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We all have fire extinguishers in our home, but how many of us know whether they would work in an emergency, or if we would know how to use them under the stress of an actual fire. If you are like me, you don’t get around to having them inspected very often. Last summer I had an…
What a difference three months makes in politics. I was at the Liberal Campaign meeting on a Sunday in February in Mayor John Fenik’s office at City Hall in Perth. At that time, he was the campaign manager for Liberal candidate Philippe Archambault. Mayor Fenik wasn’t running…
I believe I have a few good ideas for our OHIP to save a few billion dollars. Heart disease, Diabetes and obesity have been getting a big hunk of the OHIP budget, as well as causing the loss of man hours, etc. I'm sure that farmers would be glad to produce the fruits and…
Harper has now vowed to use Canada's (Harper's) recently altered Hate-Speech laws against the United Church, the Quakers, and presumably the Catholic Church for criticizing Israel’s treatment of Palestinians. Scott: I think Israel’s treatment of Palestinians is akin to what the…
(nee Vogan) Peacefully, at the Pine Meadow Nursing Home on Monday, May 18, 2015 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Spencer (2010). Dear mother of Sandra (Gerry) Bradford of Brockville. She will always be cherished in the hearts of her grandchildren Sherry (Hal)…
Peacefully with her family by her side at Perth Hospital on Thursday May 14, 2015 in her 63rd year. Betty Jackson beloved wife of Peter Lake of Sharbot Lake. Dear mother of Cory, Adam and Randy. Sadly missed by many grandchildren. Sister of Shirley, Marion, Linday, Judy, Patsy,…
This year's Inside Ride event, which took place at Sydenham High School on May 8, seemed bigger, brighter and more spirited than in years past. That was likely due to the fact that one of SHS's own, grade 12 student Sam Eastman, has been battling Non-Hogkins lymphoma since his…
John Fenik, who has been the mayor of the Town of Perth since 2006, and was acclaimed to the position during the last two elections, will be a familiar face in Frontenac County this summer and into the fall as the expected federal election date nears. On Monday, he announced…
When the Sydenham high school addition was completed last year, part of the structure included an imposing stepped concrete retaining wall on the west side, looming over Mill Street. The three-foot deep terraces were filled with earth and planted. Landscaping is the last step in…
At the second public information meeting regarding the proposed $1.2 to $1.5 million revitalization of the village of Bellrock, which was held at the community hall on May 7, South Frontenac public works manager Mark Segsworth highlighted the proposed design for close to 30…
