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ÜÜkAlfc W'.'m www.thcequity.ca\tVolume 127.Issue NO.2S 1 lie voice ot the Pontiac since 1SS3\tWednesday, July 7, 2010\tSS cents W * \\\\ hats ( Canada I)a\\ all about \t\t\t LOUISE BROWN Equity Editor PONTIAC July 1,2010 There were plenty of activities com- I memorating the birth of Canada in communities across Pontiac last week The Quyon Lions and Lionettes kicked off the holiday, with a teddy bear hospital, parade and community barbecue on Wednesday.Kids in Quyon escorted their sick and injured teddy bears to the Lions Hall to be treated Dillon Trudeau needed help from the nurses on staff for his fuzzy play- ; mate.\u201cHe had a headache and a broken arm,\u2019 he said.\u201cI was playing with him and his arm got caught on a branch and his head wasn't feeling very well this morning too.* Bonnie Dowe was the expert teddy bear nurse taking care of all the patients.\u201cWe've had quite a few broken arms and legs and one needed some surgery : to get rid of a big tear in his leg,\" she s said Joan Belsher helped organize the clinic this year.\u201cIt s something to get the little kids ; out,* she said as she watched Dowe j conduct another physical on an unwell | stuffed animal.Fifty-three kids competed in the Shawville Soap Box Derby, despite a few bouts of drizzle and rain that blew sideways.Dedicated competitors and spectators hid in their cars or underneath whatever shelter they could find while they waited for the rain to stop.Red carts hurtled down the hill on Victoria Ave as the kids tried everything they could to make their cars go faster Some leaned forward as far as they could, others tried steenng their carts as straight as possible.One little boy accidentally drove his soap box up onto the sidewalk and flipped the car right over Thankfully, he emerged unscathed Malcolm Hillier won the Age 4-7 cat egory and Wyatt Durocher came in second place There was a tie for the 8-12 catego ry between William Miron and Graydon Lang Mac Ellison took sec ond place Please see CANADA on page six Cable ferry' n< ANDREA CRANFIELD Equity Reporter QUYON July 7.2010 Quyon may see the construction of a new cable ferry that costs $2 58 million and will have the capacity to carry 90 tons and 21 cars at a time.Right now there are two ferries that go between Quyon and Fitzroy Harbour in Ontano and they are able to carry 10 tons each The maximum vehicle length that fits on them is 27.5 feet bumper to bumper \u201cThe capacity for trucks is very limited,\u2019 said the Quyon Ferry owner Don McColgan.\u201cThe new ferry is badly needed.It will carry anything.It can take Winnebagos, farm machinery, tractor trailers and more.\u201d Right now, there is no guarantee for a new ferry.Because McColgan runs a private business, he was unable to ask for money for the project from the \\t summer?- federal government.\u201cThey said they couldn\u2019t give me anything for the ferry because I\u2019m a private enterprise,\u2019 he said.McColgan had to ask for money from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and he is hoping the grant comes through \u201cWe are lessening gas consumption when vehicles take the ferry instead of driving So they calculate how much greenhouse gas was made by a shorter route and give so much money out of the Quebec fund,\" he explained The rest of the money is coming from bank loans and out of McColgan\u2019s pocket.He wants to have the ferry ready for service next summer, so he is hoping to begin construction this summer.Construction would take between seven to nine months.See FERRY on page ten I leritage to have a campus in Pontiac JULIELEE STITT Equity Reporter PONTIAC July 7, 2010 Hentage College will have a new campus in Campbell\u2019s Bay this fall, said the college's continuing education director Lise Bénard.The division of Hentage would be located just off Hwy 148, in the building formerly occupied by Gigi's Café.The college currently offers agricultural courses in | Shawville which will be expanding with the new location.\u201cWe are looking to expand the whole area of agriculture,\u2019 said Bénard.See CAMPUS on page three Teen robber caught, one impaired driver arrested LOUISE BROWN Equity Editor PONTIAC July 5.2010 After a series of break and enters of businesses in Mansfield, a 15-year-old boy appeared in court facing several charges.He was questioned by the police of MRC Pontiac after complaints by local merchants.The investigation continues and other arrests will follow Anyone who knows anything about these events is encouraged to call the Campbell\u2019s Bay investigators at 819-648-2141 During the previous two long weekends, the Sürete du Québec set up several road blocks to catch impaired\tdrivers.Additional officers were also deployed in order to increase the visibility of the police officers and to hand out fines for infractions on the road.There was only one impaired driver arrested on Saturday night in Bnstol.Since June 23, officers gave out 18 fines for speeding and one ticket for failing to wear a seat belt.Two tickets were written for an ATV dnver on a public road and another for having too many passengers on the ATV.Two bylaw fines were given to a driver with a vehicle parked on the dock at Norway Bay and another for setting off fireworks on a public road See POLICE on page three Quyon Jam rest: Its not always about the country music Sneezy Waters plays along with bassist Ann Downey at the Quyon JamFest on Saturday night.See page two for story and more photos.\tfhxtfo hy loutsr fVown TMf FQUtT V JULIELEE STITT Equity Reporter SHEENBORO July 1,2010 Cgrs Luc the side of Sheenboro's main street and a banner stretches across the roadway, welcoming people, many of whom are dressed in red and white.The small village swells from approximately 167 residents on July 1, as carloads flock to celebrate Canada Day with old fnends and family.\u201cIt's like a reunion, it's a chance for people to catch up on all the news,\" said Betty Moms Morris is a member of the parish council, which alongside the Sheenboro Residents' Association organized the event.\u201cIt\u2019s starting now to become a gathering place for all the town and people that moved away Everyone wants to come back for Canada Day because it\u2019s a chance to see everyone,\" exclaimed Moms.Fr.Douglas Bndge from Pembroke.Ont., attended the event Bndge ministered to parishioners of St.Alphonsus of Liguon Church in Chapeau and said the national celebration is an opportunity to see old fnends George Sullivan, a regular attendee of Canada Day in Sheenboro was helping his wife Sharon man the inflatable jumping structure *1 like to see everybody out and enjoying themselves, dressed in red,* said Sullivan While he said the breakfast is one of his favounte parts of the day, it\u2019s tied with all the people he will get to visit with \u201cI meet a lot of people that 1 haven t seen since last year Sometimes you don't see them for 10 years and you'll see them here,' said Sullivan Colleen Jones is also a regular at the celebrations She along with band mates from the Nichabau Neighbours provided musical entertainment in the park \u201cI\u2019ve been coming since I was like, two, so every year it s more fun.\u2019 said Junes From games in the park, to entertainment in the pansh hall (including performances by champion fiddle play ers Peter Dawson and Louis Schryer) to a famed parade and endless supplies of drink and food, Canada Day in Sheenboro is a big event Please see SHEEN on page seven RF/14KK DIRECT INC.Courtier immobilier agree frm Û O iinffruv: Jnww 7194729 Tfjteaor 27493C7 Mansfield 1 800 sq It home.3 bdrms 2 bathrooms, mostly herd-wood floors Master has a large walk in closet and 3 piece ensuite 1 acre comer lot 3245,000 Davidson 100 ot sandy beach great boating and fishing on the Outaouais River \u2019Viceroy' cedar cottage 3 bedrooms $160.000 Call tor details Sand Bay Cozy cottage with 2 bedrooms and 6X12 bunk house that sleeps 3 Short walk to Outaouais River includes 15 boat and 60 hp motor $72.500 ShawvMe: All brick bungalow with 4*1 bedrooms and 2*1 bath rooms Excellent (amity home with lots of room to grow Only $139 500 Shawville large bnck bungalow with 3*1 bedrooms 3 bathroom* walk-out basement, no rear neighbours Large master with double ctoeet and 3 piece ensuite $152.500 Otter Lake Cozy 3 season 3 bed room cottage on 1t acre lot on private Stephan s Lake Wall treed and private lot.excellent opportunity lor you to get away1 $124 900 ¦28^uice < >t the 1 J« >nriae si nee i KX} .\u2014¦ ¦ ¦ ¦¦ \u2014 Wednesday, JuK 7.2010 Page} Youth learn valuable life lessons at Jardin Educatif ANDREA CRANFIELD Equity Reporter CAMPBELLS BAY June 17, 2010 Board members from the Jardin Éducatif du Pontiac gathered around the table for their annual general meeting (AGM) on June 17 at Programme d'enrichissement éducatif du Pontiac |P E E P ) in Campbell's Bay Board members discussed activities that would be taking place during the summertime and there was a final decision as to who would be on council.They also looked over financial reports to see how much money was given for funding for the program The Jardin Éducatif is an organizauon that offers services for youth that have issues at school or at home There are two programs at Jardin Éducatif, a summer program and a program for kids still in school There are about 15 to 20 lads that come to PEEP three times a week throughout the year There are about 32 kids who join Jardin Éducatif during the summer.The plan is to work with the kids during the summer and send them back to school in September They acquire skills that can be achieved through the program.They make a little bit of money.There are lots of fun activities for them,\u2019 said Jacques Robitaille, the director of Jardin Éducatif They learn the importance of business and teamwork and they do a big trip at the end of the summer.\" Last year the students went to Quebec City.At the meeting, it was decided that Jardin Éducatif will continue to receive children from both high school and primary school.\u2018We decided to include them in the program We would separate them from the older kids,* said Robitaille.*It will be exceptional to have new kids We had kids from primary school this year and it worked out well.\u2019 Now the youngest age that Jardin Éducatif will accept is eight years old Robitaille said they don't want the older students influencing the younger students in a negative way so they tell them that they should act like big brothers and sisters.When youth enroll in the Jardin Éducatif program, they attend a summer camp where they help to build the Pontiac Educational Garden and get paid to work.The garden has been around for about 25 years Youth come from all over Pontiac.Robitaille said in the summer there are kids there from as far away as Quyon and Chapeau \u201cSome are here for various reasons Sometimes they aren't able to follow the rules.Last year we had a kid whose mother and father died A lot of the kids are hyperactive.Here we mater-nize the kids and take time with the kids,\u2019 said Robitaille.Amy Hod gins, who is on the board of directors said it\u2019s a program for students who have trouble in school They could be in a special program or suspended or whatever.This helps them to succeed using a different method of teaching them,\" she said.Robitaille added, \u2019All of the kids here do not finish high school even if we dream about it.But at least we give them tools to be successful m life\u2019 There are three teachers at Jardin Éducatif including Robitaille Each teacher usually cares for about live children each.\u201cIt is very personable We have very close contact with them and they receive all of the attention they need,* said Robitaille Before the students amve for the summer, Robitaille and the other teachers start building the garden Youth are paid a minimum of $ 15 a day, three times a week to harvest it and take care of it.\"We pay up to $45 a day sometimes If they want to work more, then they make more money because they have more responsibilities,\u2019 said Robitaille.This year he plans to plant bernes during orientation because \u201cIt's more attractive to eat berries than carrots for kids.* Youth attend the Jardin Éducatif program from June 28 to Aug.13 \u201cWe want to have an early crop so kids will be able to sell what grows in the garden We want it so when the kids arrive at the beginning of July there are already things to sell.We are experimenting with new plants and new techniques,\u2019 said Robitaille.There is going to be a fruit and vegetable stand at Jardin Éducatif where the youth can sell products from the garden The older kids also help to cut grass and plant flowers at schools and hospitals Thursdays are activity days and students partake in outings like rafting, horseback riding, dog sledding and taking a bus ride into a different city.They also do pottery every week and various workshops \"One workshop that works best with kids is when we include an animal.It's good for kids with behavioural problems when you make them work with animals.Being with horses worked well for hyperactive kids,\u2019 said Robitaille \u2019When you see a 1,000 pound animal, you change your behaviour because the animal is stronger than you \u2019 He added.The program is usually for kids who don't have very much money We do things that cost a lot of money but the kids would never normally be able to do in their lives ' Robitaille hopes to have a barn built for the youth from Jardin Éducatif as a place to sell their fruits and veggies First, he has to purchase land where he would also be able to grow the produce \u2019We want it to be a place where people can stop by and buy vegetables but also exchange new ideas,\u2019 he said.Money for Jardin Éducatif comes from United Way, the Ministry of Education and the Health Ministry of Quebec Some schools also donate $10,000 to Jardin Éducatif to send kids there Hodgins said the amount of funding was decreased a little bit from last year and expenses did go up but over all the year was successful \u2018Financially, things are not going so\tbad.