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March 16, 2006 Back toHome March 16, 2006 Smart growth - what is that? Commentary by GrayMerriam Smart Growth is a social jargon term that was coined in Oregon and has spread to Ontario . It concerns the issue of urban growth that results in sprawl. Ontario ’s population is… READ MORE

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Feature Article - February 23, 2006 Back toHome Feature Article - March 16, 2006 Gambling with taxpayers' money Editorial by JeffGreen At their meeting last week, the normally cautious North Frontenac Council spent quite a bit of money. After accepting a bid of $273,000 for a new fire hall, they… READ MORE

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Feature Article - February 23, 2006 Back toHome Feature Article - March 16, 2006 Local star shines bright in USCollegeBasketball by JeffGreen There was never much doubt that Julie Anderson would play college basketball after graduating from Sydenham High School three years ago; it was only a matter of where… READ MORE

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Feature Article - February 23, 2006 Back toHome Feature Article - March 16, 2006 Everything you never wanted to know about cement block foundations - and were afraid to ask by JohnMcEwen, CMHCauthor For those looking to confirm what I have to say please consult the Ontario Building Code Sections… READ MORE

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Feature Article - February 23, 2006 Back toHome Feature Article - March 16, 2006 $38,000 marketing plan approved forCrown land roads, campsites by JeffGreen An unsolicited proposal from Northbridge Consulting to put into place marketing strategies for the Crown Land Stewardship Program (CLSP) has been accepted by the North Frontenac… READ MORE

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Feature Article - February 23, 2006 Back toHome Feature Article - March 16, 2006 Tegan Snider wins awards On March 11, Tegan Snider of Denbigh was presented awards at the annual Trenton Figure Skating Awards Banquet. She was presentedawardsfor Sportsmanship, Program Assistant, and a plaque and picture for the Gold… READ MORE

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Feature Article - February 23, 2006 Back toHome Feature Article - March 16, 2006 Tichborne mother gets her sign by JeffGreen Persistent mother Danka Brewer has succeeded in getting two signs installed in Tichborne. Brewer originally approached Central Frontenac Council asking for the signs to be installed for her son… READ MORE

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Nature Reflections Back toHome Nature Reflections - March 16, 2006 The Clever Fox by Jean Griffin In looking at articles about the Red Fox it is obvious that there is a lot of respect for the intelligence and ability of this animal. As well ‘as clever as’ it is also… READ MORE

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Feature Article - February 23, 2006 Back toHome Feature Article - March 16, 2006 Top LHINexecutives come toNorthbrook by JeffGreen A few days after provincial legislation formally established Local Health Integration Networks (LHINS) as managing entities for the delivery of healthcare in Ontario , Georgina Thompson (Board Chair) and Paul… READ MORE

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Feature Article - February 23, 2006 Back toHome Feature Article - March 16, 2006 NFcommits to Clar-Mill Fire hall by JeffGreen It’s been talked about for more than 10 years, and has been an ongoing issue for the current North Frontenac Council from the day they were sworn in more… READ MORE

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Feature Article - February 23, 2006 Back toHome Feature Article - March 16, 2006 Local high school gets a piece of the rural funding pie by JeffGreen North Addington Education Centre and Sharbot Lake High School will both be receiving funding to set up unique new programs. At North Addington… READ MORE

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Feature Article - February 23, 2006 Back toHome Feature Article - March 16, 2006 Defining Land o'Lakes Community Services by Cheryl Hartwick There are many questions regarding Land O’ Lakes Community Services (LOLCS), what we do, how we operate, how we are funded, who can use our programs, the list… READ MORE

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March 16, 2006 Back toHome March 16, 2006 Global Change Part 3:Getting off oil Commentary by GrayMerriam There is no question that our fossil fuel-based, automobile-centred, throwaway ‘civilization’ is going to change. What will be some of those changes? Our food production is heavily dependent on fossil fuels. That has… READ MORE

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March 16, 2006 Back toHome March 16, 2006 Global Change Part 4:Water Commentary by GrayMerriam In the Land O’ Lakes we seldom think about water shortage. We are supremely fortunate to have all our lakes and rivers and wetlands. But global changes will bring water shortages into our lives before… READ MORE

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Nature Reflections Back toHome Nature Reflections - March 9, 2006 Late night visitor by Jean Griffin Last night I had a visitor - well, it didn’t really come to visit me. Rather, it came to see what it could find to eat. It was a Northern Saw-whet Owl. This tiny… READ MORE

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Feature Article - March 9, 2006 Feature Article March 9, 2006 ThePalestinian/Israeli conflict comes to our schools Book review by Jeff Green Three wishes: Palestinian and Israeli Children Speak is a difficult book to read. It is not long, and the language is not hard to understand, but by interviewing… READ MORE