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Back to HomeFeature Article - August 13, 2009 Restoring sacred ground at the Cloyne Pioneer Cemeteryby Julie Druker Rev. Judith Evenden, Mary Kelly, Eileen Flieler and Margaret Axford An important part of Cloyne’s 150th Anniversary celebrations this past weekend was Sunday’s 2:00 pm dedication service at the Cloyne Pioneer Cemetery.… READ MORE

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Back to HomeEditorial - August 13, 2009 Paging Randy HillierEditorial by Jeff Green Basra's Petro-Canada and General Store is open year round at the corner of Highways 7 and 38, providing fuel, snacks, and as many other household items as can be squeezed into the store. Since 2001 Bob Basra… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - August 13, 2009 Central Frontenac Council – Aug. 10/09By Jeff Green Businessman asks for help in dealing with MTO Engineering consultant Steve Archibald from McIntosh Perry made a presentation to Central Frontenac Council this week (Monday August 10) on behalf of Bob Basra of Sharbot… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - August 13, 2009 Bob Tryon Horseshoe Cancer Classic Organizer Bob Tryon with division B Winners Ted Paranuik and Paul Wentworth "I want to raise some money for the kids going through cancer treatment at the Kingston Regional Cancer Centre". That was an idea Bob Tryon… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - August 13, 2009 Verona Festival brought outall the starsby Julie Druker The Deline family won a parade award as the cast of the Wizard of Oz The 14th Annual Verona Festival was another resounding success. This year’s Hollywood theme brought out the stars of the… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - August 13, 2009 Sydenham paddlers off to the nationalsby Julie Druker Members of the Sydenham Lake Canoe Clubs midget girls C4 team will be heading to the Nationals in Quebec. (l-r) Cia Myles-Gonzales, Erika Gibbons, Ally Fenlong and Robyn Miazga This past weekend the Sydenham… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - August 13, 2009Don’t miss the Parham Fair Bring the whole family to Parham Fair on August 28, 29 and 30! Weekend Passes are $12 each and children 12 and under are free. You can’t beat that. Once you’re in the gate, there’s lots for the… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - August 13, 2009Rescue at Marble LakeBy Jeff Green Muriel Messina was in her cottage on Marble Lake, off Road 506, east of Cloyne, early on Monday evening August 3, when her 14-year-old granddaughter Nadine heard a voice from the water and went outside. What Nadine… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - August 13, 2009 Cruising down the river on a Sunday afternoonby Marilyn Barnett …or in the morning! On Sunday, August 23, you are invited to join local field naturalists on a guided eco tour of an ecologically interesting stretch of the Mississippi River. There will… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - August 13, 2009 Heating from the ground upBy Chava Field-Green As we hear more and more about the state of our environment and Canada’s massive contribution to global pollution, and simultaneously more and more about the state of our economy, finding a balance can be… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - August 13, 2009 Harrowsmith marathon swimmer finally has her chanceby Julie Druker Natalie Lambert entered the water early Friday morning on August 7th at Meyer's Pier at the Quinte Marina in Belleville On Friday, August 7 at 8AM, Natalie Lambert, the 15-year-old marathon swimmer from… READ MORE

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Back to HomeLetters - August 13, 2009Letters: August 13Mark Segsworth’s warning, John SherbinoMark Segsworth’s warning Last Saturday morning at 11AM, my wife and I were returning home via County Road 38 into Harrowsmith. As we approached the tangle of intersections at the south there was a damaged 3Z4 ton truck… READ MORE

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Back to HomeMaster Gardeners - August 13, 2009 Gardening in the summer, with friends and foes.by Ankaret Dean, Lanark County Master GardenersAt this time of the year our vegetable gardens are coming into their own, tomatoes are ripening, lettuces and beans ready for the table and brussel sprouts, broccoli, squashes… READ MORE

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Back to HomeMaster Gardeners - August 13, 2009 Bringing in geraniums to overwinterBy Margaret Inwood, Lanark Master Gardeners The best time to bring in geranium cuttings for over-wintering is late August before frost threatens. Select tips of firm but not woody growth about four inches in length, and make a… READ MORE

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Back to HomeMaster Gardeners - August 13, 2009 Harvesting garlic and onionsby Dale Odorizzi, Lanark County Master Gardeners While garlic and onions are growing in the ground, they look very similar. Almost from the moment they sprout, they can be used in the kitchen. The real difference in their harvest… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - August 13, 2009 The Mud House opens its doors in Veronaby Julie Druker Connie Streatch (aka the Mud Lady) demonstrates the benefits of a mud facial to Kyla Costa of Kingston and Meghan Grimard of Verona It was perfect timing for Connie Streatch, aka the… READ MORE