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The Way We Were

25 Years Ago – Oct. 7, 1998 Senior golfer shoots junior score in Mansfield: One of the most difficult challenges in golf (and there are

Fall fun on a dime

I’m certain that no one is untouched with the rising costs we are experiencing everywhere. Food prices have sky-rocketed, gas prices are high, housing prices

“Don’t” pick the scab!

Mom said ”Don’t pick the scab.” How many times did you get that warning the day after you scraped you knee or cut your shin

Social Notes – October 4, 2023

Sheenboro – Doris Ranger Our condolences to the Sallafranque and Conroy families on the passing of Joan Sallafranque of Chapeau. She passed away on Sept.

Important stuff

When I looked out the window this morning through the dense fog, I didn’t have to check The Weather Channel to get the forecast. Dad

The Way We Were – October 4, 2023

25 Years Ago – Sept. 30, 1998 Grand opening for Litchfield mill: The saws have been running at the new Produits Forestier Coulonge lumber mill

Changes

Each and every parent can somehow relate to change along with both the fear and joy it can bring us. This time of year has

Social Notes – September 27, 2023

Quyon – Jill Young Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Jimmy Marks, as he passed away on September 15. Our thoughts and prayers

The Way We Were – September 27, 2023

25 Years Ago – Sept. 23, 1998 Raptors a soaring success: Swooshing, soaring, diving, attacking, entertaining, the birds of prey at Cushing Lodge did just

The Way We Were

25 Years Ago – Oct. 7, 1998 Senior golfer shoots junior score in Mansfield: One of the most difficult challenges in golf (and there are many) is shooting your age over 18 holes, a feat not necessarily lessened with more

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Fall fun on a dime

I’m certain that no one is untouched with the rising costs we are experiencing everywhere. Food prices have sky-rocketed, gas prices are high, housing prices are through the roof and with that, so is every single thing we need to

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“Don’t” pick the scab!

Mom said ”Don’t pick the scab.” How many times did you get that warning the day after you scraped you knee or cut your shin bumping into the old hay mower? Mom usually put a little ointment on before covering

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Social Notes – October 4, 2023

Sheenboro – Doris Ranger Our condolences to the Sallafranque and Conroy families on the passing of Joan Sallafranque of Chapeau. She passed away on Sept. 11 at the young age of 87. Joan was well known for her volunteer services

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Important stuff

When I looked out the window this morning through the dense fog, I didn’t have to check The Weather Channel to get the forecast. Dad had taught me 70 years ago that if there is a heavy-dew or a dense

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The Way We Were – October 4, 2023

25 Years Ago – Sept. 30, 1998 Grand opening for Litchfield mill: The saws have been running at the new Produits Forestier Coulonge lumber mill in Litchfield for more than three months now, but was only officially opened Friday. The

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Changes

Each and every parent can somehow relate to change along with both the fear and joy it can bring us. This time of year has always been a time of year that marks changes in my life. The start of

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Social Notes – September 27, 2023

Quyon – Jill Young Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Jimmy Marks, as he passed away on September 15. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Jimmy’s loved ones at this sad time. Congratulations to Tina Trudeau

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The Way We Were – September 27, 2023

25 Years Ago – Sept. 23, 1998 Raptors a soaring success: Swooshing, soaring, diving, attacking, entertaining, the birds of prey at Cushing Lodge did just that. On Sunday, bird-lovers from far and near gathered at Cushing Lodge, just past Ladysmith

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Do crazy mornings have you going crazy?

The hectic morning routine that most parents are faced with each morning is nothing if not chaotic and stressful. Right now, at the start of a new school year or daycare year parents are trying to get back into the

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