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You are who you hang with

As my kids head towards a life where they begin to choose their friends I find myself repeating a sentence that became a motto in

Social Notes – May 22, 2024

Waltham – Helen Perry I sure hope that everyone enjoyed the first long weekend of the summer. The mosquitoes have awoken from their winter slumber

The Way We Were – May 22, 2024

25 Years Ago – May 19, 1999 Duck race brings in $3,000 for Lionettes: Although water levels were the lowest they’ve ever been for a

Social Notes – May 15, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young I hope all of the fabulous moms had a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend. We enjoyed a family barbeque at my sister

Trying new things

Stepping out of your comfort zone and trying new things can be a very hard thing for people, including children, to do. How often do

The Way We Were – May 15, 2024

25 Years Ago – May 12, 1999 Reading, school important: Martins: Ottawa Senators’ forward Steve Martins addressed the students at Onslow Elementary School in Quyon

Social Notes – May 8, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Deepest sympathies are extended to the family and friends of Randy Dagenais, as he passed away on Apr. 26 at the

You are who you hang with

As my kids head towards a life where they begin to choose their friends I find myself repeating a sentence that became a motto in my home growing up: “you are who you hang with.” It’s a hard transition when

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Social Notes – May 22, 2024

Waltham – Helen Perry I sure hope that everyone enjoyed the first long weekend of the summer. The mosquitoes have awoken from their winter slumber and are back with a vengeance. Hopefully, they won’t last too long. Our heartfelt sympathy,

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The Way We Were – May 22, 2024

25 Years Ago – May 19, 1999 Duck race brings in $3,000 for Lionettes: Although water levels were the lowest they’ve ever been for a duck race, a winner finally crossed the finish line Sunday, making one lucky duck buyer

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Social Notes – May 15, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young I hope all of the fabulous moms had a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend. We enjoyed a family barbeque at my sister and brother-in-law’s home in Chelsea, and had a great time spoiling the mothers in our

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Trying new things

Stepping out of your comfort zone and trying new things can be a very hard thing for people, including children, to do. How often do we go through this with children? It could be new schools, new sports, new siblings,

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The Way We Were – May 15, 2024

25 Years Ago – May 12, 1999 Reading, school important: Martins: Ottawa Senators’ forward Steve Martins addressed the students at Onslow Elementary School in Quyon Monday. About 150 students eagerly waited in the gym for the arrival of Martins, who

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Social Notes – May 8, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Deepest sympathies are extended to the family and friends of Randy Dagenais, as he passed away on Apr. 26 at the age of 54. Thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones as they grieve this

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Sending your heart out into the world

“When you send your child out in the world it’s like your wearing your heart on your sleeve”, a friend once said this to me about her child and it has always resonated heavily with me. It’s so true. Once

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