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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 16, 2009 Cloyne 150 - 100 years of neglect rectifiedby Marcella Neely Thanks to dedicated researchers, gardeners and neighbours, the Pioneer Cemetery in Cloyne is now a beautiful, peaceful memorial to the hardy folks who broke the soil in this area. The Pioneer Cemetery… READ MORE

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Back to HomeEarly Literacy - July 16, 2009 Lend your child a hand…with readingby Susan Ramsay, Early Literacy Specialist Can’t make heads or tails out of it? He keeps beating around the bush and it is making you feel bent out of shape? Well, if you are in over your… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 16, 2009 Making eco-art at an eco-lodgeBy Julie Druker Mixed media artist Holly Dean (4th from the right) teaches recycled book making at Wintergreen Studios. The painting behind is one of her originals. Wintergreen Studios, the not quite one-year-old eco-lodge located on Canoe Lake… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 16, 2009 Indigenous grandmothers walk for changeBy Julie Druker Grandmothers walk to Ottawa: Marlene J Carriere, Norma Geauvreau and Bonnie Misquaddis “You wait and see what I can do” were the final words spoken to a Manitoba court judge back in 2006 by Cree… READ MORE

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Back to HomeLetters - July 16, 2009Letters: July 16Strokes Fore Hopes 2009, Strokes Fore Hopes CommitteeStrokes Fore Hopes 2009 “Not just a community event, but a community success!” This is how the Strokes Fore Hopes Committee would describe Strokes Fore Hopes 2009. On June 25 & 26, Edward & Andrew… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 16, 2009 Medical team honoured for 25 years of serviceBy Julie Druker Mayor of North Frontenac Ron Maguire and Warden of Lennox and Addington County Gord Schermerhorn present Dr. Tobia with a painting of the Northbrook Medical Centre by local artist Carla Miedema. On… READ MORE

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Back to HomeOutdoors in the Land O'lakes - July 16, 2009 Ospreys: Fish Hawks of the Land O’Lakesby Steve Blight Splash! Last weekend my wife and I were out on Bobs Lake checking out our favourite swimming spots and my attention was caught by a loud splash coming from behind… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 16, 2009 Ten years of fireworks, & tea towels.By Jeff Green Parky with his wife and partner, Bonnie Parky, the irrepressible front man at the store across from the Northbrook Foodland, and his wife and partner Bonnie, had retired to Northbrook when they got… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 16, 2009 Rainbow Health Ontario bridging health care gap for vulnerable communityBy Jeff Green Receiving necessary health care in a rural setting is a challenge at the best of times, and for people from vulnerable communities that challenge can be even greater. Rainbow Health… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 16, 2009 Remington to try again for Liberals David Remington has been nominated as the Liberal candidate for Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox & Addington. The nomination meeting was held on July 7th at Piccadilly Hall in Godfrey. Larry McCormick, Remington’s campaign chair, nominated Remington at the meeting.… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 16, 2009 Verona Lions JamboreeBy Julie Druker Amber and Joshua Pigion of Roblin enjoyed a ride at the Verona Lions Jamboree The Verona Lions hosted another successful Jamboree this year. Children and their families enjoyed the rides, games and canteen fare at the Lions'… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 9, 2009 Residents rally to save the Bellrock community hallBy Julie Druker Kevin Wenkoff and Doris Ritchie at the Bellrock Community HallIt has been said that history often repeats itself. Such is the case for members of the Bell Rock Community Hall Association who,… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 9, 2009 Addington Highlands Council - Jul 6-09by Jeff Green Island owners ordered to remove structuresFrank Smith, the co-owner of a very small island on Weslemkoon Lake, appeared at the request of council to discuss some of the construction projects that have been undertaken… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 9, 2009 KFPL BookmarkBy Pam Harris NEW CLOYNE BRANCH: Our big news is that our Cloyne branch has been freshly renovated! We’re very excited about our new branch and hope you will drop by to see the new floor, fresh paint, new shelving and… READ MORE

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Back to HomeEditorial - July 9, 2009 Devilish Details: Keeping Land O' Lakes P.S. open could cost the Limestone Board millionsEditorial by Jeff Green Last week, after interviewing Ruth Bailey, the Limestone School Board facilitator of the three accommodation review processes that are underway right now, the News reported that… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 9, 2009 An unforeseen business step in the right directionBy Julie Druker Kim Gould owner and operator of The Junction Factory Outlet in Sharbot Lake Ten years ago Kim Gould of Sharbot Lake started up her clothing store called The Junction Factory Outlet, located… READ MORE