April 30, 2008 / Front Page

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GREAT LOCAL ARTISTIC CREATIONS ON DISPLAY

Brett Davis, shown here in front of his Water Harp bronze sculpture at his studio in the northeast corner of King. Davis had several bronze sculptures on display for the ASK Studio Tour King that took place over the weekend. More...

News

Moraine land trust gets 155,500 from Trillium Foundation

By Bill Rea

A large grant allocation will always put smiles on a lot of faces, and that was certainly the case Friday. Oak Ridges - Markham MPP Dr. More...

Come out for King Blooms Day

The Nobleton community is going to be gathering this Saturday morning for a clean-up of litter in the area, but that's not all that's planned. Things will start on the lawn of the Nobleton branch of the King Township Public Library at 9 a.m. More...

Meeting tonight in Aurora to discuss generating station

Residents of northern York Region will get more chances to question whether their communities need a large, energy-inefficient electricity generating station. More...

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Arts & Entertainment

Great local art on display in ASK Studio Tour King

Studio Tour King photos By Jon Yaneff and Bill Rea

Artists from all over King Township had their creations and tools on display over the weekend in the annual Studio Tour King, put on by Arts Society King. More...

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Sports Beat

Let's Learn Hockey Program a success in Alliston

Thirty-four kids, who otherwise would not be playing hockey this fall, will now be hitting the ice. The reason they'll be playing is they attended the weekend's Let's Learn Hockey Program (LLHP) at the New Tecumseth Recreation Complex at Alliston. More...

WENDEL CLARK SIGNS AUTOGRAPHS

Legendary Toronto Maple Leaf Wendel Clark was at AllStarCollectors.com in Orangeville Saturday, signing autographs and meeting with his many admirers. The King resident is seen here with fan Jennifer Coats, 8 or Orangeville. More...

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

King City Josh Caruso Caruso, 15, struck out eight, as he pitched only three innings against Clarington in a tournament in Port Hope this past weekend. More...

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Mortelliti's motion to block generator gets defeated

By Anneleen Naudts

Councillor Cleve Mortelliti wanted to send a clear message to the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) that a generating plant would not be welcome within King's borders. More...

Columns

Bill's Bulletin Board

By Bill Rea

Some years ago, I covered a murder trial that troubled me. Truth is, it still does. The man was convicted and sent to prison. The Crown had a fair amount of circumstantial evidence, including plausible details about a potential motive. More...

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Editorial

Editorial

Province has helped cut property taxes, But it's done it with our money

The provincial government has been doing a lot of nice things with the money in its coffers lately. If you don't believe us, just ask a municipal politician. More...

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Letters

APPO responds to concerns raised about generating facility

The following, addressed to Mayor Margaret Black, was submitted to the Sentinel for publication. More...

Super turnout for WALK event

I would like to thank all those who volunteered their time Saturday morning and made the litter pick-up effort at the Highway 9 car park such a success. I, as many, was discouraged by the sheer volume of litter. More...

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Schools

PLANTING A TREE FOR EARTH DAY

Earth Day came last Tuesday, and the students at Schomberg Public School celebrated the occasion by watching a tree being planted on the school property. More...

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All Around Schomberg

All around Schomberg

Lots of messages for euchre club members

Happy Times Euchre Club Submitted by Shirley Stonehouse The top player among the ladies at the April 23 meeting of the Happy Times Euchre Club was Shirley Stonehouse, followed by Peggy Johnston, Arlene Bowen and Irene Palmer. More...

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King's Corners

King's Corners

King City United Church to celebrate 137th anniversary this week

King City United Church Submitted by Shirley Burton "He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy. Happy is the man who is always reverent. More...

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Nobleton Notes

Nobleton Notes

Don't pick trilliums
By Angie Maccarone (905) 859-5174

Horticulture "I never knew the charm of spring. I never met it face to face. I never knew my heart could sing. I never felt a warm embrace. Till April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom . . . More...

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