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Feature Article - May 8, 2008 Back toHome Feature Article - May 8, 2008 Neighbours remain uneasy over proposed composting operationBy Jeff GreenA zoning amendment application that has already been the subject of two public meetings at Central Frontenac Council continues to be troubling for residents of 13 Island Lake… READ MORE
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Feature Article - May 8, 2008 Back toHome Feature Article - May 8, 2008 Minister hints at Change to Panfish RegulationsBy Jeff GreenTay Valley Councilor Roxanne Darling expected to hear from the office of Donna Cansfield, the Minister of Natural Resources, early this week on the prospects for a variance… READ MORE
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Feature Article - May 8, 2008 Back toHome Feature Article - May 8, 2008 South Frontenac CouncilBy Wilma KennyHigh-speed Internet Subsidy Voted Down Council discussed the recommendation "that Council authorizes the reimbursement to Council members who wish to take advantage of high-speed internet connection and reimburse the installation costs plus… READ MORE
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Outdoors -May 8, 2008 Back toHome Outdoors in the LandO'Lakes - May 8, 2008 Mid-Spring birds: Woodpeckers, Phoebes and “Little Brown Jobs” Outdoors in the Land O'Lakes by Lorraine Julien As spring unfolds, more and more of “our” birds come back from their extended winter holidays in the south. The… READ MORE
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May 8/08 - Tree Sales Double Back toHome Feature Article - May 8, 2008 Trees sale doubles in sizeBy Jeff GreenJaquie Brown, Paul Spaar and Terry Morey from the Natural Environment Committee The South Frontenac Natural Environment Committee brought a pre-ordering system back to their tree seedling sale this year,… READ MORE
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Feature Article - May 8, 2008 Back toHome Feature Article - May 8, 2008 You can huff & puff…but you can't blow Joe's house downBy Julie DrukerJoe Vidal explains the benefits and constructuion of a straw bale house. Joe Vidal is definitely the king of this straw bale castle. In… READ MORE
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Feature Article - May 8, 2008 Back toHome Feature Article - May 8, 2008 Turtles: "Older than Dirt"By Wilma KennyThey watched the dinosaurs come and go: today’s turtles are direct descendants of one of the oldest creatures on earth. Local conservationist Matt Ellerbeck’s lifelong fascination with these animals was certainly… READ MORE
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Letters - May 1, 2008 Back toHome Letters - May 1, 2008 Letters: May 1Lovelace Speaks Out, Bob LovelaceRe: Composting Plan Faces Opposition, John WaddinghamCitizen's Inquiry into Uranium, Donna DillmanLovelace Speaks OutEditor's Note: At the final session of the Citizens’ Inquiry into the uranium cycle, which was held in Ottawa,… READ MORE
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Feature Article - May 1, 2008 Back toHome Feature Article - May 1, 2008 New building Logix in CloyneBy Jeff Green Even with the advent of new materials, building custom houses hasn’t changed that much in the last 30 to 40 years - it’s still a matter of taking measurements… READ MORE
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Feature Article - May 1, 2008 Back toHome Feature Article - May 1, 2008 North Frontenac Council: Apr 24/08By Jeff GreenStrategic planning offer Ron Higgins, a consultant who has a company called the Wren Group, is offering his services for economic strategic planning in North Frontenac. Wren has done work… READ MORE
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Outdoors -May 1, 2008 Back toHome Outdoors in the LandO'Lakes - May 1, 2008 Turkey Vulture: Master Glider Outdoors in the Land O'Lakes by Lorraine Julien This past couple of weeks I’ve had the thrill of watching a pair of Turkey Vultures gliding the thermals. When conditions are right, it… READ MORE
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Feature Article - May 1, 2008 Back toHome Feature Article - May 1, 2008 Harrowsmith sign contestBy Jeff GreenThe village of Harrowsmith is going to be the recipient of new signs, courtesy of the Sydenham High School Student Council, and the public is being asked to come up with a… READ MORE
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Feature Article - May 1, 2008 Back toHome Feature Article - May 1, 2008 Nussberger wins Pro-Women Snowcross championshipBy Jule Koch BrisonAnother snowcross season has just finished, and Sonya Nussberger has fulfilled one of her dreams. Last year Sonya, 22, became the 2006-07 Canadian Snowcross Sport Women champion, and this… READ MORE
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Feature Article - May 1, 2008 Back toHome Feature Article - May 1, 2008 Central Frontenac CouncilBy Jeff GreenCentral Frontenac will not reimburse resident for OMB hearing costsDavid Daski appeared before Central Frontenac Council this week to request that the township help cover the costs he has incurred challenging one… READ MORE
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Feature Article - May 1, 2008 Back toHome Feature Article - May 1, 2008Off to See the WizardJordon Wallace (Tin Man), Duncan McCalland (Scarecrow), Claire Millard (Dorothy) and Chelsey Dickinson (Lion) in the upcoming Harrowsmith Public Scool production of The Wizard of Oz. North Frontenac Little Theatre presents The Wizardof… READ MORE
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Feature Article - May 1, 2008 Back toHome Feature Article - May 1, 2008 Central Frontenac to pay some of medical centre upgrade costsBy Jeff Green Almost two years ago, the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care committed over a million dollars ($1,086,000) towards a major renovation of… READ MORE