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June 30, 2025
Sometimes even farmers get bored. Farmers like to “play” too. Some of our best hockey players started on a frozen pond playing with a stick
Sometimes even farmers get bored. Farmers like to “play” too. Some of our best hockey players started on a frozen pond playing with a stick
Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Donald McKenny, as he passed away last week. Thoughts and prayers are with his wife Maureen, children
I sure hope that everyone enjoyed Canada Day. Love and best wishes are extended to Lorna Perry Turner and Tanya Fox who are celebrating their
There is another special warning about the weather. The humidity for most of this week will be high so please be careful with exercise, drink
There’s an old saying that still holds true today. It is often said about someone who was very greedy that they take “both ends and
Thursday evening, I realized that what had started as a tickle in my throat the day before, was a full blown chest cold. The night
I had a very lucky week last week, as I was the big winner of the Grand in the Hand draw hosted by the Quyon
We were saddened to hear of the passing of a long time resident Edith Charlotte Robinson (nee Way). She was the beloved wife of the
Our local schools were closed on Monday due to a heat wave that is set to last til mid-week. Temperatures with the humidity are reaching
Someone once said, “Don’t ask stupid questions!” A much smarter person replied, “There is no such thing as a stupid question, but there are many
Sometimes even farmers get bored. Farmers like to “play” too. Some of our best hockey players started on a frozen pond playing with a stick that was made from an alder with just the right crook at the bottom and
Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Donald McKenny, as he passed away last week. Thoughts and prayers are with his wife Maureen, children Michael, Harold, and Sarah, and all of his loved ones at this sad time. May
I sure hope that everyone enjoyed Canada Day. Love and best wishes are extended to Lorna Perry Turner and Tanya Fox who are celebrating their birthdays on July 4. Enjoy your special day girls. Best wishes and love is wished
There is another special warning about the weather. The humidity for most of this week will be high so please be careful with exercise, drink lots of water and stay out of the sun. Stay safe and well. Recently, Shawville
There’s an old saying that still holds true today. It is often said about someone who was very greedy that they take “both ends and the middle!” That person didn’t care about the person that came after, or about next
Thursday evening, I realized that what had started as a tickle in my throat the day before, was a full blown chest cold. The night was difficult with both small amounts of rest and restless periods of coughing, tossing and
I had a very lucky week last week, as I was the big winner of the Grand in the Hand draw hosted by the Quyon Community Association. The QCA have been holding these draws weekly to raise money for their
We were saddened to hear of the passing of a long time resident Edith Charlotte Robinson (nee Way). She was the beloved wife of the late Floyd Robinson. Edith and Floyd had lived in Waltham and raised their two sons,
Our local schools were closed on Monday due to a heat wave that is set to last til mid-week. Temperatures with the humidity are reaching highs of 46 degrees Celsius. People will need to stay indoors, limit exertion outdoors and
Someone once said, “Don’t ask stupid questions!” A much smarter person replied, “There is no such thing as a stupid question, but there are many people who freely give answers that are not too well researched!” As we get older
Happy Canada Day!
The Pontiac Printshop, Cygraphics, The Equity and Calumet Media will be closed for the day, opening again on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10 a.m.
The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Dónall Ó Dubhghaill to speak on “Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley” on Sunday, July 13, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. Renowned for its strong Irish heritage, many of the early Irish settlers of the Ottawa Valley spoke Irish. A Celtic Studies scholar and educator, Mr. Ó Dubhghaill will delve into the rich history of the Irish (Gaelic) language, tracing its ancient roots in Ireland, its journey across the Atlantic, and its vibrant life within the Ottawa Valley. This free presentation is open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.
The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Dónall Ó Dubhghaill to speak on “Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley” on Sunday, July 13, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. Renowned for its strong Irish heritage, many of the early Irish settlers of the Ottawa Valley spoke Irish. A Celtic Studies scholar and educator, Mr. Ó Dubhghaill will delve into the rich history of the Irish (Gaelic) language, tracing its ancient roots in Ireland, its journey across the Atlantic, and its vibrant life within the Ottawa Valley. This free presentation is open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.
PPHS REUNION: August 2, 2025
REGISTRATION IS ON AND ACTIVE!
$60 per person (cocktails, dinner)
Come connect with your classmates. Space limited, so registration & payment a must.
E-transfer: pphsreunioncommittee@gmail.com
Cheque: Kathy Wickens (call 613-600-1455)
331 Somerville Drive, Perth, ON K7H 3C6
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