Our thoughts and prayers for the McCallum family on the loss of Jacqueline on July 27, at the age of 63.

Our condolences to the Finnigan family on the loss of Franklin on July 30, and Marie on Aug. 5.

Our sympathies to the Thompson family on the loss of Christopher on Aug. 4, at the age of 66.

Our community was saddened to hear that mass would be suspended in 10 Roman Catholic Churches in Pontiac County as of Sept. 5, due to a lack of priests. 

Happy belated 80th Birthday to Brian Kilgour who celebrated his special day on Aug. 9th.

Happy anniversary to Peter and Marie-Michelle Senack who celebrated their day on Aug. 9.

Happy birthday to the following people celebrating their special day this upcoming week: Gwen Evans, Jackson Williams, Paula Dubeau, Connie Telford, Holly Lalonde, Nick Murdock and Marc Gregory.

Happy anniversary to Blythe and Carol McCleary, residents from Ottawa and Green Lake, who were married on Aug. 15, 1964 at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Shawville.