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Back to HomeFeature Article - September 10, 2009 LOLTA’s reach expandsBy Jeff Green In preparing for the third biennial VISION awards ceremony at the end of this month, staff at the Land O'Lakes Tourist Association (LOLTA) were looking at some of the organisation’s history, and it turns out it was… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - September 10, 2009 Alzheimer Society Coffee BreakBy Candace Bertrim On Saturday, August 29, the Alzheimer Society of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington, along with friends and families, celebrated a major donation that was made to help kick start the Coffee Break® campaign in the Frontenac… READ MORE

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Back to HomeEditorial - September 10, 2009 Did it all start with Pine Meadow?Editorial by Jeff Green In the list of grievances between North Frontenac and its municipal partners at Frontenac County, funding support for Pine Meadow Nursing Home is always near the top According to information supplied by North… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - September 10, 2009 Adddington Highlands Council By Jeff Green AH Council reluctant to take back roads Addington Highlands Council agreed to consider a request from Gret Rumesch, who owns a property on the 6th Concession near Flinton. Rumesch has been visiting the property at least… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - September 3, 2009Upcoming Studio ToursSundance Studio TourInroads Studio Tour Sundance Studio Tour 2009 - Sept 5, 6 & 7by Cam AllenLast year over 3,000 guests joined us at the Sundance Tour on what seemed like the only sunny weekend of the summer. One patron from… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - September 3, 2009 “Walk for Dog Guides" coming to Sharbot Lakeby Bill Pyle Photo left: Future Dog Guide – Argo – in Sharbot LakeYour Sharbot Lake & District Lions Club will host the Purina Walk for Dog Guides in Sharbot Lake village on Sunday, October… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - September 3, 2009 Celebrating natural fibresby Julie Druker Phot right: Hanne Quigley with Silent Valley Helaina, courtesy of Robert and Hanne Quigley: In a effort to create global awareness of the benefits of natural fibres, the United Nations General Assembly and the Food and Agriculture… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - September 3, 2009 Sydenham High Tackles CancerBy Jeff Green The start of the school year brings back memories of years gone by for Karl Hammer. Karl went to Sydenham High School (SHS) in the early ’90s, and played football for the Golden Eagles back then.… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - September 3, 2009 South Frontenac Township Council Sydenham library plans proceeding By Jeff Green A Kingston-based construction management company will oversee the building of a new library in Sydenham. Thompson Construction Management Services was awarded the contract in August and by mid-September an architect should… READ MORE

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Back to HomeOutdoors in the Land O'Lakes - September 3, 2009 A Bald Eagle Familyby Lorraine Julien It was thrilling to learn this summer that we have a Bald Eagle family on Kashwakamak Lake. The exciting part is that two youngsters have survived and have now matured to the point… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - September 3, 2009 LOLTA 2009 Vision AwardsThe Land O’ Lakes Tourist Association announces the 2009 Marketing Vision Awards in recognition of innovation, expansion and commitment to small and rural communities located within the Land O’ Lakes region. Nominees will be received from North Frontenac, Central… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - September 3, 2009Frontenac County Plowing Match117th Parham FairMaberly Fair Frontenac County Plowing Matchby Julie Druker Up close with Clydesdales Noah and Bob at the Frontenac County Rural Show and Plowing Match. L to r: Courtney and Lloyd Orser and Spencer and Mark Richards. Aiming for… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - September 3, 2009 Frontenac County gets the nod from AMOBy Jeff GreenFor several years members of Frontenac County Council have lamented the lack of profile the county has on a provincial, even regional basis. The county actually disappeared as an entity in 1998 and was… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - September 3, 2009 Elphinfest 9 set for SundayBy Jeff Green Revv Engine at last year's Elphinfest.Rick Killingbeck, Elphin’s own rock ‘n roller, will once again be welcoming hundred of guests to his backyard for a Labour Day weekend rock and blues festival this Sunday Sept.… READ MORE

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Back to HomeLetters - September 3, 2009Letters: September 3Waterfront taxes unfair, Jim KirklandPigs Cry Real Tears, Debbie LashleyRe: “Tricky Intersection To Stay As Is”, Kelly KalthorpeGreased Pig Contest Inhumane, Leslie CronkWaterfront taxes unfair This letter is in reference to the article written regarding the increase in taxes in Central Frontenac… READ MORE

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Back to HomeFeature Article - September 3, 2009 A cookbook with history for a causeby Julie Druker Nancy Lansdell with the first cook book she wrote as a grade 5 student at Harrowsmith Public School History and cooking often make good bedfellows and Verona resident Nancy Lansdell has plans to… READ MORE