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March 19, 2026

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Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

COVID-19 is affecting Sheen and area. The schools are closed, no masses were said this past weekend and above all, St. Patrick is going to

The Way We Were

Mar. 15, 1995 25 Years Ago Feeding the deer in Ladysmith: Lillian Pasch hosts some odd dinner guests for breakfast and supper every day. About

You are enough

What a refreshing thing to hear or read, “You’re enough!” This needs to be said to parents around you more often. I saw a wonderful

Prevention

My grandfather had a saying, An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. When I first learned to drive, my dad told me,

Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Our condolences to the following families who lost loved ones this past week: Jim Gallagher, Charlie Conway and Leo Spence all from St. Joseph’s, Allumette

Quyon: Jill Young

I hope all of the children in our area had a great March break last week. I was happy to spend time with my nieces

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our condolences to the Sparling family on the loss of Robert on March 3. Our thoughts and prayers to the Pasch family on the loss

Waltham: Helen Perry

A cheery hello, thoughts and prayers are with Pat Rehel who is presently in the hospital. We hope that you are coming along. Our heartfelt

Vinton: Diane Boisvert

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the friends and family of John Pasch who passed away suddenly on March 5. He leaves

Quyon: Jill Young

The Quyon Lions Club had a busy week in our community. They held the traditional pancake supper on Shrove Tuesday at the Quyon Legion with

Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

COVID-19 is affecting Sheen and area. The schools are closed, no masses were said this past weekend and above all, St. Patrick is going to have a very sad day. Most of the little pubs in Quebec, along with George’s

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The Way We Were

Mar. 15, 1995 25 Years Ago Feeding the deer in Ladysmith: Lillian Pasch hosts some odd dinner guests for breakfast and supper every day. About 10 deer gather in Pasch’s backyard, gobbling up the grain she has set out for

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You are enough

What a refreshing thing to hear or read, “You’re enough!” This needs to be said to parents around you more often. I saw a wonderful post online about how mothers are thinking “Did I do enough, am I good enough?”

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Prevention

My grandfather had a saying, An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. When I first learned to drive, my dad told me, “Drive like your brakes don’t work. Someday when they don’t work or the road is

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Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Our condolences to the following families who lost loved ones this past week: Jim Gallagher, Charlie Conway and Leo Spence all from St. Joseph’s, Allumette Island. Our condolences to Joanne and the . . .

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Quyon: Jill Young

I hope all of the children in our area had a great March break last week. I was happy to spend time with my nieces and nephews during the week. The weather was great for some winter fun before the

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our condolences to the Sparling family on the loss of Robert on March 3. Our thoughts and prayers to the Pasch family on the loss of John on March 5 at the age of 61. Happy birthday to my nephews,

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Waltham: Helen Perry

A cheery hello, thoughts and prayers are with Pat Rehel who is presently in the hospital. We hope that you are coming along. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Maureen Gallagher (nee Prankie), family and friends, in the

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the friends and family of John Pasch who passed away suddenly on March 5. He leaves behind his wife Sandra Taylor and children Joshua (Molly McGuire) and Ashley (Patrick LaSalle). I

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Quyon: Jill Young

The Quyon Lions Club had a busy week in our community. They held the traditional pancake supper on Shrove Tuesday at the Quyon Legion with a great . . .

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