u2022 L\u2019aide financière consentie aujourd'hui démontre bien notre volonté de contribuer au mieux-étre des citoyens et citoyennes.Ainsi, le Canton de Chichester peut désormais compter sur des versements déjà déterminés, ce qui facilitera la planification des travaux d'infrastructures à réaliser.Un autre signe de l\u2019importance qu\u2019accorde notre gouvernement à la pérennité des infrastructures est l\u2019annonce récente de la prolongation de la contribution du Québec de 1,15 milliard de dollars pour la période se terminant en mars 2015.Ces investissements s\u2019inscrivent dans le Plan québécois des infrastructures, qui prévoit plus motonsées de moins de 6 mètres (19 pi 8 po) de longueur, les équipements requis sont les suivants : \u2022\tUn vêtement de flottaison individuel ou un gilet de sauvetage homologué au Canada et de taille appropriée pour chaque personne à bord.\u2022\tUne ligne d\u2019attrape flottante d\u2019au moins 15 mètres (49 pi 3 po) de longueur.\u2022\tUn dispositif de propulsion manuelle (aviron supplémentaire) ou une ancre fixée à un câble, à un cordage, à une chaine ou à une combinaison de ceux-ci, d\u2019au moins 15 mètres (49 pi 3 po) de longueur.\u2022\tUn extincteur de classe 5 BC, si l\u2019embarcation de plaisance est équipée d\u2019un moteur intérieur, d\u2019un réservoir à combustible fixe, peu importe sa taille, ou d\u2019un dispositif de cuisson, de chauffage ou de réfrigération alimenté en carburant.\u2022\tUne écope ou une pompe à main munie d\u2019un tuyau suffisamment long pour permettre à la personne utilisant la pompe de vider l\u2019eau par-dessus bord.\u2022\tUne lampe de poche étanche ou trois signaux pyrotechniques de type A, B ou C homologués au Canada.\u2022\tUn dispositif ou un appareil de signalisation sonore.\u2022\tDes feux de navigation conformes aux dispositions du Règlement sur les abordages.Pour plus de détails, vous pouvez vous procurer le Guide de Sécurité Nautique de Transports Canada en vous présentant au poste de la MRC Pontiac ou en con- de 30 milliards de dollars pour la période de 2007-2012, dont 3,15 milliards de dollars serviront au maintien et à la mise aux normes des infrastructures municipales.La réfection et la modernisation des infrastructures constituent une priorité pour le gouvernement du Québec », a fait savoir la députée de Pontiac.L\u2019Entente conclue entre le Québec et le Canada en 2005 a pour but d\u2019assurer le financement du renouvellement des infrastructures municipales et locales, dans une perspective de développement durable, notamment en matière d\u2019eau potable, d\u2019eaux usées, de voirie locale et de transport en commun.Le gouvernement du Canada versera au gouvernement du Québec, au cours de la période de 2005-2009, un montant de 1,34 milliard de dollars auquel s\u2019ajoute la contribution du Québec de 475,7 millions de dollars, ce qui porte l\u2019enveloppe à 1,8 milliard de dollars.En incluant la part des municipalités, ce sont 2,3 milliards de dollars qui seront investis pour le renouvellement des infrastructures municipales Le versement des fonds est assuré par la Société de financement des infrastructures locales du Québec (SOFIL).- OFFRE D\u2019EMPLOI - Sommes à la recherche d\u2019une personne d\u2019affaires du Pontiac, bilingue et membre de la Chambre de Commerce du Pontiac pour créer et maintenir un nouveau site Web pour un nouvel organisme.Renseignements : 819-647-3885, avant le 25 juilllet 2008.