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Back to HomeFeature Article - March 26, 2009 Landmark Parham store is soldBy Julie Druker Jean Graham, and Melville and Doris Good of the J.M. Good store in ParhamThe J.M. Good store in Parham has been a landmark in the community since Melville Good bought it 62 years ago, in… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - March 26, 2009 Harrowsmith hosts Grand Master’s BanquetBy Julie Druker Grand Master Charles Benson receives a $1500 cheque from District Deputy Grand Master Wayne van Alstine of Harrowsmith's Athena Lodge 30. Suits, ties and fancy dresses were the norm at the Golden Links Hall (also… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - March 26, 2009 Two Larocques pump up the JAMMBy Julie Druker Dennis Larocque partner and founder of JAMM, a new local musical mentorship program for kids Local business owner Dennis Larocque of Larocque Masonry Construction in Sharbot Lake had a vision in January, a small… READ MORE

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Back to HomeLetters - March 26, 2009Letters: March 26School Year Beginning before Labour Day, Joanne PickettTake Advantage of the Uranium Mine Tax Break, Frank MorrisonSchool Year Beginning before Labour DayIt has recently come to light that the Limestone Board of Education and its affiliated Boards are proposing that the 2009/2010… READ MORE

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Back to HomeLegalese - March 26, 2009 Insurance: Will It Pay?By Susan Irwin, Lawyer/Executive Director, Rural Legal ServicesInsurance – necessary, but as some consumers find out, sometimes elusive.The problem that comes to light from time to time is the insurance that people think they have on a loan or a… READ MORE

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Back to HomeOutdoors in the Land O'lakes - March 26, 2009 Letter from a land ownerBy Steve Blight Today’s column is based on an e-mail exchange I had with reader Paige Cousineau, who was reacting to the column on the conservation of Ontario’s Birds, published February 19. The editors at… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - March 19, 2009 Aloha from North FrontenacBy Katie Olhker Kelly Watkins and Karen Hermer compete in the Hula Hoop competition athe Hall in Plevna Bright flowers and grass skirts abounded at the Plevna Luau last Saturday, at the Clar-Mill Hall. Turnout for the event was… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - March 19, 2009 Addington Highlands Council – Mar 16/09by Jule Koch BrisonWager’s Bridge - Five tenders were received for the replacement of Wager’s Bridge in Flinton, and under recommendation from Jewell Engineering, council accepted the lowest bid of $687,419, which was from Clearwater Structures Inc.… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - March 19, 2009 Green Energy Act has supporters and detractorsBy Jeff GreenReading government legislation is not exactly the kind of thing most of us like to do on a Sunday afternoon, and reading the press releases, backgrounders and executive reports that come along with new… READ MORE

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Back to HomeEditorial - March 19, 2009 Plevna Paranoia: Strength or VulnerabilityEditorial by Jeff Green At the first two public meetings of the Limestone School Boards Program and Accommodation Review, (PARC) the largest contingent in the audience came from the smallest school, Clarendon Central in Plevna. In spite of repeated… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - March 19, 2009 Canadian Champions teach smart goalsby Julie Druker Olympic gold medallist Katie Weatherston (centre) teaches SMART goals at Harrowsmith PS Last week was “Canadian Champions Week” at Harrowsmith Public School and two athletes, wrestler Jamie Macari and hockey player Katie Weatherston each spoke… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - March 19, 2009 GSCA updateby Julie Druker New faces at the Greater Sydenham Community Association's AGM The Greater Sydenham Community Association representing the communities of Perth Road Village, Harrowsmith and Sydenham held a general meeting on March 11 to update their recent accomplishments and initiatives.… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - March 19, 2009 Community Living: Closing InstitutionsOn March 31st, the last institutions in Ontario which housed people with mental disabilities will be closing, marking the end of a political and social struggle that has taken almost a century to complete. But the struggle for recognition… READ MORE

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Back to HomeEarly Literacy - March 19, 2009 Bee a Spellerby Susan Ramsay, Early Literacy Specialist Six-year-old Alex listens attentively. His spelling bee coach clearly enunciates Alex’s next word. “Misspell: verb; to spell incorrectly. If you misspell a word in the spelling bee, you will be disqualified.” Alex considers what… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - March 19, 2009 Local meat shop/abattoir destined for auction blockby Julie Druker Martyn Jenkyn, owner and operator of M & C Meats with loyal customer Mary Ritter Local butcher Martyn Jenkyn of M & C at Meats near Sharbot Lake has been in business for… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - March 19, 2009 North Frontenac Council – Mar 12/09by Jeff GreenRemember when summer ended on Labour Day? The possibility that the Limestone District School Board will call students back to class before Labour Day this year has tourist operators nervous. Steve Smart, of Smart's Marina… READ MORE