\tWe\tlost some\tmoney\tbut\twe\thad some\tin the\tbank,\u2019\tsaid Robitaille *We are doing alnght They had to make certain cuts in certain areas where maybe they saw there wasn't as much need \u2019 He\tsaid there\tis\tstill money left over to invest in some land and buy and build a barn, but they will also need to raise money to help reach that goal \u2019We have a garden and we have a summer camp but we have no building,\u2019 he said \u2018I would like to buy land and build it probably next fall or next year \u2019 Elections took place to make the board members\u2019 titles official Lori an ne Bertrand was reelected as vice president Amy Hodgins and Ali-John Chaudhary have been board members for a few months, but were officially elected as administrators Jean-Michel Archambault Cyr was elected as administrator Claire Taillefer is Président and a cofounder of Jardin Éducatif, Mane-Line Laroche is treasurer and Savio Morais is secretary ArxXso Crontleicl Tnt fQUrtV Board members from the Jardin Éducatif du Pontiac had their annual general meeting on June 17.Pictured are Claire Taillefer, Lorianne Bertrand, Jean-Michel Archambault.Amy Hodgins, Marie-Line Laroche, and Jacques Robitaille.Ottawa Senator fans see red at the Chutes Coulonge floppy 90th ''/l ( - Mom v July 8, 2010 Icovc tilenn, J3ctb Nora, and grandchildren OI % 7ti47-2526 Proceeds to Heart Institute Robert\u2019s Raspberries U-PICK or WE PICK Season Begins June 29th Open Daily - 8 a.m.until picked out WEATHER PERMITTING - BRING CONTAINERS FOR PICKING UPDATE AND ORDERS 613-623-5699 PONTIAC RESIDENTS Cross the Portage bodge proceed east on the Rrvw Road towards Sand Pomt.tum nght at the Bonnachare Rrver and toHow tha signs to Robert s Raspberries Shawville Clarendon Fire Department would like to thank everyone wh< came out to enjoy our soap bo derby, pig roast and fireworks.We would also like to thank all of our supporters and suppliers: Giant Tiger JAJ Grocery John Valu-mart Mun of Clarendon Mun.of Shawville Pontiac Agricultural Society Pontiac Dairy & Fruit Wholesale Pontiac Home Bakery Stedman s V&S We would also like to give a very special thank you to our wives, kids, girlfriends and the SCFD Cadets.Again, without your help none of this would have been possible. Page 4\tTiisEauiTY Wednesday, July 7, 2010 Call 819-647-2204 :-v*.£ /f t*/>* r -V ; Canada The Voice of the Pontiac atnce 1883 Publishers Heather Alberti Dtctoon Ross Dickson heatheié \"¦\u2022\u2022uguitj)LÇ8 ¦_ Editor Louise Brown editor «tbihqultytfli,- Reporter Andrea CranfieW repoiterht'eequityctl- Reporter Julie lee Stitt equity vr.eequMyct Ad Manager Katherine Hynes kathy«theequity.ca Classifieds I circulation Janey MacDougaU newsiytheequity.ca Digital Darkroom Dave Moore dave&theequity.ca ADVERTISING DEADLINE MONDAY NOON Publications Mail Agreement No 40010387 Return undeliveratte Canadian addresses to: Pontiac Prmtshop Ltd.133 Centre St.Shawville, QC J0X 2Y0 819-647-2204 819-647-2206 Fax nMv.tlim|urtyxa Subscription rates (tax included) Pontiac - $29.34 Quebec - $40.63 Canada - $37 80 U S - $53.55 Contents copyright 2010 Legal deposit m the National Library ol Quebec Member of ABC.CCNA, QCNA & Hebdos Select \"We acknowledge the assistance of the Government of Canada through the Publications Assistance Program toward our mailing costs.* \t \t our opinion iThe importance of the ritual Since the dawn of time, there is evidence that humans have regularly participated in rituals.Archaeologists examine great ritualistic monuments built to be used at special times of year.Think of Stonehenge or the great Mesopotamian ziggurats Anthropologists also study the existence of solemn festivals in every corner of the world.It's common for ever, culture to have special days for rest, relaxation and getting a little rowdy.It's a uniquely human experience to participate in complex ntuals.But why do we do it?Every year, we don our red and white clothes, wave a symbolically styled piece of fabric, otherwise known as a flag, line up and down the centre of town and wave to others dressed in the same fashion as they slowly walk by.This we refer to as a parade.Later on, most everyone comes out at night to look up at the night sky together, as minor explosions of shimmering colour are launched hundreds of feet into the air with a loud bang.Maybe we travel to the cottage or maybe we go to the crowded city.It\u2019s common to indulge in a little feasting, maybe imbibe in a little alcohol.Many of us will dance, sing and let loose Well make some new friends and some of us mil fall in love.This is our Canadian ritual.It\u2019s a terrible thing to feel alone in the world It drives many to extreme desperation.We need these ritualistic expenences to feel alive We crave a connection with our friends and family, as well as with all those people weVe never met, and probably never mil There must be a special spot in each of us that desires that cathartic experience to know we are sharing the same moment with our fellow human beings.We need to have that holy moment, when we don't need to say anything at all.We all just 'know*.Every year, on July 1, is wonderful chance to participate in a very human ritualistic experience From observing the visitors and the locals in Pontiac this weekend, it\u2019s clear that our ntuals are alive and well.Feeling part of something bigger than yourself is essential for the human spirit.Let s hope we all find more time to connect with one another on that silent, but intimate level on other days of the year as well Louise Brown Wasn\u2019t that a mighty storm?Sur^t*dbv 3rfie»Oueoœvâe Last week's wind storm uprooted a large tree just outside of this cottage on Lake Johnson.The tree damaged the porch of the cottage, but luckily no one was injured.news from the Pontiac I * iled by Heather Alberti-Dickson Publisher 25 Years Ago July 3, 1985 Ruling on Law 3 a disappointment: In a judgment handed down last Tuesday, June 25th, by the Supreme Court of Quebec, Judge Andre Brossard ruled that the attempt to reorganize schools along language lines rather than religious ones was unconstitutional Druo raids:\tEarly Friday morning, June 28, 18 men and three dogs took part in raids on four private houses, a hotel and a motel in the municipalities of Shawville.Portage du Fort and Litchfield.Two Shawville men were arrested, one is charged with trafficking and possession of narcotics, the other with possession of a prohibited weapon Two STUDENTS HELP PLAN Steam Show: Two students who have benefited from the New Challenge 85 program are Janice Murray and Heather Rogers Both girls were hired in June to aid in the organization of the 11th Annual Steam Show that will be held on Aug.16 and 17 50 Years Ago July 7, 1960 Coulonoe hospital: Bishop W J Smith of Pembroke officiated Sunday, June 26 at the turning of the sod for the S600.000 Fort Coulonge hospital It will provide 35 beds and has been approved by the federal and provincial governments.Supervised play por 5 to 12 year olds: Driving through Shawville this week one would think then were no children in the town at all.No little boys circled aimlessly about on their bicycles and no little girls were seen play on the side walks But a look over by the high school would reveal the answer of the mystery One voung pied piper named Garry Nesseth has lured the children off the streets to join him in fun and games of a healthful nature.75 Years Ago July 4, 1935 Local news:\tOfficers and members of Stark's Corners LOL No.1473 are busily engaged these days preparing for the annual 12th of July celebration of County Lodges at Cunningham's Grove, one of the most beautiful picnic places in this district.Through the efforts of local business men and campers at Green lake, a splendid platform or wharf, has been erected at the swimming place.The platform is 12 feet wide and extends into the lake for 75 feet and has a diving tower at the outer end At one side are two long seats for spectators, or parents who would want to keep an eye on their children while they bathe, and floating line has been set to keep the youngsters from wandering out beyond their depth The death occurred at Portage du Fort on Sunday, June 30 of George B.Armstrong, a well known and highly respected pioneer resident of Radford section.Clarendon Hugh N Lackie.a prominent resident of Allumette Island and a former warden of Pontiac County died Tuesday morning, June 25 at his home after a lengthy period of ill health He was in his 78th 100 Years Ago July 7, 1910 Local News: It is reported that Mr.Thos Stevens, Leslie, had his barn and sheds burned as a result of the electrical storm Sunday morning The van which formed the inte nor of Mike Murphy's shack, was removed to Bryson on Wednesday last by BailifT Robinson and W.Carswell The accessories belonging to the outfit are yet to be taken The sooner the better, oth erwise Mr.Cater may take a notion to file a bill for demurrage The man whose body was found in the Schneaux boom on the 25th inst., was identified by the clothing he had on, by his brothers, after the remains had been buned on an island in the vicinity.The man, whose name was Cole, disappeared from Portage du Fort about a month ago One of the most terrific electric storms witnessed here passed over this section on Saturday night.In fact there were two storms, and after each reflections were observed in the sky, east and west, showing that damage had been done During the second storm, a barn belonging to Wm.J McDowell, of Chartens section was burnt down 125 Years Ago July 9.1885 Local news: Twelve-year old son of John Stewart, of Lower Litchfield, had one of his thigh bones broken by the kick of a horse, on Thursday last.It seems the little fellow was leading the animal to pasture when it ran away, dragging the boy a considerable distance; the latter loosen ing his hold from the halter shank was struck by the horse as it passed, inflicting the injury as above noted Dr Klock reduced the fracture.On Saturday evening the June 27th ult , an incident occurred in the vicinity of Bryson which was chiefly remarkable from the fact that it was not followed by any serious result The particulars so near as we could ascertain are these On the evening in Question.Mr Robert MarFarlane - who lives on the Calumet Island side of the river a couple of hun dred vards above the entrance to m mmawr* the timber slides - crossed over to Bryson accompanied by his youngest daughter, in a two-fathom bark canoe.They landed at a point nearly opposite their house, and Miss MacFarlane proceeded to the post office for the mail leaving her father on the beach.The latter, while awaiting his daughter's return, gathered up some pieces of flood wood and placed them in the canoe with the intention of bringing them home.When the young lady came back, both entered the canoe and pushed out.but they had not gone very far before it was discovered that the extra cargo made the canoe leak very considerably.Mr MacFarlane, however, apprehended no danger, feeling assured that the opposite bank could be reamed before there was any probability of the craft going down.Upon neanng the other side they found much to their dismay that a number of saw logs had accumulated there which rendered further progress impbs sible Meanwhile the canoe kept gradually filling with water, and in a very short time it swamped leaving its occupants floundering in the water.Mr.MacFarlane caught hold of his daughter who shouted loudly for assistance.The shouts brought Mrs.MacFarlane and the eldest daughter to the door, when taking in the perilous situation of the others at a glance, they ran down to the shore where an old boat was hauled up high and dry This they succeeded in pushing into the water and embarking hastened out to the resc ue of their perishing relatives During the past vn-ek mother earth has tv-en favored with a copious supply of rain which has made a man llous change in he appearance ( f the crops Reports from all quarers say the prospect is enrourag :ig.Even the hay crop, which it was expected would have ieen almost worthless.has rec .perated wonderful lv Louis* Brown THE EQUITY THE EQUITY'S Customer Appreciation Barbecue The Equity s customer appreciation barbecue raised over $600 for the Shawville Hospital's dialysis fund.Last Wednesday, publisher Heather Alberti-Dickson served free hamburgers and hot dogs to hungry passersby.In return, a free will donation was requested for the dialysis fund.Ministry of Transportation workers Paul Emmerson, Jacob Cummings, Rachel Emmerson and Marc Racine took a break and grabbed some hamburgers.\"People were very generous, I was very Impressed,M Alberti-Dickson said.Shop manager Ann Taylor greeted guests and sales representative Steve Forbes flipped locally sourced hamburger patties at the barbecue on Centre St.in Shawville.MY WORLD I ANDREA CRANFIELD I am part biker Equity Reporter I have never been on a motorcycle before and never expected to go on one anytime soon.But recently I found myself on the back of a bike, trying to hold in my screams as I went flying down Hwy.148.I had to cover a motorcycle show recently as well as the Bikes in the Bay event in Campbell\u2019s Bay I realized that there is a lot more to motorcycles and those that nde them than just the thrill of the nde At Bikes in the Bay, many bikers traveled from different parts of Canada to be there and meet up with fellow hikers There was also a big focus on the military, and veterans and soldiers were honoured for defending their country Members from the Canadian Army Veterans' Motorcycle Unit (CAV) were there and a few of them told me that CAV is like their family.No matter where they go or what they do.they know that they always have someone they can rely on.I was also told that when veterans get back from the war they are often very negatively affected (no kidding) Motorcycling really helps them deal with everything.It's the one thing in their life that makes them feel free and relaxed.There were even a few vets there who had been injured or paralyzed in the war, but still managed to get on their bikes regularly and go for a nde.I was starting to realize that motorcycling was a way of life for some people.And it meant so \u2022 much more than I had ever imagined It wasn't just about roaring down the street with the wind blowing through their hair To them it meant always having people who care, a home, and a safe place to go.Not to mention that it is a lot of fun as I discovered that same weekend.I covered a motorcycle show in Ladysmith and when I arrived 1 saw bikes spread out across the lawn Members of the bike group Old Bastards greeted me and I laughed when I heard their name Especially when they told me that they are in the Northern chapter and called the Northern Old Bastards.They call themselves NOBs.Someone explained to me that the Old Bastards do a lot of chanty work and someone else explained the different motorcycles there to me.There was a 1944 bike there and it still ran.1 don\u2019t know why bikers have humungous beards and long hair.Or why they wear spikes and bandanas.But they\u2019 are the nicest bunch of people you could ever meet.As we were talking about motorcycles, 1 happened to mention that I had never been on one before.A few bikers looked at me in disbelief.They said \u201cYou can't come to a motorcycle show, where everybody here loves motorcycling and say something like that.