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June 18, 2026

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Quyon Jill Young

Congratulations to Leigh Dolan and Matt Greer on the arrival of their first child, a baby boy born on June 19. They named him Harrison

June is dairy month

It takes a whole community to milk a cow. We too often take all the community support that it takes to milk a cow for

The Way We Were

Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier June 22, 1994 25 Years Ago Fire burns 100 bales of hay: Lightning has been named the cause of a June

Fine motor development

by Shelley Heaphy “Fine motor skill is the coordination of small muscles in movement (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fine_motor_skill).” Fine motor skills allow us to make small movements, for

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Draper family on the loss of David on June 15 at the age of 57. Happy birthday to the following

Quyon: Jill Young

I hope all of the wonderful dads out there had a great Father’s Day. After a rainy day on Saturday, the weather cleared up a

Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the Morris family on the passing of Eloise Morris (née Burger) of South Porcupine, Ont., on June

Waltham: Helen Perry

Congratulations are extended to Gracie Duff, Tanner Pilon and their classmates, who recently received the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Tim Moyle administered the sacrament. Our

Summer’s here

By Shelley Heaphy After a long winter and spring I feel everyone can finally rejoice and welcome the summer months. The end of the school

The Way We Were

June 15, 1994 25 Years Ago Eight records broken at McDowell: Track stars at Dr. S.E. McDowell Elementary School in Shawville continued their yearly tradition

Quyon Jill Young

Congratulations to Leigh Dolan and Matt Greer on the arrival of their first child, a baby boy born on June 19. They named him Harrison Leo and I hear both mom and baby are doing well. He is the first

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June is dairy month

It takes a whole community to milk a cow. We too often take all the community support that it takes to milk a cow for granted. Dairy farmers have to humble themselves and take time to recognize and thank all

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The Way We Were

Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier June 22, 1994 25 Years Ago Fire burns 100 bales of hay: Lightning has been named the cause of a June 14 blaze which destroyed about 100 bales of hay on Remo Pasteris’ farm. No one

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Fine motor development

by Shelley Heaphy “Fine motor skill is the coordination of small muscles in movement (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fine_motor_skill).” Fine motor skills allow us to make small movements, for example holding a crayon, tying shoes, opening lunch containers, doing up buttons, cutting with scissors

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Draper family on the loss of David on June 15 at the age of 57. Happy birthday to the following people celebrating this week: Donald Thompson, Herb Zacharias, Wendy Lalonde, Carole Richardson, Steven Valin, Genevieve

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Quyon: Jill Young

I hope all of the wonderful dads out there had a great Father’s Day. After a rainy day on Saturday, the weather cleared up a bit and it was a much nicer day on Sunday for Father’s Day festivities. Last

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Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the Morris family on the passing of Eloise Morris (née Burger) of South Porcupine, Ont., on June 8, 2019. She was married to the late George Morris and was a dear sister-in-law

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Waltham: Helen Perry

Congratulations are extended to Gracie Duff, Tanner Pilon and their classmates, who recently received the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Tim Moyle administered the sacrament. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Monique Harrington (née St. Cyr) and family and

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Summer’s here

By Shelley Heaphy After a long winter and spring I feel everyone can finally rejoice and welcome the summer months. The end of the school year is absolutely a favourite time of year for kids, teachers and parents. Everyone has

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The Way We Were

June 15, 1994 25 Years Ago Eight records broken at McDowell: Track stars at Dr. S.E. McDowell Elementary School in Shawville continued their yearly tradition of breaking their own records in last week’s school meet. In the junior boys hardball

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