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Alzheimers Society celebrates rural success

Not so long ago KFL&A Alzheimer Society only operated out of Kingston. Wisely we were recognized as remotely located and in need of access to service within our own area. Magic sometimes happens. The Land of Lakes Lions Club quickly gathered and converted an abandoned basement…

The Empathy Effect

In health care, as in all human interactions, people hold ideas and feelings about others that may involve judgement, demonstrate stigmas and reflect bias, which is harmful for all people. And more so for those who are most vulnerable in our society. If you’re interested in…

Garbage on the trail

I maintain both the Cataraqui Trail (Perth Rd to Hwy 38 ie 18 km) and the Rideau Trail between Perth Rd and Upper Rock Lake access (section 05C,D and E i.e. 13 km). Every year I pick up the garbage on the Perth Road section 05C which is about 1.4 km. This year I got thirteen…

Flood Prevention Basics

Spring is flood season. We all try to protect our homes against the rising water, but the level is higher each year. We need to fight the current flood but we also need to slow or stop that increase in flood levels in coming years. Here are some basics to consider: Much ongoing…

Education Cuts will Hurt Rural Schools

At the April meeting of the Limestone District School Board, it was announced that if the Conservative’s education cuts go through, the Board will have at least 77 fewer Secondary Teachers by three years from now. If these cuts are allowed to stand, they will devastate rural…

McCann Jean (nee: Bishop)

At Pine Meadow Nursing Home, Northbrook, on Thursday, April 11, 2019 of Bishop Lake, Cloyne (formerly of Malone), in her 90th year. Wife of the late Garnet McCann. Daughter of the late William and Edith (Bowan) Bishop, Marmora. Sister of Helen (Don) Yearwood. Loved by her…

Margaret Ann Duquette

Margaret Ann Duquette of Flinton, passed away suddenly at the Campbellford Memorial Hospital on Monday, January 7, 2019. She will be sadly missed by her sisters Audrey Duquette, Sharon (the late Elwood) Rutledge, both of Belleville and by her brother Eddie Duquette of Flinton.…

Connelly, Harold John

Peacefully at the Perth District Hospital on Sunday April 21st, 2019 in his 72nd year. Loving husband of Liz of 49 years. Devoted father of Michelle Romanko and Leigh – Anne Wise (Nathan). PopPop to Caden Brodrick – Wise, Chase, Elleigh and Evynn Wise, Ryder and Harper Romanko.…

Look what’s on the minds of Loughborough School students

Where could you find a scale model of the CN Tower, complete with elevator, a 3D modelling of your school and a working trebuchet? That would be the Loughborough Public School Maker Faire, which was on display to the public last Thursday afternoon in Sydenham. Teacher Alan…

RFCS Volunteer of the Year Bob Webster

Long serving Rural Frontenac Community Services (RFCS) Treasurer Bob Webster was named Volunteer of the Year at the agencies Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Monday Night (April 29) “Bob originally came to RFCS to volunteer with the income tax program, where he was recognized as…