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August 6, 2026

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Can we make it happen?

What are our children, grandchildren, and the next generation going to inherit? The “me, me, me” people don’t worry about the future, because they say,

Trust and obey

Trust and obey is the name of a song. Not my most favourite. It sounds simple right? You would think so, and yet at ground

Waltham notes

Congratulations and best wishes are extended to Michelle Vanasse and John Romain, who were married this past Saturday. The wedding took place at their log

Shawville notes

Our sympathies to the Lamirande and Scott families on the loss of Juliette on July 22, at the age of 79. Our deepest condolences to

Health – it’s our decision! 

As we watch politicians from ours and other countries, we eventually realise that the future safety of our food, air, water, and life in general

What about rain?

I said I would water a neighbour’s garden while they were away. I secretly hoped it would rain. The weatherman said it would. It seemed

Quyon notes

Congratulations to Michael McCann and Hailey Berube, as they were married on Sat., July 25. It was a beautiful day as they were surrounded by

Waltham notes

This past Thursday, family and friends gathered at Connie and Charlie Andrews’ to celebrate Connie’s sister, Paulette Pelletier’s, 65th birthday. Family and friends gathered to

Useless or needed?

How do you feel today? When I wake up and see the sunshine, I thank God for getting me here for another day. The rest

Moving stones

I made a walkway years ago and purchased special stones. Recently, I’ve realized some of them are not placed well and need to be removed.

Can we make it happen?

What are our children, grandchildren, and the next generation going to inherit? The “me, me, me” people don’t worry about the future, because they say, “that will be their problem!” I have dedicated much of my life to helping those

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Trust and obey

Trust and obey is the name of a song. Not my most favourite. It sounds simple right? You would think so, and yet at ground level it is not! Like clockwork, in every hard situation that comes, it seems at

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Waltham notes

Congratulations and best wishes are extended to Michelle Vanasse and John Romain, who were married this past Saturday. The wedding took place at their log cabin along the Black River. Family and friends gathered to witness this beautiful occasion. They

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Shawville notes

Our sympathies to the Lamirande and Scott families on the loss of Juliette on July 22, at the age of 79. Our deepest condolences to the Gillespie and Pigeon families on the loss of Marjorie on July 22, at the

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Health – it’s our decision! 

As we watch politicians from ours and other countries, we eventually realise that the future safety of our food, air, water, and life in general will be up to us. No matter what political party in whatever country, most politicians

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What about rain?

I said I would water a neighbour’s garden while they were away. I secretly hoped it would rain. The weatherman said it would. It seemed like a sure thing. Almost like a promise. But each day I’m walking and I

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Quyon notes

Congratulations to Michael McCann and Hailey Berube, as they were married on Sat., July 25. It was a beautiful day as they were surrounded by their families and friends in an outdoor ceremony in Otter Lake. Wishing Hailey and Michael

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Waltham notes

This past Thursday, family and friends gathered at Connie and Charlie Andrews’ to celebrate Connie’s sister, Paulette Pelletier’s, 65th birthday. Family and friends gathered to wish Paulette birthday wishes. Everyone enjoyed a lovely afternoon sitting outside and competing in a

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Useless or needed?

How do you feel today? When I wake up and see the sunshine, I thank God for getting me here for another day. The rest of the day is up to me. I can be happy or sad, but the

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Moving stones

I made a walkway years ago and purchased special stones. Recently, I’ve realized some of them are not placed well and need to be removed. I am going to sow clover and mow that area. The problem is, how do

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