* The next thing I knew, 1 was sitting on a couple of motorcycles having my photo taken.1 expected it to stop there, but then the real thing happened \u201cDo you want to go for a ride?\" someone asked.I really did because it would be so much fun.But I had some thoughts racing through my head: \u201cBut what if I fell and got hurt?Just try it; it\u2019s something you've never done before No, motorcycles are dangerous, be safe.You 11 have a blast A car might run over you and crush you.\u2019 After staring dumbly at the man for a few seconds I said yes, I would like to try.It was great! I loved the feeling of being in the open and not stuck in a box.It actually felt way more sturdy than 1 expected it to and the driver clearly knew what he was doing.The wind hit my face and I laughed and laughed.It was so much fun and I never wanted it to end.Then I thought-this could be the way I travel everywhere! I learned a lot about motorcycling from many different people.I learned how much it means to them and why they attend these bikes shows, rallies, etc.1 had no idea the connection the military had with motorcycling but now I understand why.Tin Ar*Tr#a CnrtAmkl fQtfTV Motorcycle enthusiasts check out the bikes at the Ladysmith bike show where reporter Andrea Cranfield was taken on her very first motorcycle ride.She has sine* been bitten by the biker bug.Letters to the editor The Equity encourages letters to the editor from our readers Short letters are more likely to be chosen for publication, but the use of any material is at the discretion of the editor The editor reserves the right to edit letters to meet space requirements, for clarity, or to avoid obscenity, libel or invasion of privacy E-mail letters are accepted at the e-mail address news0theequity and must bear the complete name address and daytime phone number of the writer Mailed letters are accepted at The Equity, 133 Centre Street.Shawville.Quebec J0X 2Y0.Faxed letters are accepted at 819-647-2206.The address and phone number will not be printed Opinions in the letters published do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Equity.t The voice of the Pontiac since 1NK3 Wednesday Jnl\\ 7, 2010 Students of Clarendon 12B School reunited Photo submitted by BJfl and Anne Murray Leroy Palmer and Erma Kelly Cotnam were crowned king and queen of Clarendon 12B School at their school reunion on Saturday.Kelly Cotnam was a teacher at the school, and Palmer was a student.Social resource LOUISE BROWN Equity Editor SHAW VILLE July 3.2010 About forty graduates of Clarendon 12B school played games and reminisced about the good old days at a reunion party in Thorne on Saturday.A reception was held for students of the one room schoolhouse who attended the school before it was closed for good in the 1950s.Former students from as far away as St.Catharines attended the event, as well as two former teachers, Erma Kelly Cotnam and Edna Malette McDowell.\u2018It was an experience,\" Kelly Cotnam said \u201cI skied to school.I stayed at a farm house down the road.' In those days, she earned $1,000 for a year s work.She taught all seven grades, but eventually realized she wasn t cut out to be a teacher In that one year, she saved enough money to go to business college and a year later, she started a career at \u2022 the Bank of Montreal in Pembroke \u201cI like grown up people better than children,\u2019 she said and laughed.Votes were cast for the class king and queen.Leroy Palmer was elected king for the day and Kelly Cotnam was the queen.They wore elegant plastic crowns on their heads all day long Palmer attended the school until 1948 and said that the students made quite a bit of mischief while in class In the wintertime a wood stove would heat the building.\u2018Several times, wed get the teacher to go out,\u2019 he said.And wed throw hard wood in there and redden the pipes right through \u2019 Other times, they d fashion their own homemade fire crackers by capping the lids on glass bottles very tightly and throwing them into the fire.The bottles would explode and make loud noises inside of the stove.Many former students remembered the Friday night sliding parties fondly.Palmer was one of the boys who would dig a gully faces constant financial at the bottom of the hill, so that the girls going down the hill on toboggans would be surprised by a sudden drop once they reached the bottom \u2018You can talk to the teachers and they 11 say we were well behaved, but I'm not sure,\u2019 he added Organizer May Schwartz had a display of artifacts from the school, like a beautiful antique globe, some well thumbed through textbooks and \u201cscribblers\u2019.Scribblers are small notebooks the kids would use to write their lessons and compositions.Everyone shared a potluck supper and were so full that they didn't even slice the cake battle WWCWWWWW^WW HAY!! See us for your needs TWINE \u2022 WRAP \u2022 BAGS \u2022 NET WRAP \u2022 INNOCULANT \u2022 TARPS \u2022 SILAGE SHEETS \u2022 FERTILIZER MIOS6 RG 613-735-3689 PEMBROKE 6'3-732 2643 SHAWVILLE 819-647-2814 HmmwMWHmmmc-mm M&R FEEDS ACE Recycling YVe pay top dollar for Cars and Trucks Farm Machiner} \u2022 Batteries Copper \u2022 Aluminum \u2022 Brass We pickup appliances for PR I I 819-647-3306 Cleaning up the Pontiac one piece at a time JULIELEE STITT Equity Reporter FORT C0UL0NE June 30.2010 The Maison de la Famille in Fort Coulonge encountered financial difficulties again this year According to Stéphane Durocher who sits on the organization\u2019s board of directors, services provided by the Maison de la Famille are essential.Maison de la Famille offers services to families that aren't otherwise accessible, including a collective kitchen, clothing, access to internet and regular outings, said Durocher.\u201cIf we don\u2019t offer that, most of them don\u2019t have transportation or money to participate in different activities,\" said Durocher.Despite the demand, maintaining its presence in the community has been a challenge.\u2018Every year, it's financial.We\u2019re one of the lowest funded (Maison de la Famille) in the Outaouais region.Every year it\u2019s a challenge to get the money to stay open and pay all the different expenses,\u2019 said the board member According to Durocher, finan- cial support from the United Way has allowed the centre to stay open The organization functions with minimal man power The centre has two employees, one of which they are able to pay through government funding.In the summer they are able to hire a student \"All the rest, it\u2019s volunteer.So it's a lot of work.Hopefully one day we will have enough money so we can have three or four employees,\" said Durocher Lise Romain has been volun- teering at Maison de la Famille since 1998.Aside from offenng invaluable services she said the centre helps to end the cycle of isolation.\u201cYou don't feel alone,\u2019 she said, adding, \u2018If we have problems we talk about them.You make fnends, you break the isolation pattern.\" According to Romain, the Maison de la Famille gives residents something they can\u2019t always find at home.\u2018When you're older and the kids are gone, after a while the TV doesn't do the tnck anymore \" 4 Vi » stm THE EQUITY Pictured are the board of directors for the Maison de la Famille.Standing from left to right are Stéphane Durocher.Director General Nicol Belleau, Catherine Rioux, Lucien Gravelline, NEWFOUNDLAND McMimi Hew Brunswick Nova Scotia Capo Breton a Bros Morno National Park 14 Day Tour - July 30 to Aug.12, 2010 Other Tours: SM*i *f IrOUaUi PstCsryCe ScpKaUvat Sept 25 to det 7, 2010\tOct.6 to 15, 2010 13 Days \u2022 nd.Northern Ireland\t10 Days -\t\u2022 -ey Islar IP Or*****.Muiavvt October 6-10, 2010\tNov.12 - 20 2010 5 Days - md.Grafter's Fair 9days nci .Fully Escorted Tours, call for our full catalogue' Jamieson Travel & Tours Toll Free: 1 888 582 7011 www, jOTiwontriwI .cow Liliane Romain and Lionel Tessier.RRRqI COMPARE .v MATTRESS EVENT! 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There has never been t : err< time to bu 899 Queen Set Set\tft IDO nm 1599 !*-*< *> Serta Queer Set % it i t Mw King Set *1IW tt«o* RVfB FREE SI: ' \u2022 A Financing O A C sue store Home Furniture Pembroke I A>j i)97 Pembroke St.e.PEMBROKE tüMÆïlM Hnmc»\t\u2019he home of Great in\u2019erkjrs\t*h.w«i \"SiAÎS (613) 732-4090 Mon-Thur.9-530.Fri.9-9.SAT9-5\t^ -1 $10.00 including taxes Pontiac Printshop Home of The Kyi its 133 Centre St.Shawville 819-647-2204 There is a spirit in art that connects the universe DONE HERE\u2019.universe senes.There were also some illustrations and stand-alone paintings not featured in a series.\u20181 usually paint in a senes, whatever inspires me at the moment,\u2019 she said \u201cIt\u2019s part of a meditation that I feel we are a part of.Whatever we do goes around Whatever we think goes around.It\u2019s a growing expenence.\u2019 Leila Nulty-Senf attended the art show and likes Bzdurreck\u2019s paintings because of the bright colours.Nulty-Senf has always been interested in art.She has been a fan of Bzdurreck for the past 40 years and owns about 20 of her paintings.\u2019The colours are really bright and really strong,\u2019 Nulty-Senf said.\u2019I always love what she does.I especially like the little square ones\u201d Nulty-Senf is referring to the canvas paintings that have a thick profile.Bzdurreck said they take a lot more time to paint but the square canvas gives the paintings a different profile.\u201cThey have more depth and I don\u2019t need a frame,\u2019 said Bzdurreck.Bzdurreck was born in Germany and first became interested in art when she was six years old.She has been actively pursuing art for more than 40 years Her brother and sister were both artists and designers and inspired her to pursue her artistic abilities.She began studying art when she was 18 at the College of Art in Cologne, Germany.Upon graduation in 1970 she moved to Toronto where she worked as an illustrator.Her art was displayed in several galleries across the city.She worked on a button series and in 1970 her paintings were featured at an art show at Nathan Philips Square along with A Y.Jackson, one of the founders of The Group of Seven.\u201cAndy Warhol did giant soup cans and 1 did buttons and zippers,\u2019 Bzdurreck laughed In 1973 when Bzdurreck was 26 years old, she moved to Pontiac because she wanted to live in the country.She continued painting and continued to show her art here.\u201cI was young and the land was cheaper here, more than anywhere else So that was a part of it, and the countryside was beautiful.\" she explained \u201cI wanted to have a child and paint at home.\" Art gives her the freedom to work from home and spend more time with her family.Bzdurreck was on the Pontiac Artist Studio Tour for about 20 years.She was one of the founders.The studio tour lasts a couple of weekends every summer and features art by different artists throughout Pontiac Before that, she had her own studio Now she works solo.\u201cI feel things a little differently than most people.1 like to have my own space and do things my own way.That\u2019s why I decided to do it on my own.I have so much work and want to show the community what I\u2019m doing,\u2019 she said.She also does Chnstmas shows, Thanksgiving shows and exhibitions in Ottawa and Orleans.She has an herb farm and has had herb and art shows over the years as well.Bzdurreck has done many interesting projects since she moved to Pontiac.In 1978 and 1979 she spent a year and a half making a map of Pontiac.In 1978, she did the illustrations for a book called Architectural Heritage of the Pontiac.In 1992 she painted the mural that is now in the cafeteria at the Shawville Hospital.Bzdurreck said that she sometimes works longer hours than most people but it\u2019s because she enjoys what she does.\u2018I\u2019ve been an artist all my life,\" Bzdurreck explained.\u2018I have a lot of art and I make a living with my art.It\u2019s like meditation for me.We are all part of it, the whole thing.I enjoy shanng it with others It\u2019s never ending, I never stop.* She said that many people make art simply for the decorative aspect but to her it\u2019s so much more.Art always gives her enjoyment, satisfaction and inner peace.\u2019I don\u2019t just do it for deco- ANDREA CRANFIELD Equity Reporter SHAWVILLE July 2,2010 A crowd of people slowly wandered\taround Impressions Art Gallery on July 2 looking at the various pieces of art.Framed pictures hung on the walls amidst stands holding silk cloths and lithographs with human forms.It was the opening night of Naomi Bello\u2019s art show enti tied Sacred Gardens \u201cIt\u2019s a really neat, interesting show of mainly print -making work,\u2019 said Raymond Sander Regier, the owner of Impressions Most of the art is influenced in some way by Bello's garden In her artist statement she said \u2018I grew up in a land of gardens, with a literature saturated with images of gardens, so it is not surprising that gardens have been a constant source of inspira tion \u2019 In 2008.Bello bought a house just outside Montreal and began building a gar den The garden grew and as the years passed, the vegetables became more plentiful She started drawing plants, particularly lettuce and Swiss chard and simultaneously grew her garden while she worked on her art .Her artist\u2019s statement said, \u2018The drawings were done with a sense of awe and gratitude.I visualized the garden as a frame for a hidden or mystical landscape, as a refuge from the open blandness and hideous destruction of the local environment done to build suburban homes.