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Questions but no answers yet on Fire Chief's status

Central Frontenac Council rearranged its agenda for its regular meeting Tuesday (September 10) in Sharbot Lake to accommodate its lawyer, who was present for an in-camera session in the middle of the meeting to discuss two matters subject to solicitor-client privilege. But…

Classifieds

AUTOMOTIVE KALADAR AUTO RECYCLING. Car & truck parts. Used cars, $600 & up. We take trade-ins. We buy farm equipment, tractors, loaders for parts. 11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613-885-8644 KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars,…

Hackett, Helen Margaret

With great sadness, the family of Helen Margaret Hackett (Ferguson) announce her passing on August 26, 2019, her 89th birthday, at the Great War Memorial Hospital in Perth. She leaves five children:David (Diane), Linda (Bob), Brian(Georgina), Brent (Debbie) and Laurie (late…

Helmi Ruttle

Helmi Ruttle (nee Hill) - formerly of Plevna, passed away peacefully, with family by her side, at Cedarvale Terrace, Toronto, on January 26, 2019 at the age of 92 years. Helmi, beloved wife of the late Bill Ruttle. Loving mother of Michael (Debie) and Martha (Andrew); proud…

Re – physician shortage

As a 40-year veteran of the nursing profession, I felt compelled to respond to the letter by Dr. Gibbens. I was surprised that Dr. Gibbens, in her recent letter to the editor, focused largely on defending the money making foreign medical resident training programs run by several…

Radon solution

The radon report shows that there is a lot of it in this area. The simple solution is for people to open their windows and let fresh air in! That will get rid of all the radon! No need to spend thousands of dollars on changing the house. Milan Konecny

Too petty to contemplate (web only)

The City of Kingston has decided to withhold a payment of $200,000 from Frontenac County for Frontenac Paramedic Services and Fairmount Home. City Council feels they were over-billed for the services without adequate consultation. The City does not question the way costs are…

Rosie’s Café and General Store grand opening in Denbigh

Rosie’s Café and General Store grand opening Rosie’s Café and General Store held its grand opening last Saturday (August 31), and the overwhelming response from the public, which included a line-up all the way to Hwy. 41 at one point, reflected the fact that the permanent and…

Gary Hawley’s been the St. Andrews organist for the past 70 years

Back in 1949, Gary Hawley was 18. Mrs. Gordon was the organist at St. Andrews Church in Sharbot Lake and getting up in years. “She knew that I played and asked if I’d help out,” Hawley said Sunday at a lunch being held in his honour. “I said yes.” He’s been doing it ever since.…

Successful return for North Addington Soccer

The North Addington Soccer Association hosted their Kick-Off event for the 2019 season on Monday, August 19th. There was a spectacular turnout with over 90 participants in attendance, ranging from ages 3 – 12. There are 105 children registered, KFL&A Public Health was also on…