Published in The BANAR, February 2017 by Laura Dudas “So what exactly does the community association do?” It’s a question I’ve heard before from some Hamlet residents. It’s a valid question and I would be happy to shed some light. If you’ve attended a community
Published in The BANAR, June 2016 by Miriam Hampson On the 12th of April, 2016 Dad (Garth Hampson) was one of fifty people to receive the first ever presentation by Governor General David Johnstone of the Sovereign Medal for volunteerism. The medal is in recognition
Published in The BANAR February 2016 by Marjorie MacQuarrie-Derickx. Everyone has gifts and strengths that can be used to make their community stronger. My Dad, Bob, utilized his knowledge and abilities to create a stronger Gloucester township as well as a more responsible and responsive
Published in The BANAR November 2015 Eldest grandson Bill Pierson’s tribute at Plant a Tree Comeback on October 24, 2015 Agnes Anderson Purdy was born March 8, 1873 in Cyrville to John Anderson and Ann Ogilvie. Little is known about her early years or the
Bill Smith, long-term Blackburn Hamlet resident and volunteer passed away on September 20, 2015 at the age of 75. Some of you may not know Bill personally, but we have all benefitted from his enormous sense of community. Over the years, Bill served on the
Published in The BANAR September 2015 by Laura Dudas. Lois Kemp has been described as Blackburn Hamlet’s “matriarch”; an original resident who dedicated her life to her family, her friends and her community. Lois passed away peacefully in her home on July 16 after suffering
