Congratulations to Anna Pouls and John Gillis of Petawawa, Ont., on the birth of their son, Emanuel Francis Gillis on July 18. Very proud grandparents are Mark and Fredi Hungate and Great Grandma Agnes Steven Hobbard. Fredi’s mom also celebrated her 99th birthday with a gathering of friends on the weekend in Sheenboro.

Congratulations go out to David Vaillancourt and Kelsey McDonald who were married at St. Alphonsus Church at Chapeau on the weekend. The dinner and reception took place at Northfork. Trimmers’ poutine was served toward the end of the evening and was a great hit.
Belated anniversary wishes go out to Pat and Judy Keon who were married 44 years on July 21.
Get well wishes go out to Bob Mainville of Ottawa, Ont., who is recovering from a hip replacement. Amazing, he had major surgery on Monday and was home sitting in his living room at Allumette Island Tuesday evening. A tip of the hat to the medical team.
Birthday greetings and best wishes are extended to Isabelle Sallafranque on July 24, Norm Lemke on July 26, Norma Ranger on July 29, Bob Meehan on July 30, and to Penny Perrault on July 31.
Happy 19th wedding anniversary to our son Scott and his wife Michelle on July 27.
Best wishes go out to Terry and Glenda Duff who will be married 55 years on July 28.
On Saturday, the Rib Fest along with a beautiful weekend drew a large crowd of dock supporters at the Fort.