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In search of the elusive Gose, the beer that could unseat Corona for good

According to a company called Brand Finance, in 2023 Corona was unseated as the most popular beer in the world by Heineken, whose sales of $7.6 billion in 2023 outstripped the $7.4 billion in Corona sales. The top ten beers in the world that year are all bottom fermented lager…

The Lions Club of Land O’Lakes Roar

We recently launched the Catch the Ace Lottery at the club in an effort to raise funds towards the Emergency Preparedness Plan that turn our club into a shelter in case of an emergency, while also providing more funds that would be used towards different community donations. I…

Power of Community Support: Building Stronger Connections and Positive Outcomes

Southern Frontenac Community Services (SFCSC), ran a capital campaign for the expansion of its facilities to better reach and operate their services in the community. When Matt, Will and John Trousdale of the Sydenham HHBC, Inverary HHBC and Foodland were approached to assist…

Our Treasure Trunk

I am an avid second hand store shopper. Like Forest Gump opening up a box of chocolates: “You never know what you’re gonna get.” For the most part, if an item of clothing gets there, it’s still in good shape. I am especially thankful to the shopaholics who buy and never end up…

Re: Canada Day

I am writing in response to an article that was placed in July 11th paper about "Canada Day Changes". I want to let the author of the note know that we would like to have a parade for our Canada Day events in Sydenham Village but we cannot do that without more active volunteers…

Community Columns, July 18, 2024

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 Sharbot…

Bain, Eleta Rose (Vinkle)

Passed away peacefully at the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital, Perth Site on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at the age of 82. Devoted wife of the late Keneth Bain of 56 years. Cherished mother of Jeffrey Bain (Ron) of Merrickville, Kathy Hill (Rick) of Smiths Falls, Jason Bain…

McGinnis, Ronald

Peacefully at Providence Care Hospital on July 6th 2024. Ronald John McGinnis in his 83rd year. He was predeceased by his wife Mary. Ron will be missed by his Children Jamie Stewart (Richard), R.J. McGinnis (Carrie), Rollanda Leeman (Craig) and Brett McGinnis (Rikilyn); He was a…

Anna Kot

January 1, 1927 - May 21, 2024 Anna (Zdanowicz) Kot passed away at the Friendly Manor, Deseronto on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Kazimierz Kot (2008). Anna was born in Minsk, Belarus on January 1, 1927. She arrived in Canada from Germany…

Kramer, Ronald Royce

December 11, 1939 - July 7, 2024 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ron on July 7,2024 at Providence Care Hospital in Kingston, Ontario. Ron graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with his Mechanical Engineering degree in 1963. He spent his whole…