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Ten residents of South Frontenac receive Jubilee medals

In a special presentation at the Sydenham Public Library on December 12, led by South Frontenac CAO Wayne Orr and South Frontenac Councilor John McDougall, South Frontenac Mayor Gary Davison (who also received a medal) presented Diamond Jubilee medals to several residents of…

Council Set to Challenge Gutowski Again

After learning at a special meeting last Tuesday that Warden Janet Gutowski is not prepared to relinquish her role after one year, as has been the practice for Frontenac County wardens, members of Council will be challenging that decision at this week's meeting. Two motions are…

Ebenezer Scrooge Inspires at the Bellrock Schoolhouse Theatre

Photo: Ebeneezer Scrooge, played masterfully by Fred Colwell, sees the light on stage at the Bellrock Schoolhouse Theatre In a special performance on December 15, members of the Bellrock community presented Dickens' famed classic A Christmas Carol at the Bellrock Schoolhouse…

Student Toy Drive at Sydenham HS - Dec. 20

Photo: Jim Kelly, Peter Stewart, Mikaela Horton, Kristina Bradbury and Sue Clinton at Sydenham High School In an effort to bring joy to children and families in need in their community, one grade 12 student at Sydenham High School took it upon herself to get students and staff…

“Walk to the First Christmas” Attracts Hundreds at VFMC

Photo: Margaret Page and Smokey Joe, two of the actors in the VFMC's fourth annual “A Walk to the First Christmas” Now in its fourth year, the Verona Free Methodist Church's annual “Walk to the First Christmas” is still attracting hundreds of visitors. The idea of inviting…

Land parcels revealed in Algonquin Land Claim

Photo: Map of the Algonquin Landclaim showing proposed provincial park surrounding Crotch Lake in North Frontenac Township. With the release of the Agreement in Principle (AIP) for the Algonquin Land Claim, some details have emerged and some previously released information has…

South Frontenac Council - Dec. 18

South Frontenac Council gave final direction to their treasurer regarding the 2013 budget at their last meeting of 2012 on Tuesday night, December 18. Until late in the budgeting process, the goal of keeping the increase under 3% was being achieved, but in November the township…

Don't like the proposed Central Frontenac Safe Properties Bylaw? It's already here.

Central Frontenac Safe Properties Bylaw already in place Central Frontenac Mayor Janet Gutowski emailed a response to a letter from a constituent opposing the proposed bylaw. The original letter had been copied to the News, and Gutowski hit the “reply all” button on her…

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Back to HomeFeature Article - December 20, 2012Christmas Message From the Newsby Jeff Green After 50 weeks of publishing, it feels like there is not much left to say as we head to our annual two-week hiatus over Christmas and New Year's. Once again this year we have been…

Vote of Censure Goes Through, but Gutowski Ignores It

In a 7-2 vote, members of Frontenac County Council, approved a resolution that reads: “Warden Gutowski has lost the confidence of Frontenac County Council. Warden Gutowski is being asked by Frontenac County Council to immediately resign from the Warden's position.” Warden…