Written by Jeff Green

Back to HomeFeature Article - July 2, 2009 Local “Canada World Youth” volunteer faces daunting task Luke Maloney is the first youth from Arden to be selected to participate in one of Canada World Youth's international educational programs. Canada World Youth (CWY) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization. Since its creation… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 2, 2009 NAEC student obtains specialist high skills majorby Valerie Allan Jennifer Gaudaur is presented with her Specialist High Skills Major Award. Photo by Phil Defosse, Tourism and Hospitality Teacher Jennifer Gaudaur, a student at NAEC, was honoured at the Commencement ceremony on June… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 2, 2009 North Frontenac CouncilBy Jeff Green Ompah fire hall still on the radar, department assured Members of the Ompah fire crew had an opportunity to meet with North Frontenac Council on June 25 to talk about the township’s on-again off-again plans to build… READ MORE

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Back to HomeNight Skies - July A couple of “Planetary Pairings”by Leo Enright Veteran stargazers know that the pleasantly mild evenings and nights usually experienced locally in the month of July often provide the setting for enjoyable and relaxing nights under a great canopy of stars – something seldom available… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 2, 2009 Government won't balk at smaller school – BaileyBy Jeff Green When the Province of Ontario committed almost $13 million (it was actually $12.88 million) to build a new school in Central Frontenac a couple of weeks ago, the commitment was pretty much… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 2, 2009 Farming the Shiitake mushroomby Greg Williams Rick Dawson displays some inocculated logs If given the opportunity to go overseas and teach English, or to stay in Canada and farm on the Canadian Shield, what would you pick? Facing this question myself, in… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 2, 2009 Strokes for Hopes scores a hole in oneBy Julie Druker Andrew Fazackerley and Edward Goodfellow are all smiles after playing 24 hours of golf for their Strokes Fore Hopes fundraiser for cancer Spectators gathered on the sidelines at Rivendell Golf course in… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - July 2, 2009 Triathlon Coming to SydenhamBy Julie Druker Maryanne Takala, Richard Cadman and Terry McKinty It’s estimated that close to 1000 people will descend on the town of Sydenham on July 5 when the first ever Greater Kingston Sydenham Triathlon will be held at… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - June 25, 2009 North Frontenac receives grant for Broadband Last summer a consultant for Frontenac County recommended that instead of applying for a single grant for rural broadband, the County should apply for a grant to cover gaps in the south and North Frontenac should… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - June 25, 2009 Central Frontenac Councilby Jeff Green Central Frontenac moves towards mandatory septic re- inspections Central Frontenac Council, which has sat back while neighbouring municipalities have established limited septic re-inspection programs over the years, is about to leap frog ahead with a comprehensive plan… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - June 25, 2009 Frontenac County Councilby Jeff Green Frontenac County Trails Master Plans faces opposition from without, and now within. The Frontenac Trails Master Plan, which was presented in draft form to Frontenac County Council at their June meeting, was slated to be received for… READ MORE

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Back to HomeEarly Literacy - June 25, 2009 Picture This - Visual Literacyby Susan Ramsay, Early Literacy Specialist Picture this. Rosie, a free-range hen, goes for a stroll. Her walk takes her across the farmyard, around a pond, over a haystack, past a mill, through a fence and under beehives… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - June 25, 2009 Central and North Frontenac Emergency planning group starting up, in a hurryBy Jeff Green Members of the Emergency Planning Committee As fears that a swine flu pandemic could become a major social issue as soon as this fall, an emergency planning group… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - June 25, 2009 Farming fathers had little time to celebrate their dayby Julie Druker Daughter Melissa and Ernie Sands of Sands’ Produce Though Saturday’s occasional drizzle kept large crowds away, many families and couples were still out taking advantage of the many local treats up… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - June 25, 2009 “Newf’s”: the bright white beacon in the "chippy" seaby Julie Druker Aubrey Francis aka “Newf" at his popular chip truck in Harrowsmith For locals, cottagers and tourists on the road looking for a quick meal to satisfy their appetites, the bright white… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - June 25, 2009 ICSPs: A Mouthful of DetailsBy Jeff Green If the Ontario civil service were run by advertising people, Integrated Community Sustainability Plans (ICSPs) would undoubtedly be called something else, something like the Community Green Plans. In any event, after well over a year’s… READ MORE