- JOB OFFER - Seeking a Website developer to design, build and maintain a new Website for a new association.Must be a Pontiac business person, be a member of the Pontiac Chamber of Commerce and bilingual.For more information call 819-647-3885, before July 25th, 2008.AVIS PUBLIC MUNICIPALITÉ DE PONTIAC Aux contribuables de la susdite municipalité AVIS PUBLIC f:st par les présentes donné par le soussigné, secrétaire-trésorier de la susdite municipalité, qu\u2019il y aura séanœ régulière du Conseil Municipal le 12 août 2008, à 20h00 au 2024, Route 148, Pontiac, Québec.Au cours de cette séance, le conseil doit statuer sur la demande de dérogation mineure suivante : Nature et effets : La demande a pour but de réduire à 19 mètres la marge avant d\u2019un nouveau bâtiment secondaire en bordure d\u2019une route sous la juridiction du Ministère des transports.En vertu du règlement no.177-01, cette marge est établie à 35 mètres.Identification du site concerné : Partie du lot 5B, rang 13, Canton Onslow Tout intéressé pourra se faire entendre par le conseil relativement à cette demande.DONNÉ à PONTIAC ce 14 juillet de l\u2019an deux mille huit.Sylvain Bertrand Secrétaire-trésorier Division Pontiac C245, Rang 13 C.P.249 Shawville (Québec) J0X 2Y0 maibec Pontiac Division C245, Rang 13 C.P.249 Shawville (Quebec) J0X 2Y0 ACHETE BUYS CEDRE Qualité bardeaux 1)\tBillots (8\u20198\" à 16\u20194\"), diamètre 9\" et + 2)\tachat en longueur à la tmv souche 12\" et +, fin bout 5\" ÉPINETTE/SAPIN Billots qualité sciage long (16\u20196\u201d à 80% et 12\u20196\u201d) Avant toute livraison ou pour des informations, contacter: Sylvain Garneau, responsable des approvisionnements Tél.: 819-647-5959 poste 31 Cell.: 819-661-2766 CEDAR Shingle quality 1)\tlogs (8\u20198\" to 16'4\"), diameter 9\" and + 2)\ttree length by ton stump 12\" and +, top 5\" SPRUCE/BALSAM Long saw log quality (16'6\u201d to 80% and 12\u20196\u201d) Before any deliveries or further information, please contact: Sylvain Garneau, Wood Procurement Supervisor Tel.: 819-647-5959 ext.31 Cell.: 819-661-2766 Une toute nouvelle formation! Ebénisterie Le Centre de formation professionnelle Pontiac offrira une toute nouvelle formation : ÉBÉNISTERIE, un programme de 1650 heures.Cette formation débutera en septembre 2008 et se terminera au printemps 2010.L\u2019horaire sera de 25 heures semaine et cette nouvelle formation menant à un DEP se donnera à l\u2019ancien bâtiment de l'école l'Envolée de Campbell's Bay (1, rue Front sud).Ça t'intéresse?Communique avec le CFP Pontiac au 819-683-1419 et inscris-toi.Les places sont limitées! Centre de formation professionnelle Pontiac 250, chemin de la Chute Fort-Coulonge (QC) J0X 1V0 TR.: 1 (819) 683-1419 Téléc.: 1 (819) 683-2251 Service régional formation professionnelle Outaouals sultant le site internet du gouvernement du Canada sous la rubrique Sécurité Nautique.Relations communautaires Les 18-19 et 20 juillet prochain aura lieu la troisième édition du Jamboree de Shawville.L\u2019événement se déroulera sur le site \u2022 Armstrong Heritage Farm \u2022 sur la Route 148 à Shawville.Les organisateurs vous donnent rendez-vous pour une fin de semaine de musique et de danse.Venez en grand nombre pour profiter de cet événement en famille sur l\u2019un de nos sites de camping.Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez consulter le www.armstrongher-itagefarm.com ou le ahfapersona.ca ou par téléphone au 819-647-6826.Horreur I 10 ans plus tard.encore de bonnes nouvelles ! Un dixième anniversaire ça se célèbre en grand.Pour souligner le nôtre, nous avons réservé 100 000 $ pour le développement d\u2019outils promotionnels dans les entreprises privées en opération depuis au moins trois ans.Vous qualifiez ?Pour plus de renseignements contactez Annie Vaillancourt.par courriel : availlancourt.cldtûmrcpontiac ou par téléphone : 819-648-5689 poste 128 Pour dévelopP*-*^gg Ensemble k Together CANADA PROVINCE DE QUÉBEC MUNICIPALITÉ RÉGIONALE DE COMTÉ DE PONTIAC MUNICIPALITÉ DE LITCHFIELD AVIS PUBLIC PUBLIC NOTICE CANADA PROVINCE OF QUÉBEC REGIONAL COUNTY MUNICIPALITY OF PONTIAC MUNICIPALITY OF LITCHFIELD AVIS PUBLIC est donné par le soussigné, Martin Ladouceur, responsable du service forestier, qu\u2019une période de consultation publique du Plan annuel d\u2019interventions forestières (PAIF) se tiendra du lundi 20 juillet 2008 au