August 23, 2006 / Front Page

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Church members hear of efforts to fight HIV and AIDS in Ethiopia

AIDS has been a topical issue over the last several days, and the information spread to King City Saturday night. More...

News

Appearance of apparent crop circle creates a puzzle at Puck's Farm

By Bill Rea

So what is the latest attraction at Puck's Farm, and how did it get there? More...

First birds test positive for West Nile

York Region Health Services reports that four dead birds have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNv). More...

Les Pengelly will run to get back on school board

By Bill Rea

Schomberg resident Leslie Pengelly enjoyed serving as local school trustee in the 1990s so much that he's planning to seek his old job again. More...

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Columns

Bill's Bulletin Board

By Bill Rea

I frequently get people in the community asking me if I ever take time off or vacation. I guess my chronic workaholism is a little hard to hide. More...

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Editorial

Kingstock was a job well done

One has to offer words of congratulations to the Youth Leadership Association of the King Township Chamber of Commerce for putting on fun, entertaining and well-run show in Nobleton Saturday night. More...

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Letters

Mayor defended

The following letter is in response to a letter from More...

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Arts & Entertainment

CONCERT MODIFIED FOR WEATHER

Sunday's Music at the Museum concert had to be cancelled because of weather, but Mike 'Hurricane' Thompson and Gary Jackson held a song-writers' session inside for the patrons who were on hand, joined by Les Zaiser, master of ceremonies for the conce More...

Puppet Show at Museum

All are welcome to an afternoon of entertainment at the King Township Museum. More...

Lots of sights, sounds and entertainment at the Battle of the Bands

Fatchface from Nobleton had the audience hopping during their set. Frankie Maccarone was singing with Dave Celebre on drums and Marco Pascucci on bass. More...

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Nobleton Notes

Nobleton Notes

Seniors' euchre will soon start up again
By Angie Maccarone (905) 859-5174

St. Paul's Presbyterian Church Join us this Sunday (Aug. 20) at 9:45 a.m. for our morning worship service with Rev. Shawn Kennedy. Shawn is chaplain at Woodbine Racetrack and has been preaching at St. Paul's quite regularly this summer. More...

SANDRA'S HAIR SALON OPENS

Sandra's Hair Salon of Nobleton has moved to their newly renovated and larger facility at 6037 King Rd. Mayor Black was on hand Thursday for the ribbon cutting and Father Paul Hancko of St. Mary's Catholic Church presented the blessing. More...

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TOP BAND AT KINGSTOCK

The Vestaloynes, with members hailing from the Nobleton and Toronto areas, were the big winners Saturday night in the Kingstock Battle of the Bands, hosted by the Youth Leadership Association of the King Township Chamber of Commerce. More...

Community

'Fiesta' on Marsh

Almost 100 young people were taking part in the various fun activities last week at Holland Marsh Christian Reformed Church in Ansnorveldt. The annual Vacation Bible School had a Mexican theme this year. More...

There's a group for single parents

One Parent Families Association (OPFA), a nonprofit organization since 1973, provides an opportunity for separated, divorced, widowed or never married parents, to socialize at monthly dances, outings and fun, family-oriented activities for children. More...

Food bank will operate Saturday

The King Township Food Bank will be open for business this Saturday (Aug. 26) from 9 until 11 a.m. More...

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Sports Beat

The Inside Pitch

Junior rookies get the better of their mothers, for once
By Lee-Ann Brinovec Junior rookie

The TVS Development junior rookie team played perhaps their most challenging game of the season as they took to the field against their Moms last week. More...

Phil's Motors guys holding their own in under-12 soccer

As the fields have been heating up from the summer sun, Schomberg's under-12 boys soccer team has been pumped up and ready to take on the season. More...

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