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The Wild Child – Unleashing the Power of Nature

Howard Clifford has unshakable faith in the transforming, restorative powers of nature. He believes that nature is not only a healer but that the “University of Wilderness” is the best teacher. On Wednesday, April 6, at the Annual General Meeting of the Mississippi Madawaska…

NFLT presents Pinocchio

The play, the play, the play! What is the play they are talking about? Well Pinocchio of course. This spring, North Frontenac Little Theatre is offering up a treasure of a classic adaptation of this tale with a modern-day twist. The cast is choc full of wonderful talents, from…

Re: Syrian refugees

Recently the News has printed two letters with negative reactions to the influx of Syrian refugees to our country. While I can sympathize with Ms. Layfield’s frustration (Letters, Re: Syrian refugee fundraiser, Feb 11/16) at being on a waiting list for housing, she has not been…

Prime Minister Trudeau

According to Ken Fisher (Letters, Re: Mike Bossio to chair Rural Caucus, Mar 3/16) , we have magically, by the election of a grade 4 drama teacher (great background for leading a nation) illuminated Canada with happy days and prosperity. So what do the actions of the new PM…

Hydro One

I don't mind admitting it - I have broad shoulders. It doesn't bother me if people tell me my hair is too long and my ears are too short. I can hack it when they indicate my thighs are too wide and my shoulders are too sloped. I just laugh when people tell me my hair is too gray…

When is a bribe a benefit?

In a story published in the March 3, 2016 issue of the Frontenac News, the opponents of windmills in Addington Highlands Township complain that the township council only supported the windmill projects because the companies offered to pay the township $500,000 a year for 20…

Tax credits cancelled

Premier Wynne has fulfilled one of her campaign promises by providing free tuition to post-secondary students from families whose annual income is below $50,000. Awesome, not in my eyes! She has chosen to fund this by cancelling our tax credits received on the tenth of the month…

Branscombe, Warren Abram

On Sunday March 20, 2016, Warren (affectionately known as “Tinker”) at age 82 years passed peacefully after a four year battle with Alzheimer’s, at the Long Term Care facility in London, Ontario. Beloved husband of Wyn Sargeant and the late Lucy Sappolla. Much loved and…

Lavery, Donald

1935 - 2016 After a brief illness, Donald Lavery passed away peacefully in the Perth Hospital surrounded by his family on March 23 in his 81st year. Born in East York, Toronto on July 25 1935, Don leaves behind his loving wife Jessie (Howell) Lavery. He was the son of John and…

Thompson, Thomas W.

1929 - 2016 (W.W.II Verteran - Air Force)Peacefully, at the Lennox & Addington General Hospital on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 in his 88th year. Loving husband of 67 years to AnnaJean (Fischer) of Northbrook. Dear father of Ann Duquette (Frank) of Hamilton and Thomas Jr. Thompson…