vendredi 8 août 2008, aux bureaux de la Municipalité régionale de comté de Pontiac, situé au 602, route 301 Nord, à Litchfield (intersection des routes 148 et 301 Nord).Le PAIF décrit les interventions forestières que le service forestier de la MRC de Pontiac compte réaliser sur le territoire public intramunicipal (TPI) au cours de la prochaine année.Deux secteurs d'interventions différents sont planifiés dans les municipalités d'Otter Lake et Mansfield-Pontefract.Une copie du PAIF sera disponible pour fin de consultation au bureau de la MRC de Pontiac du lundi au vendredi entre 8 h 30 et 15 h 30.Des informations seront également disponibles sur le Portail du Pontiac (www.mrcpontiac.qc.ca/welcome/index.php).Pour de plus amples informations à ce sujet, veuillez communiquer avec Régent Dugas ou Martin Ladouceur du service forestier de la MRC de Pontiac.Donné à Litchfield, ce 13 juillet 2008.Martin Ladouceur, ing.f.Responsable du service forestier de la MRC de Pontiac PUBLIC NOTICE is given by the undersigned, Martin Ladouceur, manager of the forestry service, that a public consultation concerning the Annual forest management plan (PAIF) will be held from Monday, July 20 to Friday, August 8, 2008, at the offices of the Regional county municipality of Pontiac situated at 602 Highway 301 North, in the municipality of Litchfield (intersection of Highways 148 and 301 North).The PAIF describes the harvesting operations that the forestry service of the MRC Pontiac intends to realize, in the next year, on the intramunicipal public land (TPI).Two different harvesting sectors are planned in the municipalities of Otter Lake and Mansfield-Pontefract.A copy of the PAIF will be available for consultation at the offices of the MRC Pontiac from Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m.and 3:30 p.m.Information will also be available on the website \u201cPortail du Pontiac\" (www.mrcpontiac.qc.ca/weicome/index.php).For further information on the PAIF you may contact Régent Dugas or Martin Ladouceur, at the forestry service of the MRC Pontiac.Given in Litchfield on July 13, 2008.Martin Ladouceur, ing.f.Manager of the forestry service of the MRC Pontiac y Our Future Begin* Here Commission Scolaire Western Quebec AVIS PUBLIC La Commission scolaire Weslem Québec désire informer le public de ce qui suit: HEURES D\u2019ÉTÉ Lundi au jeudi : 8 h 30 à 16 h Vendredi:\t8 h 30 à 12 h Fermeture:\t21 juillet au 4 août 2008 FACTURATION DKS TAXES SCOLAIRES La facturation des taxes scolaires pour la période du 1er juillet 2008 au 30 juin 2009.sera mise à la poste le 15 août 2008, la date d\u2019échéance étant le 15 septembre 2008.PROJET DE LOI 43 Suite aux augmentations des évaluations municipales et la réaction du public, le M.E.L.S.* a modifié la L.I.P.** en adoptant le projet de loi 43.Voici un sommaire des modifications: \u2022\tLes augmentations résultant d\u2019un nouveau rôle municipal seront étalées sur la durée du rôle (3 ans) incluant les rôles 2006.\u2022\tLe choix de deux versements lorsque la facture annuelle est égale ou supérieure à 300,00$.\u2022\tUne réduction sur la facture courante est calculée pour limiter l\u2019augmentation en vertu d\u2019application de l\u2019article 475.2 L.I.P.Ce taux de réduction est commun aux commissions scolaires anglophones et francophones qui partagent le même territoire Néanmoins, aucune réduction n'est applicable lorsque l\u2019augmentation maximale calculée n\u2019est pas atteinte.