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Feature Article - September 20, 2007 Feature Article - September 20, 2007 North Frontenac Council, Sept 13by Jule Koch Brison Maria Lee of Head Road and two neighbours attended the meeting to find out if their road would be in the future budget. They said that calcium has only been… READ MORE

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Feature Article - September 20, 2007 Feature Article - September 20, 2007 South Frontenac Councilby Wilma Kenny Does South Frontenac have its building permit yet?At the Sept 11 Committee of the Whole meeting, Councillor Hicks had expressed concern about the manner in which repairs to the old stone schoolhouse (township… READ MORE

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Feature Article - September 20, 2007 Feature Article - September 20, 2007 New Directions for Friends of Bon Echoby Derek Maggs Photo Ken HookThe natural and cultural heritage of Bon Echo Provincial Park was highlighted at the Friends of Bon Echo Park’s annual general meeting on September 8. A celebrative… READ MORE

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Feature Article - September 13, 2007 Back toHome Feature Article - September 13, 2007 Exciting Season for Tay Valley Choir September 10th marks the beginning of the fall season for the Tay Valley Community Choir.This choir of men and women started singing together in 2004. What started as a small… READ MORE

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Feature Article - September 13, 2007 Back toHome Feature Article - September 13, 2007 Central Frontenac Calls for a Moratorium on Uranium Explorationby Jeff Green Central Frontenac has joined with Lanark Highlands in asking the Province of Ontario to declare “an immediate moratorium on uranium mineral exploration and mining in… READ MORE

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Feature Article - September 13, 2007 Back toHome Feature Article - September 13, 2007 Abram's Brothers Concert at Trousdale'sby Wilma Kenny Shortly after John Murphy became principal of SHS, I remember him congratulating the assembled students for a well-organized school dance. "Just one little thing," he added: "The music. I… READ MORE

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Feature Article - September 13, 2007 Back toHome Feature Article - September 13, 2007 Bill Ducharme Receives CitationBy Jeff Green Bill Ducharme was driving home to Sharbot Lake from Perth on Highway 7 with his wife and two grandchildren on a rainy November night almost 2 years ago, when they… READ MORE

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Feature Article - September 13, 2007 Back toHome Feature Article - September 13, 2007 The Fabrics of Pioneer Life: Tools of the Textile Trade MERA has recently published a book, The Fabrics of Pioneer life: Tools of the Textile Trade, detailing the textile tradition of Eastern Ontario. The 32-page catalogue… READ MORE

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Feature Article - September 6, 2007 Back toHome Legalese - September 6, 2007 Payday Loans by Peter Graham, Lawyer Legalese is a column of general information and opinion on legal topics by the lawyers of Rural Legal Services, Box 359, Sharbot Lake, ON, K0H2P0, 613-279-3252, or 1-888-777-8916. This column is… READ MORE

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Feature Article - September 13, 2007 Back toHome Feature Article - September 13, 2007 Central Frontenac Councilby Jeff Green Construction update and Sharbot Lake Ball-field An update on the progress of a variety of construction projects in the township was presented to council. Many projects are proceeding as planned, but… READ MORE

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Editorial - September 13, 2007 Back toHome Editorial comment - September 13, 2007 Hurry Up & Waitby Jeff Green It has now been 10 days since an injunction was served to the occupiers inside and outside of the Robertsville mine site, and the OPP has thus far refrained from enforcing… READ MORE

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Feature Article - September 13, 2007 Back toHome Feature Article - September 13, 2007 Eastern Ontario Garlic Award WinnersBy Paul Pospisil A surprise winner took the 2007 awards this year, walking away with the top prize in the annual championship. The heritage garden at Bellevue House, Kingston, the residence of… READ MORE

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Letters - September 20, 2007 Back toHome Letters - September 20, 2007 Letters September 20McGuinty the holiday candidate, Brenda SteeleDear fellow residents..., Mavis HiggsIs one judge wise enough?, Helen GomezIs Education on the Platform?, Donna SmithMcGuinty the holiday candidateCan you believe it? Our ‘esteemed’ leader wants to promise (and I… READ MORE

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Feature Article - September 13, 2007 Back toHome Feature Article - September 13, 2007 Parham 9's Historic Game at Kingston Penitentiaryby Julie Goodfellow Back Row: Cecil Steele, Pat Deasy, Orlo Milliken, Irvin Cronk, Ken Peters, Vincent Tallen, Clayton Simonette, George Simonette, Tom Goodfellow, Don Goodfellow, Glen Howes, Jack Belwa (umpire)… READ MORE

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Feature Article - September 13, 2007 Back toHome Feature Article - September 13, 2007 Portable Concrete is Coming to Central Frontenacby Jeff Green A beleaguered Robert Castle, the owner of Thousand Islands Concrete of Brockville, appeared once again before a meeting of Central Frontenac Council this week, seeking a zoning… READ MORE

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Feature Article - September 13, 2007 Back toHome Feature Article - September 13, 2007 Master Gardener: Cleaning Up the Gardenby Judy Wall Lanark County Master Gardener Rake leaves. Some uses for leaves are: add to compost, or use as a winter mulch protector for tender perennials, or make leaf-mold. Failing… READ MORE