* Sander Regier described most of the art at the show as mixed media print mak ing Bello had various types of pnntmnking including collagraph printing, intaglio and etching \u2019It was very colourful,\" Sander Regier said Bello has been printmak ing since she was 18 years old and has been an artist all her life She attended art school in England when she was 18 years old for fine art, painting and pnntmaking She received her bachelor\u2019s degree *1 was very attracted to pnntmaking,\u2019 said Bello She went on to get a mas- ter's degree in film, video and performance in the U.S.In the 1970s Bello moved to Toronto and was involved in film and live performance arts.She always stayed interested in visual art and never stopped drawing.She also taught vanous art courses over the years She eventu ally made her way to Quebec where she contin ued to pursue her artistic abilities.Bello was part of a group show last summer at Impressions Sander Regier was so impressed with her work that he invited her back for a solo show There are about 40 pieces of art featured at the show \u201cIt's a fairly big show, there\u2019s a lot of stuff here,\" said Sander Regier \u2018Some of it is three dimensional, some printing is done on silk and some is done on paper There\u2019s a lot here ' Michael Neelin attended the art show and said he really enjoyed it The organic shapes mix in with the squares The 3D ones are amazing too There is a lot of room for imagina tion\u2019 said Neelin.Neelin is an artist himself and is on the board of the Pontiac Artists Association He is always on the lookout for anything to do with art \u2018I\u2019m always interested in art stuff that's going on,\u2019 he said \"The more culture in Pontiac the better.She's (Bello) not from here so it\u2019s nice to see outside artists coming out and shanng their usions.\u2019 Bello really enjoys what she does but she said there is also a lot of technology behind printmaking She still manages to find comfort in her work She worked in etching for ten years before she started collagraphy, a type of pnntmaking where substances are applied to different materials such as stone or cardboard \u2018Collagraphy is so libérât ing The more you do it, the better you get,\u2019 said Bello.She said artists never stop making art because the more they do it, the more ideas come to them.\"Once you start working on one thing, it\u2019s never going to stop We do this all our lives The worst thing would be to have an idea and not go ahead with it.\u2019 Bello said Bello\u2019s art is on display at Impressions until July 31.AncJroo OanfVMd THf EQU1TV Naomi Bello stands by a few pieces of art that she made.It was the opening of her art show called Sacred Gardens.The show was held at Impressions Art Gallery In Shawville.ANDREA CRANFIELD Equity Reporter BRISTOL June 26,2010 The bright colours seemed to leap off the canvas.The entire room was filled with paintings of the universe, the moon and stars, each one forcing the viewer to pay attention to it.Elke Bzdurreck explained at her art show called The Universe that her paintings are a reflection of what she feels.June 26 was the opening day.The show was also being presented on June 27, July 3 and July 4 There were about 50 paintings fea tured in the show \u20181 can visualize things that other people cannot see.It's all in your imagination Art is something you express your feelings with,\" said Bzdurreck.\u2018People who are not creative do the same thing day after day.\u2019 The art show featured paintings from a couple of series that Bzdurreck has worked on over the years.?but the main focus at this show was The Universe series.She has been working on her universe series for about four years now and said it\u2019s still evolving.\u2019Now the paintings have more detail.They are more dynamic.I like to play with the colours, it's never finished,\" she said.\u201c1 always come back, it always continues.There is always another step.\" Bzdurreck has always been fascinated by the universe and loves looking at the night sky.\u2019All humans are fascinated by the universe I think.We wonder if there is more life out there,\" she said.\u201cWe all breathe the same air.We are all part of the same world.It's important to look at things positively and this is a positive series.\u201d Bzdurreck did an earth senes in the 1980s and a sun series in 2004, The show featured paintings from the sun, Earth and Andrea Cronftefcl THE EQUlTV Elke Bzdurreck stands beside two of her paintings at the opening of her art show on June 26.About 50 paintings were featured.ration, there is a spirit in it.What 1 feel goes into the painting,\u2019 she said.\u2018It\u2019s a part of my life and IVe never wanted to do anything else.\u2019 1*1 National Defence Défense nationale WARNING FIRING AT CANADIAN FORCES BASE PETAWAWA Day and night firing will be carried out at Canadian Forces Base Petawawa until further notice The Ranges consist of DND controlled property on either side of Trans Canada Highway 17 between the Town of Petawawa and the Village of Chalk River The property is bounded on the South by the Petawawa River and the Barron River, on the West by the Algonquin Provincial Park on Ihe East by the Ottawa River and on the North by a line of irregular shape running i a South Westerly direction from the Ottawa River to the Algonquin Provincial Park.If required, a detailed description of the CFB Petawawa property may be obtained from the Base Construction Engineering Office at CFB Petawawa \u2022 STRAY AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVE OBJECTS Bombs, grenades, shells and similar explosive objects are a hazard to life and limb Do not pick up or retain such obiects as souvenirs If you have found or have in your possession any objects which you believe to be an explosive, notify your local police and arrangements will be made to dispose of it No unauthorized person may enter this area and trespassing on the an strictly prohibited BY ORDER OTTAWA.CANADA\tDeputy Minister 17630-77\tDepartment of National Defence Canada Naomi Bello\u2019s printmaking impress crowds *«w \u2022* \u2022 M r*-y m-h94*9 i* *» (i Ro*W*l S yjIK Conthww Bey enjoy the music of Simon Clarke In Shawville.Kevin Robinson.Kaylelgh Robinson and Da1 SSr» «OÛ2H5K ' A < *Ml»\\ *b + \\\\ednesda\\ Jul\\ rhcx Ik the |um NS 2 OIO w »nn >lcc 1C Since Wednesday Juh ~.ioi< ( Canada\u2019s 1 )ay, Sheen style Members of the parade proudly display the banner reminding people of where they are and their national pride.Food and drink was never at a shortage.Pictured are Peter Adam and Wayne Storms at the barbecue.Continued from page one New this year were helicopter rides that attendees could board for $75 per person, with group rates available.Brother and sister Abram and Anna Gleason both went in the helicopter, and excitedly explained how they felt when in the air.\"When we first took off, I was kind of scared, because it was my first time flying,' said Anna Gleason.She said she quickly got over her fear and was able to see different parts of her home town Her brother had a different impression, \u201cWe were tipping a lot,\" said Abram Gleason But Canada Day celebrations haven't always been as grand According to Morris, the national holiday picked up steam in the village the year of the referendum in Quebec 'It started off small.I remember the first time we had a big birthday cake for Canada Day The amount of people was small, all local,' said Moms.\u201cWe'rç very proud of being Canadian and then when the referendum came, people wanted to keep Canada united, we didn t want to be separated 'So we really celebrate Canada Day and our country,\" she piped Since then, the event has attracted cottagers, family and friends of residents and people looking for a good time Theresa Shea attended the event from Aylmer.The people are so fnendly and we love the parade.This year they have the helicopter ndes but I won't leave the ground,\" laughed Shea.Organizing the event is no small feat, said RA president Jennifer Gagnon-Jennings 'We re planning from one year to the next When Canada Day is over, we will have our general meeting a couple weeks later and we ll start planning for the next year \u2019 According to Morris, while the pansh council looks after activities in the hall, including food and entertainment, the RA is responsible for children\u2019s activities and events in the park According to Gagnon-Jennings, money raised from the event goes to the Sheenboro RA and parish '(The RA has) different events throughout the year, with past events including a bus trip to Ottawa to see a Senator\u2019s game.' Part of this year\u2019s funds will go towards paying for a slide at the park.Local Membre Assemblée Nationale Quebec (MNA) Charlotte L'Écuyer attended the event, enjoying the famed breakfast \u201c1 like it.It's a well organized little village.It's neat and the people are so nice.The food is good It's really amazing to see a small community well organized like this,\u2019 said L'Écuyer \u201cI'm always amazed when I come up here,\u2019 she added LÉcuyer wasn't the only one impressed by the community spirit Pontiac Warden Michael McCrank attended the celebrations with his wife \"It's a small little town, but on Canada Day it's huge,\" he said.McCrank said he often tells people about Sheenboro's festivities, having mentioned the celebrations to colleagues at a meeting recently in Gatineau They just can't believe it It's a credit to the people,' said the warden He added The village should be a case study m community building* The event relies heavily on local support and the dedicated work of volunteers.Approximately 75 people donated their time on Thursday \"It's a very busy day and we get pretty well everybody to work,\u2019 laughed Morris As for what keeps people com ing back and attracting new attention \u201cIt's family oriented There s something for everyone to do,\u2019 said Gagnon-Jennings \"If you haven't enjoyed a Sheenboro Canada Day Celebration you should come because it's a blast.\" Sheenboro photos and story by Julielee Stitt A parade participant waves to the crowds.Pictured are sisters Anna and Claudia Gleason.The pair proudly display their Canadian pride July 1.Wayne MacGillvary stands with his wife Brenda Talion in front of their Ford F650.The customized truck was featured in the parade.Political presence.MNA Charlotte L'Écuyer poses for a picture with Canada Day attendees.Standing from left to right are Denise Morrissette, Jean Gleason-Lebel, Charlotte L'Écuyer, Peter Gleason.Sandra Brennan and Doreen Paquette.Pictured is the Lone Ranger, the helicopter from Sunrise Helicopters Inc., that provided attendees a chance to get a fresh perspective by taking them off the ground.Irish-Canadian pride and an old tractor on parade.Max.Diego and Sofia Morales sport homemade hats as they wait patiently for the parade to begin.Dillon Trudeau has his teddy bear examined by nurse Bonnie Dowe at the Ouyon Lionette s Teddy Bear Hospital.Orville Burgess went to town decorating his scooter in red and white.\u201cThis is nothing compared to last year,\u201d he said.Soap-box derby races, on Victoria St., start the festivities June 30.Alex Kinsey and Carson Dunlop of Claresholm, Alberta chow down at the Shawville Lion s breakfast with Jared Murray before heading to Ottawa to see the queen.Horses pull a wagon through the centre of Shawville.Continued from page one Bryce Atkinson won in the 12 and up category, while Allana Desabrais placed second.Hungry revellers descended upon ¦ ! \u2022 Shawville Fairgrounds for a hearty reakfast on Thursday morning.John Carmichael is the secretary of the Shawville Lion s Club, he predicted about 350 people came to support their cause.\u201cA lot of the money goes to the schools,\" he said.Three bleary eyed boys were up at 8:30 a m before tackling the day in Ottawa.Jared Murray and his mom, Kathy, were hosting two exchange students from Claresholm, Alberta They came to fuel up before hopping on a bus to see the Queen \u201cIt's delicious as always,\u201d Kathy said.\u201cThey are heading in to Ottawa at nine, so we definitely had to be here early \u2019 Mam St.Shawville was lined with red and white this Canada Day as the annual parade made its way from Simon Clarke.Rectory Rd.to the fairgrounds The Renfrew Highland Pipes and Drums led the way and floats filled with people of all ages waved and danced their way past the waving crowd.There were kids on horseback and others on horse drawn carnages.Veterans in full regalia drove slowly by in a military vehicle, which drew applause along the parade route and a moment of respectful silence Impressive farm and construction equiment followed behind, their gigantic figures towenng over the crowd B&B Farms won the prize for the best agncultural float.The Shawville RA took the trophy for best overall The Dinamik Twiriers won best youth involvement for their baton and dance performance and the best antique submission went to Gerald Watson for his restored dump truck Elsie Rose Huckabone ndmg her pony, Booker, shared the best horse-drawn prize with Ryan and Aden Robillard Afterwards, almost 500 people enjoyed the musical stylings of Simon Clarke with a meal of roast pig.catered by the Shawville Clarendon Fire Department.Organizer Kirk Tubman and his crew served 118 kg of pork and 450 baked potatoes in an amazing 95 minute time frame \u201cI just had a heart attack every time I looked out there,\u2019 he said \u201cWithout our wives and our friends, we couldn't pull this off ' Attendees could rest assured that everything purchased today came from Pontiac farmers \u201cEverything we served today was purchased locally,\u2019 he said Tom McCann is a volunteer firefighter and also one of Tubrnan s good fnends At times, they even finish each other's sentences Even though he was tired out after all that work, he loves helping out.\u201cAt the end of the day, it's just a lot of fun,\" McCann said \u201cExcept you smell like a roast pig,\u2019 Tubman added with a laugh And what, exactly, is this flurry of activity for?There is no one in the country that can explain patnotism better than a real Canadian Scout troop The bth St Paul-Aylmer Scouts were spending the final evening of their ramp at the Shawville fairgrounds They spent a week in the wilderness of Ladysmith cooking internationally flavoured food over an open fire.As they were waiting for the fireworks to start, they took a minute to explain what it is that we are all celebrating.The kids were bubbling over with excitement as they shared their opinions on why they love Canada.