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Firefighter’s funeral set for Saturday
New Crown attorney officially sworn in
Monica M.C. Heine appointed to role with ceremony at L&A County courthouse on Friday....................... Page 2.
CIB judges tour Greater Napanee
Patrick Pidgeon killed while battling blaze in Amherstview
Final results of judging won’t be known until September, but local organizers pleased with visit................... Page 3.
BY SETH DUCHENE Editor
Time to ‘Fill the Bus’ once more
Local poverty committee seeking donation of backpacks, lunch pails and other school supplies...... Page 10.
Funeral arrangements have been made for a Loyalist Township Emergency Services firefighter who was killed in the line of duty last Saturday. Patrick Pidgeon of Loyalist Township Emergency Services died from injuries he sustained while fighting a fire in an apartment on Amherst Drive around 5:30 p.m. The 45-year-old leaves a wife and teenage son. Pidgeon is to receive a ‘full fire department honours funeral’ at 1 p.m. at the W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre on Amherst Drive in Amherstview this Saturday. Loyalist Township Fire Chief Fred Stephenson said that Pidgeon “was a decorated and honoured Canadian Forces veteran who served in many overseas conflicts, including two tours in Afghanistan. Patrick’s service to the residents of Loyalist Township was his passion, calling and a true testament to his character.” Pidgeon’s death was the first fatality of a firefighter in the line of duty in Ontario since 2011. The Ontario Fire Marshall’s Office, the OPP and the coroner’s office were all investigating the incident. “The investigation concluded, I believe, on Monday evening, and that’s all that we know,” Loyalist Township Chief Administrative Officer Bob Maddocks told The Beaver yesterday.
Napanee Fair set to return next weekend
Fairgrounds sure to be a busy spot with lots of attractions and events over Civic Holiday................... Page 11.
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Adam Prudhomme-Staff
Ruby Graham has a laugh as she goes for a ride during the 181st Odessa Fair, which was held this weekend. Great weather all weekend long made for a well attended event. Napanee will host its own fair next weekend (see special insert, SEE FIREFIGHTER | PAGE 27 > story on Page 11).
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