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Tay Valley historian uses computer mapping to go back to the future Desmond Devoy
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Barry Crampton knows how to use the technology of today, to make the past come alive. Crampton, who lives in Glen Tay in Tay Valley Township, was a pioneer in bringing the Internet to Lanark County during the technology’s infancy – and now he is using that same technology to do historical mapping of the townships and towns that are celebrating their 200th
anniversary next year (Perth, Drummond/North Elmsley, Tay Valley and Beckwith.) “It (the Internet) didn’t come by naturally,” said Probus member Derek Cooke in introducing Crampton, during the monthly meeting of the Probus Club of Perth held at the Royal Canadian Legion on Wednesday, Nov. 4. “It was through hard work.” Crampton used to work in the data communications sector and is also an amateur radio enthusiast, according to Cooke. His radio hobby
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Under sunny skies, residents of Lanark observed Remembrance Day on Sunday, Nov. 8, honouring those who served valiantly and gave their lives for the freedom of others. With the assistance of retired RCMP Sgt. Dawn King, Avery Dowdall lays a wreath on behalf of the federal government.
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