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Cathy Owen is another local artist who has every reason to say that she is “living the dream”. On August 3 Cathy, who has been painting and teaching for over 20 years, officially opened the doors of her brand new “Red Dragon Studio” which is located on Malcolm Lake near Ardoch.…
By Lorraine Julien Who hasn’t walked through a field of grasses and weeds only to discover, after your walk, that you or your dog have picked up bunches of thistle burrs entangled in the dog’s fur or gathered on your socks? You know how difficult it is to pull these things off…
(1939 – April 23, 2013) Predeceased by his brothers Gerald and Carl, and sister Jean Wright (Frank). Bob will be sadly missed by his wife Nadine, his children Kilborn (Jill), Barbara Rhodenizer (John), Gordon (Tracy), and Philip (Caron); 12 grandchildren and two great…
The official grand opening of North Frontenac Dark Skies Preserve took place on August 3 and attracted a good crowd of enthusiasts, many of whom set up some very sizable telescopes in preparation for a evening of spectacular night viewing. North Frontenac Councilor Betty Hunter,…
Due to a request by members of the Desert Lake Cottage Association, board member Kate Laird headed up a Bio-Blitz near Desert Lake on August 3. Laird, who also sits on the board of the KLF&A Land Conservancy and who is a property owner on Desert Lake, was joined by Anne…
Meanwhile in Flinton it was the lovers of bluegrass who packed the ball field at the Flinton Recreation Centre for another installment of the ever popular Flinton Country Bluegrass Jamboree. Over 300 trailers were parked on site to take in this year's line up, which included…
Local and out of town rockers made the one-day Elphinfest their destination and on August 3 fans gathered at Rick Killingbeck's Elphin homestead, where for 13 years he has been offering up an eclectic line up of players in the alternative/rock vein. Six Ottawa bands played,…
Time marches on, and we all march with it. But once in a while there is an occasion to reflect on how past events have reverberated through time. As the Blue Skies Music Festival hit its 40 anniversary, the Festival’s Artistic Director, Julia Phillips, decided to leaven this…
Ashley Rae has become the face of fishing in Eastern Ontario. She has a TV show that will be aired later on this year and she has been promoting fishing in other media as well. And this summer she has been working with the Land O’Lakes Tourist Association (LOLTA) to publicize…
Leah Neumann is a wiry, athletic, 9-year-old girl. She does just about everything she wants to do. Whether that means climbing trees, doing somersaults, riding a bike, swimming or kayaking on the lake. She lives with her two sisters and parents, who run Brown’s Campground on…
