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Community Columns, November 28th, 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…

Deveaux-Veley, Shirley (Sam)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley (Sam) Deveaux-Veley, age 87, who left us peacefully with her loving family at her side. Predeceased by her late spouse, Ronald (Red) Veley, her gentle soul and the profound impact she had on all who knew her will…

Gowdy, Donald

Donald Lawson Gowdy, at age 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2024, with his beloved and devoted daughter Sherry at his side. Born on February 6, 1938 in Portland Township, to the late Willett and Evelyn Gowdy. Donald was known for his hardworking life, love…

Michelle B. Matney

With broken hearts, we announce the passing of Michelle B. Matney (Clancy) on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at the age of 37. After a long battle with multiple health issues and this latest fight with cancer, she peacefully went to sleep surrounded by friends and family, which is a…

Richard Thomas Holmes

April 2, 1962 – November 16, 2024 Richard died peacefully at Bayshore Transitional Care Centre, Amherstview. Beloved son of Jack and Ethel Holmes. Survived by siblings Donna (Alvin), Bill and Brenda, many nieces and nephews and by some very good old friends. Private ceremony in…

Canada Post Strike

Rural communities are feeling the brunt of the impact of a postal strike that is now in its 7th day. Post offices are open, and customers with post office boxes can still access them. Service was even available for neighborhood mail customers, such as the Frontenac News, to…

November Is Radon Awareness Month – The First Step Is To Test

Radon is an invisible radioactive gas that causes lung cancer. In Canada, it is the second highest cause of lung cancer, after smoking. It comes from the ground and is produced by the breakdown of the mineral uranium that occurs naturally in the soil. As uranium breaks down, it…

Sharbot Lake Causeway Closure To Be Much Shorter Than Originally Thought

Fears that the Sharbot Lake Causeway Bridge would be closed to replace bearing were somewhat allayed at the regular Central Frontenac Nov. 12 in Sharbot Lake. Residents’ concerns over the required work would have led to major detours as the primary north-south artery access was…

Creekside Bar and Grill Fundraiser for Storrington Public School

When Kyle Gordon, the owner of Battersea’s Creekside Bar and Grill, sat in on a Storrington Public School parent council meeting last year, he heard one message loud and clear. The teachers and parents at Storrington Public School wanted to provide extracurricular activities to…

South Frontenac Council

Public Meeting A public meeting was called to receive comments about a proposed development (severance of a 3.7 acre residential building lot) on Battersea Road, which would be less than the required 300 metre set-back from a quarry. While the quarry is not in operation at…