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THOMPSON, Lawrence Merrill ( Larry)

OBITUARIES · Jun 19, 2019

Peacefully after a lengthy illness, at Kingston General Hospital on Thursday June 13, 2019, in his 74th year, beloved husband of Nancy MacDonald. Dear father of Renee Thompson (Jamie), Greg, (Late Karen), Cari Tryon (Owen). Proud grandfather of Emalee, Aiden, Heidi, Lucas, Liam,…

Liberals choose Kayley Kennedy as the LFK candidate in October

General Interest · Jun 19, 2019

24 year-old Kayley Kennedy, a recent Masters graduate in political management, will carry the Liberal banner in Lanark Frontenac Kingston into the coming federal election. Kennedy has worked in the parliamentary office of Toronto MP Jules Dzerowics and currently runs her own…

Business case for 5-unit seniors apartment building viable says consultant

ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS · Jun 19, 2019

Based on preliminary cost estimates, anticipated revenues and assumed contributions, a five-unit seniors apartment building (four one-bedroom, one two-bedroom plus amenity space) would be viable, Ken Foulds of Re-Fact Consulting told North Frontenac Council at its regular…

Not guilty verdict on stabbing charge

CENTRAL FRONTENAC · Jun 19, 2019

Jonathan Sparks pled not guilty to charges of assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon, and carrying a concealed weapon. The alleged victim, Mr. Kennedy, who lives on the same road as Mr. Sparks, was the main witness for the prosecution. He testified that at 3am in the…

Despite the weather, opening day bass derbies go on

CENTRAL FRONTENAC · Jun 19, 2019

It’s highly likely the phrase “fishin’ is better in the rain” was heard several times on area lakes Saturday as anglers of all ages took to the water amid rain and windy conditions in two fishing derbies. Numbers were down at the third annual Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation Bass…

Local quilter taking the art down paths less travelled

General Interest · Jun 19, 2019

Ihor Gawdan likes to “keep busy.” To that end, the former Nortel employee has built his own home, which is heavily influenced by the works of J.R.R. Tolkein. He loves working with wood and has taken several course in things like joinery and other construction techniques. A few…

An appreciation for a colleague

CENTRAL FRONTENAC · Jun 19, 2019

After twenty-nine years of teaching and impacting the lives of many students, Randy McVety has decided to retire. Sharbot Lake High School and Granite Ridge Education Centre have been extremely fortunate to have had this incredible teacher for twenty-six of those years and he…

Canada Day in Central Frontenac

CENTRAL FRONTENAC · Jun 19, 2019

Once again it’s time to celebrate Canada Day, July 1st. Central Frontenac is pleased to sponsor activities and events held at the Oso Beach in Sharbot Lake. Starting with a pancake breakfast from 7:00 am to 10:00am, at the Wagner Road Fire station. Sponsored by Central Frontenac…

Harrowmsith hosts a D-Day commemoration service

SOUTH FRONTENAC · Jun 19, 2019

When she learned that nothing was being planned to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Normandy invasion in South Frontenac, Harrowsmith’s Brenda Crawford knew just the place that a ceremony should take place. She started working the phone. Soon she had arranged for the…

SF Volunteers of the Year

SOUTH FRONTENAC · Jun 19, 2019

Rhonda Storring After having retired from the Canadian Forces after 32 years of service and the Commissionaires in Kingston, Rhonda Storring now calls Verona home. Rhonda is a people person and has very much enjoyed being a member of the Verona Community Association for the past…

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