Our hearts were heavy with sadness as we learned of the passing of my uncle, Garry Young, on Jan. 26. Uncle Garry was one of the best guys you could ever know, always there for his family, his friends and his community. He fought so hard over the past few months as his health declined and we are grateful that he is now at peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Brenda, Scott, Jim and the whole family. We will miss him dearly.
Wishing a speedy recovery to Therese Provost-Demell as she suffered a health scare last week. Her family is thinking of her and sending get well wishes.
This past weekend, the Pontiac Provincial Tournament for Atom and Peewee Divisions was hosted at the arena in Shawville with great hockey playing out all weekend long. Kudos to all involved in putting on this tournament and to all of the teams that participated. It’s great to see these tournaments being held locally and drawing such great crowds to our area.
The Quyon Lions Club were proud this past fall to present five bursaries of $100 each to local high school graduates pursuing their post-secondary school education. The Lions have received several cards of appreciation from the recipients of the bursaries, and have been thanked for helping to build a better community by investing in the future of the Pontiac. Way to go to both the Lions and the students advancing with their education.
Big birthday wishes are going out to my aunt Mona MacKechnie as she celebrates on Feb.1. Best wishes from the whole family. We also have birthday wishes going out to Bob Brouse on Feb. 2 and to Casey McCann on the Feb. 5. Blessings to everyone celebrating this week.
An early birthday celebration was held on Saturday evening in honour of Cecile Dumont’s upcoming 60th birthday. Cec’s friends surprised her with dinner at The Pit Stop in Quyon, and I hear everyone had a great evening celebrating with the birthday girl.
Due to unforeseen circumstances this week’s soup and sandwich lunch at Quyon United Church that was to be held on Jan. 30 has been cancelled. The next soup and sandwich will be on Feb. 27 and I look forward to seeing everyone out then.
