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January 14, 2026

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Toilet training tips

By Shelley Heaphy Some say summer is the easiest time to toilet train —less clothes to wash and it’s warm so kids can go commando

The Way We Were

Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier June 1, 1994 25 Years Ago Exchange students find Pontiac a lot like home: The further one travels from home, the

They were both right

I have known several economists over the past 50 years and a few actually had some long range thought and common sense. The first economist

Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Pauline McColgan (nee Pilon). She was the beloved wife of the late Edward McColgan. Our heartfelt

Vinton DIANE BOISVERT 819-921-5296

This past weekend, I attended the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride at the Shawville Fairgrounds. It was raining but the show went on as

Vinton DIANE BOISVERT 819-921-5296

I would like to send out a speedy recovery to Shirley Pepin who just underwent surgery on Friday. I would also like to send get well wishes to Isabell Kluke who is a patient in Shawville Hospital.

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Toilet training tips

By Shelley Heaphy Some say summer is the easiest time to toilet train —less clothes to wash and it’s warm so kids can go commando without being chilly. I’ve trained a number of kids both at home and while working

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The Way We Were

Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier June 1, 1994 25 Years Ago Exchange students find Pontiac a lot like home: The further one travels from home, the more things look the same. Thirty grade 5 and 6 students from elementary schools in

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They were both right

I have known several economists over the past 50 years and a few actually had some long range thought and common sense. The first economist who touched my life was an agricultural economist who taught at McGill. He was also

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Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Pauline McColgan (nee Pilon). She was the beloved wife of the late Edward McColgan. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this sad time. On

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Shawville LYSE LACOURSE 819-647-5932 lyse380@gmail.com

Happy belated birthday wishes to the following people: Ryan Vowles, Sandra Rutledge, Tim Smart, George Wittig, Faye Young, Ann Taylor, Cheryl Stewart, Andrew Eades, Julie Anglehart, Nicole Rebertz, Ron Strutt, Mary Hamilton, Jane Rowat, Bill Keindel, Katie Taylor, Grace Stephens,

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Vinton DIANE BOISVERT 819-921-5296

This past weekend, I attended the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride at the Shawville Fairgrounds. It was raining but the show went on as planned and it was simply amazing. It is such a magnificent show and it was

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