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On October 31, 11 students from North Addington Education Centre canvassed the community in their costumes; not for candy or treats, but for non-perishable food items. At least two students were stationed in each community: Flinton, Northbrook, and Cloyne. The response was…
Photo: Suzie Vinnick and Rick Fines at the Sharbot Lake Country Inn Suzie Vinnick's sold-out Oct. 29 show at the Sharbot Lake Country Inn left fans and newcomers to her music wanting more, and why not? The lady, who has won numerous awards, has musical talent galore and a voice…
Recycling rates average, cost through the roof in AH Addington Highlands Council received a presentation by Cambium Environmental of Peterborough concerning their recycling program. Dave Bucholtz from Cambium said that the diversion rate at Addington Highlands Landfill sites is…
OMB to hear appeal of Bridgen’s Island zoning With Mayor Gutowski off in Australia visiting her grand-daughter, Central Frontenac Council whipped through a light agenda back in Sharbot Lake on Tuesday Nov. 8. Cathy MacMunn, the planning co-ordinator for the township, reported…
County Discusses Planning Updates Joe Galllivan, planner for the County of Frontenac, reported that his department was interested in working more closely with the Townships, by contracting out the County’s planning services on a cost-recovery, non-profit basis. Recognizing that…
Editorial by Jeff Green A couple of weeks ago I had occasion to visit both Montreal and Toronto within a 24 hour period, and spent time driving through traffic jams in both cities. Aside from the fact that at ay given moment I could gaze at more different people and vehicles…
There are still five spaces available for anyone aged 15-30 looking for a paid training/employment opportunity this fall in the Sharbot Lake and surrounding area. The federally funded program called the Blossoms Project is being offered through the Sharbot Lake branch of St.…
by Steve Blight Photo: Blue-beech trunk, showing the ridges that give the tree its other common name, Musclewood Fall provides an opportunity to see our local forests in a whole new light. With the leaves mostly on the ground, you can see much further into the forest and some…
Special Education is a serious business for the Limestone District Board of Education. Alison McDonnell, Supervising Principal (Special Education), heads up the program for the board, and dozens of people work in her department at the board office, travelling from school to…
By Fred Barrett Let’s talk aurora borealis this month! I’m sure some of you have seen recent displays of these spectacular rippling curtains of light in the sky. We are in the midst of what is called a Solar maximum. During a Solar maximum the Sun has a much greater number of…
