The Way We Were Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier
January 9, 2018
Jan. 6, 1993 25 Years Ago PCH cutbacks cause closure: The Pontiac Community Hospital has shut down some of its non-emergency services for the holidays
Jan. 6, 1993 25 Years Ago PCH cutbacks cause closure: The Pontiac Community Hospital has shut down some of its non-emergency services for the holidays
When many of us baby boomers started to school there were very few kids with allergies or special needs. My cousin was the only person
May the Lord bless you and keep you, may the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you. May the Lord
Our sympathy to the family and friends of Gilbert Gilpin of Kamloops, BC formerly of Bristol, Que. who passed away Nov. 19. We are still
I would like to send out sincere condolences to my cousin, Elaine Mayhew on the loss of her husband, Ken Burke on Dec. 29 at
Here we are in 2018. I trust that everyone enjoyed a wonderful Christmas season. I certainly did. My only complaint is that it flew by
Happy New Year to everyone, good health and happiness is wished to all. The Christmas celebrations at St. John’s Church were beautiful and enjoyed by
Well, here we are in a brand new year 2018. I sure hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed ringing in the New
Dec. 23, 1992 25 Years Ago Pontiac Jr Bs have triple-win weekend: The Shawville Junior B Pontiacs got three wins in a row this past
There is nothing else that is as imprinted in a farmer’s mind than memories of cold snaps on the farm. This is the weather when
Jan. 6, 1993 25 Years Ago PCH cutbacks cause closure: The Pontiac Community Hospital has shut down some of its non-emergency services for the holidays as a result of budgetary constraints required to cover a $300,000 deficit. According to union
When many of us baby boomers started to school there were very few kids with allergies or special needs. My cousin was the only person that I knew who had diabetes. There was one kid in school with asthma. There
May the Lord bless you and keep you, may the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you. May the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26 Happy New Year
Our sympathy to the family and friends of Gilbert Gilpin of Kamloops, BC formerly of Bristol, Que. who passed away Nov. 19. We are still in a very cold, deep freeze which is supposed to last the rest of this
I would like to send out sincere condolences to my cousin, Elaine Mayhew on the loss of her husband, Ken Burke on Dec. 29 at the age of 83. Ken was a loving husband and fantastic father to his three
Here we are in 2018. I trust that everyone enjoyed a wonderful Christmas season. I certainly did. My only complaint is that it flew by too quickly. I had a fabulous festive week spending time with family and friends, celebrating
Happy New Year to everyone, good health and happiness is wished to all. The Christmas celebrations at St. John’s Church were beautiful and enjoyed by many. We must not forget they don’t just happen. A lot of work goes into
Well, here we are in a brand new year 2018. I sure hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed ringing in the New Year. Our Christmas was absolutely wonderful. It began with our beautiful Christmas Eve mass at
Dec. 23, 1992 25 Years Ago Pontiac Jr Bs have triple-win weekend: The Shawville Junior B Pontiacs got three wins in a row this past weekend. This is the first triple-win weekend they’ve had all season and they haven’t won
There is nothing else that is as imprinted in a farmer’s mind than memories of cold snaps on the farm. This is the weather when the radio announcers warn us about keeping extra warm clothes, a candle, mitts, a full
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
Location: Otter Lake R.A. Association, 394 Tessier Street
Euchre tournament fundraiser for Otter Lake’s 150th Anniversary in 2026.
Pre-registration on now. $5 per person if pre-registered before the tournament. $8/pp at the door on the day of the tournament. You can send an e-transfer to pre-register to: otterlake150@outlook.com or contact Lory Beaudoin at: lorybeaudoin@gmail.com
The door opens at noon. Snacks and drinks for sale. The tournament starts at 1PM—prizes for the top 3 places; the lowest score and most lone hands. All skill levels welcome.
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