Travis Corriveau had nine goals and one assist, followed by Dennis McCleary with six. Darcy Findlay, Nathan Larivière, Malcolm Foley and Chris Fleck all scored a pair. Findlay set up three, Fleck got two and Jimmy Lee Young assisted on two.

MRC budget up 9 per cent: Pontiac’s mayors unanimously approved a . . .

1996 MRC budget of $959,349 at their meeting on Nov. 22.

This is up nine per cent from last year’s figure of $879,247, despite operating surplus of $70,000.

The increase can be blamed on the cost of property assessment. The equalization of tax rolls for five municipalities alone next year is expected to cost $62,000.

Dec. 2,1970

50 Years Ago

Rotary Variety Concert was a showcase for talent: Last Friday night was foggy and the road conditions were poor but despite these drawbacks, the Rotary Club wound up in the black after their variety concert which was held at the McDowell School in Shawville.

Not competing for prizes but adding immensely to the evening program were Lucille Hodgins and Gervase O’Reilly. Miss Hodgins gave two comic routines, one on how to discourage men and the other on the history of the dance in Pontiac County. Mr. O’Reilly gave two songs and received considerable applause for each effort.

Also not competing but merely as a demonstration of something else, was Robert Hogarth whose spirited drum solo brought everyone to attention near the end of the program.

The Curley family formed a large part of the program. Dominic Curly, who won honours as best fiddler in the show, also came out with brother Benny and sister Louella to do a mixed up routine that had everyone in stitches.

Step dancing were Patricia Hodgins, John and Susan Laframboise and Shelley Armstrong, all expertly and each receiving much applause.

After due deliberation, they awarded first prize for the evening to the young square dancers of grade four, taught by Mrs. Charles Imison and coached by Mr. Mel Kehoe, accompanied by Danny Dubois and Denzil Mayhew.

Shawville rink now under town management: As of Dec. 1, the rink at the Community Centre in Shawville is being operated by the municipality. Until then it has been operated by the Lions Club but this is now changed.

The Lions Club will still be operating the upstairs hall and snack bar at the front of the arena but the ice skating rink is no longer under their jurisdiction.

The building actually belongs to the Pontiac Agricultural Society along with the entire Shawville fair grounds.

Dec. 13,1945

75 Years Ago

Local News: Pontiac County L.O.L. in their meeting in the Orange Hall passed resolutions protesting the changing of the Union Jack for some other flag and the use of “O Canada” as a national anthem.

Canadian women in all provinces are uniting in a gesture of appreciation to H.R.H. the Princess Alice for her services to Canada by subscribing to the Princess Alice Foundation fund which at the request of the Princess Alice which is to promote the education and development of youthful Canadians with preference to young women, who give promise of qualities of leadership in their communities.

The annual high school Interdenominational service was held in the United Church on Thursday evening and in spite of the inclement weather a large attendance of pupils and parents were present.

November report of Pontiac Community Hospital: Admitted in November – 62; discharged in November – 60; Remaining in December – 24; Average number of patients daily – 20; Outdoor cases – 5; Major operations – 9; Maternity cases – 10; Minor operations – 14; one stillbirth; one death.

Canadians from coast-to-coast received the good word recently that there will be plenty of Christmas turkeys to go around this year.

Nov. 25,1920

100 Years Ago

Local News: Miss Lillian Hodgins, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Hodgins who has been in poor health due to the shock she sustained when the woolen mill was burned on Sept. 1, went to St. Luke’s hospital last week for treatment.

Quite a number of towns throughout the country have received war trophies in recognition of the number of men who went from those places, or localities to serve their country in the Great War. Shawville is not a place of very much importance, perhaps, yet we doubt if there is another place of its size in the Dominion with a stable, settled population which contributed a greater number of men to the Canadian army proportionately than it did, and therefore its claim for a small share in the trophy distribution should be good.

The fine veneered building on Main Street Quyon, owned by J.B. Giroux was destroyed by fire at an early hour last Tuesday morning, with most of its contents. The lower story of the building was occupied as a general store by W. Jordan, while the upper flats were used as living apartments by both he parties named. Jordan’s stock was not insured. The origin of the fire is not known.

Lord Byng, who commanded the Canadian Corps at Vimy, has been appointed an Honourary General in the Canadian Militia.

Ad: Phonographs: The largest display of phonographs ever shown by any small town merchant may now be seen in our premises. We carry the Little Steward Wonder which sells at $15. The rest of the display consists of open and cabinet machines ranging in price up to $350. Make this a musical Christmas and treat yourself to one of these wonderful phonographs, that will bring cheer into your home. The Gift Store, R.A. Wainman, Jeweller and Optician, Shawville.

Dec. 5,1895

125 Years Ago

Local News: The cheese factory at Starke’s School House has been purchased by a joint stock company, composed of a number of farmers of that section, under whose auspices the establishment will be run next season. The young people connected with the Presbyterian congregation of this village with the assistance of other local talent, are practicing for an entertainment to take place on Christmas night.About five o’clock on Thursday last the dredge Sir Hector, owned by Mr. W. J. Poupore which was working in the canal about two miles west of Morrisburg, caught fire and before the crew had time to use what little protection they had, the dredge was all in flames and is said to be almost a total wreck. bThe crew, composed of eight men and two women, cooks, had barely time to escape with their lives, leaving all their effects to be consumed. Some of the men lost considerable money. One of the cooks had a narrow escape from suffocation but was bravely rescued. The dredge will be rebuilt and will likely be ready for spring.

Rev. Mr. McKibbon who has been conducting the Presbyterian services for several Sundays past in the Masonic Hall here, spent Friday last in the village calling upon the resident members and adherents of that denomination.

While it may be claimed that the general character of our schools is as favourable as the resources available allow, it was agreed respectfully to urge upon the government the availability and imperative need of increasing the legislative grant for elementary schools.

Ad: Cheese-maker wanted: Tenders will be received up to the first day of February 1896, by the Clarendon Cheese and Butter company for a first class cheese-maker.

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