Oct. 19, 1994
25 Years Ago
Pontiac just might glitter yet: Results obtained from further geological investigations into diamond exploration may produce a sparkling future for Pontiac.
Pontiac is located on the Canadian Shield which was . . .
created over 3,500 million years ago. Tectonic activity, fracturing the shield has allowed molten lava carrying precious minerals to flow to the surface in pipe-like underground structures known as kimberlite pipes.
In the summer of 1992, amateur geologist Desmond Burke following years of exploration in the Bryson Lake area, discovered a number of pyro-garnets, minerals indicating diamonds and micro-diamonds. These discoveries, plus detailed scientific analysis have led professional geologists to believe that kimberlite pipes, which can be diamond bearing, may in fact be located in Pontiac.
Low turnout but plenty of mud at Chapeau run: Despite the low turnout for Chapeau’s second mud run, plans are underway to hold a third run in the spring.
“The sport is becoming more and more popular,” says Brian Dubeau who helped organize the event put on by the Chapeau Agricultural Society. “And everyone seems to get mud fever in the spring.”
Only 19 participants entered the mud run held at the fairgrounds on Oct. 8 but with better publicity Mr. Dubeau says next spring’s turnout should be much higher.
Mud run results: 4-cylinder class, 30 inch tires and under, Charlie Vaillancourt, Chapeau. 6-cylinder class, 30-inch tires and under, Michael Nadeau, Ottawa. 8-cylinder class, 30-inch tires and under, Michael Allard, Chapeau. 31-33 inch tires, Arlin Nagora, Pembroke. 33-inch tires over – Arlin Nagora.
Oct. 22, 1969
50 Years Ago
Paul Martineau named Crown Attorney: The Minister of Justice of the province of Quebec has nominated the Honourable Paul A. Martineau as Crown Attorney for the district of Pontiac.
When Mr. Martineau made his first appearance in court since this appointment he was warmly congratulated by District Judge Orville Frenette who was presiding the sessions of the Peace Court here at Campbell’s Bay on Wednesday morning.
Mr. Martineau is replacing Mr. Edgar Allard who was transferred to Montreal in August.
Concert band new executive: At a meeting of the executive of the Shawville Concert Band last week, a new slate of officers for the 1969-70 season was presented and accepted.
Doug Brown was named president, Bud Rowat secretary-treasurer, Edgar Schwartz in charge of engagements, Mrs. Joyce Price music librarian, E.J. Lydall conductor and Mrs. David Dickson in charge of publicity.
A joint concert with the High School instrumental and choral groups will be performed on Wednesday evening in the auditorium of the Dr. S.E. McDowell Elementary school.
Oct. 26, 1944
75 Years Ago
Local news: The Ayrshire group from Shawville Calf Club made a very good showing again this year at the Kemptville Fair. It will be recalled that the Pontiac entries were the champions in 1942 and 43.
In the individual calf competition the boys stood as follows: Andrew Hanna, first; Bill Horner, second; Douglas MacKechnie, third; Neil Hanna, fourth.
Mrs. Wm. Kinmond of Toronto who is visiting t the home of her mother, Mrs. Elwood Mackay at Caldwell received a cable on Monday stating that her husband reported missing on Sept. 8 is now a prisoner of war.
Mr. Kinmond, war correspondent of the Toronto Star was reported uninjured and in good health. He went overseas last year.
Mr. Kinmond was taken prisoner when scouting a battle area in Belgium, driving a jeep.
The annual Farm Forum Rally of Pontiac County was held on Friday night in the Agricultural Hall with a large attendance of men and women from the forums of Clarendon, Bristol and Onslow.
The president, Wyman MacKechnie was in the chair and Mrs. Hillis Graham of Bristol acted as secretary.
Resolutions were passed to ask the Quebec government to accept the $65,000 being offered by the Dominion government for the development of rural recreation this amount to be supplemented by a similar grant from the provincial government.
Under the relentless Jap drive to cut China in half, American air bases, most of them built by the blood and sweat of hundreds of thousands of Chinese men, women and children have been abandoned and destroyed by the U.S. air forces.
In a Canadian cemetery at Dieppe, members of the Canadian Division Provost Corps held a memorial service shortly after the occupation of Dieppe by Canadians two years later. Capt. Chris Forbes, Weaskiwin, Alta. placed a plaque on the grave of their second-in-command killed during the raid in ‘42.
Oct. 23, 1919
100 Years Ago
Partridge are reported to be more plentiful this season than for years past.
THE EQUITY has learned through Dr. Powles who for some considerable time past has been interesting himself and others toward the accomplishment of that object – that a “Nursing Service” under the direction of the Victorian Order of Nurses is to be established in Shawville at once.
To that end the services of Miss McLaren of Renfrew a professional nurse, have been secured and that lady arrives this week. She has procured lodgings at the home of Mrs. Knight.
The new Bretzlaff House at Ladysmith which has arisen from the ashes of the structure destroyed by fire some time ago is now in a habitable condition and good accommodation is again procurable by the traveller who has occasion to visit Ladysmith and its environment.
The Ontario elections on Monday resulted in producing a rather complicated state of affairs.
The most significant feature of the vote is the triumph of the farmers of U.F.O. and the decided death of the government, the heads of Premier Hearst and four of his ministers coming under the electoral axe.
The deer hunting season is now on and the members of the several clubs in this section are laying plans for the approaching campaign and counting the days till the time arrives to don their hunting toggery and betake themselves away to No Man’s Land where the crystal waters of the inland lake lap the feet of the rugged wood-clad hills, the habitat of the owner of that set of antlers the hunter has been dreaming about for the past six months.
Oct. 18, 1894, 125 Years Ago
Local News: The first snow of the season fell on Sunday last.
Mr. Luke Heeney of Danford Lake has lost this season through the ravages of bears: 30 lambs and 13 old sheep.
G. Fred Hodgins has just received a car of choice flour (Imperial Bakers) direct from one of the largest mills in Manitoba. The quality is Al.
On Tuesday morning of last week, Mr. G.B. Cardiff who resides a short distance from Renfrew, suffered the loss of his barns, sheds, etc. by fire. A steam threshing mill was engaged and a strong wind blowing carried a spark from the engine, a distance of 40 feet into a straw stack and soon ignited. The separators which were in the barn were destroyed.
On Wednesday morning last, consumption claimed another victim at the home of Mr. Robert Hamilton in the person of his daughter Agnes, who contracted the disease some time previous to her sister, whom she survived only five days. Mr. Hamilton himself and another remaining daughter are said to be in a very serious condition of health. This household, indeed has been inordinately weighted by affliction’s cruel hand and it’s case is one which receives the unreserved sympathy of the entire community.
