Last Tuesday, around 1:00 p.m., the Upper Pontiac lost phone and internet service. Apparently, a logging truck with a high load accidentally cut some low hanging cables. The services were restored around 10 p.m. that night.
It was very worrisome because without phone service no one could reach 911 by way of regular land phone lines and many areas in Pontiac do not have cell phone services. Fire departments were on standby at the fire halls in case of an emergency.

It is worth mentioning that in cases such as this one, where access to 911 is lost over a large area such as the entire municipality or several municipalities, that the standard procedure is for the local fire departments to have their stations open to the public and firefighters at the station to take any walk- in emergency reports from the public. This applies to all types of emergencies, police, ambulance and fires. Because the fire stations have direct radio communications to 911 central, the emergency can be sent directly to the appropriate department. This procedure only occurs when there is a system wide failure of land phone lines.
Larry and I were saddened to hear of the passing of my cousin Diane Franz (nee Rivière), of Cornwall. She was the beloved wife of the late George Franz. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this time.
This summer-like weather we are having is unbelievable for this time of the year. Boaters were out on the river on the weekend and campers took advantage to go camping. We might as well enjoy it as I am sure it won’t be long until the cooler weather is here.
Paulette and Yvan Pelletier would like to wish their little granddaughter Nevaeh Valiquette a happy fourth birthday. Nevaeh is celebrating her birthday on Oct. 3. Enjoy your special day Nevaeh.
Victor Bissonnette is celebrating a birthday on Oct. 3. Hope it is a good one.