\u201cIt s a free country, we re very open-minded and free spirited,\u2019 said Emily David \u201cLots and lots of maple syrup,\u2019 added Alexandre Battah There's actually lots of snow \u2019 \u201cPeople can do what they want,\u2019 chimed in Katrine Dugas \u201cThere's four seasons, first of all,* said Emanuelle Vigneux-Foley.Véronique Quevillon said she is grateful for the opportunity all Canadians have to travel and explore.\u201cIt's a beautiful country with a lot of nice places to visit,\u2019 she said.\u201cEveryone's happy and it's so nice,\u2019 Miguel Tshimanga said \u201cIt's multicultural,\u2019 said Scout leader Nancy Howard \u201cIt's peaceful and welcoming,\" said Alexie Rose Raymond.Etienne Moreau is another leader in the troop.He says that he loves Canada because it's his home, and it's completely different from those neighbours to the south.\u201cI work for an American company, so 1 know the difference,\u2019 he said with a smile The Shawville Clarendon Fire Department ended the evening with a graceful note as a 30 minute firework display filled the sky with festive colour and loud crackles of excitement It's a familiar ntual that we've all participated in year after year, for the last 143 years.In Pontiac and in the rest of the country, people watch the sky overhead in silence, admiring the spectacle and pondering this notion of Canada and their place within it.Photos and story by Louise Brown Pictured on the front page, Louis-Phillipe Thibert.left.Sascha Gagnon, centre and Alexie Rose Raymond of the 6th St.Paul-Aylmer Scout troop.( Canada I )ay?What\u2019s it all about?Canada The Dinamik Twiriers show off their stuff behind a van playing loud dance music in the Shawville Canada Day parade.The 6th St.Paul-Aylmer Scout troop, wait for fireworks in Shawville.Front: Alexie Rose Raymond and Véronique Quevillon.Middle: Emmanuele Vigneux-Foley, Emily David, Josee Mêla, Naheull Bilyk.Louis-Phillipe Thibert, Sascha Gagnon.Migeul Tshimanga.Back: Etienne Moreau, Nancy Howard.René Battah, Katrine Dugas, Samuel Langlois, Alexandre Battah.Aden Robillard attempts to coax his miniature horse, Benson, to walk faster in the Shawville Canada Day parade.\u2014 Mmmmm! Ice cream Twins Hailey and Morgan Foster show off their tattoos.Debbie and Angela Brownlee were both completely decked out in red and white.The Renfrew Highland Pipe and Drums lead the Canada Day parade through downtown Shawville.The fireworks grand finale.More photos at our website www.theequity.ca S Page K Wednesday.Jul\\ 7, 2010 \\v\\\\ w.thccquin .ca Sûreté du Québec de la MRC de Pontiac 27 juin au 4 juillet 2010 PONTIAC \u2022 Suite a une sene d\u2019introduction par effraction et de vol dans des comme'ces du secteur de Mansfield, un jeune homme de 15 ans de Mansfield a été arrêté et a comparu devant le tribunal pour y faire face a plusieurs accusations Le jeune a I! ete interrogé par les policiers du poste de la MRC de Pontiac suite a des plaintes des commerçants.L étiquete se poursuit et d'autres arrestations seront faites dans les prochaines jours relativement à ce dossier Les citoyens qui détiennent de l\u2019information con- cernant ces événements peuvent les transmettre aux enquêteurs du poste de Campbell\u2019s Bay au 819-648-2141.Sécurité routière Durant les deux dernières longues fins de semaine, les policiers de la Sûreté du Québec Photo sutxT> Med Dy Geneviève Bruneou Agent Martin Marineau et Sergent Benoît Boulianne.du poste de la MRC de Pontiac ont effectués plusieurs opérations de sécunte routière Des barrages routiers visant les conducteurs ayant consommés des boissons alcoolisées ont été tenus sur differentes routes de la MRC de Pontiac durant les longs congés de la Fête de la St-Jean-Baptiste et de la Fête du Canada De plus, des effectifs supplémentaires ont été déployés sur le territoire, durant ces mêmes fins de semaine, afin d accroitre la visibilité des policiers et de faire des opérations de sécunté routière visant entre autre les conducteurs qui conduisaient à des vitesses excessives et qui ne portaient pas leur ceinture de sécurité.Relations communautaires Le 3 juillet dernier, une activité de sécurité nautique s'est tenue au Lac Johnson à Thorne L'activité a été organisée par la Sûreté du Québec du poste de la MRC de Pontiac et par l'association des riverains de Thorne Pour l'occasion, deux membres de la Sûreté du Québec ont patrouillé les eaux du Lac Johnson et ont fait quelques vérifications auprès des plaisanciers qui profitaient de la magnifique journée II est a noter que plusieurs patrouilles nautiques sont prévues durant la saison estivale sur les différents cours d'eau de la MRC de Pontiac Le 5 juillet, trois membres de la Sûreté du Quebec du poste de la MRC de Pontiac se sont joints aux jeunes du camp d\u2019été des Jardins Éducatifs pour disputer une partie de soccer amicale La partie a eu lieue au parc de balle de Campbell s Bay Au total, une trentaine de jeunes et les éducateurs ont pris part à l\u2019activité dans le but de favoriser les liens entre les policiers et les jeunes Ce fût une très belle journée pour tous.Travaux sur la rue Principale de Bryson GATINEAU \u2022 Le ministère des Transports du Québec informe la population que des travaux de réfection de conduites souterraines seront effectués sur la rue Principale, entre les rues Vanier et Cobb, et les rues Georges et Havelock, dans la municipalité de Bryson.Ces\topérations débuteront le 30 juin prochain et l\u2019horaire des travaux sera de 7 h à 17 h, du lundi au vendredi.La rue sera complètement fermée pendant toute la durée des travaux et seule la circulation locale sera autorisée à y circuler.Les usagers devront suivre la signalisation de déviation qui sera mise en place.Cet horaire pourrait varier en fonction des conditions climatiques.Ces travaux seront réalisés par l\u2019entrepreneur Pavage D\u2019Amour inc., de Dorval, et se termineront vers le 27 août 2010.Programme Environnement-Plage Publication GATINEAU \u2022 Dans le cadre du\tprogramme Environnement-Plage, le ministère du Développement durable, de l\u2019Environnement et des Parcs publie au cours de l\u2019été, sur son site Web, les cotes bactériologiques des plages dont l\u2019eau a été échantillonnée La mise à jour du site se fait quotidiennement à 11 heures.Voici les résultats des plages dont l\u2019eau a été échantillonnée récemment.Plages dont l\u2019eau a été échantillonnée le 22 juin 2010; Plage Municipalité Cotes Du camping royal du lac de l\u2019Argile Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette B Plages dont l\u2019eau a été échantillonnée le 28 juin 2010; Plage Municipalité Cotes Du camp des Bouleaux Grand-Remous A; Du camp Leterner Deleage A Plages dont l\u2019eau a été échantillonnée le 29 juin 2010; Plage Municipalité Cotes Du centre touristique du lac Leslie, Otter Lake A Signification des cotes: A : excellente; B: bonne; C : passable; D: polluee.Les cotes s'appliquent exclusivement à l\u2019aire de baignade échantillonnée Le programme Environnement Plage a pour objectif d\u2019informer la population de la qualité bactériologique des eaux de baignade des plages publiques et sécuritaires dans l\u2019ensemble du Québec.Il contribue ainsi à assurer la protection de la santé publique.Rappelons que pour connaître la qualité bactériologique des eaux de baignade des plages inscrites au programme Environnement-Plage, il suffit de consulter le site Web du ministère du Développement durable, de l\u2019Environnement et des Parcs à l\u2019adresse suivante http:/www mddep.gouv.qc.ca.On peut également s\u2019adresser, du lundi au vendredi, de 8 h 30 à 16 h 30, à la direction régionale du Centre de contrôle environnemental du Québec au numéro 819 772-3434, ou encore au Service d\u2019accueil et de renseignements du Ministère au numéro sans frais 1 800 561-1616.Hugo Girard et Bruny Surin présenté par les chiropraticiens et chiropraticiennes de l'Outaouais.Gatineau, été 2010 Le dépassement de soi dans le sport et l'atteinte de ses objectifs dans la vie\u2019 Voilà ce que Hugo Girard et Bruny Surin vont partager avec les jeunes d\u2019ici, en Outaouais le 28 juillet prochain à la salle Odyssée de la maison de la Culture de Gatineau a compter de 20 heures.Cette soirée-conférence est presentee par les chiropraticiens et chiropraticiennes de l\u2019Outaouais au profit de la maison Mathieu Froment-Savoie.l/*s chiropraticiens et chiropraticiennes ont à coeur la vitalité et le mieux-etre de leurs patients et concitoyens en leurs offrants leurs services.Ce mieux être, si important tout au long de notre vie.ne l\u2019est pas moins lorsque celle ci se termine La maison Mathieu Froment Savoie répond à ce besoin en offrant une qualité de fin de vie, et ce en toute dignité Encouragez donc les jeunes dans le sport à se surpasser ainsi que la maison Mathieu Froment-Savoie en assistant à cette conference inspirante où la force vive d'Hugo Girard et la vitesse foudroyante de Bruny Surin seront présentes sur une même scène Venez entendre ces deux conférenciers hors pair, grands passionnes de leur sport vous raconter comment atteindre les plus hauts sommets Madame Annie Lachance.de RockDetente 94,9, sera l'an-îmatrice de la soirée Procurez vos billets a la Clinique Chiropratique du Pontiac Shawville 819 647 5155 ou Mansfield : 819-683-3690 Prix 25 $ Ne manquez pas cet événement! 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The Lionettes once again hosted their Teddy Bear Hospital, with all proceeds going to the Shawville Hospital There was a great turn out for the barbecue and parade, and the fireworks were spectac ular Everyone had a great time dancing to the band Catalyst at the Lions Hall afterwards.The Quyon Canada Day Committee appreciates everyone commg to celebrate, and all those who supported the fundraisers throughout the year.It's because of you that we have such great festivities! What a great Jamboree Quyon had on the weekend Good music and about 130 trailers were parked Weather was very hot but the crowds hung in there.The organizers did a great job and sure felt sorry to see that someone had to pull down and steal the beautiful Gavan's and also the Valley Vendor banners These banners do not come cheap and the help given to the Jamboree by these two and other promoters are what helps to keep the communities alive.So if you have the banners or know where they are please return them to Gavan's Hotel or somewhere in Quyon.It may have seemed hke fun at the time but help keep your town going Dont destroy what we do to try to help So sorry to say that one of the camper fnends had a heart attack and died on Friday Winston Godkin.we will miss his great smile and fnendship.Our sympathy to his family and fnends Well now Renfrew Blue Grass Festival is this coming weekend July 10 and 11 Get ready for Shawville Jamboree July 15 to 18 at Hentage Farm.The town will be busy and the music should be great with lots of out-of towners coming in 1 believe there are over 190 in trailers already booked Now all we need is for the weather to be good and it should be a super time for all Happy anniversary to Karen and Brett Stanley who celebrated July 1.On June 22 Victoria McIntyre graduated from Eardley Elementary School in Aylmer receiving the Citizenship\tAward Victoria will attend Symmes Jr.High School next year Congratulations Victoria.Happy belated birthday to Avery Richardson Daughter of Sara and Kirk Bryson Anna Stewart 648-2565 A very happy belated 67th anniversary to Wilfred and Irma Reibertz We all hope you stay in great health.Jim and I with Helen and Pat Wallace and Betty and Terry Nugent all of Ottawa spent Canada enjoying the festivities in Shawville with the parade and then the pork supper which was great We always enjoy this holiday.I think it was even larger than last year Belated birthday greetings to Karen Piche Visiting us from Ottawa was our son Shawn and Chantal Shawn seems to be doing okay after the stmt was placed in his artery We hope he continues to do well.Chinker Lepine.Sherry's husband, is doing fine after his hip replacement.And Spencer Lepine is continuing to improve after his brain surgery Thank God.The Bryson Sea Pie supper is coming up on the first Sunday in August.The Lions will be looking for help from the public to cut meat to do other odd jobs They would appreciate home made pies The Lions Club is an asset to any community that has them And I know they could use all the help they can get Special birthday greetings to Mary Benoit Forest of Ottawa I hope vou had a great day.My hat is off to the police and security in Toronto for the wonderful job they did during the G-20 days.I\u2019m sure their job wasn't easy Birthday greetings to little Benoit Beland, son of Julien and Sylvie of Mansfield.Heather Stewart and Cindy Belland are enjoying their holidays visiting fnends in Ohio They will be home in a couple Last weekend her and her fnends celebrated with a spa party They were treated to wine (juice) and fruit dipped in chocolate.My granddaughter, Mackenzie Barr, attended and had a wonderful time Happy birthday to Stephanie McColgan who celebrates July 10.Over the weekend Pam Komm hosted a barbecue birthday party for her kids Wayne and Sandy who both celebrate July 1.Pam would like to congratulate her granddaughter, Jenna, who is participating in Creation de danse Canadienne.of days They also took in the Independence Day festivities which they said was great Home on a month\u2019s holiday is Karen Saunders visiting her parents.Birthday greetings to Mike OBnen of Calgary Hope your day is great Birthday greetings to Denise Ralston Sparling on her day Hope you have a great day Otter Lake Elizabeth Hahn 453-7326 Otter Lake celebrated Canada Day.The Canada Day celebrations started with a parade and included a barbecue, play structures, pony rides and soccer games for kids.A live band for the youth also entertained There was a dunk tank which the mayor and some councillors participated in.Horseshoe and euchre tournaments, Chinese auction and crown and anchor games were also part of the activities.A ham and bean din ner was served and the evening ended with a fantastic show of fireworks.All this was thanks to all the volunteers, sponsors and businesses and the municipality Golden Age Club card night results for June 29.First prize Mane Pilon and Denis Lafleur Second prize: Olivette Mason and Martin Blaskie.50/50: Medard Allard Door prize.Ellard Robinson.Dessert was provided by Debbie Lackey and Viola Gauthier.Happy birthday wishes to Janet Lafleur on July 3.Congratulations to Paul and Theresa Blaskie and Lionel and Gene Racine on their 59th wedding anniversary Otter Lake can wear Playboy at a good price ANDREA CRANFIELD Equity Reporter OTTER LAKE July 2,2010 Behind the brown curtain, little Payton Dubeau Hams ran around excited by all of the commotion in the front of her house Her grandmother Cathy Dubeau opened up a jewellery-store in Otter Lake and July 2 was the grand opening The store is called Country Jewellery and Gifts.It is located in the entranceway to Dubeau\u2019s house, which she believes will cut down on her overhead costs.