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Back to HomeLetters - July 9, 2009Letters: July 9Parham fireworks, Mary HowesPalmerston Lake Bass Derby, Jen RobertsonSharbot Lake Fireworks, Alison RobinsonShame on the System, Paul IsaacsRe: “Parham school gets a boost”, Lesley PickardParham fireworks I would like to say Thank You to whom ever was responsible for the hour-long fantastic… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 9, 2009 Community Support agencies partner with the SMILE program Staff from Land O'Lakes Community Services The Seniors Managing Independent Living Easily (SMILE) Program is intended to assist frail seniors to remain in their own homes and out of hospital and long term care… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 9, 2009 Northbrook Medical Centre 25th Anniversaryby Jeff Green Back in the 1970s medical services in Northbrook were provided by a nursing staff as well as doctors who flew in from Kingston three days a week. The services, funded by the Physicians and Services… READ MORE

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Back to HomeOutdoors in the Land O'lakes - July 9, 2009 The European Brown Hareby Lorraine Julien Tumbling head over heels on a downhill sprint, with a straight away run up to 70 km/h, then an uphill streak on really long legs – this is the European Brown Hare (Lepus… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 9, 2009 Sharbot Lake PARC to meetagain in August.by Jeff Green A last-minute intervention in favour of locating a new school in Parham led members of the so-called “Sharbot Lake PARC” (Program and Accommodation Review Committee) to call another meeting before submitting their final… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 9, 2009 South Frontenac Council – July 7/09By Wilma Kenny Bag tags and township wide landfill access to residents Public Works Manager Mark Segsworth presented a report on waste management that had been discussed earlier at a meeting of the Committee of the Whole.… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 9, 2009 Record turnout for first Sydenham triathlonBy Julie Druker Visiting participants complete the sprint triathlon event at the first-ever Greater Kingston Sydenham Triathlon held Sunday in Sydenham. (l to r) Tim Rhodes of Deep River with Justin and Jason Flowerday and Wayne Robinson… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 2, 2009 More federal money for Addington HighlandsBy Jeff Green Reeve Henry Hogg, MP Scott Reid, Roads Superintendent Royce Rosenblath and councillors Louise Scott and Eythel Grant are all smiles over $556,850 infrastructure money. “So where should we do the photo this time?” asked… READ MORE

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Back to HomeLetters - July 2, 2009Canada DayHarrowsmithSharbot LakeSydenham fun in the Glorious sun Volunteers with the Sydenham Canada Day Committee, the S&A Club in Harrowsmith and the Central Frontenac Recreation Committee in Sharbot Lake had to feel a little down going into Canada Day this year. After months of… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 2, 2009 Cars for guitars: Antique Car show in Sharbot LakeBy Jeff Green Churchgoers heading into Sharbot Lake next Sunday morning, July 12, and others who get out on Sundays might think they’ve slipped into a time warp. Dozens of cars from the ’40s,… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 2, 2009 In the land of the silver birch, the stab of the loonBy Jeff Green The Frontenac Stewardship Council held a highly successful all-day loon workshop at the Oso and Anglican Church halls in Sharbot Lake last Saturday. The workshop featured Dr. Charlie… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 2, 2009 Local Harrowsmith athlete brings home a goldBy Julie Druker Harrowsmith’s Brittanie Grant’s synchro-swim team won gold at the Canadian Nationals in May Eighteen-year-old Brittanie Grant of Harrowsmith left home two years ago to pursue her synchronized swimming dreams. She moved to Quebec… READ MORE

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Back to HomeLegalese - July 2, 2009 Access to justiceBy Susan Irwin, Executive Director / Lawyer, Rural Legal ServicesIt is a phrase that means different things to different people. To a woman who has been repeatedly assaulted and abused by her spouse, it might mean getting legal help to bring… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 2, 2009 More than a facelift: a transformationBy Jeff Green Above: The new facade of the Sharbot Lake Legion. Left: Before it was improved. When the Trillium Foundation granted $63,800 to Legion Branch 425 (The Hollowood Branch) of Sharbot Lake for renovations, it was… READ MORE

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Back to HomeLetters - July 2, 2009Letters: July 2Fire on island, Larry & Mary ChiarotFire on Island Friday afternoon past brought some severe summer thunderstorms to the Sharbot Lake region. Our local fire department was called upon to put out a fire inside a tree on an island in the… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 2, 2009 Verona Lions Support VCABy Julie Druker Verona Lions president Wayne Conway and vice president of the Verona Community Association Debbie LingenThe Verona Lions held their annual banquet thanking members of the community and sponsors for their ongoing support. After a scrumptious meal… READ MORE