Jan. 4, 1995
25 Years Ago     
 Foran receives baseball award: On Nov. 5 in Edmonton, Matt Foran received the Jimmy Rattlesnake Award for his 1994 performance on Canada’s national baseball team.
 A graduate of North Surrey Secondary School, Matt is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Foran, originally from Quyon and grandson of Michael Foran of Quyon and Mrs. Fern Foran of Aylmer.
 Full house for St. John’s Christmas concert: Yvon Ladouceur of Otter Lake lent his talents to the Christmas show at St. John’s Elementary, singing seasonal songs accompanied by Michel Dubeau on guitar.
 Muriel Graveline, head teacher at St. John’s Elementary School in Campbell’s Bay led a group of children in an impromptu circle dance during the school’s Christmas program on Dec. 22.
 Students and guests combined their talents to entertain a full house in the auditorium of John Paul II High School next door to St. John’s Elementary.
 Jan. 7, 1970 
 50 Years Ago
 Lisa Roy - Miss Pontiac 1970: Dr. Hudson of Quyon delivered the first baby for 1970 in Pontiac Community Hospital about one hour after the New Year was ushered in on Thursday, Jan. 1. The baby is little Lisa Roy, fifth child for Mr. and Mrs. Fernand Roy of Luskville and the mother and her new baby are both just fine.
 Rescue at Luskville: A near tragedy was averted in the early hours of Dec. 31 when a call came to the NCC Rangers to effect a rescue from a cabin atop the Eardley mountain near Luskville.
 Officers Edey Campbell, Fred Provost and George Tardiff responded to the call finding it necessary to go up the mountain side in knee deep snow on foot dragging a toboggan, blankets and supplies.
 It was three o’clock in the morning when they reached Peter Beck of Ottawa and his four companions.
 With their wood supply exhausted for several hours, young Beck had both feet frozen and was suffering considerable pain. However, before daylight arrived, he was receiving treatment in a city hospital and due to the Rangers’ timely response is on the way to recovery.
 Jan. 11, 1945
 75 Years Ago 
 Local News: Due to the fact that many householders left water faucets open to prevent freezing, Shawville’s water service on Sunday morning was very low. The huge tank on the hill was drained to a very low level.
 First complaints came from the Community Hospital, where nurses attempted to attend patients and later from homes in different sections of the village. In some homes it was thought that water pipes had frozen. 
 Great care should be taken by every citizen that water is not wasted if a fire broke out, the full capacity of the local water system would most likely be required, and the tank kept at high level.
 The local association of the first Shawville Girl Guide Company held a social evening on Jan. 4 in the Guild room of St. Paul’s Church. Mrs. Powles, representing St. Paul’s Senior Guild presented with appropriate words the Union Jack with pole cord and cover to the Guider, Mrs. Randell who accepted the gift with words of thank on behalf of the Company.
 There were seventeen guides present. After the flag presentation, everyone participated  in a treasure hunt and games. Ruth Horner found the treasure and received a prize. 
 By popular request, Mr. Bill Gibson of the Pontiac Hotel has undertaken the task of producing local hockey players. For some time, Shawville has had a number of young players getting very little actual experience. They had been playing amongst themselves without any guidance whatsoever.
 A team has  been entered in the Union Semi-finals of the Canadian Amateur Hockey Assoc. and a game will be played on Shawville ice every Friday night with an Ottawa team.
 S. Wyman MacKechnie was elected president of the Quyon Agricultural Society at the annual meeting Friday night succeeding Gervaise O’Reilly who was held the office for the past 10 years.
 Keep those bullets flying - one War Savings Stamp will buy twelve rounds of .303 ammunition. 
 More effective control over the marketing of used motor cars to ensure equitable distribution at fair prices has been announced by the Wartime Prices and Trade Board which has revised existing price regulations and now requires the licensing of all Canadian used car dealers
 The following letter has been received by Mrs. Sarah Morrison of Shawville regarding her son, Pte. Maynard R. Morrison, who was killed in action in France on Aug. 10, 1944:
 Dear Mrs. Morrison: I have recently take over command of the company in which your son, Pte Morrison M.R. was a member. 
 The Company made a deep penetration into the enemy lines on Aug. 10 and were later encircled by the enemy.Although they were heavily outnumbered, they held on to their positions for the day and well into the night. The action was very outstanding and so deceived the enemy that it changed the compete battle in that area.
 The Company paid very heavily for this gain. Your son is buried along with the other members of the unit in a small cemetery near a French village.
 Your son was well respected and well thought of in the Company. He died a very brave soldier.
 Jan. 1, 1920
 100 Years Ago
 Local News: Christmas night gathering tea and entertainment at the Methodist Church was favoured with a large attendance and was a great financial success, the handsome sum of $190.05 being taken in at the door. 
 The address of welcome was given by little Master Cecil Wainman, who performed the task assigned to him very creditably. Other juvenile performers were Miss Kathleen Woodley and Miss Berta Draper, the former giving a song and the latter a recitation.
 Addresses were given by Rev. W.A. Morrison and Rev. H.S. Cooke.
 The music was furnished chiefly by the church choir in the form of choruses, quartettes and solos.
 Pontiac Lodge A.F. and A.M. contained within its precincts the largest number of craftsmen ever before asesmbled there at a similar function when on Friday night last, by special dispensation, R.W. Bro. D.A. McEachren, P.D.D.G.M., installed the officers elect for the year 1920 with the customary imposing and impressive ceremonies.
 Immediately following the installation the brethren adjourned to the Pontiac House where the genial proprietor, R.T. Armstrong had the dining room amply prepared for his guests which were augmented by about two score ladies - the wives, daughters and “best girls” of the fraternity. 
 We are glad to report that Miss Lizzie Black of this vicinity who after suffering from a severe attack of appendicitis is now on the way to recovery.
 Ottawa Winter Fair - Jan. 13, 14, 15, 16, 1920.
 Jan. 3, 1895
 125 Years Ago
 Local News: Winnipeg grain dealers believe that the price of wheat will advance to at least 65 or 70 cents per bushel before spring, owing to the demand for No. 1 wheat for milling purposes, both at home and abroad. 
 A very successful entertainment was held in Stark’s school house on the evening of the 21st. The program consisted of dialogues, recitations and singing. A Christmas tree, beautifully decorated also formed part of the evening’s entertainment.
 The members of Prospect Lodge invited the Victoria Lodge to attend their meeting on Christmas night. After routine business was gone through with, they concluded the evening by having an apple supper.
 The farmers around this section are busily engaged drawing oats to Haley’s for Mr. James Armstrong.
 A very serious accident occurred in Parkman the evening of the 21st. The two Misses Brownlee whilst returning home from attending the entertainment, had their cutter upset at the corner of the school grounds. Both ladies were thrown out and Miss Diana had her shoulder blade broken and now lies in a very precarious condition.
 The daily mail between here and Otter Lake began on Tuesday last with Mr. Samuel Howes as courier.
 Mr. William Shaw has removed his ho
usehold effects to Ottawa where he intends residing for the future.
 Tom and Billy and Artie and Harry of Quio put up for an hour or so in the village whilst on their way to the concert at Bryson on New Year’s.