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ROWLAND, Peter W.

OBITUARIES · Nov 17, 2016

Age 61, of Kingston, formerly North Frontenac, and son of the late Bruce and Eileen Rowland, passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday November 12, 2016. He was preceded in death by his brother Michael Rowland. He leaves behind his two daughters, Shauna Rowland (Mark Lemke)…

D-Day Veteran Remembers When

ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS · Nov 17, 2016

Gordon Wood is a familiar figure in Flinton. Partly that's because he's been there longer than just about anyone else. Also, whenever the weather is nice, even if it is a bit chilly, he can be seen rolling around the village on his motorised scooter. He enjoys the fresh air, and…

Valdy Fills Grace Hall

SOUTH FRONTENAC · Nov 17, 2016

Valdy indeed filled Grace Hall last Saturday night, with both his music and an enthusiastic audience. Beginning with his classic, ‘Play me a Rock & Roll Song’, he went on to show us just how satisfying an evening of real folk singing can be. An accomplished musician, Valdy’s…

Wilfred and Me Book Launch

SOUTH FRONTENAC · Nov 17, 2016

Three years ago. In 2013 Jan Miller published Dear George, a book about her experiences as a counsellor using Neuro-Linguistic Therapy. A the time she said the key to all the work she did was communication. Three years later, now retired as a therapist more or less, Miller has…

Preparing for Winter

Outdoors in the Land O' Lakes · Nov 17, 2016

This is a busy time of year for birds and animals. I recently observed some squirrel activity that was really unusual so I wanted to share the little story in case anyone else has observed the same thing. During October we did get some much needed rain and towards the end of the…

A little walk along the trail, across Canada

CENTRAL FRONTENAC · Nov 17, 2016

Pam and Marcel Giroux of Sharbot Lake were having dinner last Friday evening at the Maples Restaurant when they met 2 girls in their 20's who had very large backpacks. Pam, never one to be overly shy, struck up a conversation with the girls. They turned out to be sisters Sarah…

South Frontenac budget Set for 2.2% tax increase

SOUTH FRONTENAC · Nov 17, 2016

South Frontenac Council met as a Committee of the Whole on Saturday morning (November 12) to go over the 2017 township budget. Parts of the budget had been brought to committee meetings as far back as early September, but this was the first time the entire package was presented.…

Wine and Cheese fundraiser and sneak peak at new Treasure Trunk location.

CENTRAL FRONTENAC · Nov 17, 2016

There will be a few people at the Treasure Trunk Wine and Cheese fundraiser next week at 12795 Road 38 who will be poking around the building and grounds to see what the new home of the Treasure Trunk is all about. “That's ok, we do want people to see the new building, to see…

South Frontenac Council

SOUTH FRONTENAC · Nov 17, 2016

Council opened with a minute of silence in memory of Eileen Sleeth, recognized as one of South Frontenac’s 2016 Volunteers of the Year, and wife of Councillor Ron Sleeth. Fees for Sale of Public Lands and Road Allowances Deputy Mayor Sutherland and Mayor Vandewal disagreed…

Frontenac County to hire a new ED Officer after all

FRONTENAC COUNTY · Nov 17, 2016

At a special meeting on November 2, members of Frontenac County Council listened to a 20 minute presentation from Chief Administrative Officer Kelly Pender and Manager of Planning and Development Services Joe Gallivan about the merits of hiring a new Economic Development Officer…

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