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Tiffany Gift Shop to close in Harrowsmith

As she approaches her 70th birthday, Ann Elvins, who has been the owner of the Tiffany Gift Shop in Harrowsmith for 16 years, says “It's time to dance”. There never has been a problem with the store, she said. It has been well supported by the community since she took it over.…

20th year reunion of the Frontenac women's chorus

by Barb Rodgers This year the Frontenac Women's Chorus is celebrating its 20th year. The chorus began in 1995 under the direction of Jennifer Bennett. She directed the chorus until 2001, at which time Betty Wagner assumed the role of director. The chorus is made up of about 25…

South Frontenac Council – Mar 24/15

Fire hall discussions Fire Chief Rick Chesebrough asked Council to “clarify their expectations for a master fire plan, before issuing an RFP for the new Perth Road Fire Hall.” He reviewed the 2008 and 2013 fire studies, concluding with a projection of recommended upgrades to the…

DUPUIS, JOSEPH EDWARD

On Wednesday March 11, 2015 at the age of 50. Joe was welcomed into heaven by his parents Joe Sr & Marg Dupuis. Joey is now a special angel watching over his heartbroken wife Tammy and three young children Kaden, Kale and Sage. Also mourning from this devastating loss is his…

HAWLEY, Doris Ilene

(Boomhower) September 19, 1929 - March 20, 2015Peacefully, with family by her side in Northbrook on Friday, March 20, 2015 in her 86th year. Loving mother of Linda (Marcello) Sigismondo of Northbrook, Sam (Bonnie) Hawley of Northbrook, Dale (Carl) VanNess of Kaladar, Darlene…

KURKOWSKI, Bernice

(nee Wilson) - Peacefully, at the Pine Meadow Nursing Home on Sunday, March 15, 2015. Beloved wife of the late John McKay and Wilfred Kurkowski. She will be sadly missed by her sister Edna Berton and her brother Douglas (Betty) Wilson. Pre-deceased by her sister Mildred…

NICHOLSON, Nick

April 22, 1930 - March 19, 2015It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our father Nick Nicholson on Thursday, March 19, 2015 in his 85th year. Loving husband of Beverley (nee Sweet). Dear father of Wesley (Alison) Jeandron of Haliburton, Norman (Cora) of…

Re: Addington Highlands Wind Project

Addington Highlands council (Addington Highlands Council, Mar 19/15) is wise to take a go-slow response in respect to NextEra Energy's effort to gain support for a huge wind power project that will see 100 turbines blotting the local landscape. Those turbines will each need as…

Re: Addington Highlands Wind Project

Windmills are beautiful! I object to Councilors Fritsch and Thompson calling windmills "eyesores"(Addington Highlands Council, Mar 19/15). I happen to think that they are beautiful and I would gladly look at them every day so I could admire their beauty. Having said that, the…

Re: Addington Highlands Wind Project

Thank you for your extensive report (Addington Highlands Council, Mar 19/15) and commentary (What it is about Wind, Editorial, Mar 19/15) on the possible wind energy project in North Frontenac and Addington Highlands. It is very important to have a full and informed discussion…