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Gerald Tracey
Publisher
Gerald Tracey is publisher of The Eganville Leader. He entered the business in 1971, joining his older brother, Ron, who retired in 2007 after 51 years with the newspaper. Gerald and his wife, Wanda, a retired teacher with the Renfrew County District Catholic School Board, are both graduates of Opeongo High school. They have two grown children, Brady and Katrina, and one grandchild, Lilly Rose. Outside his duties at the Leader, Gerald has been involved in many community projects and has spear-headed fundraising campaigns for such facilities as Fairfields assisted living retirement home, Eganville’s Centennial Park and the rebuilding of St. James Church after the fire of 1997. He currently chair of the board of directors at Hospice Renfrew.
editor@eganvilleleader.ca
Terry Fleurie
Staff Writer
Terry Fleurie was born and raised in Eganville into the Fleurie Hardware business. Terry joined the reporting staff at the Leader in 1998. He and wife, Karen, a teacher at Eganville District Public School, have two children, Noah and Isabella. He also has two grown children from a previous marriage, Jordan and Nicole. Away from the office, Terry enjoys spending time with his family, running the minor ball program in the community and watching sporting events. Terry and Karen are graduates of Opeongo High School. He enjoys sharing stories on interesting people and events with our readers.
terry@eganvilleleader.ca
Debbi Christinck
Staff Writer
Debbi Christinck was born in Chile and raised in Colombia. She joined the reporting staff in 1993. The daughter of Roy and Joyce Wyatt, she married Ralph Christinck of Golden Lake in 1989. The couple have three children: Elisa, Robert and Sammy. Away from the office, Debbi’s interests include quilting, knitting and travel. Active in her church, she enjoys spending time with family in Canada, the US and Europe.
debbi@eganvilleleader.ca
Judy Handke
Senior Graphic Designer
Judy Handke is the senior graphic artist at the Leader. Born in the South Algona Ward of Bonnechere Valley Township, she also graduated from Opeongo High School. Judy joined the staff in 1990. Married to Brian Handke, the couple have two sons, Hayden and Hal. Judy enjoys fishing, travelling, camping and reading.
ads@eganvilleleader.ca
Rosemary Donohue
Bookkeeper
Rosemary Donohue is a native of the Cobden area who joined the Leader staff in 2002 as the bookkeeper. A graduate of Opeongo High School, she is married to John Donohue of Douglas where they reside. They have three children: Elizabeth, Caitlyn and Ryan. In her spare time she enjoys knitting and spending time with family.
accounts@eganvilleleader.ca
Anna Vincent
Graphic Designer
Anna Vincent (DeCarle) was born and raised in Barry’s Bay, before moving to Eganville with her husband and their golden retriever, Max. She studied Graphic Design for three years at Algonquin College in Ottawa, where she obtained her diploma. She happily joined the Eganville Leader staff in 2024. Anna enjoys spending time outdoors, camping, gardening, sewing, and spending time with her family.
anna@eganvilleleader.ca
Alex Lambert
Staff Writer
Alex Lambert is the newest addition to the Leader reporting team. Born and raised in Ottawa, he graduated from Algonquin College’s journalism program in 2024 with experience as a visual editor and general manager of the Algonquin Times. So far, he’s earned a few accolades for his work, including the Ron De Vries Excellence in Photojournalism Award and a first-place finish in student photography from the Ontario Community Newspaper Association. Outside work at the Leader, Alex spends his free time volunteering at Eganville Legion Branch 353, playing guitar and practicing photography.
alex@eganvilleleader.ca
Teresa Plotz
Reception & Subscriptions
With a career spanning over four decades, Teresa Plotz has built a life rooted in dedication, service, and community. After studying at Algonquin College, Teresa began her career in the federal government. Later, she moved to Eganville to be with her husband, Peter, where they raised their children, Candace and Kevin, in the heart of the community.
For 45 years, Teresa worked at a Registered Insurance Broker and Registered Deposit Broker, where her passion for helping others and delivering exceptional service was evident. Upon her retirement in 2020, Teresa was eager to continue her journey of supporting her community, joining The Eganville Leader in 2024.
When she’s not working, Teresa delights in spending time with her family, particularly her grandson, Easton, whose energy and joy light up her life.
subscriptions@eganvilleleader.ca