The King Township Public Library has a new wave of technology with children's literacy, thanks to a $7,000 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. All four branches of the library system (King City, Nobleton, Schomberg and Ansnorveldt) will be able to add to their children's programming and literacy materials. More...

I'm sure we've all heard it said that the one thing people generally fear more than anything else is speaking in public. I think it's true that most of us start off being uncomfortable getting up in front of a crowd and making remarks. Some of us get over the fear, and there are some who actually get quite good at it. People in the public eye get plenty of practice. More...

Once again, King Township residents, for the most part, are united in their concern for the well-being of their community. But there are differences on the best way to proceed. Fair enough. That happens frequently, and people who are really concerned will find ways to work together. The worst thing they can do, however, is start fighting among themselves. More...

I would like to thank Bill Rea for his insightful comments regarding parliamentary reform in the May 7 Sentinel, especially his endorsement of the status quo as it pertains to the Senate. More...

Even the most strenuous hill at the 112th Boston Marathon wouldn't stop Angie Thurston. Through her training, she was able to dominate the much acclaimed hilly Heartbreak Hill, as the Aurora marathon runner amplified a heartfelt end when she crossed the finish line of the 42.2 kilometre (26.2 mile) race. More...

Nobleton Senior Public School hosted the York Region District School Board's Lego Robotics tournament for the fifth straight year recently. Grade 4 to 8 students built robots to compete in two challenges: cleanup and penny. During the cleanup challenge the robots had to perform every day tasks, such as cleaning the house and turning off light switches. More...

St. Patrick Catholic Church, Schomberg The annual Corpus Christi Procession will be held May 24 after 5 p.m. mass at St. Patrick's Church in Schomberg. Fr. Paul is inviting all children and especially those who have received their first Holy Communion to attend. Everyone is welcome. More...

King City United Church Submitted by Shirley Burton "Love Is No Accident." "Love completes or fulfills all things, it is an essential characteristic or quality of God, which lives within us, empower us and links us to one another. More...

Nobleton Lions Early-bird last call Just a reminder that the Nobleton Lions Club annual draw and Fund-Raising Gala is being held June 14, but the extra early-bird draw, new this year, is fast approaching. The early-bird prize draw will be held May 19, for a cash prize of $1,000. Tickets must be purchased by May 16 to be eligible. More...