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Back to HomeFeature Article - October 22, 2009 Addington Highlands Council –Oct 19, 2009By Jule Koch Brison This Saturday October 24, the Denbigh Recreation Committee will be holding an Open House and Trillium Grant Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Denbigh Hall at 1pm. The township has been approved for Recreational… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - October 22, 2009 A dedicated donorBy Julie Druker Assisted by CBS phlebotomist Fran Mack, Ken Waller makes his 152nd donation at the Sharbot Lake blood donor clinic on October 15. Ken Waller of Sharbot Lake is no novice when it comes to rolling up his… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - October 16, 2009 New Victoria Quilts Canada branch calls Harrowsmith home Members of the new Victoria Quilts Canada-Harrowsmith branch L-r: Pat Fox, Jodie Ollerhead, Laurie Scala, Judy Skeggs, Shelly Lacelle, Virginia Norris and June GibsonGodfrey resident Laurie Scala is not new to quilting or volunteering.… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - October 16, 2009 Sharbot Lake Wellness Fair File photo courtesy Tracie Goodberry.More and more small businesses are coming to the area to assist in the move to better health, and The Sharbot Lake Wellness Fair is a perfect opportunity to find out what the hype… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - October 16, 2009 Sydenham and District Lions leave“No Child Without”By Julie Druker l-r: Sydenham and District Lion Jim Kelly with LPS students Tyler Eves, Lauren Hunt and LPS Vice Principal Chad Taylor The Sydenham and District Lions and the Canadian MedicAlert Foundation have joined forces… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - October 16, 2009 Oso Beach Playground gets Facelift Children who frequent the Oso Beach in Sharbot Lake are big winners from the global economic slowdown. Among the infrastructure projects that were funded to stimulate the economy was a brand-new play structure at the beach. Crews… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - October 16, 2009 Diners enjoy a festive Thanksgiving lunchBy Julie Druker SFCSC Diners’ club enjoy a Thanksgiving lunch at the Harrowsmith Free Methodist church on Oct. 8 Members of the Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation’s Rural VISIONS Centre Diners’ Club feasted on a full course… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - October 16, 2009 Sharbot Lake Comencement One of Sharbot Lake’s most enduring traditions was played out last week at the high school. Kara Irwin (photo left) delivered the valedictory address at the end of the fall commencement ceremony for students from Sharbot Lake High School… READ MORE

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Back to HomeOutdoors in the Land O'Lakes - October 16, 2009 Broad-winged Hawkby Lorraine Julien Photo by Janice BlondinThe accompanying photograph of a hawk was taken by one of my neighbours, Janice Blondin, this past June. It was a regular visitor to her property, feasting on frogs and small animals… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - October 16, 2009 Staff response to PARC report delayedBy Jeff GreenThe response from senior staff at the Limestone District School Board to the Program and Accommodation Review Committee (PARC) recommendations for the future of the Sharbot Lake family of schools will not be released until… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - October 16, 2009 North Frontenac CouncilBy Jeff GreenShrinking Broadband BudgetNorth Frontenac Township is still in negotiations with Omniglobe Corporation over the delivery of broadband internet service in North Frontenac Township, the News has learned. Maureen O'Higgins from Actionable Intelligence, the consultants that are handling the… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - October 16, 2009 Lennox & Addington “Clothes for Kids”by Constable Jacqueline PerryThe Clothes for Kids program, run by Corus Entertainment of Kingston, is up and going. The program will outfit approximately 2000 kids in the Kingston, Kaladar, Napanee, Odessa (all of Lennox and Addington County)… READ MORE

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Back to HomeLetters - October 16, 2009Letters: October 16Patriot Missiles in North Frontenac, Dave WinneyHydro debt? Ina Hunt-TurnerPatriot Missiles in North Frontenac Dear Mr. Maguire I need to express a small beef that I have with respect to the new garbage recycling/bagging requirements in North Frontenac. Just before I do,… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - October 16, 2009 Trade show draws 30 plus businesses The first-ever Frontenac County business trade show will be a featured event during Small Business Week. Although the event will not take place until next Wednesday, Oct. 21, it is already a success because it has… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - October 16, 2009 Addington Highlands Community Builder Awardby Larry PealowIt's time once again for the Addington Highlands Community Builder Award. This award is presented to the person who has worked toward making Addington Highlands a better place for us all, either socially or economically...or both.Despite… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - October 16, 2009 Central Frontenac CouncilBy Jeff GreenCentral Frontenac Council tries a new format Central Frontenac Council held their first Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday October 13 in Sharbot Lake, and then held a council meeting early in the evening. All council meetings… READ MORE