What a surprise it was to receive an unexpected phone call from a dear friend, Charlene Arcand of Brockville, Ont. the other day. Charlene and I grew up in Cornwall, Ont. It is so easy to get caught up in

Allison Corrigan saw a groundhog on his laneway on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Another proof that spring is on its way. Encouraging for all of us. The following people are celebrating birthdays this week: Hannah Judd, Adele Lafleur, Evan

What a beautiful and crazy weekend we just had. Saturday was absolutely gorgeous and everything was melting and then Sunday it was a mixture of snow and heavy winds making it difficult to drive and the visibility very poor. You

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Dominic Foran who passed away on March 10 at the age of 93. Deepest sympathy to his wife Bunny and all of his loved ones as they mourn the loss of

On Saturday evening, Charlie Ethier held his annual fish fry in his garage. Several family and friends from Waltham and the area gathered to socialize, reminisce and enjoy a snack of fish. It was a great time. Anniversary wishes are

Our condolences and deepest sympathies to the Keon family on the passing of Paul Keon of Chapeau, Que. He was the son of the late Dr. Harold and Nora Keon. His funeral was held at St. Alphonsus Church on Feb.

The Quyon Lions Club held their annual Curling Bonspiel at the Shawville Curling Club on Saturday. There was a great turnout of curlers playing in three different divisions with fun competition going on all day long. I had such a

Our deepest condolences to the Racine family on the loss of Keith on Feb. 25 at the age of 60. Our thoughts and prayers for the Strutt and Track families on the loss of Blaine on Feb. 27 at the

I would like to send out my deepest sympathy to the family of Keith Racine who passed away on Feb. 25. Keith was a volunteer fire fighter and on Friday all his friends and fellow firefighters attended his funeral. He

Congratulations to the volunteers of the Shawville Winter Carnival that was held on Saturday. The seventh annual Fish Findlay Classic Hockey Tournament starts on Feb. 28. St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Shawville will be hosting a Pancake Supper on March 5.