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Legion Levée starts 2025 in style

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  • About 40 people came out to celebrate the New Year at the Branch 92 of the Royal Canadian Legion annual Levée. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Anne Parker, First Vice President of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 92, emceed at the Branch 92 of the Royal Canadian Legion annual Levée. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • The colour party performed the dip during the Last Post at the Branch 92 of the Royal Canadian Legion annual Levée. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Mayor Corinna Smith-Gatcke (Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands) spoke at the Branch 92 of the Royal Canadian Legion annual Levée. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Mayor John Beddows (Town of Gananoque) spoke at the Branch 92 of the Royal Canadian Legion annual Levée. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Branch 92 President Bob Howard spoke at the Branch 92 of the Royal Canadian Legion annual Levée. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Kate Lasher, Ladies Auxiliary first vice president, presented a cheque in the amount of $7,000 to Branch 92 President Bob Howard at the Branch 92 of the Royal Canadian Legion annual Levée. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • L-r, 2025 Legionnaire of the Year is Alfred Read received a plaque in his honour from Branch 92 President Bob Howard at the Branch 92 of the Royal Canadian Legion annual Levée. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • 2025 Legionnaire of the Year is Alfred Read thanked everyone for the honour at the Branch 92 of the Royal Canadian Legion annual Levée. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Cliff Edwards spoke on behalf of the Gananoque Seniors Association as the Honoree of The Year at the Branch 92 of the Royal Canadian Legion annual Levée. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • L-r, Cliff Edwards of the Gananoque Seniors Association accepted a plaque and cheque for $1,000 on their behalf from Branch 92 President Bob Howard at the Branch 92 of the Royal Canadian Legion annual Levée. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • At the Branch 92 of the Royal Canadian Legion annual Levée Branch 92 President Bob Howard presented a cheque in the amount of $500 to Bunny Randal to be presented to the Wheels of Care. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • At the Branch 92 of the Royal Canadian Legion annual Levée Branch 92 President Bob Howard presented a cheque in the amount of $500 to Linda Beaupré on behalf of the Gananoque Food Bank. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network

(Gananoque, ON – January 2, 2025) In Gananoque, Branch 92 of the Royal Canadian Legion brought in the new year with about 40 people in attendance for its annual Levée. A time-honoured tradition, the much-anticipated annual Levée in Gananoque (from the French “lever”, meaning “to raise”) has brought greetings and good wishes to residents, and honours to a few outstanding members of society since 1927.

This year’s dignitaries in attendance included Gananoque Mayor John Beddows, Leeds and Thousand Islands (TLTI) Mayor Karina Smith-Gatcke, Branch 92 president Bob Howard and his wife Shirley (branch secretary/treasurer), and Ladies Auxiliary First Vice President Kate Lasher. Unable to attend due to prior commitments were MP Michael Barrett and MPP Steve Clark, both of Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes.

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Grace United Church in Gananoque fills up with Pride

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  • Reverend Takouhi Demirdjian-Petro of Grace United Church in Gananoque lit the rainbow-coloured candles on the altar at the beginning of the 2nd Annual Pride Service held at the church on July 14. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Special soloist B Heaslip performed two numbers during the 2nd Annual Pride Service held at the Grace United Church in Gananoque on July 14. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • About 65 people came out to participate in the 2nd Annual Pride Service held at the Grace United Church in Gananoque on July 14. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Participants gathered in the church basement for pie, lemonade and fellowship after the 2nd Annual Pride Service held at the Grace United Church in Gananoque on July 14. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network

(Gananoque, ON – July 14, 2024) Grace United Church in Gananoque was bursting with Pride as they held their second ever service dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community and their families.

“The colours of the rainbow signify love – love of family, love of friends, love of community,” said Reverend Takouhi Demirdjian-Petro of Grace United. “And for those who do not have these things, know that we love you and welcome you.”

