During the final Highland Guitar Society jam session held at the Judique Community Centre on December11, Bill and Leona MacDonald, who have hosted the musical get-togethers since early 1998, were presented with this plaque by members of the society’s board of directors. The MacDonalds were also saluted by the Judique venue’s board of directors and Inverness MLA Allan MacMaster.
Inverness County journalist, singer and songwriter John Gillis shared one of his favourite Fred Eaglesmith songs, “White Rose,” during the final jam session held by the Highland Guitar Society at the Judique Community Centre. The three-hour musical celebration took place on December 11.
Longtime Highland Guitar Society MC Bill MacDonald provided backup for Marie Aucoin of Cheticamp, who sang “The Briar and The Rose” during the society’s final jam session, which took place on December 11 at the Judique Community Centre.
Jake Boudrot

A St. FX graduate and native of Arichat, Jake Boudrot has been the editor of The Reporter since 2001. He currently lives on Isle Madame.