Working with horses a lifelong passion
By Stephanie James Working with horses since 1983, Colborne native Jim Phillips, 76, still makes time for these large, beautiful animals. Some people learn a skill when they’re young and[…]
It's a stroll down memory lane for local collector
By Melchizedek Maquiso Collectors can sometimes be compared to alcoholics. “Once it gets in your blood, it’s almost like being an alcoholic, you can’t stop,” says Norm McWaters, historian of[…]
It’s a stroll down memory lane for local collector
By Melchizedek Maquiso Collectors can sometimes be compared to alcoholics. “Once it gets in your blood, it’s almost like being an alcoholic, you can’t stop,” says Norm McWaters, historian of[…]
Retired teacher takes the road less traveled
By Amielle Christopherson Doing something different is how Marianne Chapelle sums up everything she’s done. Something different is an accurate description to place on 80-year-old Chapelle. Starting with a job[…]
Life after retirement at The Richmond
By Tristan Kong After a life full of work, marriages and children, Verna Hosker found the perfect place to spend her retirement years at The Richmond in Belleville. Hosker said[…]
Never too old to start writing
By Sherry Tompkins It’s never too late to start writing. That’s the lesson Jess Bond, 83, learned 23 years ago. Bond, a retired schoolteacher, moved to Stirling from Scarborough in[…]
Still turning wood long after retirement
By Meagan Pecjak Even after retirement, Robert Bodley continues to turn pieces of wood into works of art. Bodley, 81, has enjoyed the retired life for quite some time. Even[…]
Pavillion construction on schedule
By Jennifer Bowman One rainy day in August of 2007, musician Ken Stapley challenged his audience to find a way to get a new bandstand at Zwick’s Park in Belleville.[…]
The King’s Speech raises talk about stuttering
By Joanna Becket Belleville retiree Ron Day has finally spoken out about his life-long struggle with stuttering. Stuttering has never been something people talked about. But The King’s Speech changed[…]
The King's Speech raises talk about stuttering
By Joanna Becket Belleville retiree Ron Day has finally spoken out about his life-long struggle with stuttering. Stuttering has never been something people talked about. But The King’s Speech changed[…]
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