\u2022\tMELS Le Ministère d'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sports ** L.I.P.Loi sur l'instruction publique INSCRIPTION 2008-2009 Pour une inscription durant la période estivale, à compter du 5 août, veuille/ communiquer avec la Commission scolaire Western Québec afin de prendre un rendez-vous.Adresse: 15, Katimavik, Gatineau (Secteur Aylmer) 819.684.2336 poste 1155 ou 1.800.363.9111 \u2022\tExtrait de naissance de l\u2019enfant (format long) \u2022\tPreuve de citoyenneté Canadienne d\u2019un parent (Certificat de naissance ou carte de citoyenneté) Merci pour votre collaboration.Mike Dawson Directeur Général Visitez notre site web: ww w.wqsb.qc.ca Western Québec School Board PUBLIC NOTICE The Western Québec School Board would like to inform the public of the following: SUMMER HOURS Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a m.to 4:00 p.m.Friday:\t8:30 a.m.to 12:00 p.m.Closed: July 21st to August 4th.2008 SCHOOL TAX INVOICING Invoices for the taxation period of July 1st.2008 to June 30th.2009 will be mailed on August 15th.2008 and will be due on September 15th, 2008.BILL 43 As a result of significant increases in municipal evaluations and the public's reactions in regards to the impact on school board taxes, the M.E.L.S.* has modified the L.I.P.** with Bill 43.Modifications in summary are: \u2022\tAll increases resulting from new municipal rolls are to be staggered over the penod of the roll (i.e.3 years) commencing with 2006 rolls.\u2022\tThe option of payments in two instalments when an annual invoice due is calculated to equal $300.00 or higher \u2022\tA reduction to the current invoice is calculated per municipality to ensure a limited increase Article 475.2 L.I.P.dictates this complex calculation.The reduction rate is common to both French and English school boards to ensure equity across the shared territory.The maximum increase may not be reached when a new roll is set therefore a reduction may not be present in certain municipalities.\u2022\tMELS Minister of Education, Sports and Leisure ** L.I.P Education Act SCHOOL REGISTRATION 2008-2009 To register students, during the schools' summer holidays starting August 5th, please call the Western Québec School Board to make an appointment.Address: 15 Katimavik.Gatineau (Aylmer Sector) 819 684.2336 ext.1155 or 1,800,363.9111 Documents required lor the appointment \u2022\tLong form Birth Certificate of the child \u2022\tCanadian Citizenship of one parent (Birth Certificate or Citizenship card) Thank you for your continued support Mike Dawson Director General Visit our web site at: www.wqsh.qc.ca Page 10 i HE Kul n Waltham Wednesday, July 16, 2008 V Helen Perry \u20221 689-2652 -J jacobg42@hot « mail.com Little Luke Venne of Perth spent a few days last week with his grandparents Linda and Wayne Venne.It was nice chatting with Patsy and Merril Allard the other day while out shopping.On Saturday evening an 80th surprise birthday party was held in honour of Elizabeth Ethier at the Waltham Town Hall.Family and friends gathered to shower Aunt Libby with love and best wishes.A tasty lunch was served.The entertainment for the evening was provided by Wayne Venne, Gary\u2019 McKnight.Brittany Harkins did a fantastic job on the drums.1 am sure Aunt Lib that you will live a long and prosperous life with the amount of walking that you do every night! You are to be admired and we should all take lessons from you! A surprise gift was also presented to Marcel Ethier.Elizabeth\u2019s son, who loves to ride his bicycle around the village all summer.Marcel\u2019s three-wheel pedal bike was getting worn out, and needed replacement A good friend and neighbour, Bobby Tremblay, headed up a campaign to raise funds for the new bike.Once again, our community rallied together and on Saturday evening, during the birthday party, the new' bike was unveiled for Marcel.He has been riding it\tever\tsince.Congratulations Marcel, and thank you Bobby, and your helpers for heading up this great endeavor.On Sunday afternoon, Isabella and her three little cousins, Abby, Ashlyn and Amy celebrated a princess birthday party.Their birthdays are all around the same time.They were all dressed up in their pretty princess dresses.Family gathered at Rhonda and Mark\u2019s to help Bella, Abby, Ashlyn and Amy celebrate.It was a great afternoon of fun filled out