\u201cIt was a hard decision to open a business A lot of businesses fail within the first year IVe always wanted a business, something I could do at home,\u201d she said \u2018But if it did fail, it wouldn\u2019t be devastating because I am doing it from home \u2019 Dubeau thought of the idea in April and started to make it into a reality.\u201cI really like jewellery and think it\u2019s something the area needed.\u2019 she said.\u201cThere are not a lot of places locally for people to get jewellery \u201d Her store cames watches, necklaces, rings, baby jewellery, baby watches, gift items and souvenirs.Some of the brands Dubeau cames are Playboy, Ed Hardy, Apple Bottom and Roca Wear.u It was a hard decision to open a business.A lot of businesses fail within the first year.\u2014Cathy Dubeau ______________________55 Dubeau talked to different people in town to see what they would like to see in the store.She also asked her daughter, in her 20s for some good name brands.\u201cYoung girls around here like name brands,\u2019 she said.\u201cIt\u2019s not really expensive stuff but it\u2019s nice quality.\u2019 Payton was the test subject for the children\u2019s jewellery.Dubeau went to Walmart to compare prices and she found that her own jewellery is cheaper.\u201cMy stuff is well-priced because the overhead is so low I\u2019m trying to keep my prices compatible with Walmart.1 may not have as much selection but my prices are lower,\u2019 said Dubeau Gail Presley, who has a cottage in Otter Lake, came to the opening of the store and said she thought the store was great.She\u2019d heard about it by word of mouth When she saw the sign that it was finally open, she thought she\u2019d come in to have a peek around \u201cIt\u2019s a very lovely shop It\u2019s something that Otter Lake really needs,\u2019 said Presley.\u201cWe need more people interested in opening businesses.It will attract more tourists.\u2019 Country Jewellery and Gifts is open all year round Dubeau said she doesn't want people to feel like they have to travel to get jewellery and gifts.\"They can get it right in town I hope that people come and visit and check it out,\u2019 she said Andrew CremlMd THt EQUITY Cathy Dubeau stands with her daughter Jessica and granddaughter Payton at the grand opening of her jewellery store on July 2.Cathy operates the store called Country Jewellery and Gifts from her home.Waltham Helen Perry 689-2652 jacobg42@hot mail.com I sure hope that everyone enjoyed Canada Day.We took in the celebrations in Sheenboro.The Sheeners sure know howto throw a party! It was very well organized.It was nice to meet and greet so many people we haven\u2019t seen in a long time.Uncle Leo Spence and his friend, Lloyd Manders, were up from the foot of the Island along with many others.Warm birthday wishes are extended to Jane Leroy who celebrated her birthday July 2.Family and fnends gathered at the Waltham Station for lunch, a birthday cake and other tasty dessert?.I sure hope that everyone is enjoying this nice, warm, sunny weather.1 must add that we have hardly any mosquitoes this summer.This makes it quite pleasant to take in outdoor activities.They come out for a little while around dusk.So it isn't too bad.A few Waltham residents took a leisurely canoe trip down the Black River on Friday The scenery is beautiful and it is quite an experience.Lynette and Shayne Burnie of Cornwall were weekend visitors at Elizabeth Ethier\u2019s and family.They also took in Yvan Pelletier\u2019s 50th birthday party on Saturday night Joceyne, Yvan Pelletier's sister, and Jocelyn Joseph of Montreal spent a few days this past week with Paulette Yvan and family.Tanya Bertrand celebrated her birthday July 4.We sure hope that you had a wonderful day.Congratulations and best wishes are extended to Linda (Landry) and Richard Souliere who will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on July 13.A surprise anniversary party was held at her sister\u2019s Brenda and Neil Chaput's last Wednesday.Linda and Richard may you be blessed with many more years of God\u2019s richest blessings.Fifty years of hard work and one good party SHOW RATIONS) CREEP FEEDS Reminder: Order your show accessories early! 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busi ness at North Fork in Chichester, Saturday June 19 While motors and oil may have characterized his work over the last 50 years, Lepine didn\u2019t start out as a mechanic Rather, he grew up on a farm, and would work occa sionallv in a garage *1 was working for a guy that had his own garage and he was selling out,\" said Lepine \u2019He thought I was mechan ically inclined and he said, You should build a garage You might never get to be a millionaire but you 11 make a good living for yourself,\u2019 and that\u2019s what I did \u2019 The man that gave Lepine the advice was Clayton Poirier.Poiner, would go on to open a car dealership in Pembroke, Ont, currently known as Edward\u2019s Mazda The years haven\u2019t always been easy for the mechanic \u2019I had a lot of setbacks, 1 had one in 1975, my place burned nght to the ground.\u2019 Lepine had been operating from two different locations for three years but his misfor tune would lead him to focus his efforts in Chapeau.The old lot where his first garage once stood in Chichester wouldn\u2019t stay vacant In a generous act, lepine donated the land after the fire Ironically, it would be to the Chichester-Sheenboro fire fighters and would become the site of the fire department After 50 years, lepine is no stranger to change, including at the pumps \u201cEverything got a lot more expensive, 111 tell you When 1 started selling gas in 1960, it was 38 cents a gallon Not a litre, a gallon.\u2019 exclaimed Lepine.The business employs three generations of Leptnes, with Earl co-owning operations with his son Willv.But success didn\u2019t come easily \u201cHe did lots of work, he put in lots of time and he deserves this party,\u2019 said Lepine\u2019* grandson Joey, who works at the garage With half a century in the business, time has left its telltale signs Lepine\u2019s hands are thick and calloused, his years as a mechanic are engraved onto his palms Those hands haven\u2019t swung very many golf clubs, said Lepine.\u201cAll the games that people play, I don\u2019t know them because I was always too busy to play.\u2019 However, Lepine does know how to let loose.\u201cWhen we party we party, and when we work we work,\u2019 he said with a chuckle.Anniversary celebrations took place from 3 until 9 p.m and included a barbecue, door prizes and performances by two live bands \u201cWhat can I say.we\u2019re trying to give back a little bit to what people gave to us.That\u2019s why we had this party,\u2019 said Lepine The event was paid for by the garage, with proceeds raised from the sale of dnnks going towards the fire depart ment and 50/50 funds going towards the Chapeau Hall.Long-time customer Hihre Chartrand from Demers Centre attended the party \u201cThey're all good people, that\u2019s why I bought all my stuff there,\u2019 he said According to Lepine, the event was an opportunity to give back to the community.\u201cI\u2019d like to thank everybody * jRRaJ mm SW1 THf f OWT Pictured are employees of Earl Leplne\u2019s Garage.Standing on the left is Earl Lepine.At 71, he celebrated 50 years in business.that worked for me and the people that came here today to show support for us,\u2019 said Lepine.Lepine gives a lot of credit for his success to his employees and customers The secret of success is hard work If you work hard and dont give up, you put it m your head to do something, do it,\u2019 said Lepine.\u201cFailure doesn\u2019t stop you, nothing stops you, just put it in your head that you can do it and you can.\u2019 S.V.P.appeler pour un rendez-vous 819-771 -5029\t1 -800-567-1580 Semi-monthly Please call for an appointment K.A.M.Q.Anciens ( oinhatunts DA A ('.S.S.T.VA.S I H Commission Scolaire Western Québt-c 16.rue Kalinuvik.< ialtncau i Quebec I JQJ 0E9 Tél SIR 6X4 2336 Télec 819 684 6X10 Western Quebec School Board IA Kalinuvik.Gatineau [Québec) NJ 0F.9 Tel 819 684 2336 Fa* 819 6X4 6810 AVIS PUBLIC PUBLIC NOTICE I-j Commission scolaire Western Quebec Jesirr inbwmer le publk de ce qui suit HKl RKS Iï-ÉTF.1.undi au jeudi X h 30 à 16 h Vendredi\t8 h 30 il 12 h 30 Fermeture\t|9 juillet au 30 juillet 2010 FACT! RATION 11F s TAXES SCOLAIRES l a facturation des laces scolaires pour la période du 1er juillet 2010 au 30 juin 2011.sera mise il la poste le 13 aodt 2010.la dale d échéance élanl le 13 septembre 2010 la- comptoir des Uses scolaires situe au 799, 1ère Asenue A Val-d\u2019Or est fermé depuis le 31 octobre 2008 el le comptoir des taxes scolaires situe au 89.rue ( entre, sha* ville esl ferme depuis le 1er mars 2009.INSCRIPTION 2010-2011 Pour une inscription durant la |>ériodr estivale il conifXer du 3 août.veuille/ communiquer avec la Commission scolaire Western Québec afin de prendre un rende/ vous Adresse 13 Katimavik.Gatineau iSecteur Aylmer) 810 6X4 2336 poste II 33 ou 1 800 363 91 II LKmiumH' ivquii poui 1 masiu'Udd \u2022\tTitrait île naissant c de Tentant (format liaigl \u2022\tPreusi le citoyenneté Canadienne d\u2019un parent (Certificat de naissance ou carie de citoyenneté) \u2022\tPreuse Je résilience au Quebr, es Bail ou facture i \u2022\tSur demande des documents supplémentaires peuvent être requis Donné 4 Gatineau.Quélx-i le 22 juin 2010 Richard Vé/ina.secrétaire général The Western Québec School Board would like to inform the public of the following SUMMER HOURS Monday to Thursday\t8 30 a m to 4 00 p m I : Mq\t8 30 a m to 12 30 p m Closed.\tJuly 19th lo July 30th.\t2010 SCHOOL TAX INVOICING Invoices fix the taxation jtenod of July lit, 2010 lo June 30th.2011 will he mailed on August 13th.2010 and will be due on September 13th.2010 The Aal-d\u2019Or tax office situated at 799, 1ère Avenue In Aal-d\u2019Or was cloned on October 31.2008 and the Pontiac Tax Office situated al 89 ( entre Street In Shawsille was closed on March 1, 2009 SCHOOL REGISTRATION 2010-2011 To register students, during the schools' summer holidass starting August 3rd, please call the Western Québec School Board to make an appointment Address 13 Katimavik.Gatineau (Aylmer Sector) 819 684 23.36 ext 1155 or I 800 363 9111 It-x umrnll required \u20191 *T the appointmenl \u2022\tlong form Birth Certificate of the child \u2022\tProof of Canadian Citizenship of one parent (Birth Certificate or Citizenship card) \u2022\tProof of Québec residency (ex lease or Rill) \u2022\tUpon request additional documentation may he required Given al Galmeau Québec this 22nd day of June 2010 Richard Vézina.Secretary General Viure; nntrr Mr inlrmrt http/Avqsb yc ca\tWtil our wrh Me al http\tqc ca Wednesday, July 7, 2010 819-647-2204 Call July\u201910 s m\tt\tw\tt\tf\ts 1\t2 3 4\t5\t6\t7\t8\t9\t10 11 12\t13\t14\t15\t16\t17 18 19\t20\t21\t22\t23\t24 25 26\t27\t28\t29\t30\t31 August \u201910 819-647-2206 Fax prepress Qtheequity.ca E-mail ads news@theequity.ca E-mail news and letters www.theequity.ca Website Submissions > DEADLINE 1:00 p.m.Monday s m\tt\tw\tt\tf\ts 1\t2\t3\t4\t5\t6\t7 8\t9\t10\t11\t12\t13\t14 15 16\t17\t18\t19\t20\t21 22 23\t24\t25\t26\t27\t28 29 30 31 C0MIIV6 EVENTS MISCELLANEOUS MISCELLANEOUS WANTED SERVICES Q E A T H MEMORIAM NOTICES Wed., June 30 - And every Wednesday till October St George's Thrift Shop in the Anglican Church Hall.Portage du Fort .opening Hours 1 ¦ 5 p.m.Clothing 50 cents, dishes 5 cents to $1.00.Books 5 cents and many other items Come and see our two floors of articles._______xjju7 Sun., July 11 - Norway Bay United Cemetery Service, 2 p.m.Rev.Allen Hobbs officiating.Please bhng lawn chairs.In case of rain service will be held in St.Andrew's Knox United Church\t3bjy7 Sun., July 11 - Sunday Brunch 10 to 1 p.m.Buffet $7 Oddfellows Hall.Alfred St., Shawville,__________xjy7 Sun., July 11 - Norway Bay Community Church Service at 7:30 p.m.with Rev.Angus MacDonald officiating.bjy7 Still spaces left register now for classes at the Pontiac School of the Arts Reserve your place now in a Pontiac School of the Arts summer creativity course Classes from July 2 - August 1.www.ponti-acschoolofthearts.com or 819-647-2291._________2bjy14 Sam., 17 juillet - 13hrs Tire de chevaux.Ferme Raymond Bélisle, 578, chemin Gregheur, Luskville.Quebec 2xjy14__________________ Sat., July 17 - 1 p.m.Horse Pull, Raymond Bélisle's Farm, 578 Gregheur Road, Luskville, Quebec.Corn Roast 6 pm., Live band 7 p.m.___2xjy14 Sun., July 18 - Stark's Corners Cemetery Service 1:30 p.m.Guest speaker Rev.Allan Hobbs.Bring lawn chairs.___________ 3xy14 Sun., July 18 - Cemetery Service at 2 p.m.Mohr\u2019s Cemetery, Kathy Stewart presiding.Bring chairs.In case of rain service will be at Wesley United Church._____2bjy14 Sat., July 31 - Yuk Yuks Comedy/Dinner at Pine Lodge.Reservations 819-647-2805.2bjy7___________________ Y'all come, y'all come, y'all come and see us when you can.Your invitation to visit the folks at M&R FEEDS, Shawville.Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 8-noon, 819-647-2814, 800-361-2023._____________4bjy28 YARDSALES July 9 & 10 - Multi-family Yard Sale, C320 Hwy.148, Shawville, QC.Tom McCann's, July 9 - 2 to 7, July 10 - 8 to 2.All proceeds towards maintenance of JAYNE E BUTT MEMORIAL SCHOOL in Philippines 2bjy7 Sat.July 10 - 103 Luna\"\" Si Campbell's Bay\txjy7 Sat., July 10 - Garage sale, 217 Victoria Avenue, Shawville 8 a m.