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Christmas celebrations at the Child Care Centre

This year's annual Christmas Open House at the Child Care Centre in Sharbot Lake on December 6 was very well attended. Staff from Northern Frontenac Community Services transformed the centre into a festive holiday hub for the entire family. Santa was on site speaking to…

A prayer

by Rev. Patsy Henry, Harrowsmith-Verona Pastoral Charge Last night as my family began turning off the lights and saying good night to each other, I glanced quickly out my window in the direction of the small shelter that houses our ducks and chickens. There it stood, in the…

A Christmas Tale

by George Allen It was early Christmas morning, not so long ago, in a quiet little town all covered with snow. As church bells rang, and carolers sang, the Spirit of Christmas filled the air. In an old, little house at the edge of town, a young mother sat home in despair. For…

The deal of all time

by the Reverend Father George Kwari, incumbent of the Parishes of Maberly-Lanark &Parham-Sharbot Lake December is here! During the hustle and bustle of everyday life it seems the months have flown by. Christmas is only weeks away and, although it is a very happy occasion, it is…

A Meighbourly performance by the Tay Valley Community Choir

The annual Christmas concert by the Tay Valley Community has long been a musical highlight of the holiday season. This year’s concert was no exception and the Maberly hall as always was full for the concert, which took place on December 7. Under the direction of their new…

The Festival of Trees 2014

For close to 15 years now, the Festival of Trees has sparked off the holiday season in Central Frontenac as well as raising funds for two important organizations. Once again, hats off to the members of Villages Beautiful, their dedicated crew of community volunteers and the…

Christmas in Norway

Oslo, the capital and easily the largest city in Norway with a population in the greater urban area of 900,000, is located in the south of the country, as are most of the major population centres. Thanks to the gulf stream it enjoys weather patterns that are similar to ours. The…

175 Nativities at Cole Lake Free Methodist Church

The fourth annual “101 Nativities” show and celebration took place at the Cole Lake Free Methodist Church from November 21-23 and was organized by Jean Freeman and Kristine Caird. The exhibit included approximately 175 nativities from all over the world, and were lent to the…

Splendiferous books for young children

Susan Ramsay, Early Literacy Specialist HFL&A If you are looking for gifts this Christmas, here are a few tips to consider when choosing quality books for that special child in your life. Pictures make or break children’s interest in books. Infants who are learning single words…

There really is a Santa Claus?

By Wendy Parliament Here it is, that time of year. This is my second year out of the classroom. But I still keep an eye on the calendar and note that my teacher siblings and my teaching friends and all of their students are beginning the Christmas Countdown! There will be…