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Vinton: Diane Boisvert (Sept. 15)

On the long weekend, Sharon Crawford and I went to visit my cousin, Bob Mayhew at his camp in Lindsay Ont. We took Sharon’s new

The way we were (Sept. 8)

Sept. 11, 1996  25 Years Ago Radioactive isotope plan to be explained at MRC: Officials from Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd will be at the

Unwinding

Hooray, they did it. We did it. They’re in school, loving their teacher, classroom and friends (we hope).  We miss them all day long, we

The people must choose

Before I go any further, I must state that during my lifetime, I have voted for most of the various political parties but my decision

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse (Sept. 8)

Our deepest condolences to the Lehmann family on the loss of Douglas on Aug. 27 at the age of 58.  Our thoughts and prayers for

Quyon: Jill Young (Sept. 8)

Congratulations to Sarah Michelle Davis on the arrival of her twin boys last week. She named the babies Atlas and Nixon and they arrived early

Waltham: Helen Perry (Sept. 8)

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Leonard Duff of Allumette Island, Que. He was the beloved husband of Atje (Nieuwland). Our thoughts

Sheenboro: Dorris Ranger (Sept. 8)

Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the Duff family on the passing of Leonard Duff, beloved husband of 39 years to Atje (nee

Fluttering tummies

The fluttery tummies, as they are referred to in our home, is synonymous with the famous, common butterflies many children, parents and teachers experience in

The way we were (Sept. 1)

Sept. 4,1996  25 Years Ago Fair bigger than ever: Can you remember the last time you didn’t need to dig out your winter coat to

Vinton: Diane Boisvert (Sept. 15)

On the long weekend, Sharon Crawford and I went to visit my cousin, Bob Mayhew at his camp in Lindsay Ont. We took Sharon’s new pup, Luna with us and she did the trip very well. We stopped a few

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The way we were (Sept. 8)

Sept. 11, 1996  25 Years Ago Radioactive isotope plan to be explained at MRC: Officials from Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd will be at the next MRC meeting to explain the company’s planned expansion with regard to the manufacture of

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Unwinding

Hooray, they did it. We did it. They’re in school, loving their teacher, classroom and friends (we hope).  We miss them all day long, we think about the fun they’re having, the nervousness they’re experiencing, the learning going on and

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The people must choose

Before I go any further, I must state that during my lifetime, I have voted for most of the various political parties but my decision was based on my trust in the candidate and view on their party policy rather

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse (Sept. 8)

Our deepest condolences to the Lehmann family on the loss of Douglas on Aug. 27 at the age of 58.  Our thoughts and prayers for the Beaudoin and St. Aubin families on the loss of Brigitte on Sept. 3 at

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Quyon: Jill Young (Sept. 8)

Congratulations to Sarah Michelle Davis on the arrival of her twin boys last week. She named the babies Atlas and Nixon and they arrived early but I hear they are all doing very well. Wishing Sarah all the best. I

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Waltham: Helen Perry (Sept. 8)

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Leonard Duff of Allumette Island, Que. He was the beloved husband of Atje (Nieuwland). Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Atje, family and friends at this difficult time.

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Sheenboro: Dorris Ranger (Sept. 8)

Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the Duff family on the passing of Leonard Duff, beloved husband of 39 years to Atje (nee Nieuwland) of Allumette Island, Que. He passed away on August 29 shortly after his 67th

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Fluttering tummies

The fluttery tummies, as they are referred to in our home, is synonymous with the famous, common butterflies many children, parents and teachers experience in the days leading up to the first day of school, along with other events that

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The way we were (Sept. 1)

Sept. 4,1996  25 Years Ago Fair bigger than ever: Can you remember the last time you didn’t need to dig out your winter coat to withstand the cold nights during Shawville Fair? The unusually mild tempertures which reached as high

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