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Dolls, Decoys, Tools And Tractors, Collector Has Them

Gwen Tobin insists she’s “lost interest in possessions” but admits to still having “boxes and trucks of Star Wars stuff” in her North Crosby home that used to serve as an antique shop she ran with her husband of 56 years, Vince. “We’re trying to clear out a lot of it,” she said…

Tracey Parker – New Business Development Officer at FCFDC

In Mid December, Tracey Parker took over from the now happily retired Terry Romain, as Business Development Officer with the Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation (FCFDC). Two and a half months into the job, Parker said she is “absolutely loving it”. She said she…

Snow Road Ride for Dad

Last week’s warm temperatures and heavy rain that forced cancellation of an actual snowmobile ride, but unwavering volunteers at the Snow Road Snowmobile Club still hosted their third successful Ride for Dad event on Saturday. Donuts donated by Tim Hortons and hot coffee greeted…

2017 Central Frontenac Heritage Family Day Walk/Run

The balmy weather brought out 34 participants and two dogs on Family Day Monday to raise $300 for the OSO recreation committee rink fund. The finisher cookies were yummy and very colourful this year. Runners and walkers were from Sharbot Lake and area, Crow Lake, Sydenham,…

Hurry Up and Wait Syrup Season Sets Up

Syrup producers who were ready or able to scramble their way into being ready, were able to make syrup several times over the last week, even though some of the nights never dipped below freezing. That has all stopped now as the temperature has dropped, but in a few days the sap…

Councilor Required To Apologize For Statement Made In Email to Constituent

Coun. Vernon Hermer will be required to apologize to Council and “send a follow-up email to a resident correcting his (Hermer’s) inaccurate statement” following a charge that Hermer breeched Council’s code of conduct in an email to a resident. Specifically, the issue was…

Bulbs

When is a bulb not a bulb? Quite often. The term bulb, in every day vernacular, includes corms, tubers, tuberous roots, rhizomes and stolons. I think I have them all. Except for tuberous roots which the name suggests is a root, all of them are modified stems. What makes a…

Central Frontenac Approves Septic Inspection Program

Central Frontenac Council adopted a “Septic System Maintenance and Assessment Program” at its regular meeting Tuesday night. It further directed staff to prepare a draft licensing bylaw to licence septic system pumpers and haulers for the purpose of reporting pump-out activities…

I Love To Write!

“Ok everyone, stand up and do a back flip.” I remember the look of disbelief, shocked silence, and a few nervous giggles from the audience as occupational therapist Amy Quilty began her presentation with this command. She spoke to a room full of early learning educators and…

North Frontenac Budget Approved and Ratepayers Will Pay 2.39 Per Cent More

North Frontenac Council passed its 2017 budget at its regular meeting last week in Plevna. Residents will see a $23.91 increase on every $100,000 of their property’s assessment or 2.89 per cent. The Township portion increased by 2.39 per cent but the bottom line also includes…