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[" 125th Year, Issue No.33\tWednesday, August 13, 2008\t88 cents y' \\ The Voice of the Pontiac for 125 years tofythfng ©Id fs iïî®w again at antique %bm ! pap 3 Attempted murder in Mansfield WILBUR MCLEAN Equity Editor MANSFIELD \u2022 Police are investigating an attempted murder in Mansfield.Police were called to a home at 86 Thomas Lefebvre at about 2 a m.Tuesday morning.There, a man had been stabbed by a sharp object in a domestic dispute, according to Const.Mélanie Larouche, spokesperson for the Sûreté du Québec.The victim, a 40-year-old male, was in hospital in Gatineau where as of late Tuesday morning he was in critical condition.\u201cThey are attempting to stabilize him but haven\u2019t heel able to stabilize him so far,\u201d said Const.Larouche.In custody as a suspect is a 39-year-old woman, the victim\u2019s girlfriend.As The Equity went to print, she was in police custody and being transferred to Hull where she was to be questioned by the major crime unit in Gatineau.Before being taken to Gatineau, the victim was first transported to the CLSC clinic in Fort Coulonge and then to the hospital in Shawville.Investigators were at the home on Tuesday morning, inspecting the crime scene.No charges had been laid as of press time, though no other suspects were being sought, according to Const.Larouche.Read The Equity next week for an update on this developing story.Accident on bridge to Pembroke CHRISTINA GRAY Equity Reporter PONTIAC \u2022 Five people were sent to hospital early Monday morning after a two-vehicle accident occurred on the bridge from Pontiac to Pembroke.The vehicles collided head-on when one car travelling west tried to pass the van in front of it on a double line.\u201cHe was not supposed to pass,\u201d said Geneviève Bruneau, spokesperson for the Pontiac detachment of the Sûreté du Québec.\u201cIt\u2019s a dangerous move that caused the accident,\u201d she said.The car travelling west had a male driver and a male passenger.The car travelling east had a female driver, female passenger and a baby in the car.All were sent to hospital in Pembroke and then the adult passengers were sent to hospital in Ottawa.On Monday morning, Bruneau said she did not believe the injuries to be life-threatening.She also said the accident is under investigation and the made driver may face charges.Flyers lose to first place Easton Santa on vacation Christina Gray, Th£ EQUITY Shawville Mayor Albert Armstrong sits on Santa\u2019s lap on Monday outside Shawville town hall.Santa and Mrs.Claus are in the Pontiac visiting their friends Pat and Helen Howe of Sand Bay.This is the eighth year the Clauses have come to the Pontiac for their vacation but Santa never forgets about the kids.He spent Monday morning visiting with local preschoolers on the steps of the Shawville town hall.There was no word on what Mayor Armstrong requested from Santa.WILBUR MCLEAN Equity Editor QUYON \u2022 The Quyon Flyers are not quite there yet.The Pontiac team continued to prove they are quickly gaining on five time Greater Ottawa Fastball League champions, Ottawa Team Easton, but still hâve some strides to make as they lost a 4-2 decision to Ottawa last Tuesday, August 5 in Quyon.An extended two-out rally in the third inning had Ottawa score four runs on four hits to ultimately bury the chances of Quyon.A long two-run home run by Pat O\u2019Connor punctuated the rally for Team Easton.Besides that third inning, Quyon played very well against the defending champs.Quyon led off the scoring in the top of the first.Luke Young singled to start the game, was advanced to second on a well-executed sacrifice bunt by Shawn Laframboise and then scored on a hard single up the middle by Drew Hathway.Quyon\u2019s other run was scored in the bottom of the third inning in similar fashion.Ben Younge walked, reached second on a sacrifice bunt by Young and then driven in by Hathway, who again singled.Hathway was the losing pitcher for Quyon, throwing a complete game.Dan Konkle was the winning pitcher for Ottawa, also throwing a complete game.Quyon has been one of the only teams in the league to consistently compete against Ottawa this season, losing games by scores 4-2 and 1-0, while tying one game 6-6.Team Easton are currently the seventh ranked tier two fastpitch team in North America.The Flyers were shorthanded for the contest as two of their top players, Joran Graham and Matt Greer, were participating in the midget fastball national championships and the junior fastball national championships, respectively.Quyon has one game remaining in their regular season against the Orleans Gators.It\u2019s a contest with playoff implications as the Flyers and Stittsville are both still chasing second place.Orleans, meanwhile, is assured of a ninth place finish.Flyers at nationals Graham was playing with the Napanee (Ont.) Express at the midget national championships, who finished the tournament in second place after the playoff round was truncated because of unrelenting rain throughout the week.Graham was named MVP of the tournament.He hit a three-run, walk-off home run in the playoffs to defeat the Newfoundland representative 8-6 in the last game completed by the Express before the tournament ended prematurely.Graham batted .280 in the tournament, contributing five RBI.He also had a 2.74 ERA in 13 and two-thirds innings pitched.Greer, meanwhile, was playing with the Quebec representatives at the junior championships.Please see FLYERS on page two At**- -i- ¦.Wilbur McLean.The Equity Quyon Flyer Steve McCord takes a hack at a pitch from Ottawa Team Easton hurler Dan Konkle Tuesday, August 4.Bristol combats crime with cameras Wilbur McLean.The Equity A new sign warns people in Norway Bay that video cameras have been installed to help curb the rash of petty crime that has affected the public beach area.WILBUR MCLEAN Equity Editor NORWAY BAY \u2022 In an attempt to combat vandalism and thefts, surveillance cameras have been installed in Norway Bay by the Municipality of Bristol.A total of 11 cameras have been installed at the public beach portion of Norway Bay, at both the park and the pier.Petty crime in Norway Bay peaks during the summer months.\u201cThere was a lot of vandalism here,\u201d said Bristol councillor Steve Forbes.He cited stolen garbage bins, a smashed door, stolen rose bushes and defaced picnic benches as being some of the problems faced over the last few years.\u201c1 would estimate we've been paying $8,000 a year just for vandalism,\u201d said Forbes.The cameras cost about $7,500 to purchase and install, according to Forbes.\u201cIt\u2019s something we\u2019ve been looking at doing for the last four or five years, but we finally got a good price on them.\u201d The cameras are motion sensitive and don\u2019t use a tape.Instead, when the cameras are activated, security personnel at the camera company\u2019s head office monitors the cameras and have the ability to contact the police, fire department and Forbes, who also heads Norway Bay\u2019s Neighbourhood Watch program.The cameras were installed in mid-July.\u201cSince we put them up, there\u2019s been nothing,\" said Forbes.\u201cIn the long run it\u2019s going to save us a lot of money.\u201d The camera system is also transportable, so if another problem area in the municipality develops, the cameras could be moved there.Pontiac has suffered from a rash of thefts in recent months, affecting a number of local businesses.A \u201961 Buick gets stuck in the mud % Annual Portage du Fort classic car show welcomes enthusiasts CHRISTINA GRAY Equity Reporter PORTAGE DU FORT \u2022 It was an unfortunate way to arrive at a classic car show, that\u2019s for sure.John Lavigne rolled up to the show in Portage du Fort on Saturday in his beautiful black 1961 Buick, backed into a spot and promptly felt his back tire sink into the ground.He\u2019d parked right on top of the River Club\u2019s septic tank.He didn\u2019t seem too bothered by it though.\u201cIt\u2019s only mud,\" he said.\u201cIt\u2019s wash- able.\u201d They jacked up the car, got a two-by-four underneath the tire, pushed hard and off he went.His next stop was the river to wash it off.His \u201861 Buick was part of the eighth annual classic car show that draws visitors and participants from both sides of the river.Since the River Club has recently changed owners, it was a smaller show than normal, according to organizer Ted Howard.This year, he said there were 37 cars in the show which was also partially organized by the Antique Car Club of Pembroke.\u201cNext year it will be a much bigger production,\u201d he said.The oldest car in the show was a 1930 Durant model 4-07 belonging to Ron Jeremkow of Foresters Falls, ON.He\u2019s owned the car for eight years, he said and when he first got it, it wouldn\u2019t even run.But it\u2019s just one of two projects he has on the go.\u201cOnce you\u2019re retired, what are you going to do with yourself?You've got to have winter toys,\u201d he said.Please see CARS on page two Catden 759-0699 parues 719-4729 latence ^ 274 9957M r*rr ' Many waterfront for sale ranging from $60,000 to $79,900.Otter Lake New Listing Cozy 3 bedroom cottage on 2+ acre lot in a quiet bay on Otter Lake Excellent family cottage $175,000 Farm Lake Excellent bargain'! 2 bedroom cottage with screened in porch on quiet lake only minutes from the village $155,000 Clarendon Ideal for outdoor enthusiast.78.6 acres with maple syrup operation 2 cottages, large bam, trails throughout Enjoy the outdoors.Great hunting $125,000.181, rue Principale.Aylmer, Québec 819-684-9054 E-mail: tlafleur@magma.ca 320 Main Street, Shawville, Québec 819-647-6996 > Page 2 The Kgm.ity Wednesday, August 13, 2008 Youth cycle day promotes fitness, recreational trail WILBUR MCLEAN Equity Editor PONTIAC \u2022 it was a day for teenagers to pedal hard.About 25 people participated in a youth cycle day which went from Campbell\u2019s Bay to Shawville Friday afternoon.The cyclists used the PPJ Trail as their path, with the approximately 18 kilometre trek taking approximately an hour and a half.\u201cWe stopped for a lot of breaks,\u201d laughed Ariann Bouchard, director-general of the Maison des Jeunes youth centres, which were partners in the activity One youth who partie îpat-ed, 14-year-old John Sampson, said the ride went pretty good\u201d and noted that he and some other youths had completed a practice run beforehand to ensure they could finish the entire route.\u201cI just think, \u201cWhy wouldn\u2019t we have this?,\u2019 said Pete Wood, Shawville\u2019s Maison des Jeunes coordinator.\u201cIt\u2019s good for promoting physical fitness and it\u2019s good for promoting the trail.\u201d The event also served as a promotional vehicle for the PPJ recreational trail, which was designed to be a link between the city of Gatineau and Pontiac but remains under-utilized years after its creation because the portion of the trial extending from Quyon to Gatineau remains incomplete.Currently, the trail extends from the eastern boundary of Bristol to the southwestern edge of Allumette Island near Pembroke.The Pontiac Economic Development Corporation (CDE) also loaned bicycles for the event, allowing youths without their own to still participate.\u201cA lot of kids don\u2019t have bikes so we didn\u2019t want them to be left out,\u201d said Bouchard.Before departing from the Maison des Jeunes in Campbell\u2019s Bay, the Sûreté du Québec made a presentation on bike safety to the participants, promoting proper signalisation, safety gear and other procedures.IH CONCERT RANDY TRAVIS AROUND \u201c¦BEND TOUR IN SUPPORT Of Y10I fAN JAM 200*J fOR C H tO Saturday Sept 13 «üüi*m OTTAWA CIVIC CENTRE Tickets on sale now! ONLINE AI WWW I K M I MAS I | K t A CHARGE BV PHOMI m Lunch wiC( he served at 5:oo ym Everyone is welcome Thank you The Norway Bay Historical Society would like to thank the community for their support at the 11th Annual Coffee Party and Sale.A sincere thank you to the volunteers who donated their time and energy and to those who donated items for sale.The event was a huge success and we look forward to seeing you next year.?Z Bubbles turns \u201c50\u201d Happy Birthday FAT WELL from the gang! Working for the Pontiac List your home, cottage, business or building lot today.Call Laurena Matechuk Agent immobilier affilié RO YAL LE PAG E 01 q_4SR-1 qoq \u2014\".Ol « ^rOO I 909 vallée de c OUTAOUAIS lmmatechuk@hotmail.com The Hitching Post Ranch 1st Annual Party featuring - THE HUGH SCOTT SHOW Sat., August 16, 2008 11 am - 9 pm Special Guests BBQ, Refreshments ATV Rides Horseshoes Pony Rides Overnight camping available 25 Aylmer Rd.Bristol, QC.819-647-3306 Buy your tickets early $5.00 Admissioin Kids under 12 free Congratulations on your 50 years together Harvey and Fern Smith August 16,1958 Love always Sharon and Jim, Diane, Dan, Craig, Alanna and Stacey, Kimberley, Jeff, Caitlin and Kieran, Lawrence and Jody, and your angel from above Scott. 