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Community Columns, November 30, 2023
These columns from our community reporters are updated every week. Table of Contents Arden Battersea/Storrington Cloyne - Northbrooke Denbigh Godfrey Harlowe Harrowsmith Henderson Inverary Maberly-Bolingbroke Mississippi Ompah Parham-Tichborne Perth Road Plevna Sydenham Verona Ardenby Wanda Harrison Congratulations is extended to the Arden Legion Ladies Auxiliary who placed first in a… READ MORE
Gould, James William "Bill"
July 19, 1930 ~ November 14, 2023John 3:16"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."Peacefully at Pine Meadow Nursing Home on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Predeceased by his loving wife Marianne (nee Crosby),… READ MORE
Hansen, Martin (Marty) Louis
March 26, 1954 - November 26, 2023A lover of music, animals and silly things, Marty was predeceased by parents Karl A. and Elsa Hansen. He was the youngest brother of Karl L. (Arlie), Dave (Dawn), Paul (Christina) and Sandy (Pete) Hallam.He was welcomed to the community and enjoyed his time… READ MORE
Young, Robert James
Passed suddenly on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at the Great War Memorial Hospital in Perth. Recently predeceased by his loving wife of over 63 years, Brenda (Howe) Young. Lovingly remembered by his children, Bob (Rhonda) Young, Paul (Cindy) Young and Pam (Brad) Young and his dear sister Lois (Don) Vilandre.… READ MORE
DUFRESNE, Paul
Passed away peacefully due to a battle with pancreatic cancer on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Paul will be deeply missed by his devoted wife Candace (Harley) of 50 years. Cherished father of Crystal (Kenny Babcock), Brianne (David Guertin), and Benjamin (Samantha Butler). He will be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren… READ MORE
Frontenac County Business Awards
On Thursday, October 20, the County of Frontenac hosted the local business community at RKY Camp in Parham at the 1st Annual Business Awards and Retreat in celebration of Small Business Week. The day was composed of a series of campfire-side conversations with panellists covering topics surrounding digital marketing, business… READ MORE
Thorpe Meats Abattoir Project Suspended Over Lack Of Investment
Corey Priest is one frustrated farmer. The co-owner, with his wife Shanna, of Thorpe Farms on Simmons Road near Odessa, has spent countless hours over the last three years developing and re-developing plans to build an abattoir, to serve not only for the needs of his poultry and lamb farm,… READ MORE
Maberly Fall River Park Opens in Tay Valley Township
A ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 2nd, 2022 marked the official opening of the Maberly Fall River Park in Tay Valley Township. Council, staff, special guests and members of the public were on hand to celebrate the grand opening of this passive park situated at 295 Maberly-Elphin Road. “Thanks to the… READ MORE
Watershed warning from Cataraqui Region Conservation
Since the start of June some parts of the region have already received over a month’s worth of rain (75 mm+), and more rain is forecast for the coming days. Risks: Water levels and flows are above average on many lakes and watercourses and flows through dams are high for… READ MORE
Re – spraying for moths
I enjoyed your feature about the Cecropia moth. Shortly thereafter we had a helicopter spraying around a lake on our property, supposedly for gypsy moths. I have yet to see a gypsy moth caterpillar this year, or even a tent caterpillar. My concern is that the spray doesn't discriminate which… READ MORE