Adam Weekes, Author at Lake 88.1

In Focus – Thurs June 11, 2021 – Rhodena Purdon Bell

by Adam Weekes | Jun 11, 2021 | In Focus

Rhodena Purdon Bell talks about her father’s legacy, the wild orchids now in bloom at Purdon Conservation Area.

In Focus – Thurs June 10, 2021 – Pride Month in Lanark County: Elizabeth Snyder and Beth Schilling

by Adam Weekes | Jun 10, 2021 | In Focus

It’s Pride Month in Lanark County! Elizabeth Snyder and Beth Schilling will provide an overview of what’s already happened to mark the occasion and what’s to come to celebrate our 2SLGBTQ+ community.

In Focus – Tues June 8, 2021 – Smiths Falls Police Service Constable Aaron Tompkins

by Adam Weekes | Jun 8, 2021 | In Focus

It’s our monthly visit with Smiths Falls Police Service Constable Aaron Tompkins who provides us with an update on the service’s outreach efforts, including a unique take on the Special Olympics Torch Run fundraiser.

In Focus – Fri June 4, 2021 – Kathy Botham

by Adam Weekes | Jun 4, 2021 | In Focus

Local media personality and host of “FYI” on YourTV in Smiths Falls, Kathy Botham talks about her life and career.

In Focus – Thurs June 3, 2021 – Bill Ryan launches the Cubacan ‘Bikes For Cuba’ Project

by Adam Weekes | Jun 3, 2021 | In Focus

Local bat-maker Bill Ryan has started a new project collecting good used bicycles to be sent to Cuba.

In Focus – Tues June 1, 2021 – Erin Lee and Emma Kinsman of Lanark County Interval House

by Adam Weekes | Jun 1, 2021 | In Focus

We speak with Erin Lee and Emma Kinsman of Lanark County Interval House who offer an update on the important work they do in our county, and their special CRAVE Fundraiser as the organization continues to find ways to fundraise during the pandemic.

In Focus – Fri May 28, 2021 – Jane Avery of Perth and District Horticultural

by Adam Weekes | May 28, 2021 | In Focus

Jane Avery of Perth and District Horticultural Society talks about the benefits of becoming a member of the organization.

In Focus – Tues May 25, 2021 – Sheila Coutts, Board member with the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation

by Adam Weekes | May 25, 2021 | In Focus

We speak with Sheila Coutts, Board member with the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation who updates us on their efforts to raise money for, and serve the public as the pandemic continues.

In Focus – Mon May 25, 2021 – David Kroetsch: Affordable Housing and Housing Security in the Perth area

by Adam Weekes | May 24, 2021 | In Focus

Brian Perkin speaks with David Kroetsch of St. James Anglican Church in Perth about a virtual “Town Hall Meeting” on Zoom on Thursday, May 26 to discuss Affordable Housing and Housing Security in the Perth area.

In Focus – Fri May 21, 2021 – Lyme Disease Awareness Month: Dr. Shelley Ball

by Adam Weekes | May 21, 2021 | In Focus

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month and we’re joined by environmental scientist Dr. Shelley Ball to discuss her recently published book ‘Lyme Disease, Ticks and You’.