Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the family of Bill and Anita Sawyer on the passing of Bill’s mom, Ida Sawyer of Almonte, Ont. His mom came to Canada in 1946 from Holland by ship with Bill’s oldest brother Jim who was three months old at the time. She relayed stories of her sickness on the boat and how the other women on board helped look after her new baby because she was too sick to get out of her bunk. She even told them of a time in Holland, when Hitler invaded, that they made them all leave school and go out on the streets to greet Hitler. She mentioned that she was close enough to reach out and touch him. Throughout her 95 years she passed on many stories of her life in Holland.

Birthday greetings and best wishes go out to Colleen Sullivan on April 23, Lila Gagnon, granddaughter of Donnie and Donna Gagnon, on April 27, Theresa Downey and Glenda Duff on April 28 and John Williams on April 30.
The CLSC Foundation Committee held a fundraiser on Saturday evening at the the Knights of Columbus Hall in Fort Coulonge. Over $26,000 was raised with all proceeds going towards medical equipment for the CLSC in the Pontiac.
The bowling banquet was held on Friday evening in Chapeau at the Harrington Community Centre. The league had 10 teams competing. Congratulations to the champions, Suzanne and Christine Gagnon, who were within one point of each other all year. Their dad Victor, who was an excellent bowler, followed their weekly scores all season long. Congratulations to our granddaughter Brittany who came in third for the highest single in the women’s class.
Just a reminder that this coming week is Earth Week. Now is the time to do a clean up in your communities. Take an empty bag to collect garbage when you go for a walk as a great way to clean up the ditches and reduce taxes at the same time.