25 years of >news from I ! Compiled by Heather Alberti-Oickson Publisher 25 Years Ago August 17, 1983 Federal grant helps RENOVATE AGRICULTURAL hall: On the Shawville Fairgrounds, the old Agricultural Hall, the big, white, octagonal building is now undergoing renovations.The work is being done by seven men.Elson Smiley, Jim Stevens, Harry Dale, Ron Sharpe, George Dale, Peter Horner and Clifford Scott, hired through the NEED program on a federal grant.Evelyn Dale is honoured by council: The retirement from her position as municipal secretary treasurer was marked by a banquet and presentations to Mrs.Evelyn Dale.50 Years Ago August 21, 1958 Fred Francoeur brutally attacked: Mr.Fred Francoeur an 80 year old resident of Mansfield district was brutally attacked by an unknown assailant at his home where he lived alone, Wednesday evening, Aug.13 about 10:30 p.m.The assault resulting in a broken arm and serious bodily injuries to Mr.Francoeur was his refusal and denying to hand over to his attacker a certain sum of money he was supposed to have had in his possession from a wood cut deal recently in negotiation.Thohas Cunningham, L08ES LIFE IN HOUSE FIRE: Thomas Cunningham, 86, of Campbell's Bay lost his life in a fire which destroyed the residence of his brother, Joseph Cunningham last week.The fire of undetermined origin was discovered about 3:30 a m.by Romeo Gravelle, a neighbor, who turned in the alarm.75 Years Ago August 17, 1933 Local news: Quite a number of Shawville citizens were aroused at an early hour on Saturday morning by the most severe electric storm of the season.The fury of the storm seemed to centre directly over the town and lightning flashes were numerous, causing damage to the electric power and telephone lines, and Mr.J.L.Hodgins\u2019 residence on Centre Street was slightly damaged when a bolt of lightning grounded from the radio aerial.There were horses on the farm of Mr.John R Corrigan, McKee section were killed in the same storm, which was accompanied by a heavy but beneficial shower of rain.Fire originating in the rear of the wood shed on th farm of Mr.James C.Green, near Bristol Corners, on Wednesday afternoon of last week, completely destroyed his dwelling house and all the outbuildings and another barn on the adjoining farm owned by John Cuthbertson.Russell brothers of the Norway Bay Gold Club, are sponsoring a benefit entertainment for those who suffered the loss of their dwelling house and barns in last Wednesday\u2019s fire.The entertainment is set for Friday evening of this week and starts off with a bean supper from 6 to 8, to be following by an excellent program.Afterwards a dance will be held in the Club House.Admission for supper and program 50 cents.Dancing five cents per set.100 Years Ago August 20, 1908 Local news: Quite a party of young town people attended the assembly at the Scobie House, Norway Bay on Friday evening last and report having a very pleasant time.A Victoria Avenue household participated in a very early morning\u2019s hunt, a few days ago, of one of those harmless little animals, whose close acquaintance is not particularly relished by the average mortal.In this case it was what may be called an odoriferous fight to a finish, and as the first streaks of the dawn became visible in the eastern sky a grim procession, bearing a dark-colored object was seen to move away from the house in the direction of the open country.Phew! The final contest between Bryson and Shawville teams of the league matches was pulled off on the Exhibition grounds last Saturday afternoon before a good sized crowd, including many of the fair sex.Ideal weather prevailed, and the respective teams went on to the field, both feeling pretty confident of victory.The game was one of the evenest and most interesting of the series, and pretty clearly demonstrated the fact that of the several teams which compose the league, Bryson leads on the score of improvement in form.Shawville won the match with a score of 18 to 15 and thereby secure their hold on the trophy.Mr.A Smiley\u2019s valuable horse \u201cLarry\u201d, which had one of its feet stubbed by a nail on July 24, died on Thursday, 20 days after tlje accident \u2014 despite the fact that the animal had constant attention and everything that could be thought of in the line of treatment.An abundant rainfall on Wednesday last was welcomed by farmers generally, although some of them Ottawa Valley Antique Association Day forges on despite the weather CHRISTINA GRAY Equity Reporter SHAWVILLE \u2022 Despite the rain and fewer vendors than normal, about 170 people visited the Ottawa Valley Antique Association show on Saturday.The day started out with a parade of antique tractors through Shawville.Then the crowd went to Armstrong Heritage Farm to show off the tractors and antique motorcycles, participate in challenges and listen to live music by the Brysonnaires.The event is the only one held during the year by the antique association and it used to be spread over the entire weekend.This year it was just held on Saturday.\u201cWe thought we\u2019d do one day this year and see how it went,\u201d said Martha Hodgins, secretary treasurer of the antique association.But the weather kept people away and sent some people home early.There weren\u2019t as many motorcycles this year because of the weather.\u201cPeople don\u2019t really want them sitting out in the rain,\u201d she said.Despite the rain, Grant Rogers, president of the antique association, had some of his antiques out and on display.In the afternoon, he showed how his 60 year-old threshing mill works to separate oats from straw.Rogers now has quite a collection of tractors.\u201cWhen I was a young lad we didn\u2019t have tractors,\u201d he said.Now he owns 13 and one of them was in the parade that morning.The rest of the day was dedicated to slow tractor pulls, slow motorcycle races and a tractor teeter-totter competition where a tractor drove up a larger-than-normal teeter-totter and tried to balance in the middle.But by the afternoon the crowd was thinning out because of the weather.\u201cWhen the rain started, people started leaving,\" said Hodgins.But she was still pleased with how the day turned out.\u201cI think we did quite well considering the weather,\" she said.7* Christina Gray.THE EQUITY A 60-year-old threshing mill is used to separate oats from straw at the Ottawa Valley Antique Association Day in Shawville on Saturday.The machine was one of a number of antique items on display at Armstrong Heritage Farm.The rain kept some people away, but they had about 170 people through the gate to see the tractor pull, slow tractor race and motorcycles on display.OVERTIME I LUKE MURPHY The UFC: skill or barbarianism?EA sport that has emerged from the underground and taken the world by storm is the Ultimate Fighting Championship.Essentially, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is a U.S.-based mixed martial arts (MMA) organization headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.The UFC began as a single-event tournament to find the world's best fighters.Although there were a few, very limited, rules, fighting in the UFC was marketed as \u201cno holds barred\u201d, and contests were often violent and brutal.Early UFC fights were less sport than spectacle, which led to accusations of brutality.Because of its originality, realism and bloodshed, it became an instant hit on pay-per-view.But the nature of the sport quickly drew negative publicity and UFC events were banned in a number of American states.As political pressure mounted in response to the criticism, the UFC gradually re-branded and reformed itself, slowly embracing stricter rules, becoming sanctioned by state athletic commissions, and marketing itself as a legitimate sporting event.With a cable television deal and expansion into Canada, Europe and new markets within the United States, the UFC is currently undergoing a remarkable surge in popularity.In 2006, UFC broke the pay-per-view industry's all-time record for a single year of business, generating\tover $222,766,000 in revenue.The international growth of the sport is often compared to the international growth of boxing.In many ways, the UFC has overtaken boxing in popularity.An example of this emergence is the increasing number of viewers the sport is getting with its television coverage, compared to those generated by boxing events.I admit that I\u2019ve never actually sat down and watched a full event, I've seen individual matches, but I understand this form of fighting has become a worldwide phenomenon.Even With the rule changes, I feel that UFC is a brutal, sadistic sport that promotes violence and barbarianism.I know that advocates of the sport will declare that MMA is a technical and methodical way of fighting, and takes skill, determination, and discipline.This may be so, but many of the fights I\u2019ve witnessed have been barbaric, and were nothing but violent outbursts and bloody carnage.Boxing will forever be a technical, precision sport.Maybe hot as exciting as an MMA event, actually many boxing matches tend to be more on the boring side, but a boxing match is about outwitting your opponent, combining a defensive/offensive strategy to outthink your opposition.But I do understand the allure to UFC.People love violence.They love to see blood, gore, and pain.It\u2019s the same reason why people like to watch car accidents on TV, or tune in to watch daredevil stunts and close encounters with death \u2014the possibility of death is compelling.It\u2019s a sick fascination with society, but a realistic attraction.It\u2019s not something I would ever advocate, but it\u2019s the nature of the beast.People love blood, and when comparing the UFC to boxing, hands down the MMA rules the roost when it comes to bloodshed.But I don\u2019t think the two can be compared, or ever replace the other.That\u2019s my two cents.What do you think?Murphy is a former professional hockey player who now resides in Shawville.Contact him at newsiathee-quity.ca Wednesday, August 13, 2008 had considerable grain out.Pasturage has been getting very poor of late on account of drough.The village of Quyon was subjected to a Bohemian invasion last week.The accounts that reached here of the doings of the band, to say the least, were alarming and smote terror to the hearts of the juvenile element, who were particularly careful not to stray very far afield in dread of being swooped down upon by one of those swarthy ramblers, when it became noised around that the Gypsy horde had hit the pike for Shawville.All the fear and fuss, however, ended in a bottle of smoke, as the band took the Front Road for Portage du Fort, and gave Shawville the goby for which citizens very were devoutly thankful.Reports say they were a tough looking outfit and well worth watching.?125 Years Ago August 16, 1883 Local news: Wm.Clark, Esq., C.L.A.returned last week from an official tour through the township of Aldfield.In that section of countiy he reports the crops are looking remarkably well.Roots, hay, oats, pease, in fact, everything with the exception of a few fields of wheat which came under his notice, gave evidence that an abundant harvest might be expected.A man named Richey, while fishing in the Ottawa River in lower Bristol, hooked a sturgeon of unusual size.When mea- ENGINEERED SEPTIC PLANS PURE ROCK LANDSCAPING 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Page 4_______'Fhk ran rrv Wednesday, August 13, 2008 Call 819-647-2204 819-647-2206 Fax prepress@theequity.ca E-mail ads news@theequity.ca E-mail news and letters www.theequity.ca Website _________Submissions > DEADLINE MONDAY 5 p.m.The Vote* of the Pontiac since 1883 OUR OPINION I Reflections on this, our 125th Publishers Heather Alberti Dickson Ross Dickson heather làitheequity.ca Editor Wilbur McLean wilbur@theequity.ca Reporter Christina Gray equity@theequity.ca Ad Manager Katherine Hynes display@persona.ca Classifieds I circulation Janey MacDougall news@theequity.ca Digital Darkroom Dave Moore ads@persona.ca ADVERTISING DEADLINE MONDAY 5 p.m.History is quite messy.If nothing else, that may be the one message The Equity has learned over the last couple of months as we\u2019ve somehow tried to compile 125 years of our little newspaper\u2019s history into one special edition.Dodging piles of old photographs, burying ourselves knee-deep in pages of history and at times