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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 23, 2009 RKY Regatta: Canoes & Belly FlopsBy Julie Druker Campers and staff at the RKY Camp located on Eagle Lake participated in one of their bi-weekly regattas recently. The event is a favorite for campers who are divided into teams and compete in… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 23, 2009 Rural libraries promote informal round the table book talkby Julie Druker Avid readers gathered to talk books at the Sharbot Lake branch for the third meeting of the Summer Book Club. (l-r) Glenys Wright, Sara Carpenter, Karen Burke, Barb Jones, Diane Yerxa… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 23, 2009 Sydenham Lake Canoe ClubBy Erik Miazga On July 18 and 19, the Sydenham Lake Canoe Club’s Sprint Racing paddlers were in Carleton Place for a weekend of racing competition. Both days went very well, with a mix of weather. SLCC posted the… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 23, 2009 Central Frontenac Soccer: A winning season wraps up!By Lynette Whan On July 18 & 19 the Central Frontenac Soccer Association held the year-end tournament. Players took to the field at Sharbot Lake High School, bringing all their skills that they’ve developed over… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 23, 2009 Arden Garden Party this weekendBy Jeff Green Mid-July is about the peak time for gardens. The summer flowers are in full bloom and the varied colours and leaf shapes of ornamental shrubs and grasses are also fully developed. The Arden Artisans: Sarah… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 23, 2009 Cold water postpones marathon swimBy Julie Druker For the fourth time, adverse circumstances have thwarted 15-year-old marathon swimmer Natalie Lambert of Harrowsmith’s bid to complete the traditional crossing of Lake Ontario from Niagara-on-the-Lake to Toronto. In 2007 Natalie broke records by becoming… READ MORE

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Back to HomeLetters - July 23, 2009Letters: July 23Al Scott: A man of many gifts, Brenda SteeleAl Scott: A man of many gifts Al Scott a man of many gifts I first met Al and Dora when I returned to live in Arden in ’95. Al Scott was one of… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 23, 2009 Cloyne's garden Tour.By Jeff Green Ladies in straw hats welcomed gardening enthusiasts to the Barrie Hall on July 18 where tea and scones, complete with Devonshire cream and a selection of jams, were being served. The hall was the starting point for… READ MORE

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Back to HomeMaster Gardeners - July 23, 2009 Preserving herbs from your gardenby Lorrie MacKay, Lanark County Master GardenersThe herb garden is looking lush and green. Now is the time to think about harvesting some of the bounty and preserving it for the winter. Leaf herbs are at their oil… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 23, 2009 MERA Outdoor Oven forcommunity useby Julie Druker Official ribbon cutting ceremony unveils MERA’s new outdoor Community Oven. (l to r) Tom Shoebridge, Darrin MacDonald, Marnie McCook and Mallory Beauchamp. The smell of fresh-baked pizza filled the air around the MERA schoolhouse on… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 23, 2009 2nd Annual Frontenac Old Time Music Championshipsby Julie Druker At last year’s competition Mitchell Barker-Gibson and Joan Shepherd Joan Shepherd, one of the founders of the Frontenac Old Time Music Championships and the Bedford Jam sessions, is excited about this year’s championships,… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 16, 2009 Ambient Woods Creative CollectiveBy Jeff Green Painting by Katie Ohlke Not to outdone by their southern compatriots, the North of 7 crowd have set up their own artisans’ guild. Ambient Woods Creative Collective is a group of artists and artisans from the… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 16, 2009 A musical journey down underBy Julie Druker Glenn Foster (right) and Jason Pedherney demonstrated the sound of the didjeridooClose to 100 music lovers crammed into the Burridge United Church on Friday night to take in an Australian concert given by Glenn Foster… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 16, 2009 A history of the Algonquin Land Claim Part 1/2By Julie Druker Glenn Tunnock at the Kennebec Hall spoke about the history of the Algonquin Land Claim On Saturday July 11 at the Kennebec Hall The Kennebec Lake Association and the Kennebec and… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 16, 2009 Bedford Mining Alert (BMA) public meeting scheduled for Saturday July 25 The BMA, is a group of concerned citizens in Bedford District, South Frontenac Township, who have been working for 10 years to bring about changes to the Ontario Mining Act. The… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 16, 2009 Central Frontenac CouncilBy Jeff Green Gutowski softens on county governance Frontenac County Warden (and mayor of Central Frontenac Township) Janet Gutowski said she would support a proposal by the Township of Frontenac Islands that would double the size of Frontenac County Council.… READ MORE