- 2 p.m.xjy7 Sat., July 10 - Wesleyan Church gigantic yard sale at the corner of Calumet Road East and Young St.8 a m.-1 p.m.\t bjy7 MISCELLANEOUS 15 HP Johnson out-board motor, equipped with electric start, asking $950.also a set of plastic steps for above ground pool, asking $25 819-647-5949\txjy7 Country music by Adrienne Taylor can be heard at myspace com/adriennetaylor-music.CD available at The Equity, Shawville.Follow Adrienne on twitter at twitter com/adriennetaylor.xtc A free telephone service - Get your first month free Bad credit, don't sweat it.No deposits, no credit checks.Call Freedom Phone Lines today toll free 1-866-884-7464 goz________________________ Piano Young Chang black ebony apartment size, excellent condition $3,000 819-683-3113._______________3xjy14 Hot tut) iSpai Covers.Best Price.Best Quality.All Shapes & Colours Available.Call 1-866-652-6837 www thecover-guy.ca.\tqjy7 McGregor's Produce RASPBERRIES BUMPER CROP! 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A heartfelt thank you to family and friends for the gifts, cards good wishes and your presence at the anniversary party for Urban and Margaret Curley.You made it the wonderful day that it was Urban, Margaret Curley and family_______________________ Horner - The family of the late Andy wish to extend our sincere thanks to all family and friends for their help, love and support following his tragic motorcycle accident on May 15, 2010.A memonal cross was recently placed at the accident site by Sheree near Apsley.Ontano The gifts of food and flowers, the (donations to the Minor Hockey Association and the Pontiac Community Hospital, the sympathy cards and online condolences, the prayers and phone calls and your presence at the funeral home were deeply appreciated.A heartfelt thanks to Rev.Paula Mullin for her touching service, to Betty Cameron for the music and also to the wonderful staff of W.J.Hayes and Sons for their courtesy and warmth.Cathenne (Woodley), the late Norman, Jack.Ralph, Mary Ann, George.Peter.Ben and Anthony______________________ Whelan - With the passing of Richard Whelan.The Whelan family would like to extend its gratitude to those who expressed their sympathies during our time of need Your thoughts and prayers were greatly appreciated and will always be remembered D E A T H Chamberot.René Joseph -Forever in our hearts.Peacefully, surrounded by family and friends on July 4, 2010 in hospital.Shawville.Quebec at the age of 74 years.Beloved husband to the late Madeleine Provost.Loving father fo René Jr.(Nicole) and Tanya (Jerry).Dearly loved by his grandchildren Justin.Cassandra and Katriana Cherished brother-in-law to the late Hélène (Maurice).Milda (Wayne).Malinda, Thérèse (Cart), Glenda (Ivan), Nancy (Roger), Forbes (Céline), Fred (Bertha), Richard (Heather), Eric (Donna), Glen (Wendy), and the late Claude (Joanne).Cremation.Funeral Saturday.July 10.2010 in St.Mary's Church.Quyon, Quebec at 10:30 a.m.Interment of René and Madeleine to follow in St Mary's Cemetery.Special thanks to Sophie and the other caregivers who provided exceptional support during Red s time of need Donations to the CLSC Pontiac Foundation Homecare Services, 160 chemin de la Chute.Mansfield, QÇJ0XJR0.________ Findlay.Mary Caroline (née Armitage) - Peacefully at the Pontiac Reception Centre.Shawville.Quebec on Saturday.July 3.2010 at the age of 90 years Widow of Edward Findlay Predeceased by siblings.Wellington, Elwm, Hollis, Harry, Garnet and Grace, and by grandson, David Dear mother of Lorraine (late Lome Reed), Douglas (Joyce).Hollis (Elaine), Dennis (Nora).Mary (Dave Wagener) and Margaret (late John Hummel).Special Granny to 20 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren.Friends may call at W J.Hayes and Sons Funeral Home 134 Centre Street.Shawville.Quebec on Thursday, July 8, 2010 from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p m Funeral Friday at 1 p.m.in the Chapel Interment Norway Bay United Cemetery Donations to Pontiac Reception Centre Foundation would be appreciated Hogan.Lewina MacPherson (nee Harkness) - Died peacefully at Elizabeth Bruyere Centre on Sunday.July 4th, 2010 in her 88th year Wife of the late W Uoyd Hogan, dear mother of Lewis Hogan (Laurie), and Dorothy Letts (Murray), loving grandmother to Steven Copland.Michael Hogan, Victoria Copland, Elaine Prince (Nathan) and Heather Hogan.Dear friend (like son) Michael Ballard (Laurie) and loving granddaughters Frances and Morgan Ballard Special thanks to staff and volunteers at Elizabeth Bruyere Palliative Care Thanks to Peggy tor your support and care Fnends may call at W.J.Hayes & Sons Funeral Home, 134 Centre Street.Shawville.Quebec on Wednesday.July 7.2010 from 10 a m.until service time at 1 p.m.in the Chapel Interment Norway Bay United Cemetery In lieu of flowers, donations to Elizabeth Bruyere Palliative Care unit and the Ottawa Hospital (Civic Campus) Foundation would be appreciated;____________________ MEMORIAM Bennett - In loving memory of Maynard (Red) Bennett who passed away July 11,1998 Your love was tender Your love was true That Is why I will always Love and miss you.Your fnend Munel_________ Desabrais - In memory of Derek Desabrais who passed away July 4th, 2009.There's a face that\u2019s with us always There's a voice we long to hear A smile we'll remember for always In our hearts you're always near Miss you.love you.Bonnie.Claude.Hailey and ÇJ.______________________ Devine, Earl -1910 - 2005 Love ever lives on In so many treasured memories of you and our life together, my husband.Daisy____________________ Devine, Earl - In memory of Earl Devine, July 9.2005.Dear Dad, You have filled our lives with wonderful memories and though gone you will live forever in our thoughts Thank you Dad Andy, Claire and family__ Devine, Earl - In loving memory of a father, grandfather and great-grandfather Earl who passed away July 9.2005.An understanding heart, An intelligent mind We miss you Dad You were one of a kind Always in our hearts Linden, Darlene and family Devine, Earl - November 23, 1910 - July 9.2005 In loving memory of a dear father and grandpa You are always remembered, Often spoken of and sadly missed Too dearly loved, *Pa' to be forgotten'\" Love daughter Shirley.Richard, Enn and Megan Devine, Earl - In loving memory of a dear pa and grandpa, who left us July 9,2005 We miss your strength, your gentle heart, your wisdom, the twinkle m your one good eye and so much more Earleen, Jirrv Thea and Marlin Dumont - In loving memory of my brother Rusty who died tragically 25 years ago I think of him as resting from the sorrows and the tears In a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years Think how he must be wishing, that we could know today, How nothing but my sadness can really pass away; And think of him as living, in the hearts ot those he touched For nothing loved is ever lost and he was loved so much.Forever cherished, forever loved and remembered daily' Cedte_____________________ Dumouchel - In loving memory of my brother Martin who passed away July 7,2009 Gone are the days we used to share But in our hearts you are always there We miss you every day Love Gaétan and Mane Paule Joyce, Robert (Bob) - In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and father-in-law who left us six years ago July 8, 2004 Gone are the days we used to share, But in our hearts you are always there Today, Tomorrow our whole lives through We ll always love and remember you.Bernadette, Tony.Melissa, Pat and Rachelle.grandchildren Emilie, Becky.Shyane and Aaron_______________________ Laframboise - In loving memory of Bill, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who passed away July 6, 2005 Gone but not forgotten Always in our thoughts Forever in our hearts Georgina and families_______ Miljour - In loving memory of a dear grandson George Harold who died in a road accident, July 7, 2004.I will never forget that ternble day I will always remember and love you.Your loving Grandma Komm Taylor.Mona - July 12, 2008.A special smile, a special face, And in our hearts, a special place No words we speak can ever say How much we miss you every day.Lovingly remembered Ross and Charles and families Telford - (Grandpa/Dad) Neil who passed away January 8th, 1997; Telford (Grandma/Mom) Kay who passed away July 10th, 1993 Calm and peaceful they are sleeping.Sweetest rest that follows pain We who loved them sadly miss them But trust in Godto meet them.Love always.Miss you both.Bruce, Brian, Linda, Dianne, Billy, and Sandra and families Continued from page one \u2018I am hoping for the ferry to be constructed by March of next year I want it to be open for the 2011 season,\" he said.This year, there is double the hourly capacity than there was last year so McColgan said a bigger ferry is essential.\"All I can do is wait and hope an answer comes back quickly.If it takes too long, it won\u2019t be open for the season next year and I'd have to wait another year,\" he said \"I'm waiting in limbo.\" If the grant for the new ferry is approved, a new dock would have to be built in Ontario to accommodate it.The dock in Quebec could stay as is.The existing docks are about 3.5 meters wide so it's difficult for large machinery to go down the ramps.\"Vehicles like farm combines are too wide to go down the ramp so they have to dnve all the way around or make two hauls,\" said McColgan.Ideally, construction for the dock would start when the ferry shuts down for the winter.It would need to be completed before March 15 when the fish-spawning season begins.\"A fish habitat compensation plan must be completed before any work can begin in the water This plan entails building a spawning bed for the lake sturgeon up near the Chats Falls Hydro Dam at an estimated cost of $40,000,\" said McColgan Two representatives in Ottawa and two representatives in Quyon from the Quyon Port Authority jointly own the two existing docks in Quyon and Ontano The representatives have applied for a grant from the federal government for funding for the new dock.\"We had to have a business plan done up We sub mitted it at the end of June and we're hoping for a quick response for funding for the dock,\" said McColgan \"If funding comes through, we can start building the ferry this year That's where it fl in pardons Remove your criminal record.Express Pardons offers the FASTEST pardons, LOWEST prices, and it's GUARANTEED BBB Accredited.\tFREE Consultation Toll-free 1-866-4 1 6-6 7 7 2, www ExpressPardons.com.If you saw the picture in The Equity we can make you a full colour 5 x 7 or 8 x 10 pnnts for $10 plus tax, at The Pontiac Printshop, 133 Centre St., Shawville.Quebec JOX 2Y0 819-647-2204, xtc Dating Service Long term / short term relationships, free calls! 1-877-297-9883 Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes 1-888-534-6984 Live adult casual conversations 1 on 1, 1-866-311-9640, meet on chat lines.Local single ladies 1-877-804-5381 (18+).qj99 gfcZ_________________________ Free to try.Love * Money * Life.#1 Psychics' 1-877-478-4410.S3 19 min.18+ 1-900-783-3800\tqjy7 stands.The only thing holding us up is federal funding for the dock.\" McColgan is hoping to get an answer before August If Funding is approved, workers from Magnalum Co.Limited in Shawville will build the new ferry.He has been working on this project with his nephew and son for the past six years.In 2002, he went to New Brunswick and saw a ferry in operation that he liked.In 2004, he went back to New Brunswick and spoke to the engineer who built it.The Quyon ferry is going to be a replica of the New Brunswick ferry.After the new ferry is built, McColgan plans on keeping one of the old ferries running for safety reasons.He is going to take both engines from the old boats and put them both on one boat.\"If there are mechanical problems with the big ferry, we will be able to tow it.I want the service to always be there,\u201d he said.McColgan even hopes to keep the new ferry open in the winter but that would cost a lot of money.Aerated pipes would have to be fitted in the bottom of the river.Large compressors pump air out of holes in the pipes keeping the water warmer so it doesn't freeze \"It's harder on the boat and requires manpower 24 hours a day seven days a week even if you\u2019re not crossing any cars,\" said McColgan \"I have to see if it's going to be viable.\" McColgan estimates that it would cost between $300,000 to $500,000 to operate the bubble system \"We are not a government operation and we can't operate with a deficit We'd have to generate enough income to support the bubble system,\" he said.He added.\"We are hoping to generate enough traffic to make it viable year round That's the hope, but I can't say 100 per cent.It\u2019s a sig mficant expense Maybe with the newer ferry more industry might come up this way * FERRY: McColgan plans improving service Stl____________________ JProduce_ RASPBERRIES BUMPER CROP! U-Pick or Pre-Picked Raspberries are ready at McGregor t Produce 351 Locfiwinnocti Rd Braeside ON or our Stand Locations across the Ottawa Valley Call our Berry Hotline tor locations and picking condrtions 613-432-9726 Of visit www mcgregorsproduce com tor more information Open Mon - Thurs 8 am - 8 pm Fn \u2022 Sun 8 am - 5 pm The voice of the Pontiac since 1XX3 Page 11 Sheenboro \u2022 Betty Morris 689-5023 Canada Day in Sheen just gets bigger and better every year.Mass was celebrated by Father Beachey, Father Tardiff, and Father O\u2019Neil.There was a huge crowd for breakfast and Larry usually adds a surprise every year making it the best breakfast in the county.Elaine Rochon entertained on the piano during breakfast.She did a wonderful job.Visitors to Sheen couldn\u2019t believe the floats in the parade.They were excellent.There was even a tribute to Stompin\u2019 Tom, performed by Donald Retty.1 heard Donald was practicing the songs for a month.The\tNichabeau Neighbours entertained to a huge crowd in the park and Wayne Venne, Arnold Gardiner and Louis Schryer played in the hall.At one point, we had two famous fiddle champions,\tPeter Dawson and Louis Schryer playing together on stage.The talent show produced some wonderfully talented people this year.The local fiddlers entertained in the beer tent area.Jennifer Jennings had helicopter rides running during the day which everyone enjoyed.The day came to an end with fireworks at Fort William We are all thankful to our volunteers who helped make our Canada Day such a success again this year.The cottagers were great to chip in and flip a few burgers.Congratulations to Vincent King Jr.and Trish King who celebrated an anniversary on July 1.My\tsister-in-law Sharon Sullivan was up for the weekend and my sister Marilyn and daughter Maria and some of the grandkids.They visited Granny Sullivan\u2019s house which brought back a lot of good memories.Congratulations to Linda and Richard Souliere on their 25th wedding anniversary.Congratulations to Katie Berrigan\tand\tJessie Maloney who were married Saturday.Katie is the daughter of John Berrigan\tand\tNancy Gleason.