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Modern Maple Syrup Production North Of 7

Joyce and Mel Conboy have been making maple syrup for decades. At one time their operation involved 30,000 spigots and 2000 buckets and was a much more labor-intensive operation than it is today. Now, just six buckets hang from the trees closest to their home, and Joyce says…

The Lost Highway: Documentary Airs April 23

(film to premiere on TVO next week) Derreck Roemer and Neil Graham spent four years on a project that was sparked by a singular observation. Riding his motorcycle between Tweed and Perth one day, Neil Graham noticed the number of abandoned business on the stretch of Highway 7…

NAEC Takes Home Medals

Fifteen North Addington Education Centre students competed at the Limestone District School Board, Skills Competition, held on April 3 at St. Lawrence College. “Build something that lasts,” was this year’s Skills Competition motto, and that is exactly what they did. Training…

Addison’s Restaurant

It’s hard to believe that it has been 5 years since Addison’s restaurant opened its doors. An empty room with walls, that became my dining room. Dedicated hard work and effort from myself and my staff, has created a casual dining experience that keeps customers coming back. The…

There Are Lots Of Trees, But This One Will Be Missied

Two machines have been slowly, steadily, inexorably dismantling the former Sharbot Lake High School over the past few weeks. The school, which was built in three stages over decades, is being taken apart one attached building at a time. Its replacement, Granite Ridge…

Letters: Apr 17/14

Flaherty good friend to disabled people I am disabled. This past Thursday, I lost a good friend when Jim Flaherty passed away. Because of Mr. Flaherty's family circumstances, he was sensitive to persons with disabilities and had done much to help us; "Us", being over 3.5…

Letters: Apr 10/14

Re: Euthenasia In Jule Koch's letter (Re: Euthenasia, April 3/14) about an assisted suicide bill, she mentions that Aspirin was only marketed in 1900. She supposes that before aspirin, people just stoically suffered without help or hope, or at least that's the way I read it. I…

South Frontenac Council - Apr. 8/14

Hartington Hydrogeological Study A hydrogeological study required for the proposed Hartington subdivision has been completed and forwarded by the county to Malroz Engineering for a peer review. The initial review has been completed and some concerns have been raised. Presently…

NFLT To Present Two One Act Plays

North Frontenac Little Theatre is excited to present two one act plays by Norm Foster at the end of April. Norm Foster is our group’s favourite Canadian comedy writer. We’ve performed several of his plays before: Maggie’s Getting Married, The Foursome and Opening Night. He has a…

North Frontenac Council - Apr 8/14

North Frontenac tax levy to go up by 3% Most of increase devoted to long-term needs While the levy to ratepayers in North Frontenac is going up by 3% this year, the operating budgets of township departments have been trimmed. As part of the asset management strategy that Council…