door activities followed by a barbecue and a princess cake and ice cream.It was amazing to watch four little girls blow out the candles on their birthday cake and open their presents! Cousins Alex and Mikaela and Uncle Mike, of Embrun also joined in on the festivities.A very happy anniversary is wished to Lucie and Joe Rochon, who celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary on July 13.May you enjoy many more of God's richest blessings.Happy sweet 16th birthday is wished to Maria Rochon, who celebrated her birthday on July 14.We hope that you had a wonderful time with your girl- friends at the cottage Mana! Weekend visitors at Elizabeth Ethier's this past weekend were Lynette and Shayne Burnie and Dallas and Rene Lauzon, of Cornwall.Janice and Sid Tedford of Mallory Town were also visitors.Weekend visitors at Linda and Wayne Vennes were George Bergeron and Fred Derouin.They took part in the Chapeau Bass Tournament.Special anniversary wishes and love are extended to Gail and Roger Perry, who are celebrating their 41st wedding anniversary on July 22.We wish you both share many more years of God\u2019s richest blessings.PW Jill McDane ¦ 458-2366 Æ Wasn\u2019t that a party! Family, friends and neighbours surprised Gerard Trudeau for his 70th birthday.Edith and Gig returned from a fishing trip to, be surprised by a huge tent, campers and many people.Actually only Gig was surprised, of course, as Edith knew.It was a wonderful afternoon and evening.The slide show was great.We got to see Gig with hair, oh yeah and Mark too.I think \u2019\u2022 -e should do the same thing next year.His kids and grandchildren,\tMark, Carmen, Zack, Jessica, Joanne, John, Ty and Dillon, Jean Guy and Jeanette Fortin, a job well done.On Sunday, July 6 relatives and neighbours surprised Ken and Isabelle Claude by gathering at Casa Grecque and celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary.Toasts were proposed by Garry Claude, Father Paul Bergeron and Winston Kinnaird.It\u2019s great to see Lester McCann out and about after having back surgery.The Quyon Pastoral Charge held their annual strawberry supper a couple of weeks ago.It was great to see Eleanor Sutton looking so good.On July 5 the Taber clan gathered at Russ and Janet\u2019s for a steak barbecue.They enjoyed a delicious meal and concluded the evening with some great firewords.Russ has reported not having many apples this year.As well as the Priors saying no apples as well.Maybe too much rain.On July 2 the Campbell clan gathered at Myrna and Bob\u2019s cottage in Sand Bay for their annual get together.Duck and Donald Trudeau picked up eight first and two second place ribbons at the Ottawa Valley Light Horse Show in ichmond last weekend.Birthday wishes are sent to Jill Kearns from her sister, Lynn.HOPE Volleyball SummerFest at Mooney\u2019s Bay Beach this past Saturday was a huge success.After working hard the past several months (along with the entire organizing committee), toward the end of the one-day event, Ida-Mae was able to enjoy concerts by Thornley and 54-40 with some good \u2018ole friends, Jaime Coté, Virginia Schwartz, Sonia Poirier, Jason Howard, Troy Coté, Steph Belanger and Richard Arulpooranam.Ida-Mae says \u201cThank, my friends for making the day extra special for me! Also a big thank you to all the volunteers, participants and spectators.HOPE rocks because of you .