trying our best to interpret some passages from the first edition of The Equity has been quite an adventure, but one that concludes this week with the release of the 125th special edition of The Equity.It\u2019s been fun.There is so much to read, so many interesting tidbits of Pontiac that have been'recorded in the pages of The Equity that the process of collecting information tends to be slowed by one\u2019s tendency to want to take it all in.It\u2019s fascinating.Among my personal interests are the outright accusations of personal indiscretions that appeared in the paper.Apparently in those days, it was acceptable to pnnt very private accusations towards an individual as long as \u201cWe\u2019ve been told\" or \u201cWe heard\u201d preceded it.Alcoholism?Crime?Spousal abuse?Those were all fair game in the rumour mill and, as was typical of rural media in those days, in the newspaper.And a retrac- A rush of water tion?Forget about it.Nowadays, even hinting at some of those personal details in print would result in a lawsuit and a journalist who even attempted to print such things would be out of a job faster than an Enron accountant.Still, the charm of the newspaper in those days was undeniable.The language used was so much more poetic than what would be read in any newspaper today.The content had much more of a Reader\u2019s Digest feel to it, filled with anecdotes, home remedies and interesting tidbits from various Pontiacers.It does make one wonder how The Equity of today will be perceived in 2133, another 125 years from now.We look forward to finding out with you.Join us for a barbecue This Friday, beginning at 11:30 a.m.we hope you 11 all be able to join us for a special 125th anniversary barbecue.Enjoy hot dogs and hamburgers in exchange for a free will donation, the total sum of which will be contributed to the Pontiac Community Hospital Foundation\u2019s dialysis fund.The barbecue takes place at our office at 133 Centre Street in Shawville.See you then! WM 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 toward our mailing costs.\u201d Canada Wilbur McLean, THE EQUITY »v»r' ENVIRONMENTAL FORUM I Clarendon Mayor Jack Lang: Incineration interview Katharine Fletcher This column is the fourth in a series on Pontiac garbage.The Equity broke the story about a potential incinerator that could be constructed near Shawville in front page, headline news on July 16.Since then, I have been exploring the waste issue, including incineration, here.Mayor Lang granted me an interview on Thursday, Aug.7.He\u2019s been reading my columns and, after his holiday, he returned my call to talk about the incinerator which may be constructed in Shawville.First, I asked him what he thinks, overall, of the incinerator concept.Mayor Lang replied, noting, \u201cWell, it seems to be a good idea because putting garbage into a landfill is no solution.If we really want to go green, I think it (incineration) makes sense because we can make electricity, perhaps we can supply enough for the school or hospital.I don\u2019t really know just yet, but this idea is appealing.WeVe talked for years about solutions (to our garbage) and this might be the best one yet.\u201d Yes, weVe all talked for years about what to do with the garbage.And, January, 2009 is only a few short months away, and that\u2019s when Quebec City has decreed all municipalities in Quebec need to reduce their production of waste \u2014 plus, have an environmentally acceptable solution.Readers of The Equity know that Pontiac has many in-trench, officially \u201cillegal\u201d dumps and that many of these allow burning, also illegal.I asked Mayor Lang what will happen mid-January 2009, apropos the provincial law.\u201cWell miss the target date, that\u2019s for sure.Well simply have to contact Quebec City and see if they will grant us an extension.Meanwhile, our in-trench dumps may have to be closed and we may have to truck garbage to Lachute.I don\u2019t know yet.\u201d Of course, shipping tonnes of garbage to Lachute will be costly.That\u2019s no ideal solution, as the MRC Pontiac mayors and Mayor Eddie McCann of Municipality of Pontiac (MoP) know all too well.Because I was unclear on what is currently happening regarding the Clarendon and Shawville dump site, Mayor Lang explained the current situation.\u201cMany years ago Clarendon and Shawville purchased 100 acres.We planted some of it with a tree plantation.This is the site of our in-trench dump: Clarendon and Shawville share one trench site and in all these years we\u2019ve used 8-10 acres, that\u2019s all.Then Bryson and Portage asked to use our site.They've been doing so and they put their garbage into a separate trench on our site, so, it\u2019s one location, two dump sites.\u201d Knowing that MoP has a recycling initiative, but being unclear on other municipalities\u2019 sys- tems, I asked Mayor Lang about this issue.\u201cIn Clarendon we don\u2019t have door-to-door like you do (at MoP) but during the summer months in Sand Bay a contractor does do this, picking up garbage and recycling.People responded really well to the recycling: we have bins at our dump and at first the contractor just came by once a month to empty the six cubic yard bins.Now?People really use them: since 2006 the bins have been emptied once a week.\u201d What are the problems with some of the materials people put into the in-trench dump, I asked?\u201cMany farmers use the plastic bale wraps \u2014 there\u2019s piles and piles of it and it never breaks down.I\u2019m thinking the incinerator will help with this.I don\u2019t know for sure yet, but 1 think it might.You see, if these were to be recycled, the farmers would have to wash them.They\u2019re so busy, I just can\u2019t see them doing that.\u201d We discussed the issue of emissions and air quality as related to incinerators.Mayor Lang commented, \u201cMany older incinerators seem to run at 1100-1200 degrees but this incinerator, according to what I know from the promoter, bums far hotter, at 3000 degrees so there are far fewer emissions.But, we haven\u2019t got all the research or testing done.\u201d We agree that the jury\u2019s out on incineration until this key issue regarding toxins and particulate matter in emissions is clarified.Next question was regarding the capacity of the incinerator: how much garbage will it take, daily?Said Mayor Lang, \u201cWe think we can get 40 tonnes per day of garbage from our combined communities.The burn is a 24-hour-a-day process: it has to be continuous to work effectively.Apparently the stats tell us that every person in MRC Pontiac and MoP produces around two ?to three pounds of garbage per day, that\u2019s including recyclables and garbage.So we\u2019re told that the 40 tonnes-per-day for the incinerator is workable for us.\u201cNow, other communities like Maniwaki, who don\u2019t have a solution to their garbage issues, are interested in us, too.The population there is oh, probably about 1,400-1,600 people.(Editor\u2019s note: The population of Maniwaki according to the 2006 Census is 4,100.WM) It 11 be less costly for them to transport garbage here than to Lachute.It makes more sense.\u201d I raise my concern about regional dumps: if we keep on accepting other people\u2019s garbage, where will it end?Is it possible this incinerator, if built, may become a solution for Gatineau\u2019s garbage?\u201cWell, I can\u2019t say it \u2018never\u2019 would.However, keep in mind the goal so far is to get an incinerator up and running with either low or no pollution in the emissions.Down the road, if more municipalities are open to it, we may be interested.I don't know.We've been told that if this happens, we would just keep adding burners.Incinerators allow for a far cleaner pre-sorta-tion and treatment of garbage than do open pits as we currently have.Says Mayor Lang, \u201cEverything is out of sight.A truck literally drives into a building and a door closes behind it.Then the truck dumps the garbage.It is shredded and stored dry before being put into the burner.Therefore, there are no unsightly piles: nothing is seen from the exterior.\u201d Regarding the emissions, he said, \u201cThe hotter the burner, the less emissions - that\u2019s my understanding.I know a bit about it because of working in the Smurfit mill, working with the boilers there.I expect this burner would catch and contain the particulates in the gases.What\u2019s left?Only two per cent of one tonne of garbage is left.It becomes glass and this could perhaps be sold to CampbelT\u2019s Bay Ciment works or used for the asphalt process for roads.\" What about the concern over the volume of trucks, I asked him?\u201cWell if you figure it out, 40 tonnes a day is equal to one tractor trailer load.They' can draw between 40-60 tonnes.Even if you look at what the promoter would ideally like to get, 100 tonnes of garbage a day, that only means two trucks.So this notion of twenty trucks a day coming to the site is just not right,\u201d claimed Mayor Lang.\u201cOf course,\u201d he qualified, \u201cWe\u2019re all still waiting for the Minister to make a decision about Danford Lake.\u201d ' Mayor Lang is referring to the possible construction of a regional landfill at Danford Lake, which has been opposed by some citizens.On Sept.27, 2007, Quebec\u2019s Bureau des audiences publics sur l\u2019environnement (BAPE) advised against the project being built there.However, Quebec\u2019s Minister of the Environment still may overturn the BAPE\u2019s recommendation.Says Mayor Lang, \u201cI called the Minister the other day and we\u2019re expecting her to make a pronouncement \u2018soon\u2019.\u201d He sighs.Personally, I hope the Minister upholds the BAPE\u2019s decision.Time will tell.And, time and research, and public discussion as well as meetings with the incinerator\u2019s promoter will give us all much to think about regarding incineration.Myself?I am far more interested in a localized garbage facility which can produce energy from our own waste, which can be used in our own communities or possibly sold back to Hydro Quebec\u2019s grid.Garbage: we produce it.It\u2019s up to us to deal with it in an environmentally responsible manner.The status quo isn\u2019t good enough: we\u2019re all just fortunate that, insofar as we are aware, we haven't had a health or environmental crisis on our hands thanks to these illegal in-trench dumps.The leachates alone are an immense concern.So, let\u2019s work together, all of us, to understand this process as best we can, and make a homegrown decision that will enable us to deal with the waste we all produce.Katharine Fletcher is a freelance writer based north of Quyon, Quebec Her latest book is Capital Rambles: Exploring the National Capital Region - find this and her other guides at regional bookstores or at MEC YOUR OPINION Fix railroad crossings Dear Editor, Open letter to James Allen, President, Ottawa Central Railway, Mr.Allen, the purpose of this letter is not to prejudge liability in the case of the accident on Heath Road crossing recently.It is intended to help reduce the probability of further accidents which might be prèvented by the introduction of certain practices, that is (a) the clearance of visual obstructions at crossings; (b) the installation of signs for engineers to indicate the right place to blow a horn; and (c) the enforcement of horn discipline among railway employees.I have used the crossings in Bristol and Clarendon regularly over 20 years.I have had a half dozen close calls in that time, not through negligence on my part, but to poor visibility at certain crossings, and belated train horn warning.In one case at Norway Bay, I was so concerned with late horns, that 1 edged my car near the crossing to see if I would get a horn, but it didn\u2019t come.I have good hearing, and don\u2019t play a loud radio, so I can hear a train horn from a distance.On the other hand, I have heard many horns too close to the crossings.In your interview with The Equity, you are quoted as saying, \u201cThe engineer saw the ATV, then blew the whistle.\u201d Shouldn\u2019t the whistle come first?