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New Addington Highlands waste site hours to stay for at least a year

New Waste Site hours came into effect March 20 and the only complaints received relate to the Mackavoy site so far. Mayor Henry Hogg told Addington Highlands Council at its regular meeting Tuesday in Flinton that he’d received “three or four” complaints, one of which was an…

De-boning workshop

On Thursday, March 29, 2018 at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church a crowd of 18 seniors gathered to watch a de-boning workshop put on by retired butcher, Norma Riddell of Sharbot Lake. Two draws were held when the demonstration was completed for the turkey and the bones. Linda Bush…

Still Weaving After 20 Years

The MERA School House weavers will be exhibiting their work at MERA in McDonalds Corners April 7 – April 28. On display will be a range of woven items that demonstrate weaving techniques in practical items and visual delights. Amongst the many weavers displaying are three…

NDP to hold nomination meeting on Saturday

The Lanark Frontenac Kingston (LFK) Ontario New Democratic Party is holding their nomination meeting this Saturday, from 1-4pm at the Maberly Community Hall at 180 Maberly Road, just north of Hwy. 7. The party has approved the candidacy of Ramsey Hart, the Executive Director of…

Rehabilitation of Shabomeka Lake dam costs estimated at $420,000 to $545,000

North Frontenac Council’s regular meeting in Plevna last Thursday was a relatively quiet affair but a presentation from John Price of the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority on the Shabomeka Lake dam has the potential to be an ongoing story. The dam was built in the 1950s…

Re - Legion Taking Stock

In last week’s News, Craig Bakay had an article about a workshop aimed at rejuvenating the Sharbot Lake Legion. It was a very nice article and I, for one, appreciate the publicity it gives the Legion. However, I may have misled Craig with respect to our mission and membership.…

Former South Frontenac Mayor Gary Davison dies

(with files from Craig Bakay and Wilma Kenny) Gary Davison, who served on the Loughborough Township fire department for 40 years, as a South Frontenac Township Councillor for 3 years and Mayor of South Frontenac for 8 years, has died of cancer. Davison died on Monday morning…

CALDWELL, William Brian

CALDWELL, William Brian of Horseshoe Lake, Arden, Ontario. December 22, 1950 - March 18, 2018. Died peacefully in his favourite spot, at the table by the big window looking out on the lake. Survived by his three children: Ian Caldwell (Natasha Webster), Mary Caldwell (Daniel…

THOMPSON, Douglas Wayne

1939 - 2018 Peacefully on his 79th Birthday, Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at the Fairmount Home. Beloved husband for almost 57 years of Elva Thompson (neé Voteary). Loving father of Marylynn. Survived by his siblings Dorothy (George), Keith (Peggy), Wendell (Evelyn) and Muriel…

SHORTS, Dianna Elsie Rose

Suddenly at home on Sunday March 25, 2018 in her 66th year. Beloved wife of Ross Shorts. Dear mother of Kim Allen (Jamie), Nicole Shorts, Fred (Chantel). Sadly missed by grandchildren Maygan, Jennifer, Mitchell, Damian and Chyanne. Survived by her brothers and sisters. Following…