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The way we were (August 11)

Aug. 14,1996  25 Years Ago St. Alphonsus 150th draws 1,000: Well over 1,000 people attended Sunday’s activities celebrating the 150th anniversary of St. Alphonsus parish.

Signs and balance

Fifty years ago, nobody specialized in environmental science because there were no jobs when you graduated. I can remember when the first classes were offered

Sheenboro: Doris Ranger (August 11)

Our condolences to the Edmonds and Miller families on the passing of Ronald (Ron) Edmonds of Ottawa, Ont. He passed away peacefully in hospital Aug.

Waltham: Helen Perry (August 11)

On Saturday afternoon, family and friends gathered at Connie and Charlie Andrews’ to celebrate Connie’s sister Paulette Pelletier’s 60th birthday. The weather co-operated and everyone

Quyon: Jill Young (August 11)

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Roger Dubois who passed away suddenly last week. Roger was a long serving member of

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse (August 11)

Our deepest condolences to the Draper family on the loss of Ronald on Aug. 4.  Our thoughts and prayers for the Finnigan family on the

The way we were (August 4)

Aug. 7, 1996  25 Years Ago First Pontiac Cry takes in $26,700:  By Sunday afternoon, Sharon Presley was very pleased with the success of the

First year of school

First off, I would like to thank all of our bus drivers for such a wonderful job getting our children to and from school safely

Vinton: Diane Boisvert (August 18)

I wasn’t able to put in my news last week because my internet was down. I phoned to get help and they tried over the phone but then told me he’d have to send a technician. This was on Aug.

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Organization for a new school year

I can’t quite believe we will soon be packing up backpacks and getting ready to meet the bus once again. I find August to be the month when it all starts to fly by. We have yet to complete our

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The way we were (August 11)

Aug. 14,1996  25 Years Ago St. Alphonsus 150th draws 1,000: Well over 1,000 people attended Sunday’s activities celebrating the 150th anniversary of St. Alphonsus parish. From high on a hill overlooking the Ottawa River, the tolling of the church bells

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Signs and balance

Fifty years ago, nobody specialized in environmental science because there were no jobs when you graduated. I can remember when the first classes were offered at McGill on environmental problems and they were not very popular. Now most universities offer

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Sheenboro: Doris Ranger (August 11)

Our condolences to the Edmonds and Miller families on the passing of Ronald (Ron) Edmonds of Ottawa, Ont. He passed away peacefully in hospital Aug. 3 at the age of 79. Beloved husband for 32 years to Roberta Miller and

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Waltham: Helen Perry (August 11)

On Saturday afternoon, family and friends gathered at Connie and Charlie Andrews’ to celebrate Connie’s sister Paulette Pelletier’s 60th birthday. The weather co-operated and everyone enjoyed a lovely afternoon and evening outside. A tasty meal and a beautiful cake were

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Quyon: Jill Young (August 11)

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Roger Dubois who passed away suddenly last week. Roger was a long serving member of the Quyon Lions Club, a well respected member of our community and he will be

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The way we were (August 4)

Aug. 7, 1996  25 Years Ago First Pontiac Cry takes in $26,700:  By Sunday afternoon, Sharon Presley was very pleased with the success of the first annual Pontiac Cry Country Jamboree. “It’s overwhelming,” said the jamboree chairperson. 

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First year of school

First off, I would like to thank all of our bus drivers for such a wonderful job getting our children to and from school safely and happily all through the school year. You seriously have one of the hardest jobs

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