\" In last week\u2019s greater Ottawa Fastball League action the Quyon Flyers won three important games.The Flyers started the week off on Tuesday with a double header against Carp.Quyon played well in both games winning by a score of 5-2 and 7-0.On Thursday Quyon travelled to Orleans and once again came away with the win.Final score was 7-0 in a five inning mercy.These three wins give Quyon a 10-1-1 record through 13 games and leave them tied for first place in the nine team league with a five time defending champion, Team Eston.Quyon once again has a busy week.On Tuesday they will travel to Fitzroy Harbour for an 8:30 game.They will then be off to Sittsville Wednesday night for an 8:30 game.The real test will come on Friday night in Quyon which will feature a rare double-header.The first game starts at 7 p.m.and will see the Shawville Snappers play the Micksburg Sr.Twins which will be followed by the Quyon Flyers vs.Team Easton in what could be a battle for top spot in the GOFL.The Flyers hope to have a good crowd on hand for this one.Aloha seniors Christina Gray.THE EQUITY Therese Mainville receives a lei from Serena Larivière on July 9 at a Hawaiian themed party for seniors.The party is an annual event with a different theme every year.This year\u2019s lunch was held at the Forest Inn in Bryson and included a performance by a live band.About 100 residents of Pontiac Day Centre and Pontiac long-term facility enjoyed the food and entertainment.Shawville fk\tLyse Lacourse \"\t647-5932 lysie_wheezy@ \" hotmail.com This columnist is finally on holidays and I have the great pleasure of hosting my Mom, Dr.Michelle Lawton-Gregory for the upcoming week.I am really enjoying having her visiting us.Patrick Latreille wowed the crowd with his band Mad Parish on St-Laurent Blvd.in Montreal on Saturday, July 12.The venue was called Bar Fly and the place was packed Mary Ann Horner was able to go to see her son perform and it was awesome.This up and coming band will be performing in Ottawa on Saturday, July 19 at Irene\u2019s on Bank Street.Congratulations Mad Parish.Our thoughts and prayers with the Taylor family who have lost Mona.Some birthdays being celebrated this week are: Rev Roger Young, Rick Valin, Enc Latreille, Randy Eades, Marion Musgrove.Lance Orr, Shirley Roy, William Keindel, Danny Moore, Ron E.Campbell, Madonna Cluff, Gordon Black, Amanda Hodgins, Erma Hodgins, Anne Armitage, Barry Campbell, John Atkinson, Dalton Hodgins, Mark Lang, Lynn Lang, Randy Gagnon, Kim Finan, Ronald Hodgins, Melissa Kavanagh, Vera Rutledge, Pam Chevrier, Nicholas Vowles, Wendy Erfle, Terry Murray, Sue Evans, Randy Belsher, Katie Young, Lou Kirkham, Kevin Hannaberry, Katlen Rivqt, Christopher Hobbs and Lisa Richardson.Congratulations to the following couples celebrating wedding anniversaries this coming week:\tRick and Christine Davis, Jerry and Laune Barber, David and Betty Frost, Scott and Jennifer Judd, Ivan and Helen Thrun, Randy and Joanne Beattie, Dave and Debbie Moore, Alain and Debbie Dube, Barney and Heather Richardson, Mike and Jenn Rusenstrom, Denzil and Barbara Yach, Richard and Pat Wood, Terry and Karen Campbell, Jimmy and Heather Carson, Louis-Philippe and Amy Lavallee, Douglas and Janet Graham, Frank and Lou Kirkham, Irwin and Eleanor Hayes.This weekend is the long anticipated\tCountry Jamboree on Friday til Sunday and the Armstrong Farm.People from all over will be coming for this great event and promises to have some great country singers and bands entertaining.Happy belated birthdays to Muriel Groves, Laurier Dumouchel and Marilyn Opray all of Bryson.Don\u2019t leave getting your I.D.to the last minute, drop in anytime during regular business hours.PONTIAC PRINTSHOP LTD.133 Centre St., Shawville, QC J0X 2Y0 819-647-2204 www.theequity.ca Taking the wife?Need your mug shot for your passports?e country?STOP IN.NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY.READY IN LESS THEN 5 MINUTES.$10.00 INCLUDES TAX, DOUBLE PRINTS.?\tPassport\t?Firearm\u2019s Acquistion Card ?\tHealth Card ?Driver\u2019s Licence ?\tNative Status ?Any I.D.INTERNET SERVICES KEYNETZ «J\u2019829-9539 DIAL UP: $16.95 / month WEB HOSTING: From $49/year DSL SERVICE: Residential $29.95 Business $59.00 1128 - 2720 Queensview Drive, Ottawa.K2B 1A5 Hours Mon - Fri 8:00 am to 4:00 pm www.keynetz.com SEPTIC TANK PUMPING \u2022>?.> Y A .1 ' I r.f If fol »! 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