Pauline Portelance – painter

Born in northern Ontario, she now resides near Edelweiss. She recently retired from the federal gov. and concentrates her time, energy and talent on her passion: painting. Oils and acrylics are her favorite medium. She will be doing her first official vernissage later this fall.

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WCEF -WAKEFIELD COMMUNITY EMERGENCY FUND

WAKEFIELD COMMUNITY EMERGENCY FUND (WCEF)

WHAT WE DO :
Provide short-term emergency assistance to families in need in the local community, where the cause of the emergency is beyond the control of the person(s) being assisted.

WHY WE DO IT:

To ease the burden of those in need by mobilizing the power of giving in the local community.

HOW WE DO IT:

  • With respect, dignity and care for one another; and
  • Person(s) who are experiencing financial hardship above their means due to an emergency situation.
  • The situation should be short-term or temporary in nature.
  • Emergency, beyond the control of the person(s) is defined as: a sudden unforeseen crisis that requires immediate action.
  • Crisis is defined as:  a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something.
  • At any time………………...
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Armand Vienneau – drummer – teacher

Armand Vienneau – Drums and Vocals:  As a teenager, Armand Vienneau discovered a fiery passion for drumming, beginning with a drum and bugle corps. Les Ambassadeurs Gatineau-Buckingham,  won the Canadian championship in the 70s. Armand went on to win the Quebec Championship, twice, in the individual category.  During the following years, he became the drummer for a number of local bands and perfected his chops by playing any style he could: rock, jazz, fusion, country, blues, Cajun and  zydeco. After that, he chose to play with songwriters, accompanying them in a number of summer festivals throughout Quebec and Ontario . He still retains his love for rudimental drumming with the Ottawa/Gatineau Heritage Hands Drum Club (www.heritagehandsottawa.ca)...

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Country festival Lac des Loups-Wolf lake

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Doug McArthur

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Horseback riding – Captiva farm

Sorry, this entry is only available in French.

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