\tMy\tsister Carmelitta and son John Ouelette were invited to the Governor General\u2019s Garden Party June 30 to meet the Queen.Carmelitta was quite thrilled.Congratulations to Lucy and Vincent King who celebrate their 46th wedding anniversary July 11.Happy birthday to Molly Morris who celebrated a birthday in Logos Land on Saturday.Congratulations to Michael Carrol and Holly Allard who had a get-together at her parents\u2019 farm to celebrate their marriage My sister-in-law, Evelyn, had a call from Paddy Kilbride from Ireland.He said to remind his Sheen friends that it will be eight years next Sunday when he picked us up at the airport in Dublin.Paddy remembers us because mom gave him a Sheenboro mug so he recalls our good time over his morning coffee.It was nice to see Collette Gleason and her son and grandchildren up for Canada Day 1 remember our first Canada Day celebration in 1995 when Matt Gleason\u2019s band played He was a great entertainer.The Roys, Rita, Buddy, and Jim were here for the weekend also We had a great time at the Clydes Saturday night discussing the family tree and of course some music and singing.Happy birthday to my son, Rodney, who celebrates a birthday this week and also to Joanne Morris I would like to send out special get wishes to my daughter Shannon.Pontiac High School athletes compete at provincial track meet SHAWVILLE \u2022 The weekend, of July 3 and 4 Pontiac High School students Brady Trudeau and Makase Macintosh competed in the Quebec Provincial Track and Field Meet at St Laurent High School in Montreal.Secondary II student, Makase Macintosh, competed in the 200 m, the discus and the 4x100 m relay Secondary III student, Brady Trudeau ran in the 100 m, 400m and the 4x100 m relay.The boys' relay team won silver.The Outaouais regional team took seventh place out of 13 Submitted by Neil Macintosh Pontiac High School truck and field coach.* SutxnmecJ by Ne« Moclntosh Brady Trudaau and Makase Macintosh participated In the provincial track and field meet at St-Laurent High School in Montreal.Flyers don\u2019t let \u2019tries reach home KENNY FLECK Special to The Equity QUYON July 7,2010 The Quyon COMBAT Flyers hopped on the Quyon Ferry on Friday night to face their cross-river rivals, West Carleton Electric, in Fitzroy Harbour.The Flyers jumped out to an early lead in the top of the first inning.Joel Langford led things off with a double.He was advanced to third on a sack bunt by Shawn Laffamboise and scored on a Nick Armitage double.After a walk to Joran Graham, Drew Hathway hit a 3-run home run to put the Flyers up 4-0.That was all the Flyers could get in the first.The tries made things interesting when they brought the score to 4-3 in the 5th inning.In the top of the 6th the Flyers added to their lead on a Langford solo homerun.Fitzroy had a chance in the bottom of the 6th to put a few runs across.With one out and the bases loaded, manager Kenny Fleck made a switch on the mound, taking Graham out and moving him to first base and putting in Hathway.Hathway got the next two batters to strike out ending the Fitzroy threat The Flyers scored two more insurance runs in the 7th and Hathway allowed only a walk in the bottom of the 7th to close out the game Graham had the win for the Flyers and Hathway earned the save Hathway and Langford each homered for the Flyers.The Flyers\u2019 next game is Thursday night at 7:30 p.m.in Quyon.Caldwell Æb- Hermonie tgNi a , Sharp© ' 647-3459 On July 18,the euchre club which is run by Ronnie Tubman at the Shawville Curling Club is holding a potluck supper.Come and bring one of your favourite dishes and enjoy supper and fellowship and stay to play euchre.This is the first time for a potluck supper with this crowd and it should be fun.We sure had high wind this past week.If anyone is out riding for pleasure or even if you are a neighbour of Winnifred Pirie\u2019s and you find a set of bedsheets, one fitted and one fiat, Winnie would be pleased to get them back.Yes, the wind took the sheets off her clothesline and so far she can\u2019t find them.Anniversary congratulations to James and Anna Stewart of Bryson who celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Ladysmith Debbie Thrun 647-3927 Visiting us for a few days was Harold Mahlitz of Kitchener.He visited the Sullivans on his homestead and Leo Gauthier of Wolf Lake and the Paschs on Grey\u2019s Lake.We all took a trip on the Wakefield steam train and attended the Canada Day festivities in Otter Lake.Visitors with us recently were Peter and Joe Minitti of Orleans.The Canada Day weekend was very busy with all the cottagers and many people enjoying the outdoors and all the Canada Day events.Dennis visited with the Minitti family on Saturday.We attended Marcel Dufault's yard sale in Bryson last Saturday Many beautiful items were offered and a steady stream of people browsed and bought.We had the pleasure of watching a doe and her two lively twins in our front field the other day We also saw another doe with one larger fawn but we never see a buck.July 17.May you enjoy many more.Visiting Thursday, July 1 was my grandson Craig Wilson of Aylmer.So glad to hear that he and his brother Shawn of Edmonton and their friend had a wonderful trip to BC.They visited with his uncle Peter Sharpe and Jacqueline in Barrière.They travelled through other parts and camped out in the beautiful country.I had a call from my son Peter on Thursday.The weather in his area of BC was the same as ours.Not actually cold but chilly and windy.On July 1, Canada Day, what better place to be than in Shawville.A small town with a good size parade.Congratulations everyone.The efforts you put forth to make this a good parade sure paid off.Then at night the spectacular fireworks.Wasn\u2019t that some windstorm last week?Trees went down all over.The road to Otter Lake was blocked at Johnson's Lake Thankfully it didn't last too long.We attended the Otter Lake Canada Day festivities.Events started with a parade, followed by a bar becue, games, soccer, euchre and live music.The day wrapped up with spectacular fire works Hats off to the orgamz ers and people involved It was a most enjoyable day The TCRA flea market on Saturday had the biggest crowd so far this year.Probably because of the Canada Day weekend.It has become very pop ular with summer people and locals alike.It is a great place to pick up bargains and meet peo-ple We're sad to report the Grey\u2019s Lake loons have no babies again this year There is a possibility that seagulls may have eaten their eggs Years ago we never had gulls around here.Now they are in abundance.Could it be Anniversary congratulations to Clarence and Carol Tollman July 13 and granddaughter Kim and Murray Mako of Holland Landing July 14.Birthday congratulations to Leonard Moyle of Shawville July 12 and my sister-in-law\tMary Sharpe of Belleville July 10.Anniversary congratulations to Donald and Joanne Sharpe of Peterborough .July 7.Birthday congratulations to Joe Daley of Quyon who celebrates July 15.We were so pleased to have Eileen Bell Gibbons from Sudbury at our Wednesday night Golden Age Club Euchre at the Bristol Recreation Hall Eileen is on vacation at her cottage at Gibbons Lake in Bristol.Visiting Millie Boyd at Caldwell is her daughter, Beverly of Luskville.Euchre suppers ahead are July 14 in Bnstol, July 18 a potluck supper at Shawville Curling because of the closure of the dumps?Belated birthday wishes to Janis Shock Pully of Johnson's Lake who celebrated June 27 and to Fran Erfle June 30 and Harold Mahlitz who celebrated July 4 Anniversary congratulations to Alice and Jack Ellacott of Ottawa and Johnson\u2019s Lake who celebrated July 5.Up for the weekend and visiting her sister Marilyn of Stender's Lake was Eva Grodde of Ottawa A group of Oma Erfle s friends and relatives from Germany are visiting this area.Two members of the group sang and played the organ at the St.John's Lutheran Church service last Sunday.It certainly contributed to the enjoyment of the service.Rev.Ron Leonard, our former interim pastor, spent a few days up here He said he is coming back for Oktoberfest.Happy birthday to Roy Bretzlaff July 14.Belated Anniversary wishes to Joyce and David Schock of Johnson\u2019s Lake who cele brated July 3 and to Annette and Andre Chartrand of Ladysmith Wednesday, July 7, 2010 OVERTIME I LUKE MURPHY Free agent frenzy B Every July 1, 1 normally give my comments on the events that transpired during Free agent frenzy* when NHL free agents become available, and teams spend money foolishly on players that never live up to their pnee tag This year, I had originally exercised my option to pass, because once again NHL G Ms have shown me that I must know nothing about hockey.Some of the players that were signed and the amount of money offered them, in my opinion was absolutely ridiculous.I wasn\u2019t going to get into it.I was just going to let it slide, and allow their regular season failures answer those critics.But since a number of you have asked my opinion.I might as well give it.There were so many signings on July 1 (39 players) that 1 can\u2019t possibly mention them all.So I chose a few Canadian teams to discuss: Ottawa Of course we start with the Senators, who once again dipped into the Russian well.After last season's nightmare signing of Alexei Kovalev, the Sens again signed an aging Russian for huge money.Were all hoping this deal works out better.At least the Sens are getting something in Sergei Gonchar that they have sorely lacked: an offensive, quality puck moving Rink, July 20, Quyon Golden Age Club at the hall.We were sorry to hear of the sudden death of Jarrett Dorzek.Jarret was the beloved son of Phillip and Barbara Dorzek of Arnprior.He was the beloved husband of Kelsey and father of two young sons He was coming home when his car went out of control and he was killed.To his wife, family and friends and to his grandmother Flo Dorzek and aunt Linda of Bristol we send our deepest sympathy.He was 28 years of age.Some of you are wondering about the Bnstol dump and where it is going to be located.Well, from what I learned today, it will still be at the town hall until further notice.It will then be advertised in The equity by the Bristol Council.This past Saturday the Bristol Fire Department had their new fire truck defenceman, and a role model for the Senators\u2019 young blue lme.I have a couple of worries though At 36, can Gonchar stay healthy?Did the Sens overpay him?And can he still play big minutes against opponents' top forwards?Montreal Oh my God The Canadiens signed goaltender Alex Auld.I was Auld's roommate at the Florida camp back in 99, he\u2019s a good kid, but his NHL record speaks for itself (eight teams in eight years).I couldn't believe when GM Pierre Gauthier pulled the trigger on this deal.Since there's nothing to suggest that Carey Price is ready to handle playing 60-plus games, having a quality backup is critical and the Canadiens dropped the ball.And there were a ton of quality second stringers on the market.Toronto Although I\u2019ve had a nice laugh at the expense of the Leafs\u2019 signings over the years, this time I think they got it right.Although they were relatively quiet and didn\u2019t make any earth-shattering moves (unlike Burke), I like Colby Armstrong (at a fair price), who plays with a lot of heart, and Burke\u2019s minor deals were acceptable.Although 1 don't see a Cup run in the near future, they're on the right track.Vancouver The Canucks bolstered their blue line by signing Dan Hamhuis.A native of British Columbia, the former out on display.Dennis Findlay was driving it and no doubt like the rest of us was very proud of it.When there is a fire we are glad to have the services of not only the vehicle, but the firemen as well.The last thing I did before resigning the presidency of our Thursday night euchre club was to have money from our club given towards this fire truck.It takes a good while to raise money for a fire truck as the price is very high.Congratulations Bnstol.Can you imagine having a deer so close to you that you can see its eyelashes?Well that is what Mary Calvert has done and the eyelashes are blonde.The only thing about these deer that come so close is they eat Mary\u2019s flowering grape vines Penny, her dog.must love the deer as well, as the they are not one bit afraid of her.Nashville first-round pick will get a chance to explore a more offensive role with the Canucks and be a welcome addition to a blue line that has been exposed the past two postseasons I like this signing Calgary The first thing that came to mind was, \u2018What the.T Olli Jokinen and Alex Tanguay?Jokinen was a disaster his first go around in Calgary, and has shown nothing since.He's a chronic underachiever who was booed out of Calgary for a massive overhaul in 2009.Tanguay is returning to the home of his best season ever, 81 points in 2006-07, but in the past three seasons he has a combined 44 goals And he got a no-trade clause.New York I threw this one in because I love it.The Rangers signed tough guy Derek Boogaard to a four-year deal worth $1.625 million annually l just love when guys who can barely skate, and play about four minutes a game, sign this kind of contract.Way to go Mr.Sather.Maybe I\u2019m not such an idiot after all.That's 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.Golf balls keep on flying ANDREA CRANFIELD Equity Reporter NORWAY BAY June 30, 2010 Members of the Norway Bay Seniors' Golf Association headed out to the golf course on June 30 to face the chilly weather.Twenty-three golfers played nine holes below the grey clouds.New member Wilf Brousseau played and Ben Ethier played as a 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