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Pineview Free Methodist Church 40th Anniversary

Perseverance begins with a vision, and a vision begins with a dream, and a dream begins with an idea. Pineview was an idea -a dream and a vision of several people who were not satisfied that Cloyne and area did not have a Free Methodist church. Because of this spiritual reality…

North Frontenac Council - Nov. 13

Volunteers make pitch for ATV runs Brian Moffitt, representing the Ompah Volunteer Firefighters Association, brought information about the increasingly successful ATV runs that the association has been sponsoring each spring and fall. In 2012, the two runs raised a total of…

North Addington says “Lest We Forget”

By Photo: Paratroopers from Mike Company visit Mrs. Cuddy's class to answer questions." Friday, November 9 saw a set of welcome guests at North Addington Education Centre (NAEC). Students, staff and community members gathered for the Remembrance Day Ceremony, and were joined by…

Limestone taking low key approach to labour unrest

All questions to local high schools about the impact of labour actions that were taken this week by members of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers (OSSTF) Federation are being referred to the Limestone District School Board (LDSB). I had a chance to speak to communications…

Central Frontenac Council - Nov. 20

Recommendations re proposed new property standards by-law by Julie Druker In a delegation to council that was attended by over 30 members of the public, Terry Kennedy, president of the Kennebec Lake Association, presented to the group's recommendations for a proposed new…

Editorial - Notes on pipeline 9

Editorial by Jeff Green One comment sticks in my mind from a meeting I attended last week about the ‘reversal’ of Enbridge oil Pipeline 9, which runs through our region. In the midst of his cautionary presentation about Enbridge, pipelines, and leaks, Adam Scott from…

ABC Hall

Photo: regulars at the ABC Hall Open Mic and Potluck l-r, Mel McDougall, Frank Coleman and Glenn Russell The old adage "If you build it they will come" is proving to be the case at the old ABC Hall in Bolingbroke. In an ongoing effort to revitalize community life in the area,…

Lee Casement: more guests in the Guestroom

Photo: Photos- Lee Casement will release his new CD "In The Guest Room: Part 2 - By Design or By Desire" in Kingston at The Mansion on Saturday December 1 at 9pm With a plethora of musicians lining up at his door following the release in May 2010 of his first CD titled "In The…

What's Up in the Night Sky - November

I thought that a tour of The Great Square of Pegasus and a few observing challenges would be interesting this month. Pegasus can be found during November high in the south just below the zenith. If you go out between 8 and 9 pm you should have no trouble finding it. It covers…

Seasonal Sparkle Balls aglow in Sydenham

Photo: Sandy Rogers and Helen Kimmett display their wreaths and seasonal sparkle balls in Sydenham at the SWI's annual craft sale The Sydenham Women's Institute Annual Craft Sale took place on October 27 at the Legion with over 20 vendors. Sandy Rogers and Helen Kimmett are two…