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Twenty years later, Frances Smith returns as Frontenac County warden

Twenty years ago, Frances Smith won the confidence of two dozen, mostly male, members of Frontenac County Council and was elected warden. At the time she was the reeve of Oso Township. None of them knew it at the time, but all the reeves and deputy reeves on the Council at the…

Burns Supper in Northbrook

Scots and other enthusiasts all over the world will celebrate Robbie Burns Day near his birthday. In the North of Seven area it shall be done at the Lions Hall in Northbrook on Saturday Jan 23. The Cloyne & District Historical Society who bring you this event, are particularly…

Ride for Dad gearing up in Snow Road

On Sat. February 27, Snow Road Snowmobile Club will again host a Telus Ride for Dad event in support of the fight against prostate cancer. This will be the second year this small club has taken on the challenge. Last year over $8,500 was raised and organizers are hoping to…

Fire in Flinton leaves two families homeless

Just days before Christmas, fire destroyed a home in Flinton, leaving the two families who were tenants of the building homeless. One family with three children was away at the time and the mother of the other family was able to get her three sons out safely. The bulding was…

Frontenac Women’s Chorus seeks new members

Are you a woman who loves to sing and is curious about joining a choir? The Frontenac Women’s Chorus is welcoming new members for January. No audition is necessary, and an ability to read music, although helpful is not required. Just bring your joy and enthusiasm for learning an…

Winter Composting - Be Pepared

Gardeners know the benefits of using compost in their gardens. It improves the soil tilth and adds nutrients to help plants grow and thrive. Gardeners also know that the best compost is made at home, using kitchen and garden organic waste, which also keeps this waste out of…

The Bell Wireline Lifeline - a fragile link

The phone line was dead over the New Year’s holiday weekend for some residents of Palmerston Highlands, a small rural community in Snow Road Station, Ontario. Hundreds of people live in this area of eastern North Frontenac Township, either full-time or as cottagers. There is no…

GRAY, HAROLD

Peacefully passed away with his family by his side at Pine Meadow Nursing Home, Northbrook on Wednesday December 23, 2015 in his 99th year. Formerly of Mountain Grove, Harold is predeceased by his devoted and loving wife Kathleen NcNaughton of 65 years. Harold will be missed by…

HAY, David Raymond

On December 16 2015 in his 88th year. Predeceased by his wife Maureen and her daughter Mary. He will be missed by his children Debi Schieb – Peugh (Earl), Kathryn Dunn, Lynda Hay and Steve Hay (Marlou). He will also be missed by Maureen’s children Ernie Rawnsley (Robyn), Rhonda…

Saylor, Gerald Blaine

of St. Thomas and formerly Sharbot Lake, Ontario passed away at Caressant Care Mary Bucke, St.Thomas on Thursady, December 17, 2015 in his 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis (Tuthill) Saylor (2012). Dear father of Ronald Saylor (Carol) of Towanda P.A., Alma Saylor of…