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August 13, 2026

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Who’s pullin’ the strings?

We’ve all watched puppeteers and ventriloquists and have been amazed at the difference in the way the puppets acted under different hands. It’s not just

The Way We Were – August 23, 2023

25 Years Ago – Aug. 19, 1998 Antique show displays new exhibits: While antiques were the main attraction at the Ottawa Valley Antique Association’s exhibition

Social Notes – August 16, 2023

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Becky McKay and Kevin Renaud, as they were married on Saturday, Aug. 12 at Pine Lodge. They were surrounded

Entitled

Very few people think that they are entitled to more than others, but, watch their actions! Maybe it’s just because I was raised on a

Stimulating Baby

“Introducing your baby to a rich environment that builds her brain is called infant stimulation” (raisesmartkid.com). I miss the days of babies and thought I’d

Social Notes – August 9, 2023

Waltham – Helen Perry Sue and Timmy Dempsey celebrated an anniversary on Friday, August 4. Anniversary and best wishes are extended to Russella and Duncan

Myths about food!

Just this past weekend I participated in two lengthy conversations, with two very different groups of people. One, was a very rural group of rural

The Way We Were

25 Years Ago – Aug. 5, 1998 Bryson steps back in time: With a “hear ye, hear ye..” bellowed by the town crier, the Bryson

Who’s pullin’ the strings?

We’ve all watched puppeteers and ventriloquists and have been amazed at the difference in the way the puppets acted under different hands. It’s not just the words that seem like they come from the puppet’s mouth, but also the body

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The Way We Were – August 23, 2023

25 Years Ago – Aug. 19, 1998 Antique show displays new exhibits: While antiques were the main attraction at the Ottawa Valley Antique Association’s exhibition at the Shawville fairgrounds on the weekend, the show had a new, larger look. “For

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Preparing your child for pre-kindergarten

We all know a few little four year-olds getting ready for their big school debut, coming soon. These little ones are so eager and excited to finally get to go to the big school their older siblings, friends or parents

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Social Notes – August 16, 2023

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Becky McKay and Kevin Renaud, as they were married on Saturday, Aug. 12 at Pine Lodge. They were surrounded by their family and friends as they became husband and wife, and everyone had a

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Entitled

Very few people think that they are entitled to more than others, but, watch their actions! Maybe it’s just because I was raised on a farm where every day our family worked with the soil and animals and people, that

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The Way We Were – August 16, 2023

25 Years Ago – Aug. 12, 1998 Locals gather meat for Cree boy in CHEO: Just hours after hearing the plight of a Cree boy on CJOH television Sunday, a Shawville couple answered the call. Noel Nakogee, 8 of Attawapisket

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Stimulating Baby

“Introducing your baby to a rich environment that builds her brain is called infant stimulation” (raisesmartkid.com). I miss the days of babies and thought I’d reminisce with this article. Hope some new parents out there find this useful and interesting.

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Social Notes – August 9, 2023

Waltham – Helen Perry Sue and Timmy Dempsey celebrated an anniversary on Friday, August 4. Anniversary and best wishes are extended to Russella and Duncan Hussick of Pembroke, who celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary on Aug. 5. Love and best

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Myths about food!

Just this past weekend I participated in two lengthy conversations, with two very different groups of people. One, was a very rural group of rural neighbours, who have spent most of their lives only a few acres from some of

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The Way We Were

25 Years Ago – Aug. 5, 1998 Bryson steps back in time: With a “hear ye, hear ye..” bellowed by the town crier, the Bryson 125th anniversary celebrations got off to a rousing start. Decked out in period costumes, the

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