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Habitat For Humanity Looking For Potential Homeowners

As reported earlier, Habitat for Humanity is looking to come to Central Frontenac later this year. This creates a great opportunity for a hard working family wanting to own their own home. Habitat can make the dream of homeownership affordable. With Habitat, your down payment is…

Library Internet In Ompah

The volunteers at the Ompah library had satellite internet service reinstalled last week, to replace the federal government’s CAP program, which ended last year. It has now been reopened in memory of John Conrad, who was a great help and friend to many people in their computer…

North Frontenac Council Feb. 11/13

North Frontenac Service Delivery review With more than a little bit of a push from the Province of Ontario, municipal councils throughout Ontario are completing service delivery reviews and asset management plans. North Frontenac is the first local township to go through these…

Sharbot Lake High School “Last Waltz”

Although Bob Seger was referring to “that old time rock and roll”, many of us are reminiscing about “the days of old” as we look back affectionately on all the wonderful times spent at Sharbot Lake High School. Even with all the excitement that accompanies the building of a…

HARTWICK, Dale

Peacefully at Perth Hospital with his family by his side on Friday, February 8, 2013 in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Lynn and the late Shirley. Dear father of Clinton (Cheryl), Lloyd (Wendy), Tracy, June (Dave) and Sean. Sadly missed by many grandchildren and great…

NASH, Kathleen Maria (Kay)

Of Arden Ontario, peacefully passed away at Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay, Ontario. On February 8th, 2013 at the age of 86. After 63 years of marriage, she has gone to be with her beloved husband William Harry Nash. Survived by her children David (Sharon), Sharon (Richard),…

Letters: Feb 14/13

Re: Algonquin Landclaim It has gotten so that I care little however the land claim goes even though I am Algonquin. The standard procedure of governmental delays, selfish non-native people's protests about their property values, and government fostered native people's…

Mural Project Highlights Aboriginal Curriculum At Hinchinbrooke

In an effort to bring Aboriginal education to students at Hinchinbrooke Public School in Parham, grade 5/6 teacher Kathryn Sawdon enlisted the talents of professional mural artist Maureen Walton of Belleville. Walton, who has been working as a fine artist for decades and as a…

Panthers' Pride Reaches Out At PCPS

Prince Charles Public School in Verona recently extended its recycling program by reaching out to different community organizations as part of their Panthers' Pride and EcoSchool programs. The Panthers’ Pride program aims to encourage students to take care of each other and…

Ken Hollywood (1917-2013)

There will be one less old warrior in Sharbot Lake next November 11. Ken Hollywood was more than a fixture at the Sharbot Lake Legion, and when it came time to mark Remembrance Day his medals covered both sides of his chest. However, those medals don't tell the whole story of…