The Quyon Lions Club hosted their annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday and it was one of the best parades I’ve ever seen. It was so wonderful. This year marked a return to the Parade of Lights with it commencing

Birthday greetings and best wishes to Lynne Anne Storms on March 28, to my nephew Shane VanderEyk of Ottawa, Ont. on March 29, to Henry Sallafranque and Robin Sullivan on March 31, to Lorna Gleason, Patsy . . .

Our deepest condolences to the Deacon and Cuthbertson families on the loss of Lorrie on Friday, March 25 at the age of 62. Lorrie was the wife of William. Lorrie was the mother of Jean Daniel (Diana). Our thoughts and

Warm birthday wishes are extended to Gerry Perry and Carolyn Pharand who are celebrating their birthdays both on April 3. May you both . . .

The precious signs of spring that I was hoping for last week are finally happening. The Quyon Ferry is opening for the season this Friday and I hear that the Casse Croute du Village will be opening the same day.

Our deepest condolences to the Foran and O’Reilly families on the loss of Loretta on Nov. 24 at the age of 88. She was the wife of the . . .

Once again this year, the Waltham Recreation Association is having a Waltham Christmas Decorating Contest. Let us boost Waltham’s holiday spirit and light up the town. There are some wonderful . . .

So, this is my last week in Quebec. I’m staying at Sharon Crawford’s this week. She will be taking me to my cousin, Freda Dupuis’ in Metcalfe, Ont. on Saturday. I will visit there until my flight on Dec. 6.

On Friday, the gang at Mountainview Turf celebrated another successful season with a Christmas gathering where several big milestones were recognized. Earl Kearns was honoured for 10 years of service, while Claire Mulligan was honoured for 20 years of service.

The Onslow Christmas Craft Sale was held on Saturday at the Quyon Community Centre and what a successful day it was. It was my first time taking part in the sale with my . . .