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January 7, 2026

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Waltham – Helen Perry

I sure hope that everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving with their family and friends. Mike, Jodi, Alex, Mikaela and Ben were here and we enjoyed

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our sympathies to the Johnson family on the loss of Lewis on Oct. 2, at the age of 83.  There is a boil water remaining

Don’t give up

I had too much food left over after our Thanksgiving dinner this year. Too much food? In a world where some people are starving, how

Do your part

More than a decade ago, I wrote a series of articles for an agricultural paper. The series was called The Seven Bank Accounts of a

Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Jessica Trudeau and Colton Scissons, as they were married on September 26th at the Aquatopia Water Garden Conservatory in Carp. Wishing the happy

Waltham – Helen Perry

The happiest of birthdays is wished to Sheila Harris, who celebrated her 88th birthday on Oct. 4. May you be blessed this coming year with

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Smith family on the loss of Atholl on Oct. 2, at the age of 87.  Our sympathies to

Don’t give up

I planted pole beans on the side of my house this spring. They grew up over the roof of the porch and gave a good

Slow changes to the pesticide bills

Farmers have been wondering about what’s the next new herbicide around the corner. After WWII, there were some new tools in the farmers toolbox to

An old farmer’s fall thoughts

As the nights get colder, the kids are back to school or far away at college. Everybody that is still with us has celebrated another

Waltham – Helen Perry

I sure hope that everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving with their family and friends. Mike, Jodi, Alex, Mikaela and Ben were here and we enjoyed a lovely turkey dinner with all the trimmings. We were saddened to hear of the

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our sympathies to the Johnson family on the loss of Lewis on Oct. 2, at the age of 83.  There is a boil water remaining for certain streets in Shawville. Please check the Municipality of Shawville Facebook page for more

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Don’t give up

I had too much food left over after our Thanksgiving dinner this year. Too much food? In a world where some people are starving, how is that possible? It got me thinking. I need to do things differently.  Send some

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Do your part

More than a decade ago, I wrote a series of articles for an agricultural paper. The series was called The Seven Bank Accounts of a Farmer. Whether you are a farmer or not, the same seven bank accounts still apply. 

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Jessica Trudeau and Colton Scissons, as they were married on September 26th at the Aquatopia Water Garden Conservatory in Carp. Wishing the happy couple all the best as they begin this next chapter together as husband and wife.

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Waltham – Helen Perry

The happiest of birthdays is wished to Sheila Harris, who celebrated her 88th birthday on Oct. 4. May you be blessed this coming year with health and happiness surrounded by the love of your family and friends.       

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Smith family on the loss of Atholl on Oct. 2, at the age of 87.  Our sympathies to the Picard family on the loss of Joe on Oct. 3.  Happy belated 45th wedding

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Don’t give up

I planted pole beans on the side of my house this spring. They grew up over the roof of the porch and gave a good crop. Sometime in August though, they quit. I did notice flowers on the vines but

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Slow changes to the pesticide bills

Farmers have been wondering about what’s the next new herbicide around the corner. After WWII, there were some new tools in the farmers toolbox to control the weeds and insects. They included 2,4,5-T (brush killer), 2,4-D and MCPA for broadleaf

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An old farmer’s fall thoughts

As the nights get colder, the kids are back to school or far away at college. Everybody that is still with us has celebrated another birthday this year and we reminisce about our old friends that left us this year

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