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May 21, 2026

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Remembering

My uncle from New Brunswick, my father’s youngest brother, came for a visit recently. It was such fun sharing memories, playing guitars together, singing and

Touch-a-Truck time by Shelley Heaphy

If there is anything my son is in love with it’s trucks. Big trucks, small trucks, tractors and construction vehicles – anytime he sees them

A finger on the scales by Chris Judd

A few decades ago most stores sold items: meat, cheese and even nails and steeples by weight. There was always a government approved scale on

Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

Our heartfelt sympathy is with Jacqueline (nee Allard) Vaillancourt of Chapeau in the recent passing of her dearly loved husband Rémi Vaillancourt. Our thoughts and

Ladysmith Lillian Pasch 819-647-5304

Our sympathy to the family and friends of Edith Elliott who passed away last week. Edith will be sadly missed by all who knew her. This past Saturday, we had our first flea market sale. It was very well attended

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Remembering

My uncle from New Brunswick, my father’s youngest brother, came for a visit recently. It was such fun sharing memories, playing guitars together, singing and just getting reacquainted. When he left though, I felt an overwhelming sadness. I was homesick.

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The Way We Were Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier

June 30, 1993 25 Years Ago River watchdog group formed: While loons called in the distance and geese flew overhead, 30 activists sat on the deck overlooking the expanse of the Ottawa River at Pointe Davidson Yacht Club and wondered

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Touch-a-Truck time by Shelley Heaphy

If there is anything my son is in love with it’s trucks. Big trucks, small trucks, tractors and construction vehicles – anytime he sees them pass by he gets so excited. We’ve been known to pull over and watch a

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A finger on the scales by Chris Judd

A few decades ago most stores sold items: meat, cheese and even nails and steeples by weight. There was always a government approved scale on the counter beside the cash register. Usually a paper bag was placed on the scales

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Vinton DIANE BOISVERT 819-921-5296

Animal Aide Pontiac is having a barbeque in Shawville at Joanne’s Valu- mart from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on June 29. All proceeds go to help the spay and neuter program. Please support this good cause. This weekend my

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

Happy birthday to the following people celebrating this week: Janis Pulley, Ronald Workman, Shirley Paul, Barry Russett, Valerie Sharpe, Lisa Taylor, Jean Lacourse, April McCagg, Blake Barr, Brian Thoms, Helen Hodgins, Jim Beer, Angela Towell, Nancy Barber, Joseph Ranger, Sylvia

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Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

Our heartfelt sympathy is with Jacqueline (nee Allard) Vaillancourt of Chapeau in the recent passing of her dearly loved husband Rémi Vaillancourt. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this sad time. Last Wednesday afternoon, an

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