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Closing Ceremony For Sharbot Lake Public School

On Thursday, June 20 at 11:15am a closing ceremony will be held at Sharbot Lake Public School. Former students and staff as well as the general public are invited to come out to mark the event, which will include speeches and performances by current students. “We will also be…

Frontenac Women's Chorus “Rocks” On

Hard-core rock n' rollers might have been surprised by the kind of “rock” that comprised the Frontenac Women's Chorus' repertoire at their May 25concert at Trinity United Church in Verona. But lovers of the rocky Frontenac landscape would have been pleased, as were the listeners…

Great Outdoor Adventure & United Way Yard Sale

As summer quickly approaches and the weather begins to warm up, many new things are in bloom. This free event, sponsored by Northern Frontenac Community Services, is one of the ways to welcome this warm time of the year. The Great Outdoor Adventure will be held on Saturday June…

Hydro One Clean Up At NAEC

On Friday May 10 four volunteers from Hydro One (Dalton Sproule, Nicholas Sproule, Ab Meeks and Alan Fortier) worked at North Addington Education Centre, clearing brush and fallen trees near the playground and Outdoor Centre. Using an excavator, bulldozer and chainsaws, these…

South Frontenac Council - May 30/13

Naming of New Roads and Lanes Council reviewed and approved a process that is designed to streamline the (admittedly infrequent) task of choosing names for new roads and lanes. Planner Lindsay Mills noted problems with names that are in some way amusing or trendy, leading to…

“Quilts And Beyond” Fundraiser This Weekend!

Come out and show your support for Habitat for Humanity’s Tichborne Build this Saturday (10am to 4pm) & Sunday (1pm to 5pm). “Quilts and Beyond” will be held at 1010 Lawn & Garden Centre, corner of Clement Rd. and Road 38. The greenhouse will also be open to purchase that…

Hard Times For Journalists

The main benefits of being a journalist are two-fold. First, journalists can dress poorly. Second, journalists get to sit in judgement of public figures. This judgement lies at the root of all reportage - editorials and news reports alike (that’s a trade secret, news reports are…

Letters: May 30/13

Re: Councilor Accuses Warden of Influence Peddling After reading the Frontenac News last week, I was wondering when the county became a dictatorship, and if I missed something, or is it just the warden doing whatever she wants to suit her own agenda? I mean – come on – wanting…

BATTEY-PRATT, Eric Peter

Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2013 at the age of 81. Beloved husband of 48 years to Alita. Father of Annetta Battey-Pratt, Penelope Battey-Pratt, and Melissa Battey-Pratt (Michael Tombs). Grandfather of Alita Arwen "Poppy." Predeceased by his sister…

NEWTON, Gail

After fighting a courageous battle, Gail Marie Newton (VanNess) has passed away at the Lennox and Addington County General Hospital, Napanee, on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Carl Newton. Dear mother of Troy Newton (Beccie) of Northbrook; Terry Newton (Tammy)…