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Giving thanks and moving up at the North Frontenac Food Bank

There are lots of changes afoot at the North Frontenac Food Bank, both in the background and in public. The first is the ‘retirement’ of the longest serving Food Bank Volunteer, Alex McLeod. Alex first started volunteering for the Food Bank when it was closely tied to the…

South Frontenac Council

Neighbourhood Speeding Concerns: No Easy AnswerChris Wilcox, Jevon Austin and Philippe Archambault, all of Silverwood Drive in Storrington District, made what has become an annual trip to Council to express concerns for the safety of their children which they feel is threatened…

Sharbot Lake Criminal Court

Beef jerky and monster energy drinks by Jeff Green There were only three accused on the docket at Sharbot Lake Criminal Court this month, all cases that have been in front of Judge Griffin for some time. One of them is a bit of a mysterious case, involving a former contract…

South Frontenac volunteers of the year

Mary-Jo DowkerMary-Jo Dowker is well-known in Verona, especially in the softball community, having been involved for 11 years, most as convenor. This is a time-consuming role that begins long before the softball season, usually in January or February, and continues until Fall.…

King of Sharbot Lake

Kirk Chabot did not know what to expect when he decided to put on a fishing derby for the opening day of bass season on Sharbot Lake. “If we get ten teams and they share a few hundred dollars in prize money that won’t be the end of the world,” he said a month ago when he was…

Verona Lions ATV Poker Run and Show

Verona Lions would like you to save the date Saturday, July 7th as they are hosting their first ATV Poker Run and Show at the Verona Lions Centre, 4504 Verona Sand Road. The show and run will open at 10:30am to the general public with a vendor’s midway showcasing the latest…

Chief's truck

I am becoming very concerned for the wellbeing of many in our community. We have had an amazing volunteer firefighting team in all Central Frontenac districts. There have been men and woman devoted to being there when called upon. Now I hear there are many leaving because of…

FRASER, Susan Dawn

After a wonderful, loving and giving 61 years of life, at home in Denbigh, Ontario on June 4, 2018. Beloved wife of Mark Rowe. Loving mother of Sean and Fraser Rowe. Most excellent Nana of Amelia Grace Rowe. Predeceased by her parents Donald and Edna Fraser. Loved sister of Lori…

John Detlor

Mar 25, 1944 - June 7, 2018 In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather who passed away peacefully after a year long battle with mesothelioma. He had many fond memories of family , friends and his 45 yrs at Pineridge. Thank you to the medical staff at KGH , LHIN…

Barry Melvin Colby

June 19, 1936 –June 7, 2018 With sadness we mourn the loss of our beloved father after a full and adventurous life. Survived by his four adult children Lisa (Eric Kaufmanis), Karen (the late Paul Stothart), Grant (Claudette) and Krista (Matthew Wheatley); his nine grandchildren,…