« An eastbound train at Heath Road is totally invisible because of the cut 100 yards west, and the high brush growing on the cut.I had a close call on this one, in spite of having stopped and peered around the corner.On the other hand visibility for a westbound train is good, which applies in this case.However, a late horn in the ear of a driver with manual transmission will often cause a stall because of the spasmodic reaction resulting.May I ask that the following practices be implemented, again without suggesting fault in this case: An employee of the railway should check all level crossings for visual obstructions caused by brush and weeds; Engineers be advised that that the horn should blow at a proper distance from the crossing; The management should install signs for the engineers if they don\u2019t exist.Thank you.Paul Hinch Norway Bay Do not segregate St.Jude\u2019s residents Dear Editor, It appears that all was well in our small community for the last 10 years or so that these homes of St.Judes existed in Campbell\u2019s Bay.All of a sudden we have a resident that has been away from our town and has returned to take up residency and is now having people concerned and suggest that these homes should not be near his place and should only be altogether in one part of town.(This was mentioned to me by his phone call) To me this is segregation that existed 100 years ago or so.Unfortunately I did not get to read the issue that Mr.Stafford wrote so therefore 1 cannot comment on his letter.As for the letter by Maureen Gagnon, where she states that the concern is only about the homes and not the people, I beg to differ.There has been talk about the people that are living in these homes and how they could be a threat to our community.Are we not all created equal?Yes, some of us are fortunate not to have disabilities like some of these people have and problems that they must live with from day to day, but that does not make them any less a person because they look different.The letter also states that they should get involved with the people in our town.Some of them do go to the stores, they also contribute by buying their medical drugs at our pharmacy, buy their groceries and also make visits to the dentist like all the rest of us do.As far as getting involved socially, they like to mind their own business and not bother anyone, therefore not giving anyone any room to criticize them that they are disturbing our town.Also has anyone ever ask them to get involved?I believe they are much more afraid of you than you appear to be of them.Also the comment about opening their homes up to the public to go in to their private lives, why should they have to be publicly on display anymore than any of the other homes that you and I live in.The residents pay rent to live in these homes, so therefore are you saying that anyone renting a home in Campbell\u2019s Bay, that we, the residents, should be able to go and view their homes.I think not, this should be of no concern to you or I.Another issue in the letter mentioned the appearances of the outside of these homes with plastic coverings.What about yards that leave their plastic winter garages up and we must look at them over the summer when they are not required?If we want to be concerned about other people\u2019s lives regarding their living quarters, outside appearances of these homes, I suggest that people living in glass houses should not throw stones.As for manning kettles in shopping areas, what is the problem with this?Salvation Army solicits in this way and those that give are not pressured into doing so.After all these people do not get government grants and solely operate with funds received from the rent of these people for their daily care and well being.If they feel that this is another means of helping them meet their needs why is it bothering anyone?It surely doesn\u2019t bother me and should it bother you?I believe that personally speaking about all of the above comments I have made I believe that Campbell\u2019s Bay does not have any problems with these people nor do these people cause any problems.I have never yet to see a police officer at their doors because of a disturbance.And the people mind their own business.Also they don\u2019t understand why all of a sudden they are being attacked.I am appalled to think that in this day and age we have people who would cause problems in our community over a home not quite up to par, or because the home is across from them.Yes it was mentioned to me that it depreciated people\u2019s homes.Well, I must say that we should not condemn these homes as there are others in town that may not be up to standards as well.Maybe we all cannot afford homes that we wish we could have.We live within our means.If these people of St.Jude\u2019s are not happy with their living quarters that some people are concerned about, it is not up to us to stick our noses into other people\u2019s business.We have organizations that this matter should be addressed to that will investigate should at any time one of these people feel the need to present a case.We need to get on with our lives and let the living live in harmony.If some people feel that they have such free time to idle talk and write about these things they do not have much to do and are very narrow minded.Just because it is a home that houses more than one person some people say it is a group home.What about people that take in renters and also families that have been remarried and have children from both marriages, would that make it a group home?What about families that take in foster children they are not of one name, so therefore should that be considered a group home?Let\u2019s all play on a level playing field, and keep peace.We have enough wars going on in the world than to create an uproar with our neighbours that is not necessary.These comments and opinion do not reflect in anyway those of the council.These are my own comments and are made without prejudice.Lois Smith Campbell\u2019s Bay Bilinguisme Ontarien Cher éditeur, Je vous dirai tout d\u2019abord que j\u2019apprécie que vous ayez publié mon document intitulé \u2018Bilinguisme Ontarien\u2019 dont vous avez reçu copie, le mois dernier, bien qu\u2019il eut été écrit en Français.Dieu sait que l\u2019expression francophone n\u2019est pas forte dans le Pontiac.Cela dit je suis moins content que vous ayez publié la réplique insultante et diffamatoire de Mick Armitage dans laquelle il m\u2019accuse de traîtrise envers le Canada parce que \u201cai osé appuyé la loi d\u2019affichage bilingue du maire anglophone de Russell Ontario, M.Ken Hill.Si M.Armitage avait été moins ignorant il aurait, sans doute su que les représentants de la communauté Anglophone de la région, les West Quebecers ainsi que plusieurs Anglophones influents (M.Fred Ryan etc,) supportent, comme moi, le bilinguisme en Ontario.J\u2019appécierais donc que vous publiez aussi cette lettre parce que je dois rappeler à M.Armitage et à ses semblables, que les séparatistes paient eux aussi leurs taxes fédérales et provinciales et que s\u2019il y avait moins d\u2019Anglos, Québécois et Canadiens, bornés, il y aurait aussi moins de séparatistes.Au revoir, Pierre Denault Pontiac, Québec What a difference a little road work makes CHRISTINA GRAY Equity Reporter PONTIAC \u2022 For all my groaning earlier in the summer, it\u2019s finally happening.The Pontiac is enjoying road construction season.For the first time in my life I have been excited, overjoyed even, to see road construction ahead.With those bright speed signs and big orange and black cones along the edge of the road.I never knew fluorescent orange could bring me such joy.Sure it means delays and waiting in line and driving slowly over the unfinished work, but when it\u2019s all said and done, the result is so smooth it makes driving in the Pontiac a pleasure.I actually look forward to the trek up past Campbell\u2019s Bay now.And they\u2019re not even done yet.Ill be equally excited when the stretch between Shawville and Bristol is silky smooth.I am sorry to see that they haven\u2019t started anything on the roads to Portage yet.But, with at least a good month left of decent road work weather, I can only cross my fingers that that\u2019s next on the list.Correction Incorrect information appeared in the editorial, \u201cChapeau\u2019s Heritage Day a reminder of our past\u201d on page four of the August 6 edition of THE EQUITY.Sue Dods is the mother-in-law of Adam Kreek, the Norway Bay cottager who is competing in the men\u2019s eight competition at the current Beijing Olympics.Kreek\u2019s relation to Sue Dods was incorrectly named in the editorial.THE EQUITY apologizes to the Dods and Adam Kreek for the error. Wednesday, August 13, 2008 The Equity Page 5 Waltham Helen Perry 689-2652 jacobg42@hot mail.com Congratulations\tto Sherrie-Lee Adam and David Hérault on the birth of their beautiful daughter, Peyton Elizabeth.Peyton arrived on Friday, Aug.1 at 2:27 a.m.at the Shawville Pontiac Community Hospital.She weighed in at 5 lbs 14 oz.Big brother Preston is so happy to have a little sister and Otter Lake W V Elizabeth Hahn i.l 453-7326 * It was Zimmerling Plv t® reunion time.On Thursday, July 24 Sarah Zimmerling headed home to join the crew of family members going to Sudbury.Everyone arrived in Hanmer had supper and dropped of their luggage and went over to Rick, Caroline, Brittany and Kayla Charett\u2019s for a bonfire.They met up with Barbara Charette and joining the bonfire were Danny and Cathy Gratton and Beverly Gratton.Saturday morning they went to Espanola for the reunion at the home of Dan Pecoskie, Sheila, Danika and D.J.Sabourin.It started out with a fish derby with prizes.Then there was a light lunch to hold everyone over for the big meal.Beverly and Priscilla Kluke had a surprise baby shower for Melissa Hayman.She received many beautiful gifts and there were games and prizes to be won.Then it was time for the treasure hunt organized by Danika Sabourin with some help from her mom, Sheila.It was very well done.Each person was given an item to wear to represent their team.Some had to wear an orange pylon, green lei, Canada umbrella hat, etc.Then they were given a sheet with the very proud grandparents Jennifer and Victor Adam, Vona and Roy Hérault are tickled pink! John Pelletier and Leslie Rolland of Bame spent this past week visiting Vi and Jean Pelletier and other family members and friends.Diane and Earl McKnight, their daughter Wendy Marion and granddaughters\u2019 Shayla and Hayley enjoyed two days this past week at Granby Zoo.Gillyan Kennedy, of Iqaluit, was a recent visitor of Linda Boisvert.clues.Then the treasure hunt began.Everyone was reading their clues and trying to spell the word with the treasures they found.Eveiyone had a special look.It was a great afternoon.Then some of the kids went for a swim.Then came the delicious supper, Danny and Cathy Gratton, Shirley and Jean-Claude St.Georges, Rick, Caroline, Brittany and Kayla Charette, Patrick St.Georges and friend Madeline, Randy and Allyne Racine, Steve Gratton, Betty Gratton, David, Joan and Sarah Zimmerling, Chad Brownlee and Priscilla Kluke, Mark Kluke and Melissa Hayman, Beverly and Mike Kluke, Jeremy Kluke, the host family of Dan, Sheila, Danika and D.J.It was time for another surprise, a strawberry shortcake with congratulations on it was presented to Priscilla Kluke and Chad Brownlee to celebrate their engagement.The evening began with a huge bonfire and fireworks.As everyone knows our lives are so busy we don\u2019t always take time to appreciate our families and everyone wanted to celebrate with Beverly Zimmerling Kluke and Barbara Zimmerling Charette who have recently completed radiation and-chemotherapy to fight breast cancer.This was something to celebrate.Monday, July 28 Joan and David Zimmerling continued Bert Bechamp has a bumper crop of blueberries this year.Larry and I were out picking some this past week.Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the Gravehne family in the recent passing of their dearly loved mother Royetta (née Raymond) She was the beloved wife of the late Linus Graveline and the cherished mother of Dale (Sharon), Rockie (Sheila), Genda (Les), Loma (Joe), Stacey (Kim), and Lina.(Jacques).Our thoughts and prayers are with her family their holidays by taking their trailer to the River Valley Bluegrass festival in River Valley.It is on the Temagami River in a peaceful, northern park.They had two days of relaxation then the music began.On Wednesday evening there were five bands from the U.S.The first band has been together for there years.It was Southern Skye.There were three 19 year-old boys and one 17 year-old girl.What a great young band.The mandolin player is a D.J.and has a bluegrass show on a radio station in the states since he was 11 and he has won D.J.of the year for the past three years.The next band was Monroe Crossing.T On Friday the Charlie Sizemore band arrived.He was excellent and has released a new CD.Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper and the Anita Fisher and Ray Deaton band were all great.The Anita Fisher band mandolin player was ohly 13 years-old.The Canadian Band were great as well.General Store was there.It is one of the bands that had been at St.James\u2019Anglican Church, Otter Lake for the bluegrass concert series.There was a CD release party for the band Hard Ryde.There was even a wedding in the park on Saturday.There were lots of activities to enjoy or you could just relax and enjoy and fnends at this sad tune, A very happy birthday is extended to Uncle Gerald Spence of Pembroke who celebrated his 80th birthday on Aug.10.Happy anniversary and all the best of everything are extended Linda and Wayne Venne who are celebrating then 38th wedding anniversary on Aug.15.May you enjoy many more years of health and happiness! Special birthday wishes and hugs and kisses are extended to our dear Jacob who turns 11 on Aug.18.the sounds of the river.Happy first anniversary to Randy and Allyne Racine on Aug.11.Results of the Golden Age Club euchre on Aug.5, first prize winners Rita Beaudoin and Medard Allard.Second prize Debbie Lackey and Felix Kluke.50/50 winner: Vic Bisson.Door prize: Mabel Peck.Dessert was provided by Michel St-Aubin, Rosette Fleury and Lucile Lamadeleine.Happy birthday wishes to June Francoeur on Aug.5 and Gillie Presley on Aug.9.Congratulations to Johnny O\u2019Malley and Muriel Laprise who were married on Aug.8 at St.Charles Borromeo Church.Reception was held at the Otter Lake Recreation Hall.Happy birthday wishes to Theresa Tubman on Aug.14.Best wishes from your Otter Lake friends.Recent visitors with Hilda and Edgar Mayhew were Garnet Mayhew of Osgoode, William and Roslalee Mayhew of Cardinal, Areta-Dawn Mayhew, Vincent and two daughters of Kanata.Monday visitors with me were my son Pat Hahn, Dolores Bertrand, Travis Proulx and Josha Bowers of Pembroke.They also visited with Mr.and Mrs.Edgar Mayhew.On Tuesday Kelly, Craig, Travis and Julia of Pembroke visited for the evening.Travis is staying with me until Sunday.Shawville Lyse Lacourse 647-5932 lysie_wheezy@ hotmail.com Belated wedding anniver- sary greetings to Randy and Colleen Powell.Belated 50th wedding anniversary congratulations to Otto and Elsie Meier.Condolences to the Steeves family who lost Creighton, he was a former councillor for the Municipality of Shawville.The Ottawa Valley Antique Show was held on Saturday, Aug.9.It was a success as always.Thank you to the organizing committee and volunteers who make these kinds of events possible.Happy birthday to Samantha Lacourse and Justin Murray who both just turned 18 this past week.Thank you to the Pontiac Farmers Market for a successful Client Appreciation Day on Saturday, Aug.9 at the Shawville Fair Grounds.WANTED Part-time truck driver Cluff Septic Service 819-647-5306 AUCTION SALE SATURDAY.AUGUST 16.2008 at 9:30 a.m.for ESTHER LEVEAM 106 BONNECHERE ST.EAST.EGANVIUE.ONT.On Hwy.60/Bonnechere St.in the Village of Eganville Craftsman snowblower 8 HP; old frigidaire fridge, good shape; Enterprise electru/wood stove; Kenmore dryer; Inglis washer; household furnishings: Kenmore rug shampooer; chesterfield and chair; colour TV; old ice boa; antiques; large assortment of linens; blankets; antique Singer sewing machine; assortment of tools; numerous miscellaneous items The house is sold, everything to sell.SALE TERMS: Cash or Cheque with ID \u2014 Lunch Available Auctioneer Preston Cull, R.R *1.Douglas, Ont.613-649-2378 Owner or Auctioneer not responsible in case of eccident or theft.Estate Auction Sale Top Quality Farm Machinery, Combine, Vehicles, 2008 Snowmobile, Lawn and Garden Equipment and Household Furniture.2121 Yorks Comers Road, Edwards Ont., - 3 km straight South ot Edwards, or travel straight east of Metcalfe 5 km and turn left on Yorks Comers Rd or from Hwy 417 East exit Boundary Rd south, turn right on Mitch Owens Rd and left on Yorks Corners Rd Watch for Auction Signs Saturday, August 23 at 10:30 am To settle the estate ot the late Warren Whyte the following will be sold IH 1420 axial-flow combine Hop condition; IH 843 com head, 4 row.30\" rows; IH 820 flex head, 15' - like new; Case IH 1896 tractor, 4X4,5.9 litre w/ power shift, full cab, front weights, 4213 hrs, rears - 18.4 x 38, fronts -14.9 x 28 - excellent condition; IH 784 tractor w/ 2250 loader, 2584 hrs - excellent condition; Case IH 5400 Minimum Till drill w/ front coulter cadi, 24 run, 71/2\" spacings, grass seed, double disc w/ press wheels - like new; culti- packer, 16' w/ hyd wheels; Case IH Vibrashank 4500 cultivator, 15' w/ bar harrow; 14' Case discs.18\" blades; Jdhn Deere 7000 com planter w/ extended fertilizer hoppers- completely reconditioned; 12' hyd fertilizer auger.Glencoe SS 7400 chisel plow, 7' wide.5 shank.4 row rolling cultivator, 3 pth; 2- Bruns 9 ton gram boxes w/tarps and Horst double reach wagons, 11R22.5 tires; Killbros 9 ton gram box on 12 ton Martin wagon; Killbros 7 ton gram box on 12 ton Martin wagon; small Tumco grain box and wagon.6' snow blower.3pth; 24 pipe elevator; Lawn and Garden Husqvama hydro-static lawn tractor w/ 54' deck - like new; Cub Cadet lawn trailer; Ryobi grass tnmmer: push lawn mower; Cub Cadet dump lawn trailer; Karcher pressure washer w/ 5 hp Honda engine: Vantage 3500 generator; smaller Karcher pressure washer; roto-tiller: small fuel lank for 1/2 ton; air compressor; new water pump; wheelbarrow; shop vac: assorted hand tools; Snowmobile 2008 Arctic Cat TZI -Touring, 1100 cc, 2 cyl, 4 stroke, like new; 2007 M& N single snowmobile trailer - like new; Vehicles 2006 Pontiac Grand Pnx -69,000 km, white, safety checked and E-tested - beautiful can 1999 Ford F150, maroon, 4X4, off road, 106,000 km, air, safely checked and E- tested - fop condition.Household leather chesterfield and loveseat: leather recliner w/ ottoman; oak coffee table and end tables; pine poster bedroom set w/ end tables, quality dresser and chest of drawers, painting (Mountain scene), brass lamps; many other assorted items.Terms of Sale - Cash or Cheque with Proper ID Prop: Mrs.Pat Whyte Auctioneers James and Hill Auction Service Ltd.Stewart James\tCarson Hill 613-445-3269\t613-821-2946 Auctioneers Note: Warren and Pat s farming operation was his pride and joy.Everything is in like- new condition and has always been stored inside on this immaculate (arm.Refreshments available Owner and auctioneers not responsible for accidents ESTATE SALE FOR STEWART MULLIGAN HOBBS BROS.SALE PAVILION 2394 DWYER HILL RD., ASHTON ONT FRIDAY, AUG.22 @ 6 P.M.MACHINERY A TOOLS: 98 GMC 1/2 TON 5 SPEED V6 (AS IS).«20 CASE TRACTOR W/C BACKHOE 400 CASE TRACTOR FOR PARTS, GENERAL ELECTRIC GAS POWER WELDER ON WHEELS, 5 HP WOOD SPLITTER ON WHEELS, CRAFTSMAN 10' RADIAL SAW EVINRUDE 30 HP BOAT MOTOR SUPER XL 130 HOVELITE CHAINSAW, 4 SNOW BLADES FOR FRONT OF TRUCK, INTERNATIONAL GAS POWERED MOTOR I H CASE MOTOR DOUBLE AXLE TRAILER 12 X 8 W/C FISH TAIL, SKILL SAW, 2 GAS WATER PUMPS, DELTA 8\u2019 BENCH GRINDER MOLL DRILL.PLATE PACKER W/C 3 5 HONDA MOTOR BOLARUS LAWN MOWER WOOD SPLITER ON 5 HP MOTOR FURARO CIRCULAR SAW, WISCONSIN AIR COOLER 3X3 1/4, ACETYLENE TORCHES, LARGE ASSORT OF LADDERS, ROLL OF 1/2\u2019 CABLE, 2 NEW HOUSE DOORS WITH FRAMES NUMEROUS AMOUNT OF TOOLS FURNITURE: SOLID OLIVE WOOD BUFFET & HUTCH W/C 6 REG CHAIRS & 2 CAPTAIN 3 ACCENT TABLES (ONE WITH DRAWER), 3 END TABLES.TV STAND, 1 OVAL COFFEE TABLE, 2 BEDROOM SUITES (QUEEN SIZE HEAD BOARDS.DRESSERS TO MATCH), 2 FRIDGES (BOTH KENMORE, 1 W/C ICE MAKER), LAMPS, COUCHES.VANITY SET WITH STOOL, ROUND WICKER SET, KENMORE WASHER & INGLIS DRYER (GAS DRYER), 8X10 AREA RUG AND MUCH MORE TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION FOR INFORMATION: RICK 613-257-7583\tCELL: 613-253-6669 HENRY 613-257-7028\tKEITH 613-257-2537 TERMS: CASH OR CHEQUE WITH PROPER ID DOSE HERE! $10.00 including taxes Pontiac Printshop Home of The Equity 133 Centre St., Shawville 819-647-2204 4.L ' r «5 __________J - Mki Benefits include:\tCustomer Service Professionals \u2022 Inbound calls only- -\u2014-\u2014 No sales involved Full-time positions $9.50/hr plus benefits and monthly bonuses Paid full-time training Tuition reimbursement NOW HIRING ! 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September - Pontiac School of the Arts summer season continues at the Stone School: demonstrations, shows and workshops all August and September Go to www.pontiac-schoolofthe arts.com for more intormation___________4bau27 Aug., 16,17, 23, 24- 12- 4 p.m.\u201cA Walk in the Garden\u201d Sculptures, Lithographs, drawings by Carol Bretzloff-Holmes, Sylvia Bretzloff and Gilbert Bretzloff.Vernissage, Fri., Aug.15, 5 - 8 p.m.Concert: Phillip Holmes, baritone 7 - 7:30 p.m.The Stone School gallery, Portage du Fort.2xau20______________________ Sat., Aug.16 - Sale Cancelled.St.George\u2019s Campbell's Bay Gently Used Clothing.No more donations of clothing accepted until further notice.xau13 _ Sun., Aug.17-11 a.m.Church service at St.Luke's Church, Eardley.Rev.Captain David Lajeunes officiating.All welcome.b2au13______________________ Sun., Aug.17 - Our Lady of Grace Church, Westmeath, Ontario Turkey Supper.At the Westmeath Community Centre.Meals served from noon to 6 p.m.Bake/Sale tables, bingo, draw tickets, kid's table Adults : $10, children (5 -12) $5, 4 & under free.Air conditioned, take out available.Wheelchair accessible.Contact Tom Fitzpatrick 613-587-4448.\t_____ bau13 Sun., Aug.17 - 7:30 p.m.Norway Bay Community Church service with the Perrys officiating.bau13_______________________ Sun., Aug.17-3 p.m.Cemetery Service, Yarm United Church.xau13_______________________ Sun., Aug.17-3 p.m.Memorial Service at St.James Anglican Church, Otter Lake.Everyone welcome.ba13_______________ 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 Aug.24 at 2 p.m.- Cemetery Service will be held in Dunraven United Church, Calumet Island at 2 p.m.Bring lawnchair.If rain the service will be held in church.There will be a pot luck supper held in the town hall in the village.Bring your favourite dish and come and join us.Hope to see you there.____________2xau20 Sun., Aug.24 - Annual Memorial Service, St.Andrew\u2019s Presbyterian Church, Fort Coulonge, 2 p.m.in the church.Everyone welcome.b2a20 Sun., Aug.24 - 2:30 p.m.Norman United Church Cemetery Service.2xau20 Mon., Sept.1 - Labour Day Fundraiser, West Quebec Coalition against mining Uranium (WQ-CAMU).A fun-filled day of rafting on the Ottawa River with Esprit Rafting.Contribute to an important cause.All proceeds to WQ-CAMU.Cost $100 rafting/lunch.Registration: 1-800-596-7238 or www.espritrafting.com.Quote WQ-CAMU.More information: www.nouranium.blogspot.com.b2au13______________________ Tues., Sept.9 \u2022 Put POWER into your skating.Learn from the experts at Astrolabe Hockey School, Cobden Arena Sept.9-29/2008.Ringette for girls 12 and under and hockey for all ages (6+) to adults of all ages.Skills, tactics and skating video analysis.$170 for first child/ $160 for each additional child.For Info: Stan Keon 613-646-2484, Al Bell 613-432-4590 or w w w .a s t r o labehockeyschool.com b4au27 September 08 s\tm\tt\tw\tt\tf\ts 1\t2\t3\t4\t5\t6 7\t8\t9\t10\t11\t12\t13 14\t15\t16\t17\t18\t19\t20 21\t22\t23\t24\t25\t26\t27 28 29 30 ED 819-647-2204 Call 819-647-2206 Fax prepress@theequity.ca E-mail ads news@theequity.ca E-mail news and letters www.theequity.ca Website Submissions > DEADLINE COMING EVENTS MISCELLANEOUS CARS & TRUCKS FOR RENT BUSINESS FOR SALE THAIXIKSTEIXIDERS Fri.Sept.19 - CD Release Party for Dai Bssett \u201cSinging Farmer\" from Valley Heritage Radio at the Royal Canadian Legion, Renfrew, Ontario, www.singing-farmer.ca CDs available at Marcotte\u2019s, Quyon, Kluke\u2019s Corner, Campbell\u2019s Bay, Henderson\u2019s Store, Norway Bay, The Equity, Piries\u2019 Shawville, Bretzlaff\u2019s Store, Ladysmith.__________7bs17 Sept.29 \u2022 Oct.8.2008 - Custom Tour of Scotland : Escorted by Art & Dot Jamieson Fantastic itinerary including the Scottish Highlands and the Orkney Islands! Call for details.Jamieson Travel & Tours.Toll free 1-888-582-7011, Local 613-582-7011.www.jamiesontravel.com x3au13 Jamieson Travel & Tours : Scotland- Sept, Gaspe-Oct., St, Jacob's/Toronto Shopping-Nov, Branson including Daniel O'Donnell-Nov.2009 Tours: Mexico: Mayan Riviera Feb., Alaska Land & Cruise -May, Australia/New Zealand Oct.2009 and 2010 Passion Play in Oberammergau Germany! Visit www.jamiesontravel.com or call for a free catalogue.613-582-7011 and toll free 1-888-582-7011._______________x3au13 YARD5ALE5 Fri., & Sat., Aug.15 & 16 - Big Family Yard Sale.Antique chamber pot, antique dishes, antique Avon bottles and much more of everything.C58 Wesley Road of) Hwy.303 at Larry Palmer\u2019s.xau13\t____________ Fri.& Sat., Aug.15 & 16-From 9 - 5, C24 Stoney Batter Road, Starks Corners.Moving all must go.Furniture and housewares, tools, gardening equipment.xau13_____________________ Sat., Aug.16 - Yard Sale C549 Shawville Hwy.148.Household and farm items 8-12.Inside.xau13_____________________ Sat., Aug.16 - Lots of outside kid's toys, clothing, baby items, car seat, house wares and.old Ski doo parts, C40 Horner Rd., Clarendon.