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November 19, 2025

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Many readers have asked if the Shawville Lions still published their calendar. Unfortunately, it is no longer being published. I saw this New Years prayer

Waltham – Helen Perry

Birthday wishes are extended to our nephew David Perry, of Ottawa, and to Ita Perry, who are celebrating their birthdays on Dec. 24. We hope

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers with the Erwin and Lapierre families on the loss of Michel (Mitch) on Dec. 5, at the age of 65, and

Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Kathleen Church, as she passed away on Dec. 8. Our thoughts and prayers are with

Waltham – Helen Perry

The Pontiac has experienced heavy snow accumulation this past week. For those who can recall the winter of 1970/71, we did in fact witness several

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Looks like winter has arrived, it’s beginning to look like Christmas. Hopefully we will have snow and not freezing rain this week. Happy belated birthday

Quyon – Jillian Young

I was deeply saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Mitch Lapierre on December 5th. I worked with Mitch for years at Mountainview, and

Waltham – Helen Perry

Well, here we are in the first week of the December. This past Sunday was the first week of Advent. In the liturgical calendar, it

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

The Christmas tree lighting event this past Friday was again a success. Congratulations to the Shawville Lions Club for organizing a great Parade of Lights

Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Basil Belland, as he passed away on Nov. 25. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Many readers have asked if the Shawville Lions still published their calendar. Unfortunately, it is no longer being published. I saw this New Years prayer and thought I would share: Dear Lord, please guide our families and ourselves in the

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Birthday wishes are extended to our nephew David Perry, of Ottawa, and to Ita Perry, who are celebrating their birthdays on Dec. 24. We hope that you enjoy your special day and that Santa is good to you both. Here

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers with the Erwin and Lapierre families on the loss of Michel (Mitch) on Dec. 5, at the age of 65, and with the Laporte family on the loss of Brian on Dec. 12, at the age

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Kathleen Church, as she passed away on Dec. 8. Our thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones at this sad time. Condolences are going out to the family of

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Waltham – Helen Perry

The Pontiac has experienced heavy snow accumulation this past week. For those who can recall the winter of 1970/71, we did in fact witness several heavy snow falls. The resulting accumulations had residents shoveling off the roof of single story

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Looks like winter has arrived, it’s beginning to look like Christmas. Hopefully we will have snow and not freezing rain this week. Happy belated birthday to Melba Powell who celebrated her special day with her family at Swiss Chalet on

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Quyon – Jillian Young

I was deeply saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Mitch Lapierre on December 5th. I worked with Mitch for years at Mountainview, and you couldn’t ask for a more friendly, funny, kind, and helpful man. His ability to

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Well, here we are in the first week of the December. This past Sunday was the first week of Advent. In the liturgical calendar, it is the four weeks that we prepare for Christmas and the birth of Christ.This past

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

The Christmas tree lighting event this past Friday was again a success. Congratulations to the Shawville Lions Club for organizing a great Parade of Lights held this past Saturday. Thank you to all who participated. Our deepest condolences to the

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Basil Belland, as he passed away on Nov. 25. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones at this sad time. Our community is thinking of Glenna Campbell, as she lost

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