The Town of Smiths Falls has lowered its flags to half-mast to honour The Reverend Gervis Beecher Black, who passed away after a life of remarkable public service.Black served as a town councillor from 1966 to 1969 and made a lasting impact in the United Church of Canada, preaching in multiple Ontario communities, including Smiths … Continue reading Flags lowered in Smiths Falls to honour former councillor and minister