Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to Ruth and the Gagnon family on the sudden passing of Victor Gagnon. His funeral was held on Friday at St. Alphonsus Church in Chapeau and the burial was in the Holy Spirit Graveyard at Nichabau, Que.
Our condolences also go out to the Donnelly family on the passing of Pat Donnelly. He was the youngest brother of the late Margaret Maloney of Sheenboro.
Birthday greetings and best wishes go out to Myra Sullivan on May 2 and to Ellie Sullivan on May 3.

Carla Agnesi, daughter of Lorna and Vince Agnesi of Sheenboro is currently doing the Camino Frances, a pilgrimage on foot of some 780 kms from St. Jean Pied du Port, France to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Modern pilgrimages are less about religion and seemingly more about finding peace, a time to think, a challenge. Most of the Camino is through open, hilly countryside but it also passes through the major cities of Pamplona, Burgos, and Leon. Carla must carry everything she needs for her journey in her own backpack and she sleeps at hostels along the route. She is now about a quarter of her way to Compostela and hopes to have completed her journey by June 1. Good luck Carla and safe travels on your journey.
April was a special day for the Pontiac West communities. The five municipalities of Rapides des Joachims, Sheenboro, Chichester, L’Isle-aux-Allumettes and Waltham are very happy to announce the breaking of ground at 2:15 p.m. for the construction of The Residence Meilleur in Chapeau, Que. beside the Rectory.
Pontiac Ouest Marketing Committee and The Chutes in Fort Coulonge both had booths at the Petawawa Trade Show this past weekend. Great exposure for the Pontiac.