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The Way We Were – March 20, 2024

25 Years Ago – Mar. 17, 1999 PPHS students, teacher return from Indonesia: Indonesia is a study in contrasts, say Pontiac Protestant High School students

Spring is all around us

I feel we were a bit spoiled this year – and now spring has sprung early. It’s time to enjoy some springtime fun. The outdoors

Consumer concerns

For some 50 plus years I represented young farmers, and farmers of all ages from 4-H, english, french, dairy, beef, and general farm organizations. The

The Way We Were – March 13, 2024

25 Years Ago – Mar. 10, 1999 Blizzard blocks roads, shuts down county: March roared in like a den of ferocious lions Thursday as one

St. Patrick’s Day

March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day. This is a super fun holiday to celebrate with our kiddos. It’s also a day that requires no purchasing.

Social Notes – March 13, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Colton Keon and Breanna Hodgins, as they welcomed their first child on Mar. 3. They are proud parents to

Social Notes – March 6, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Happy March break to all of the students, teachers, and staff who are enjoying their week off. I hope you all

Let’s not “frig it up”

I’ve mentioned before that “sometimes we should look back, to see what our ancestors had done right or wrong, before making a long-lasting decision moving

The Way We Were – March 6, 2024

25 Years Ago – Mar. 3, 1999 Blaze destroys garage and contents: A fire believed to have been caused by a spark destroyed a garage

Social Notes: February 28, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Michael McCann and Hailey Berube on the arrival of their sweet baby boy. They welcomed Bennett on Feb. 23,

The Way We Were – March 20, 2024

25 Years Ago – Mar. 17, 1999 PPHS students, teacher return from Indonesia: Indonesia is a study in contrasts, say Pontiac Protestant High School students who returned from the pacific rim March 8. “There is a lot of poverty, a

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Spring is all around us

I feel we were a bit spoiled this year – and now spring has sprung early. It’s time to enjoy some springtime fun. The outdoors become a new land when the snow melts after being covered up all winter. Read

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Consumer concerns

For some 50 plus years I represented young farmers, and farmers of all ages from 4-H, english, french, dairy, beef, and general farm organizations. The first thing that I learned was that consumers are farmers best friends. North American farmers

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The Way We Were – March 13, 2024

25 Years Ago – Mar. 10, 1999 Blizzard blocks roads, shuts down county: March roared in like a den of ferocious lions Thursday as one of the worst blizzards this century struck the area. The snowfall, which began Wednesday evening,

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St. Patrick’s Day

March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day. This is a super fun holiday to celebrate with our kiddos. It’s also a day that requires no purchasing. So instead of buying anything, make some crafts and talk about leprechauns and leprechaun traps,

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Social Notes – March 13, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Colton Keon and Breanna Hodgins, as they welcomed their first child on Mar. 3. They are proud parents to a baby boy named Nashton. Wishing them all the best as they settle in with

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Social Notes – March 6, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Happy March break to all of the students, teachers, and staff who are enjoying their week off. I hope you all having a relaxing, fun break. This past Saturday, the Quyon Lions Club hosted their annual

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Let’s not “frig it up”

I’ve mentioned before that “sometimes we should look back, to see what our ancestors had done right or wrong, before making a long-lasting decision moving ahead.” Most of our ancestors, except our First Nation peoples, have lived in Pontiac County

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The Way We Were – March 6, 2024

25 Years Ago – Mar. 3, 1999 Blaze destroys garage and contents: A fire believed to have been caused by a spark destroyed a garage and its contents in Clarendon Feb. 23. “That’s my living, my lifetime pickups,” owner Leo

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Social Notes: February 28, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Michael McCann and Hailey Berube on the arrival of their sweet baby boy. They welcomed Bennett on Feb. 23, and he shares his birthday with his cousin Isaac. Bennett is a little brother for

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