___________xau13 Sat., Aug.16-8 a.m.TCRA Ladysmith.Large indoor flea market.Last sale of the season.Antiques, 1000+ VHS videos, LPs, CDs, house wares, home baking.For information 647-3905 or 647-3380.xau13________ Sat.& Sun., Aug.16 & 17 - Multi-family Yard Sale, 202 River Rd., Bristol.________xau13 Sun., Aug.17 - Barn Sale 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.Antiques and collectibles, 1144 Route 148, Campbell's Bay.Andre Chretien 819-648-2512.xau13_______ IVMSCE^NEOLS 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 Flameview airtight cookstove.Heats up to 2,500 sq.ft, large fire box.$1,400 or best offer.Call after 6 p.m.819-647-5878.b2au13____________________ 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.qau13 Sawmills from only $3,495.00-Convert your logs to valuable lumber with your own Norwood portable band sawmill.Log skid-ders also available, www.nor-woodsawmills.ca/400t Freelnforfnation: 1-800-566-6899 Ext.400 OT.qau13 \t\t \t\tWÈÈKË 2 journaux papers ADVERTISING DEADLINE: MONDAYS 5:00 P.M.PAID IN ADVANCE: S10.00 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 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.qau13______________________ Hot Tub (Spa) Covers.Best Price, Best Quality.All Shapes & Colours Available.Call 1-866-652-6837.www.thecover-guy.ca.qau130 Chest freezer $500; fooze ball table $150; dining room set, table and 10 chairs, buffet and hutch $8,500; pine boards (for baseboard and door moulding).819-647-5924.ba13 #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.qau13 A free telephone sen/ice - Get Your First Month Free.Bad Credit, Don\u2019t Sweat It.No Deposits.No Credit Checks.Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1 -866-884-7464.\tqau13 Affordable phone 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.qau13 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 On Trudeau Line a pipe for a bagger for a lawn tractor, Brett Crawford 819-647-5289.xau13 Healthy, lovable cat, free to a good home.Litter box included.Chico requires a home which is quieter and where he can receive all the love and attention he deserves 819-455-9219.___________2xau20 Cute kittens, free to good homes.Call 819-647-5373 after 6 p.m.___________xtc 2001\tHonda 4x4, 450 Foreman.Asking $3,500 or best offer.Call after 6 p.m.819-647-5870.b2au13 B A T 1990 BAJA 19\u2019 Bowrider and trailer $7,500 or best offer 4 cyl.inboard 165 h.p 1-819-458-2622.__________xau13 CAR5&TRUCK5 1988 Chev Silverado 1/2 ton excellent condition, good tires, 85,000 miles - $2,900.Phone (819)647-3351.xau13 1999 Saturn manual transmission, new tires 2007, great condition 260,000 km $2,500 or best offer 819-648-5403.2xau20__________________ 2002\tChrysler Neon, 120,000 km, 2 door, air, power steering, brakes, $3,000.00 613-720-3272.__________2au13 2003\tToyota Corolla Sport, 5 speed, 4 door, A/C.Excellent condition.170k highway miles.Asking $7,995.Call 819-208-4545.________________xtc 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 ST Quad Cab 4 x 4 79,000 km, navy blue great shape $16,500 or best offer 819-647-2998 evenings._____xau13 1998 Toyota Corolla VE, Air/C clean, no rust.New Michelin tires 214K $3,900 819-648-5840.\t2xau20 VISA intep^c Visa.MasterCard.Interac accepted Certified Used Cars, Trucks, 4x4 s & 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 BRISTOL AUTO BODY 11 Front Rd.Bristol.OC 819-647-3313 1980 Corvette, Quebec safety, $10,999 or best offer.Lots of new parts 1-819-458-2622.xau13___________________ 2001 Pontiac Montana Van 134,000 km good condition certified $5,200 o.b.o.1991 Buick Lesabre can be fixed or for parts good motor $500 819-647-2166.bau13_____ 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 4 riding horses for sale plus sadldles and other equipment, Claudette 819-648-3545.2xau20__________________ FAHMEPLIPMENT Caldwell grain dryer, 12\u201d x 15 ft pipe for bottom of bin.Asking $500.819-647-5870.Call after 6 p.m.b2au13 210 International swather, self propelled, fair condition, been shedded.The reason for selling is my health $2,800 819-648-2593,\t2xau20 JD 1830 Tractor 145 loader, two buckets, 16.9 x 30 tires loaded, 1 set chains $12,000 819-647-5196.\txau13 1991 Landini 4 x 4 60 h.p.industrial tractor, front mount snow blower bucket, 5 ft.plow, heated and insulated cab $15,000; 1984 Honda Big Red $300; Coleman generator 1400 watt $200; 1988 Dodge Ram 4x4, 8 ft.Fisher Plow $2,000 819-647-2931 or 819-453-1203.\txau13 PRODUCE Frozen raspberries, Boyd Brownlee 819-647-3334.2xau20__________________ Peaches, pears, plums, apricots, nectarines.Place order now.Harvey Martin.613-587-4696.No Sunday calls.2xau13__________________ Vegetables for sale.Corn, beans, carrots at 12th Line Rd., C177, Charteris, Konrad Farm 819-647-2391.xau13 Peaches and Cream sweet corn now available.Edward Rusenstrom, 9 Bristol Road, Bristol 647-2811.bau3 _ 2nd Production Sale - For Tayside Farms.John and Karen Miller, Perth, Ont.Hobbs Bros.Sale Pavilion, 2394 Dwyer Hill Rd., Ashton, Ont.Friday, Aug 15 @ 7 p.m.- Selling approximately 71 head/plus dispersal of 25 reg.Charolais with spring calves at foot; 6 reg.bred heifers -bred Charolais; 20 reg.Red Angus/fall calving - Nov.15 exposed Red Angus; 5 reg Red Angus with calves at foot; 15 crossbred cows with calves bred Angus - 1/2 fall calves.This is an outstanding young herd of cattle.John has used herd management for years, vaccinating annually with live vaccine and has used performance bulls for years.Cows will be preg.checked and catalogues available.For info contact John Miller 613-267-61 OOgt, Hobbs Bros.613-257-7583, cell 613-253-6669, Henry 613-257-7028, Keith 613-257-2537.Auctioneer Ken McNeely 613-258-5988 cell 613-769-8846.b4bau13 WANTEI^CMIENT Shawville area 2 or 3 bedroom, main floor apartment or house, quiet, reliable senior 819-647-5366.2xau20__________________ House wanted in or around Shawville not more than $650 819-772-1644.819-595-8558.3xau27__________________ WANTEDTC^UY Abracadabra turn your hidden treasures into ready cash International buyer wants to purchase your antiques, paint ings, china, crystal, silverware jewellery, rare books, sports movies, postcards, coins stamps and records.514-501 9072.___________qjau13 Bryson - 1 bedroom house, electric heat, newly renovated, furniture and appliances included.No pets, no smoking.Available Aug.1 $650 per month, minimum 1 year.Can also be rented monthly 819-648-2555._________________otc Campbell's Bay - 2 bedroom 819-648-2500.________otc.Commercial building, 1312 sq.ft.Municipality of Litchfield, Que.819-684-2747.xau13 Green Lake - Cottage/four season home for rent.Available Aug.17-22, $600.Also available by week/month Sept.- May.Call Joey or Sylvia, 819-647-5993, 613-249-8118.___________bau13 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.Weekend special family cottages private beach $300 per weekend 819-647-5888.2bau20___________________ REALESTATEFORSAli Cottage lots for sale Norway Bay with water access.Brokers, protectors, Executive old forest cottage lots.Septic systems .Possible year round enjoyment.Minimum 30.000 square ft.lots.100 % bank financing available Caisse Populaire.Reserve now.Spring 2009 delivery.Six lots only.Call 514-237-3140.otc.______à Fort Coulonge - Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom custom home.Hardwood floors, 1100 sq ft up, & 1100 sq ft finished basement.Electric heat & wonderful propane fireplace.Professionally landscaped, lull service, surveyed double lot in village.Tel 819-683-2227 day, 819-683-3562 home.bau13______________________ Farm for sale.105 acres Municipality of Pontiac (5th Concession South Onslow sector).Serious inquiries only 819-647-2321.2bau20 Timeshare foreclosures -Save 60-80% off retail! 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Call for free catalogue today! 1-800-731-8046 - -www.holidaygroup.com/sc.qau13______________________ Four-season home, Lac Litchfield, 250\u2019 waterfront.Year-round township road, 7 years old.Full basement, 1+1 bedroom, full bath, woodstove.Includes 4 appliances, furnishings, lawn mower, snowblower, tools and 2003 Polaris 500 ATV.$187.700.819-648-2453 or 613-735-6607.b4au27 Wanted - Coin and stamp col lections, estates, accumula tions and hoards, gold, silver, paper money.Estate appraisals available, buyer since 1963.819-648-5481.x4au27 FORi^MX^ Bryson - 2 bedroom apartment for rent 819-648-2222, otc._______________ Bryson - 3 bedroom house available March 819-648-5555.otc ERIK v.WITZLEBEN Affiliated Real Estate Agent PONTIAC QUEBEC PROPERTIES 819-689-5505 300+ OF WATERFRONT Enjoy lots of privacy & yet closeness to town on this sunny one acre Black River building lot.Amazing Price: $49.000 (+ tax) PRIME OTTAWA RIVER SUNSETS Brand new listings with large frontage on 1 - 3 acre lots.Five minutes to Pembroke One hour to Shawville VERY PRIVATE.CALL FAST! 44 ACRE WATERFRONT Very pnvate 2 bedroom cottage on nicely wooded Ouyon River frontage near Shawville Very well priced at $129.900 Dépanneur de L'lle on Calumet Island.A great opportunity to be your own boss.Well located in the village Please contact René Corriveau 819-648-5678.3bau13_______________ HELPWAN^D Experienced foreman or subcontractor to install fence.Contact Gaétan at Dumouchel Fence 819-648-2555.4bau27 Homecare worker required for an English speaking woman in wheel chair, Tuesday to Friday.10 a.m.- 4 p.m.Pontiac area.No smoking 819-682-5249.\tb3au13.Chutes Coulonge is looking to hire three outdoor AERIAL PARK tour guides.Applicants must be bilingual, please send C.V.to info@chutescou-longe.qc.ca or drop off at the Chutes.__________bau13 Chutes Coulonge cherche pour trois guides de parcours d'hébertisme et tyrolienne d\u2019extérieur.Les intéressés doit être bilingue, apportez ou epédiez votre CV par courriel à info@chutescoulonge.qc.ca bau13________________ Employment opportunities -full time and part time.10 positions available Duties: Kitchen helper and/or Delivery person.Salary: Starting at $10.00 an hour.The company prepares and delivers meals to primary schools in the region.L\u2019Enterprise Mazzola, Gatineau (Aylmer) 819-682-9978 Recherche de personnel -temps plein et temps partiel 10 postes de disponibles.Fonctions: Aide de cuisine et/ou chauffeur-livreur.Salaire: A partir de 10,00 $ de l'heure.La compagnie prépare et distribue des repas aux écoles primaires de la région.L'Enterprise Mazzola, Gatineau (Aylmer)) 819-682-9978.__________3xau27 SEjmCES We do air conditioning, furnace repairs, sales and service, combination furnaces, wood, oil, electric or hot water.Joe Konrad 819-647-2391.otc \t Need something moved?Light Floating service, 10 ton trailer, 30 foot deck length, reasonable rates.819-647-3636 or leave message.b4au20____________________ 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\u2019emploi du Pontiac can help you.Call 819-648-5065.