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April 2, 2026

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Social Notes

Waltham – Helen Perry

The happiest of birthdays is wished to Sheila Harris, who celebrated her 87th birthday on Oct. 4. May you be blessed this coming year with

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Congratulations to the Oktoberfest Ladysmith Committee and the volunteers for organizing another successful event this past weekend. Happy belated birthday to Joe (Jerry) Picard who

Waltham – Helen Perry

We are experiencing a beautiful late summer season,  with mostly sunny days with warm daytime temperatures and cool nights. I can not recall, similar weather

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our sympathies to the Leach family on the loss of Gregory on Sept. 23, at the age of 69.  He was the husband of Fern

Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Gregory Wilkinson and Stephanie Marcus on the birth of their first child. They welcomed a baby boy on Sept. 21, and they named

Waltham – Helen Perry

We are now welcoming the beautiful fall season with its annual display of panoramic colors and cooler weather. The apple trees are dropping their ripe

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Happy belated birthday wishes to both Betty Lou Brownlee and Bev Hillier who celebrated their birthdays on Sept. 23. Our deepest condolences to the McCredie

Quyon – Jillian Young

The Quyon Legion hosted National Legion Week with a full slate of events to kick off their membership renewals for 2025. On Thursday evening, there

Waltham – Helen Perry

Earl McKnight celebrated a birthday on Sept. 16. May the coming year be filled with health and happiness. Hope you enjoyed your special day Earl.

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

The community Terry Fox Run last Sunday was a huge success. Congratulations to Carolann Barton and Jennifer Mielke for organizing this event. Carolann thanked Rick

Waltham – Helen Perry

The happiest of birthdays is wished to Sheila Harris, who celebrated her 87th birthday on Oct. 4. May you be blessed this coming year with health and happiness surrounded by the love of your family and friends. On Saturday evening,

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Congratulations to the Oktoberfest Ladysmith Committee and the volunteers for organizing another successful event this past weekend. Happy belated birthday to Joe (Jerry) Picard who turned 94 on Tues. Oct. 8. Best wishes from family and friends. Our thoughts and

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Waltham – Helen Perry

We are experiencing a beautiful late summer season,  with mostly sunny days with warm daytime temperatures and cool nights. I can not recall, similar weather in recent years.  On Saturday afternoon, a celebration of life was held in honour  of

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our sympathies to the Leach family on the loss of Gregory on Sept. 23, at the age of 69.  He was the husband of Fern Cote and the father of Chad, Jeremy, Peter and Tammy.   Our condolences to the

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Gregory Wilkinson and Stephanie Marcus on the birth of their first child. They welcomed a baby boy on Sept. 21, and they named him Hayden. Wishing them all the best as they settle in with their little bundle

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Waltham – Helen Perry

We are now welcoming the beautiful fall season with its annual display of panoramic colors and cooler weather. The apple trees are dropping their ripe fruit to be collected for all kinds of apple treats and preserves. As we bid

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Happy belated birthday wishes to both Betty Lou Brownlee and Bev Hillier who celebrated their birthdays on Sept. 23. Our deepest condolences to the McCredie family on the loss of James on Sept. 14, at the age of 66. James

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Quyon – Jillian Young

The Quyon Legion hosted National Legion Week with a full slate of events to kick off their membership renewals for 2025. On Thursday evening, there was a great turn-out for their Appreciation Day, which featured a free BBQ for all.

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Earl McKnight celebrated a birthday on Sept. 16. May the coming year be filled with health and happiness. Hope you enjoyed your special day Earl. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the Allard family and friends of Chapeau

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

The community Terry Fox Run last Sunday was a huge success. Congratulations to Carolann Barton and Jennifer Mielke for organizing this event. Carolann thanked Rick Valin and John Petty for entrusting them with their legacy. Bravo to all the volunteers

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