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What’s Up in the Night Sky - March 2017

Did you know that the Earth is not a perfect sphere? There’s a special area of study in mathematics that involves measurements of Earth. It is called ‘geodesty’. It got its start in the 17th century when improvements in the field of astronomy made astronomical measurements more…

Meeting over Joint Fire Board in the Works

Addington Highlands Council is interested in a joint Councils meeting with North Frontenac, just not on the timetable North proposed. Responding to a request from North at its regular meeting Monday in Flinton, several councillors reported that they were unavailable for the…

Perth Road Firehall to go to Tender

South Frontenac Council gave the approval to have drawings made up and call for tenders on the new Perth Road Firehall at its regular meeting Tuesday night in Sydenham. Public Works Manager Mark Segsworth told Council that the architect’s estimate to build the structure was $1.4…

Bird Auction Cancelled Due to Infectious Disease

The McDonalds Cornere Agricultural Society has cancelled its spring poultry auction, which was set for this Saturday, due to an advisory issued through OMAFRA and the Feather Board Command Centre concerning poultry Infectious Laryngotraceitism ILT. ILT is an acute herpes viral…

Harcourt, David Lloyd

1930 - 2017 Peacefully, at the Pine Meadow Nursing Home in Northbrook on Saturday, February 25, 2017 in his 87th year. Dear father of David (Adriana) Harcourt of Picton and Greg Harcourt (Ann Garrett) of Flinton. Fond memories of grandpa will always be remembered by his…

Deschamps, Joan Elizabeth

September 16, 1937-February 27, 2017 Joan passed away surrounded by her family, on Monday February 27, 2017 at the Ottawa Civic Hospital after a hard faught battle with Lymphona cancer and other complication’s due to the chemo she underwent. Dear mother of Denise Rosenblath…

Beckstead (Nee Hollington) Joan Theresa (Terry)

August 3, 1933 - February 27, 2017 Formerly of Cornwall and Snow Road, Terry died peacefully at Lanark Lodge in her 84th year. Predeceased by husband of 52 years, Reg and daughter Sheila. Survived by daughter Debbie and grandson Lee of Cornwall. Dear friend of Ruth Geddes.…

Goats or Retirees

Excitement about factory goats raises basic questions. Is the goal profit? For whom? Feihe will enforce contracts to guarantee amounts and qualities of goat milk to assure their profits. Small, part-time herds won't fit. Perhaps county representatives should visit some…

RE: Candidate ANSI Redesignation

I am writing to express the serious concern of the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust (MMLT) regarding the proposed Amendment to Lanark County’s Official Plan (OP) that would remove candidate ANSI (Area of Natural Scientific Interest) designation from a number of provincially or…

Earthship Builder Wants To Create ‘Contributional’ Community in North Frontenac

David Craig is currently living in Perth and is building an earthship home just east of town, but what he really wants to do, and soon, is start building a community of earthship buildings in North Frontenac. Earthships are a home design concept that uses recycled tires,…