\t13bs24 Join Canada\u2019s most unique home party company and earn great money, receive recognition and rewards, and qualify for free vacations.No money collection or deliveries.No experience needed.Visit our website at realstyle-madeeasy.com or call 1-866-378-4331._____________qau13 Professional gift wrapping.For all occasions call 819-647-3939._____________xau13 Enright - There is a good Samaritan .and he lives in Otter Lake! On Fri., Aug.1, I somehow managed to loose my wallet, complete with my license and all my cards on the road near the scales at Portage.Fortunately for me, it was found by an amazing gentleman by the name of M.Flo Cartier, who not only picked up my wallet but gathered up my license and my cards that were strewn over the highway.M Cartier then drove all the way,to Renfrew to deliver my wallet to me personally at my front door.I hope you get to read this M.Cartier, I can\u2019t thank you enough for your extraordinary honesty and thoughtfulness.What a great place this world would be with more like you.Marty Enright, Renfrew, ON Ostrom - The family of the late Asa Ostrom would like to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to our family, friends and neighbours who offered their condolences during the loss of a husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather and friend.Asa passed away on July 19, 2008.Also for the flowers, phone calls, cards and donations made to the Pontiac Reception Centre and the Pontiac Community Hospital and the food that was brought to the house.Thank you to the nurses, nurses aids and staff of the Pontiac Reception Centre for the wonderful care given to Asa during the last 10 years.Special thanks to my brother-in-law, Ken Miller for the eulogy on Asa's life and to Brent, Brian, Steve and Alex for the special musical tribute that was made to Asa at the service.To the organist, Betty Cameron and to Rev.Angus MacDonald for the visits, prayers and for being there during our time of need.To my daughter-in-law Grace Ostrom for everything you have done and continue to do for us.Also a special thank you to Eileen Sheppard for her decorating at the funeral home, church and Bryson Lions Hall and to Mertina Blaskie for the pictures.To the C.W.L.Ladies of Bryson for the luncheon after the funeral and to Hayes and Sons Funeral Home for their kindness.Your thoughtfulness will never be forgotten, Madeline, Barry, Murray, Eldon and Grace Ostrom PUBU^IJIOTICE Canada Province de Québec District de Pontiac Cour Supérieure No: 555-04-000039-029 Sous Ministre du Revenue (pour Jessica Ballard) demanderesse Vs.Ian Sparling défenderesse Le 3 ième jour de septembre 2008 à 13:00 heure au 221 Sunnyside à Shawville QC., District de Pontiac.Je procéderai à la vente par ancan des biens meubles et effets mobiliers saisis par moi en cette cause consistant en: 1997 Ford Ranger # 1FTCR10U4VPB30308 immatriculé 829 RTE Le tout devant être vendu pour argent comptant suivant la loi.Chapeau ce 10 août 2008.Gilbert Dupuis Huissier 151 St-Jacques, Chapeau, QC (tel: 819-689-2158) 0-1-Au13_________________ Canada Province de Québec District of Pontiac Superior Court No: 555-04-000039-029 Deputy Minister of Revenue (for Jessica Ballard) plaintiff Vs.Ian Sparling defendant On the 3rd day of September, 2008 at 13:00 o'clock at 221 Sunnyside, Shawville, QC.District of Pontiac, I will proceed to the sale by auction of the moveable effects and objects of the defendant by me seized in this cause; to wit: 1997 Ford Ranger # 1FTCR10U4VPB30308 plated 829 RTE the whole to be sold for cash according to law.Chapeau this August 10, 2008.Gilbert Dupuis Huissier 151 St.Jacques, Chapeau, QC.tel: 819-689-2158 0-1-au13_________________ TENDERS Municipalité de Waltham 69 rue Hotel-de-Ville 69 C P 29 Waltham, QC JOX 3H0 Tel: 819-683-3027 FAX: 819- 683-1815 Invitation to tender.Written Invitation to Tender In accordance with article 936 of the municipal code when ever a contract will be above 25000$ and lower than 100 000$ the municipality must invite in writing at least two contractors.The municipality of Waltham is calling for tenders for the snow-plowing and sanding of Waltham roads and streets We have approximately 41 km of roads to be plowed and sanded.The contractor will be responsible to supply the sand and salt for the duration of the contract .We will allow the stockpiling of sand in our municipal sand shed if the contractor wishes to.We need a price per kilometer $__________________ The season is from November 1st, 2008, to April 30th, 2011.Please send your tenders before September 2nd, 2008, 4:00 P.M.The tenders will be opened Tuesday September 2nd at 7:00 P.M.Send your sealed tenders to the Municipality of Waltham office before Tuesday, September, 2nd 4:00 p.m.At 69 Hôtel de Ville, Waltham, QC JOX 3H0 Note the lowest nor any ten-der not necessarily accepted.Soumission Municipalité de Bristol Des soumissions scélées, clairement libellées pour le bâtiment seront acceptées par le soussigné au bureau municipal, 32 chemin Aylmer, Bristol (Québec) jusqu\u2019au vendredi, le 29 août 2008.A vendre est le item suivant, condition \u201ctel quel où il se trouve\u201d.1.Boutique de Frites avec l\u2019équipement situé au Centre Patrimoine de Bristol à 14 Route 148.Tous les frais de relocation seront à la charge de l\u2019acheteur.S.V.P.communiquer avec le bureau municipal au (819) 647-5555 durant les heures de bureau pour fixer un rendez-vous pour examiner l'ed-ifice.La plus haute ni aucune des soumissions ne sera pas nécessairement acceptée.Les sousmissions seront ouvertes lors de l\u2019assemblée régulière du Conseil à 20h00 le 2 septembre 2008.Keith Emmerson Sec\u2019y-trés.0-1-au13__________________ Tender Municipality of Bristol Sealed tenders clearly marked for sale of the building will be accepted by the undersigned at the Municipal Office, 32 Aylmer Road, Bristol, Quebec, until 4:00 p.m.on Friday, August 29, 2008.For sale is the following item on an \u201cas is where is basis\u201d.1.Chip Stand with Equipment located at the Bristol Heritage Centre at 14 Hwy.148.All related relocating costs will be the responsibility of the purchaser.Please call the Municipal office at (819) 647-5555 during normal business hours to arrange for an appointment to view the building .Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.Tenders will be opened at Council\u2019s regular sitting to be held at 8:00 p.m.on September 2,2008.Keith Emmerson, Secretary-treasurer 0-1-Au13____________ BII1TH Rogers - After a long jour- ney Brian and Janet Rogers have come home with their new son, Jacob Sherwood Grant Rogers.Jacob is a first grandson for Grant and Ann Rogers and for Lome and Edrie Sharpe.We would like to thank Mom and Dad Rogers and Mom and Dad Sharpe and Heather and John Grant for looking after the store and the farm for us.Without you this trip would not have been possible and we are eternally grateful to everyone for all the gifts and thank you to everyone for all of the e-mails while we were in the Ukraine.__________ Ranger-Cairns - Julie and Hugh Cairns are thrilled to announce the birth of their first child, a daughter.Grace Mae born at the Ottawa Civic on Aug.3, 2008 at 7 a.m.weighing 7 lbs.2 oz 20 inches.She is welcomed with much love by her grandparents Heather Dale-Ranger, Bob Ranger, Margaret Cairns and Bob Cairns.4 I Wednesday, August 13, 2008 The Equity Page 7 CLASSIFIED DE^ATH Lovingood (née Griffin), Mildred Geraldine - Born on July 1, 1930 on Calumet Island, Quebec.Mildred passed away peacefully on Fnday morning August 8, 2008 at her home in Carrollton, Texas.Millie was a retired Dallas Realtor and Broker.She will be remembered as a very caring and giving person, always cheerful and willing to help She is survived by her only child, Deborah Lovingood Kohlhaas, granddaughters, Shannon Aitchison, Jennifer Kohlhaas, and great-grandchildren, Hannah Aitchison and Paige Milliken.Her sisters Ella Chorich, Dorothy Shiles, Anna Lacey, Veronica Kirland and Marty Almeida.Predeceased by sister Mary McGarrity and brother Gerald Griffin.In addition, dear friend of ex-husband Clyde Lovingood, many loving nieces, nephews and friends.Memorial services will be held Thursday, August 14, 2008 at Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, 2800 Valwood Parkway, Farmers Branch, Texas.In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Susan G.Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, in Dallas, Texas.________ MEMORIAM Dahms - Minerva who left us August 16, 2003, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.A little tribute small and tender, Just to say we still remember.Forever loved.Elaine and family Dumouchel - À la douce mémoire d'Anita (née Lance) décédée le 14 août 2007 et de son époux Oscar décédé le 10 juillet 2002.Mom 1 an déjà, difficile d'accepter ton départ si brusque.Dad, déjà 6 ans que tu es parti, mais dans nos coeurs tu es toujours présent, mais notre plus grande consolation est de savoir que vous êtes tous deux réunis à nouveau, car quelle tristesse était-ce de la voir souffrir sans toi.Le foyer devenu si triste et si vide conservera à tout jamais le reflet de votre grande bonté.Faites jaillir de là-haut, sur nous tous, l'espérance et le courage.Veillez sur nous pour qu'un jour, lors de notre rencontre au ciel, aucun de vos enfants ne manquent de s'y rendre.Vos enfants Annette, André, René, Gaston, Rachelle, Francine et Louise._______ Strutt - In memory of our parents Cliff, (Aug.18, 1993) and Fern, (Dec.18, 2006).Those we love don't go away They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard but always near Still loved, still missed and very dear.We are forever grateful for their care and the many sacrifices they made.Ron, Beverley, Betty______ BLSIljIHSOPPORTlimH SEnergiser VendingS Healthy Energy Gum & Mints with natural ingredients 'Incredible cash income 'Protected territories.For free brochure & samples call now! 800-661-1832.www.energiservending.com qau13_____________________ 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 $500$ loan service, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments.Toll Free: 1-877-776-1660.\tqau13____ Norway Bay golf Jim Power and \u2022 Hillis Connoly had the lowest team net score at the Norway Bay Seniors Golf Association's weekly game on Wednesday, August 6.In a closely contested round, Don Duff and Bob Young finished second with a team net score of 65 while the tandems of Dave McCaw and John Ethier and Eric Smith and Wayne Langford finished in a tie for third with a score of 66 each.Police jouant au golf Wilbur McLean, the Equity Sergent Jasmin Belletête du détachement de Sûreté du Québec Pontiac joue au golf vendredi à Mickey Creek Golf Club dans Vinton.Belletête était un des 86 golfeurs qui ont participé au tournoi commun annuel de golf entre ie MRC Pontiac et le Sûreté du Québec.Peur le dîner après, 98 personnes étaient de service.Travaux de réfection sur la Division Pontiac C245.Rang 13 C.P.249 Shawville (Québec) JOX 2Y0 ACHÈTE CÈDRE Qualité bardeaux 1)\tBillots (88\" à 16 4\") diamètre 9\" et ?2)\tachat en longueur à la tmv souche 12\" et +, fin bout 5\u201d ÉPINETTE/SAPiN Billots qualité sciage long (16\u20196\" à 80% et 12 6\u201d) Avant toute livraison ou pour des informations, contacter: Sylvain Garneau, responsable des approvisionnements Tél.: 819-647-5959 poste 31 Cell.: 819-661-2766 Pontiac Division C245, Rang 13 C P 249 Shawville (Quebec) JOX 2Y0 BUYS CEDAR Shingle quality 1)\tlogs (8'8\u201d to 16 4\"), diameter 9\u201d and ?2)\ttree length by ton stump 12\" and +, top 5\" SPRUCE/BALSAM Long saw log quality (16 6\u201d to 80% and 12'6\") Before any deliveries or further information, please contact: Sylvain Garneau, Wood Procurement Supervisor Tel.: 819-647-5959 ext.31 Cell.: 819-661-2766 maibec 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 printemps 2010.L\u2019horaire ¦ \u2022%.m se terminera au sera de 25 heures semaine et cette nouvelle formation menant à un DEP se donnera à l\u2019ancien bâtiment de l\u2019école l\u2019Envolée de Campbell\u2019s Bay (1, rue Front sud).route 148 Municipalité de Clarendon Ça t\u2019intéresse?Communique avec le CFP Pontiac au 819-683-1419 et inscris-toi.Les places sont limitées! Centre deformation profesmnaeüe tontine 254, chemin de la Chute Fort-Coulooge (QC) JOX 1V0 T«.: 1 (819) 683-1419 Tflec.: 1 (819) 683-2251 J Service régional formation professionnelle Outaouais PONTIAC \u2022 Le ministère des Transports du Québec informe les usagers de la route que des travaux de réfection, d\u2019asphaltage et de marquage sont en cours sur la route 148, entre le chemin Clarendon et prés de la limite est, entre les municipalités de Clarendon et de Bristol.Ces opérations ont débuté le 8 août dernier et se termineront vers le 5 septembre 2008.L\u2019horaire des travaux est du lundi au vendredi, de 6 h à 18 h.Une voie sur deux est fermée et la voie disponible est réduite à 3,3 métrés de largeur.La circulation se fait en alternance à l\u2019aide de signaleurs.La limite de vitesse maximale permise sur le chantier est de 70 km/h.11 nÿ a aucune entrave à la circulation hors des heures de travaux.Ces travaux, au coût de 499 950 $, sont réalisés par Michel Lacroix Construction inc.de Maniwaki.En terminant, le ministère des Transports vous invite à la prudence sur les routes du Québec, notamment à l\u2019approche des chantiers, et vous sugge?re de planifier vos déplacements en toute sécurité en communiquant\tavec llnforoutiére au 1 888 355-0511, ou # 0511 par cellulaire, ou en visitant le site Internet\tau www.inforoutiere .qc .ca.En cette Année de la sécurité routière, le Ministère vous dit aussi, plus que jamais, soyez attentifs et responsables.Ralentissez! The Equity classifieds work! Deadline Monday\u2019s at 5 pm 819-647-2204 persona an EastUnk company Technicien des services techniques Division centrale, Fort Coulonge, Campbell's Bay, Shawville, Masham, Otter lake, Québec & Constance Bay, Ontario Persona offre des services de divertissement, notamment la télé par câble, l'Internet et les services de télécommunications, à des clients résidentiels et commerciaux un peu partout au Canada.Les meilleurs employés sont l'atout des meilleures entreprises.Chez Persona, nous sommes extrêmement fiers de nos employés.Durant cette période de croissance, notre objectif est de continuer d'attirer les meilleurs d\u2019employés possibles pour que nous puissions tirer profit du plein potentiel des services de télécommunications et de divertissement de demain.Principales responsabilités Le technicien des services techniques fait rapport au chef des services techniques.Il fait l\u2019installation et la réparation des services de télévision par câble afin de fournir aux abonnés, sur une base régulière, des services de câblodistribution fiables et de qualité.La personne pourra aussi accomplir des tâches de vérification et d\u2019inspection et faire l'entretien et le dépannage du système informatique de base, ainsi que le dépannage des systèmes informatiques.La personne devra travailler en mode de disponibilité selon un horaire rotatif, et accomplir d\u2019autres tâches qui lui seront assignées.Exigences du poste \u2022\tPosséder un certificat de deux ans en électronique, ou l'équivalent.