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July 16, 2025

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A discouraging year for Pontiac farmers

Spring flooding of rivers, creeks, municipal and provincial ditches and fields that turned into lakes, preventing draining of both open ditches and tile drains delayed

Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

Happy birthday wishes to to little Ryker Pilon, son of Andrea (Venne) and Matthew Pilon, who celebrated his second birthday on Aug. 12. Congratulations are

The Way We Were Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier

Aug. 19, 1992 25 Years Ago Pontiac stables holds schooling show: Pontiac Stables got the best weather of the summer for their second annual Schooling Show held on Saturday. Seventeen students took part in the competition and demonstrations incorporating both

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A discouraging year for Pontiac farmers

Spring flooding of rivers, creeks, municipal and provincial ditches and fields that turned into lakes, preventing draining of both open ditches and tile drains delayed spring tillage and seeding. Flooded ditches and tile drain outlets made even many tile drained

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Caldwell CONNIE HUNTER819-506-4011

So sorry to hear of the passing of Bryan Murray. This guy put Shawville on the map. I still remember him as my gym teacher at Shawville High School and the coach of the basketball team whenever I was a cheerleader.

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Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

Happy birthday wishes to to little Ryker Pilon, son of Andrea (Venne) and Matthew Pilon, who celebrated his second birthday on Aug. 12. Congratulations are extended to Amy Thomson and Andrew Pelletier, who were married in Bonfield, Ont. this past

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Gardening Workshops

Gardening Workshops

July 5, 2025 - July 19, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
We at the Parents’ Voice Shawville Area are excited to offer these two workshops! July 5 & July 19 from 11:00-12:00.
Have partnered with Pure Conscience to offer two 1 hour planting workshops for parents and children.
The workshop will include the following activities:
  1. How to read seed labels
  2. Knowing what and when to plant
  3. Getting your hands dirty with planting!
  4. Planning your garden
  5. Some gardening tips and tricks
  6. Trimming plants
  7. Fall garden planning
Please complete this form to reserve your spot. Payment will be made closer to the date if we get the minimum number of participants. Registration Link: https://forms.gle/DEuHomtBka5Dkw8v7
Cost: $20 per participant (parent and 1 child)
12th Annual Shawville Lions Country Jamboree

12th Annual Shawville Lions Country Jamboree

July 17, 2025 - July 20, 2025
6:00 pm

A Weekend of Amazing Country Music and Fun!

02 Aug

PPHS Reunion

August 2, 2025
All Day

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

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

August 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025
All Day

The Valley’s Most Family Friendly Fair!

www.shawvillefair.ca

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