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Back to HomeFeature Article - October 1, 2009 Up-and-coming and established players shine at Arden piano concertby Julie Druker (l-r) Willem N. Sont, Ina Hunt-Turner and Trevor Sabourin The fourth annual Arden Piano concert that took place on September 26 at the Kennebec Hall in Arden demonstrated that not only… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - October 1, 2009 Independent bus companies get organizedBy Jeff Green Small bus companies serving Eastern Ontario school boards think they can see the future by looking at other jurisdictions, and they don't see themselves in that future. The Ontario Ministry of Education has been promoting… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - October 1, 2009 Central Frontenac Council, Sep. 29/09By Jeff Green McIntosh Perry wants to develop Baker Valley property The engineering and development company McIntosh Perry has purchased the Baker Valley property that runs from Highway 7 to Kennebec Lake near Arden, with plans to develop… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - October 1, 2009 Frontenac CFDC Annual General MeetingBy Jule Koch Brison Photo: Christine Bliss and Darcy Snider of Uptown Dairy When Darcy Snider’s partner Christine Bliss first suggested that they start a dairy goat operation, his initial reaction was “Over my dead body will there… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - October 1, 2009 New OPP community officer walks the walkBy Jeff Green Sgt. Jim Birtch prefers walking to driving around in a cruiser all day, which makes him a bit of an anomaly with the Ontario Provincial Police. “I like walking the streets. In municipal… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - October 1, 2009 Central Frontenac invites input from fellow municipalitiesBy Jule Koch Brison On September 24, Central Frontenac Township hosted a special session at Oso Hall to which council and staff representatives from all the lower-tier municipalities in Frontenac County were invited. The purpose of… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - October 1, 2009 Flyers fight to bounce back at home game openerby Julie Druker Flyers captain Mykel Steeves and right winger Mike McNeely pre-home game opener with Cameron ther Bog Lemming. The Frontenac Flyers met the Picton Pirates on Sunday night for their first home… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - October 1, 2009 Fundraiser for multi-sensory room at LoughboroughBy Jeff Green Photo: Lisa Fenwick with donated Ssensory board.It's not often that students and staff in the Limestone District School Board talk about how much better the facilities and range of programming are in the northern… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - September 24, 2009 Official “Coffee Break” initiates fundraising for local Alzheimer’s programsby Julie Druker l-r: David Townsend, Candace Bertrim, Kathrine Christensen, Marcel Giroux, Daphne Gardiner, Carol Southall and Colonial St. Pierre On September 18 at the North Frontenac Telephone Company in Sharbot Lake, members of… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - September 24, 2009 Addington Highlands Council -Sep. 21/09By Jule Koch BrisonUN-MAINTAINED ROADS: A request from Marlene Bowman of Kaladar for improvements to her road prompted a discussion about AH’s policy, or lack thereof, on un-maintained township roads. “She’s not looking for her road to be… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - September 24, 2009 Advanced Care Paramedics in Frontenac CountyBy Jeff Green Not all ambulances run by Frontenac Paramedic Services have the same capacity to deliver emergency medical services. There are two levels of paramedics working for the service, which serves Kingston and Frontenac County: Primary… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - September 24, 2009 The Universe and Bon EchoBy Derek Maggs Astronomer, Terence Dickinson 2009 is the International Year of Astronomy. The Friends highlighted this year at their 21st Annual General Meeting by featuring astronomer Terence Dickinson, editor of SkyNews and best-selling author, to present and… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - September 24, 2009 Church organist recognized for 60 years of serviceby Julie Druker Gary Hawley, church organist at Sharbot Lake Anglican Church, is honored for 60 years of service.Many things have changed over the last 60 years at the Anglican Church in Sharbot Lake; ministers… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - September 24, 2009 Frontenac County CouncilBy Jeff GreenCounty trails plan approved A draft Frontenac County Trails Master Plan and a Trails Implementation plan were both approved by county council at their meeting on September 16 and are going forward to public meetings in Verona and… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - September 24, 2009 Jennifer Wheeler to carry Green banner into federal election The beat of the election drum has been heard by the Lanark Frontenac Lennox and Addington Green Party. At a riding association meeting on September 2, Jennifer Wheeler, a naturopath with family roots… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - September 24, 2009 Hinchinbrooke Public School receives a generous donationby Julie Druker Ms. Schall’s grade 7/8 class at Hinchinbrooke receive gym equipment donated by Sandi Blair and Ron Zuther Sandi Blair, who just moved to the community last year, listened to comments by her son… READ MORE