Congratulations to Brittany (Daley), John Katchikian and big sister Kate on the arrival of another beautiful baby girl. Cyprus Iyla was born on May 24. She is just adorable. She is another grandchild for Ken and Millie Daley. Best wishes to the whole family.
On Saturday, we attended the beautiful wedding ceremony of Maya Forde-Barclay and Simon Bouchard at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Shawville. Maya’s grandmother, Muriel (Lang) Forde, is a first cousin of my mother’s and I have fond memories of spending time with Muriel and her family at their cottage on Green Lake over the years. I can recall bouncing Maya on my knee when she was just a baby, so it was lovely to see her walk down the aisle on the arm of her mother, Tammy, to meet her groom waiting at the altar. The ceremony was followed by a cocktail reception at Coronation Hall in Bristol. The hall was decorated so nicely and we enjoyed snacks and finger foods served by Café 349 as well as delicious Coronation Hall cider. It was a beautiful day in honour of a beautiful couple. Maya’s family in the valley are wishing her and Simon a lifetime of love and happiness together.
A baby shower was held at the Jack Graham Community Centre in Bristol for Jennifer Bronson on Saturday, as she and Derek O’Malley are expecting a baby boy this summer. Many family and friends were there to gift Jennifer with everything they will need for their little one and they are so excited to meet him. Wishing the O’Malleys all the best as they anxiously await their baby’s arrival.
Sunday was a special morning at Wesley United Church in Beechgrove as the youth were leading the service in the absence of student minister Éric Hébert-Daly who was away on a work trip. Kudos to the young folks who contributed to the planning, preparation, and delivery of the service which included Thomas and Claudine Alary, Ryan and Rebecca Nugent, and Sarah Davis. Rebecca was unable to attend the service but her brother filled in for her admirably. It was also wonderful to hear the scriptures read by Caden Provost, Liam Dowe and Brodee Campbell. We were all so proud and impressed with the service. Well done.
Belated birthday wishes are going out to Sara Dorrington-McKenny as she turned the big 4-0 on May 25. I hope you had a wonderful weekend celebrating Sara. Happy birthday also to Peggy Fraser and Jen Bell both celebrating on June 3 and to Rebecca Nugent on June 4. Best wishes to everyone celebrating this week.
The men’s Quyon Flyers team has had a great start to their season in the Greater Ottawa Fastball League as they have won two and tied one on the road thus far. Their home opener is in Quyon this May 31 at 7:30 p.m and they will be taking on the Micksburg Twins. Be sure to head out to the diamond Thursday evening to watch some great fastball and cheer on the home team.
A reminder that there is also a retirement party being held on Thursday evening at the Quyon Legion in honour of Ed Scott as he is retiring after many years of working on the Quyon Ferry. All are welcome to come out and wish Ed well as he begins this next chapter.
