The Oiseau Rock, located on the Ottawa River in Sheenboro, is now listed on an international website that shows where sacred sites are located all over the world: https://sacred sites.com
The Amphibious Challenge was a great success on Saturday at Fort William, Quebec. It was a perfect day weather-wise. Double the athletes from last year took part with a total of 54 registered. It was a team race with athletes coming from Quebec, Ontario, France, the US and Australia.

A tip of the hat to Raymond Lahay and his partner Melissa Paquet of Pembroke, Ont., who completed the short course, 15 km. Raymond and I worked together at Moncion’s a few years back. Congratulations to Frankie Hardwick of Fort William, Que. and Michelle Clarke who took first for the female short race.
Will Amos joined the athletes accompanying them up the beach for 2.5 kilometers and then swimming to the first island. Three of us were posted at the Meehan exit where the race continued on land and finished at the Fort Hotel. What an exciting time watching the the teams swimming across Meehan’s Bay.
The Dark Horse Lodge in Sheenboro, also had a wonderful turnout for their annual event. A large group of musicians entertained the crowd. This event was again covered by Heritage Radio. To complete the afternoon a lovely pot luck meal was served to all. The party continued late into the evening.
Birthday greetings and best wishes go to Freddi Hungate on Sept. 13 and to Ron Vellenga and my niece Brittany Brears on Sept. 18.
Just a reminder: in celebration of Canada’s 150th, a dedication to settlers and lumbermen will take place on Sept. 23 at Sheenboro, Que.. An early mass will be held at 4 p.m. in St. Paul the Hermit Church followed by the unveiling of our new monument. The pork loin dinner is now sold out but you are more than welcome to attend the mass and the unveiling.