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January 7, 2026

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to Shannon Purcell and her family on the passing of her father, Barry Purcell, on Oct. 1. Our prayers are with

Waltham – Helen Perry

The past couple of days we have been experiencing summer like weather. We are enjoying it, as we know what is just around the corner.

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our sympathies to the Murray family on the loss of Andrée on Oct. 15, at the age of 74. She was the partner of the

Impatience, jealousy and greed

About 35 years ago, I was sitting at a Back in 1969, I got to go to France as part of winning a provincial junior

Full-time job

About 35 years ago, I was sitting at a farmers’ meeting listening to an Ag Canada specialist tell a room full of Quebec farm representatives

Quyon – Jillian Young

I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. We celebrated on Sunday, with the day beginning with a lovely service at Wesley United Church. The

Waltham – Helen Perry

I sure hope that everyone enjoyed Thanksgiving weekend with their family and friends. On Sunday evening we enjoyed a lovely turkey dinner with our family.

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our sympathies to the Murdock family on the loss of Francis on Oct. 4, at the age of 82. He was the father of Griffin

The real thing

A small shoot began to grow out of the stump of an apple tree I had cut down. It shot up quite quickly, then sadly,

Discouragement

I was at the side of my house attacking the weeds recently. I am trying to discourage their growth, even though it’s fall. I think

Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to Shannon Purcell and her family on the passing of her father, Barry Purcell, on Oct. 1. Our prayers are with you, Shannon, as you grieve the loss of your dad. Last Thursday, the Quyon Family

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Waltham – Helen Perry

The past couple of days we have been experiencing summer like weather. We are enjoying it, as we know what is just around the corner. We were saddened to hear of the passing of Roger Roy of Pointe Gatineau, QC.

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our sympathies to the Murray family on the loss of Andrée on Oct. 15, at the age of 74. She was the partner of the late Diane Moïse. Our deepest condolences to the Hodgins family on the loss of Barry

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Impatience, jealousy and greed

About 35 years ago, I was sitting at a Back in 1969, I got to go to France as part of winning a provincial junior farmer contest. This started a year before, after our local agronomist found out that I

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Full-time job

About 35 years ago, I was sitting at a farmers’ meeting listening to an Ag Canada specialist tell a room full of Quebec farm representatives how much more income Canadian farmers had made that year compared to the previous year.

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Quyon – Jillian Young

I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. We celebrated on Sunday, with the day beginning with a lovely service at Wesley United Church. The church had been decorated beautifully by the UCW, and it was just gorgeous. We then

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Waltham – Helen Perry

I sure hope that everyone enjoyed Thanksgiving weekend with their family and friends. On Sunday evening we enjoyed a lovely turkey dinner with our family. Warm anniversary wishes are extended to Theresa and Barry Harkins, who are celebrating their anniversary

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our sympathies to the Murdock family on the loss of Francis on Oct. 4, at the age of 82. He was the father of Griffin (Tessie). Every time a visitor comes to the Shawville-Clarendon Library and borrows a book in

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The real thing

A small shoot began to grow out of the stump of an apple tree I had cut down. It shot up quite quickly, then sadly, one day I found it lying in the grass. It had no root. It made

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Discouragement

I was at the side of my house attacking the weeds recently. I am trying to discourage their growth, even though it’s fall. I think that will give the plants I want growing a better chance to take over. It

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