\u2022\tAvoir de 1 à 2 années d'expérience dans le domaine du service et de l\u2019installation.\u2022\tPouvoir utiliser l\u2019équipement de vérification des circuits utilisé dans l\u2019industrie.\u2022\tPouvoir travailler en hauteur et réussir un examen médical prescrit par l\u2019entreprise \u2022\tPosséder un permis de conduire en vigueur et un bon dossier de conducteur.\u2022\tUne connaissance de base des ordinateurs personnels sera un atout.\u2022\tPouvoir fonctionner dans les deux langues officielles, à l\u2019écrit comme à l\u2019orai \u2022\tPouvoir travailler en disponibilité ou de garde à toutes les deux semaines.\u2022\tÊtre admissible à travailler au Canada.Les personnes intéressées sont priées d'envoyer leur curriculum vitae sous pli confidentiel, au plus tard le 27 août 2008, à l\u2019adresse suivante : Agent des ressources humaines Persona Communications Corp.Division centrale 500, chemin Barrydowne, Unité 15 Sudbury, ON P3A 5W1 Courriel : careers@personainc.ca Télécopieur : 705-560-6584 Persona remercie tous les intéressés qui soumettront une demande, mais ne communiquera qu\u2019avec les personnes qui passeront en entrevue.Persona Communications souscrit au principe d'égalité en matière dèmploi ^RECYC FRIGO il st cAcut psuT-t«us eua vous dans votre sous-sol.votre garage ou même votre cuisine : Dévoreur d'énergie RECHERCHÉ Récompense de 60 $ POUR LE RECONNAÎTRE : X Réfrigérateur ou congélateur de plus de 10 ans X Volume intérieur entre 10 pi* et 25 pi\u2019 X Appareil toujours fonctionnel et branché VOUS AVEZ UN DE CES DÉVOREURS CHEZ VOUS ?Saviez-vous quun réfrigérateur de plus de 10 ans consomme er moyenne trois fois ptus d\u2019énergie qu\u2019un appareil ptus récent ?Pour prendre rendez-vous, assurez-vous d\u2019avoir votre facture d\u2019électricité en main.Gagnez du temps en vous inscrivant en ligne au www.recyc-frigo.com ou communiquez avec l\u2019escouade RECYC-FRIGO au 1 877 493-7446 (49FRIG0).Nous viendrons vite cueillir le dévoreur chez vous GRATUITEMENT et en disposerons selon un procédé respectueux des lois et de (\u2019environnement Vous recevrez un chèque de 60 S par la poste Lé programme RECYC FRIGO, un» initiative d'Hydro Quebec est administre par le Consortium MRf ENVIRONNEMENT Hydro-Quebec fera parvenir un cheque de 60 $ au proprietaire de I appareil une fon ceUn-o récupéré.Une limite de deux appareils par foye*- x applique.Hydro Quebec se reserve le droit de mettre fin à ce programme sans préavis Certaines restrictions peuvent s'appliquer [ T T\tMIEUX \tCONSOMMER CAREER OPPORTUNITY REPORTER / PHOTOGRAPHER The Equity and The Equity Extra are hiring one full-time reporter/photographer for a small but bustling newsroom based in Shawville, Québec.The successful candidate will be energetic, motivated and curious with a willingness to work occasional evenings and every other weekend in order to help The Equity and provide the best possible coverage of Pontiac.Job requirements include writing a variety of articles and taking photographs on subjects relating to residents of Pontiac County and the Municipality of Pontiac including community events, agriculture, forestry, politics and sports.Local candidates are encouraged to apply.Qualifications: \u2022\tCandidate must possess excellent English language writing skills; \u2022\tA digital camera is required; \u2022\tApplicants must have a reliable vehicle end a valid driver's license; \u2022\tBilingualism is preferred but not necessary; \u2022\tPrevious journalism experience is preferred but we are willing to train a candidate with a positive attitude toward learning a new field; \u2022\tCandidates with previous photography experience, knowledge of Macintosh computers, page layout experience and/or awareness of the issues affecting Pontiacers will be looked upon favourably in the hiring process.The Equity has been published weekly since 1883 and is the only weekly newspaper in Pontiac County.The Equity is a regular award winner at the annual Quebec Community Newspaper Association awards with a proud tradition of providing excellent news coverage.Please forward your curriculum vitae to the attention of Wilbur McLean: The Equity 133 Centre St., Shawville, Quebec JOX 2Y0 E-mail: wilbur@theequity.ca Fax: 819-647-2206 En Prime ! Crédit de 50$ pour télécharger vos chansons préférées ! » a «s misa A chacun sa façon d\u2019être branché.Duo ValeurPlus Téléphonie et Internet Haute vitesse Telebec Pour plus d\u2019information: \u2022\tVisitez telebec.com \u2022\tAppelez-nous au 1888 TÉLÉBEC \u2022\tRendez-vous dans l\u2019un de nos points de vente Seulement 53 95$ par mois Internet Haute vitesse :\tI \u2022 Trousse d\u2019installation\tI et modem gratuits Ligne téléphonique : En plus, 4 services de gestion des appels au choix parmi 12 possibilités Certaines conditions s'appliquent Visite* telebec com'offresdelarentree ou l\u2019un de nos points de vente pour tous les détails J I ' pioimiUtelc.Friday, August 15th beginning at 11:30 a.m.The Equity 133 Centre St., Shawville This is a FREE BBQ in appreciation of the community support for the past 125 years.A FREE WILL OFFERING jar will be available with all proceeds donated to the Pontiac Community Hospital Foundation Dialysis Fund.'My,:: warn Page 8\tTh e Egh: ity Quyon Jill McBane 458 2366 Brenda and Byron Barr hosted the anua! Barr get-to-together at their rouage in Sand Bay this past weekend.I heard there was fudge again.Michelle\t(Nugent) Chestnut was home for a visit from Sussex, New Brunswick 1 week to celebrate hei father, Roy Nugent\u2019s 7 i'1 irthday.The family gathered at the Station House for a barbecue to celebrate the occasion Also celebrating in the family was Mitch Warden.Duck and Danny Trudeau were to the Hackney Light Horse Show in Barrie.They came home with three firsts, four seconds and a third.Then they proceeded to the C.N.E.and came home with two firsts, five seconds and one third place ribbon with their ponies.Sympathy is expressed to the Mohr and Holly families on the passing away of Sandra (Mohr) Holly.Sam and Denise Kingsbury Haddad treated about 50 of their family and friends to a delicious beef dinner catered by R.V.I.and a great evening of music and drinks at the Quyon Legion Saturday evening.Everyone enjoyed themselves and their generosity.Sam and Denise and some of her family from Ottawa arrived in a limousine and offered tours around Quyon throughout the evening.Family and friends gathered at the home of Bill and Sharon Young on Saturday to celebrate the 85th birthday of Grandma Young.Shirley had a great day with all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Also attending were brother Lome (Buster) and Anita Draper, sister Myrtle Overton and niece Judy Proulx and husband Williard.Mary Ellen Young and Beth (Young) Brownlee hosted a baby shower for Mary Ann (Young) Clayton on Sunday.Mary Ann received many nice gifts.John and Mary Ann patiently await the arrival of their first born.Well it seems that winter is just around the corner with news that the Pontiac Jr Bs opened training camp on Tuesday.Camp resumes on Sunday at 7 p.m.in Masham.A birthday party for Jacob Draper was held at Green Lake this past weekend.Many friends attended Jacob celebrates his 19th birthday Thursday.Shawn Grant is the vice president of the Poltimore Fair which was held on the weekend.There were mud runs, snowmobile grass drags, lawnmower races and many activities for the children.There seemed to be a good attendance.A stag for Jason Wiggins and Amanda Demers was held July 26 in Aylmer.Congratulations to Pat and Helen McCann formerly of Quyon on their 50th anniversary.Wasn\u2019t that a party?Yes, it was.Bobby Gibbons of London came home to enjoy the long weekend with his siblings and friends.They came from Vancouver, San Diego, London, Windsor, Hamilton, Toronto, Chelmsford and Ottawa.They camped out in and around the log cabin, the summer home of Carl and Eileen Gibbons.A steak barbecue with all the trimmings was served Friday night and Saturday night\u2019s menu was a fish feast fit for a king.Bobby engaged the band of Dean Howard\u2019s group to entertain the crowd.During the breaks music and songs were supplied by Desi Allen and family.The weather was great, no rain.It\u2019s always a special get-together when Bobby comes home.It will be hard for him to top his presentation of August 2008.A happy birthday to Amanda Beam Aug.7, Andy Bean Aug.11.Andy is in his third year at Belleville College.He is taking the same courses his greatgrandfather Stephen Bell took back in 1905 - 1907 when he attended Belleville College.Everyone is very proud of him.I am sure someone will be smiling down on you from above.Caldwell ^rOnt U>f t f \u2019gen,\t* From loft »\tPro™\u20190** ^r>er'7'Lê^éecZêndp Thearr»UAt ot he dotted ,n.he Sh.wv'Ue hospital di>ly»«Founda,i0n' more heat and less of the wet stuff A lot of the farmers are not able to get their hay cut.If they get it cut they have to keep turning it to dry it.What a bad year.Happy birthday to Arnold Samson, Sr.and Dillon McGee Aug.14, Lee Belanger and Benjamin Kluke Aug.15.A special belated happy birthday to Tory Benoit who turned five years old on Aug 12.Happy anniversary to Brian and Cindy Corriveau Aug.16, Arnold and Iona Samson Aug 17, Pat and Carol Kavanagh Aug.19.Happy belated anniversary to Blain and Peggy Frost Aug 2, Bob and Betty Laporte Aug 4, Philipp* and Carla Paquette Aug.9, Pierre and Suzanne Pepin Aug 11.Remember your blue boxes Rick Lepack's boys have been looking frantically for their little black dog Fido.Has anyone seen him?He has been lost for over a month.If you know where he is give me a call.To let everyone know there will be a 70th birthday piarty for Mary Lepiack on Saturday, Aug.23 at the little school in Vinton.It starts at noon and suppier is at 5.Everyone is welcome.Mike Dubeau will be playing the music.9$ r Hermonie * J Sharpe 647-3459 Visiting with us over the weekend of Aug.1 were my grandson, Tom Sharpe and his wife Sarah and my great-grandson Alexander of Etobicoke.They also visited with Tommie\u2019s parents, Neil and Margaret Sharpe in Shawville.We also had Corey Sharpe of Pine Lodge Road and Neil and Margaret Sharpe of Shawville.Also visiting with us this past weekend were Jim and Connie Hunter of Golden Lake.We were extremely pleased to have Fern and Harvey Smith back to our Thursday night euchrç again as Fern had been unable to attend as she recently had some surgery.A surprise visit this weekend came from my son, Donald, and and his wife Joanne.They are from Peterborough.It was very much appreciated.Everything starts with trust PROMLTTUEL LA VALLÉE VALLEY MUTUAL INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES Promutu*! La Vatlé* would like to congratulate the winners of the contest Wednesday, August 13, 2008 Vinton Diane Boisvert Y I 648-5296 j 1 have been so w busy that I have had no time to write my column.A few weeks ago Karl and I went to Bracebridge to visit Shelley and Carl and the grandchildren.We brought back a load of deck lumber that used to be Shelley and Carl\u2019s deck.The boys had been giving Shelley a problem putting them to bed the week before we got there.So, Shelley told them she\u2019d phone Granny and tell her not to come visit.That really worked.They decided to go to bed and be good all that week.1 wonder what she will tell them next week.Ram, rain go away.Shirley and I had to pull the potatoes because they were getting scabby and others were rotting.I think we got out as much as we put in.Sure is discouraging after battling those potato bugs for two months.The garden stays wet most of the day and just when you think you will be able to pick the beans down comes another burst of rain, just enough to wet everything again.The rest of the garden is producing well but we need DRAWS for tickets to j Parc Safari, LaRonde and Milk Can Am Shootout DOOR PRIZES doute ceie^uUe owi