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- Area Township Wants Wildlife Interpretive CentrePembroke Daily Observer, February 15, 1970, p. 10 10 The Pembroke Observer Friday, February 13, 1970 Area Township Wants Wildlife Interpretive Centre MACKEY (Special) -- A resolution was passed at a recent council meeting of the Township of Head, Clara and Maria, that preference be given to ...Pembroke Daily Observer, February 15, 1970, p. 10 10 The Pembroke Observer Friday, February 13, 1970 Area Township Wants Wildlife Interpretive Centre MACKEY (Special) -- A resolution was passed at a recent council meeting of the Township of …Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Hurricane AudreyPembroke Daily Observer, July 2, 1957 "Hurricane Audrey, a female with a killer instinct, flipped the hem of her skirts at the Upper Ottawa Valley over the weekend,"Pembroke Daily Observer, July 2, 1957 "Hurricane Audrey, a female with a killer instinct, flipped the hem of her skirts at the Upper Ottawa Valley over the weekend,"Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Separate School Open in Deux RivieresPembroke Daily Observer, September 29 1958 CUTTING THE RIBBON for the new Deux Rivieres bilingual separate school Sunday afternoon was Rene Houle. Behind Mr. Houle stands Rev. Brown, parish priest. Bilingual School At Deux Rivieres More than 100 interested spectators gathered at Deux ...Pembroke Daily Observer, September 29 1958 CUTTING THE RIBBON for the new Deux Rivieres bilingual separate school Sunday afternoon was Rene Houle. Behind Mr. Houle stands Rev. Brown, parish priest. Bilingual School At Deux Rivieres More …Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Spencer Family, Bissett CreekBack Row: Joe and Edith Spence with Nina, Bill Tooley with Vivian, Mrs. Tooley, Elaine Spencer, Bill McIsaac, Mrs. Louos Spencer, Louis Specer, Hazel McIsaac. Middle Row: Raymond Spencer, Mac Spencer, Walter Tooley, Emery Toooley; One person unidentified in middle row. Front Row: James Spencer,, (Joe's son), Lornie Spencer, Frank …Back Row: Joe and Edith Spence with Nina, Bill Tooley with Vivian, Mrs. Tooley, Elaine Spencer, Bill McIsaac, Mrs. Louos Spencer, Louis Specer, Hazel McIsaac. Middle Row: Raymond Spencer, Mac …Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Spencer Family, Bissett Creek c.1918Back Row, Teacher Miss M. Donner, Raymond Spencer, Frank Spencer, Mrs. Loui(s) Spencer. Front Row: McCarthy (Mac) Spencer, Elaine Spencer (m. Ferrill), Louise Spencer.Back Row, Teacher Miss M. Donner, Raymond Spencer, Frank Spencer, Mrs. Loui(s) Spencer. Front Row: McCarthy (Mac) Spencer, Elaine Spencer (m. Ferrill), Louise Spencer.Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Tooley's House on Bissett RoadThis picture was likely taken in August or September. This time of year is indicated by the height of the corn on the right side of the picture.This picture was likely taken in August or September. This time of year is indicated by the height of the corn on the right side of the picture.Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Woman and Child From Bissett CreekPeople believed to be Madelyn and Dwight Thomas.People believed to be Madelyn and Dwight Thomas.Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Elaine Ferrill InterviewInterview of Bissett Creek resident, Elaine Ferrill.Interview of Bissett Creek resident, Elaine Ferrill.Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Fire Tower at Bissett CreekThe three individuals in the photograph are unknown, but it is believed they may be the Lands and Forestry employees who built the tower. The Fire Tower was believed to be 50 feet high. Stanley McIsaac recalls building a Fire Tower on the Quebec side of Bissett Creek around 1949. …The three individuals in the photograph are unknown, but it is believed they may be the Lands and Forestry employees who built the tower. The Fire Tower was believed to …Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Bill McIsaac's Three DaughtersLeft to right: Vivial Tooley (Bill's adopted daughter), Elsie McIsaac (bill's daughter) and Irene Tooley (Bill's adopted daughter).Left to right: Vivial Tooley (Bill's adopted daughter), Elsie McIsaac (bill's daughter) and Irene Tooley (Bill's adopted daughter).Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Bridges at Bissett CreekThis is a unique spot because four different levels of transportation (boat, car, train and plane) could be in this spot at once.This is a unique spot because four different levels of transportation (boat, car, train and plane) could be in this spot at once.Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Sheedy Family Service Station (c.1967)This is the third building erected (1959-1969) by Clarence Vincent Sheedy [1905-1977] for this Service Station. The former station was expropriated to accommodate the relocation of highway 17. The business was sold in 1969.This is the third building erected (1959-1969) by Clarence Vincent Sheedy [1905-1977] for this Service Station. The former station was expropriated to accommodate the relocation of highway 17. The business …Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Lady Reeve Keeps Busy In Head, Clara, MariaMary Ellen Boudreau, Pembroke Daily Observer VALLEY PROFILE Lady Reeve Keeps Busy In Head, Clara, Maria By MARY ELLEN BOUDREAU Observer Correspondent "I decided lo run for the office of reeve because so many people from each of the communities of Deux Rivieres, ...Mary Ellen Boudreau, Pembroke Daily Observer VALLEY PROFILE Lady Reeve Keeps Busy In Head, Clara, Maria By MARY ELLEN BOUDREAU Observer Correspondent "I decided lo run for the office of reeve because so many people from …Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Hydro to Listen More to Water Level WorriesKEN BONERT, Pembroke Daily Observer, July 27, 1995, p. 3 Hydro to Listen More to Water Level Worries By KEN BONERT Staff Writer HEAD, CLARA, & MARIA -- An Ontario Hydro official has promised to listen more carefully to people along the Ottawa River who complain of grossly uneven water ...KEN BONERT, Pembroke Daily Observer, July 27, 1995, p. 3 Hydro to Listen More to Water Level Worries By KEN BONERT Staff Writer HEAD, CLARA, & MARIA -- An Ontario Hydro official has promised to listen more carefully to people …Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- The Hobo KingThis Gypsie is said to have driven across the country, wore all the badges on his lapel and promoted himself as the "Hobo King".This Gypsie is said to have driven across the country, wore all the badges on his lapel and promoted himself as the "Hobo King".Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Workers Employed by the Building of the Swisha DamThese men were in charge of cutting all the timber in preparation for the rising water levels caused by the building of the Swisha dam at Les Rapides Des Joachims. Left hand Corner of Photograph: Lucien CôteThese men were in charge of cutting all the timber in preparation for the rising water levels caused by the building of the Swisha dam at Les Rapides Des Joachims. …Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- McQuestion Family c.1910Ben and Anna McQuestion and son Victor. According to records, the McQuestion family was in the Upper Ottawa Valley as early as 1845. William E.Logan mentions a Mr. McQuestion while on his survey of Upper Canada in 1845. Ben McQuestion (McQuestein) appears in the 1871 census for the United Townships …Ben and Anna McQuestion and son Victor. According to records, the McQuestion family was in the Upper Ottawa Valley as early as 1845. William E.Logan mentions a Mr. McQuestion while …Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Boissonneault Twenty-Fifth Wedding Anniversary c.1959Father Brown, Loretta and André Boissonneault.Father Brown, Loretta and André Boissonneault.Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Helicopter Lands in Deux RivieresFrom Right: Bonnie Resmer, Diane LeClair, Candice Resmer, Trina Cotnam (little blonde girl), Diane Boissonneault (little one leaning on the helicopter), Andy Boissonneault. Pilot, unknown.From Right: Bonnie Resmer, Diane LeClair, Candice Resmer, Trina Cotnam (little blonde girl), Diane Boissonneault (little one leaning on the helicopter), Andy Boissonneault. Pilot, unknown.Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Boissonneault Homestead, Deux RivièresThis was the Boissonneault homestead. It was also the local post office, grocer, and automobile service station. This picture was taken after the building of the Des Joachims Dam (Swisha project). This one-stop-shop was built in 1947-1948. André Boissonneault bought his first truck and worked moving gravel for the construction …This was the Boissonneault homestead. It was also the local post office, grocer, and automobile service station. This picture was taken after the building of the Des Joachims Dam (Swisha …Head, Clara and Maria Public Library