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Kin Club of Gananoque joins GAN in teaching arts to kids

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  • Jonah works on texturizing hid hand-build clay project during the Kin Mud Club held at GAN on July 6. The program runs throughout the summer and participation is free. Pre-registration is required, and seating is limited. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Sal gets a few pointers from Barb Bakker during the Kin Mud Club held at GAN on July 6. The program runs throughout the summer and participation is free. Pre-registration is required, and seating is limited. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Logan and Sal get a few pointers from Anneka Schagen during the Kin Mud Club held at GAN on July 6. The program runs throughout the summer and participation is free. Pre-registration is required, and seating is limited. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • At the first session of the Kin Mud Club held at GAN on July 6 each participant received a plan for a project, materials, and a special “Rock Star” medal for their work. The program runs throughout the summer and participation is free. Pre-registration is required, and seating is limited. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Working together, the Kin Club of Gananoque and the Gananoque Arts Network are bringing the Kin Mud Club to Gananoque for July 6 through August 24. L-r, Dennis O’Connor, GAN; John Hodges, Kin Club; Pat Lalonde, Anneka Schagen, and Barb Bakker, GAN. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • There’s a special feel to the clay when working on a wheel during the Kin Mud Club held at GAN on July 6. The program runs throughout the summer and participation is free. Pre-registration is required, and seating is limited. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Instructor Beatrice Eberhard helps Mikaela learn to use the wheel during the Kin Mud Club held at GAN on July 6. The program runs throughout the summer and participation is free. Pre-registration is required, and seating is limited. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • The hand build piece may be textured or smooth depending on the individual’s taste during the Kin Mud Club held at GAN on July 6. The program runs throughout the summer and participation is free. Pre-registration is required, and seating is limited. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network

(Gananoque, ON July 7, 2024) There’s something timeless about playing in the mud and clay may be one of the most popular muds around. Squishing it in the fingers, moulding it into different shapes, seeing exactly what it can and can’t do. Staining clothes and skin and hair all in the search for creative expression. Whether making a free form art piece or a functional utensil, its versatility calls people of all ages to come out and explore.

“Gananoque Arts Network (GAN) was looking for funding to provide free hand-build and wheel pottery classes for kids and youth through the summer months,” said Dennis O’Connor, chair of GAN. “Because of their previous generosity to this not-for-profit community art center, I approached them with the Kin Mud Club project.”

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Summer reading fun with annual Book Drive

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  • With hundreds of books to choose from it was hard to pick just one – all free for students at Thousand Islands Elementary School (TIES), Linklater Public School and St. Catholic School during the Gananoque Book Drive’s annual distribution at the schools on June 17-19. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • A person has to be careful when selecting that special book for the summer. It was hard to pick just one with hundreds of books to choose from – all free for students at Thousand Islands Elementary School (TIES), Linklater Public School and St. Catholic School during the Gananoque Book Drive’s annual distribution at the schools on June 17-19. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Sometimes it seemed easier to work in groups. It was hard to pick just one with hundreds of books to choose from – all free for students at Thousand Islands Elementary School (TIES), Linklater Public School and St. Catholic School during the Gananoque Book Drive’s annual distribution at the schools on June 17-19. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Best friends paired up to make their best selections. It was hard to pick just one with hundreds of books to choose from – all free for students at Thousand Islands Elementary School (TIES), Linklater Public School and St. Catholic School during the Gananoque Book Drive’s annual distribution at the schools on June 17-19. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Sometimes it can be easier to decide when you check with friends. It was hard to pick just one with hundreds of books to choose from – all free for students at Thousand Islands Elementary School (TIES), Linklater Public School and St. Catholic School during the Gananoque Book Drive’s annual distribution at the schools on June 17-19. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Who can wait for holidays to get started on great reading? It was hard to pick just one with hundreds of books to choose from – all free for students at Thousand Islands Elementary School (TIES), Linklater Public School and St. Catholic School during the Gananoque Book Drive’s annual distribution at the schools on June 17-19. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network

(Gananoque, ON June 20, 2024) June 17-19 brought three busy, happy, and fulfilling days to the Gananoque Book Drive (GBD) as they visited Thousand Islands Elementary School (TIES), Linklater Public School and St. Catholic School to distribute hundreds of free books to encourage literacy.

“We started 34 years ago in 1990,” said Julie Price. Head of the drive committee. “The U.N. had designated 1990 as International Literacy Year and a local chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority decided to commemorate the event by donating brand new books to the Toy Drive.”

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