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Forty years later, communications are as important as ever

Editorial by Jeff Green In 1971 there was no Facebook, no Twitter, no Internet at all, and no cell phones. Most telephones in this part of the world were on party lines. It was a long distance call between Sharbot Lake and Arden, or Harrowsmith and Sydenham for that matter. At…

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Back to HomeLetters - February 24, 2011Letters: February 24 OUCH! That was a slap in the face! Jenn Dunham Congratulations to Dr. Tobia, Brian Young Sisters of the Drum Lunch, Pamela Giroux Olden, the county, and the Heritage Festival, Justin Gray OUCH! That was a slap in the…

Who will use a poultry abattoir

The National Farmers Union (NFU) Local 316 (Frontenac and Lennox and Addington Counties) has actively promoted the strengthening of the local food system in the Kingston area for several years. Its current project, The New Farm Project, assists farmers to increase their…

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Back to HomeLetters - February 17, 2011Letters: February 17 How a real community responds, Rod Harris-Lowe Re: Kicking Up their Heels in Arden, Audrey Tomkins Bill C-393, Sylvia Powers Re: 10% of what, Mr. Premier?, David Hahn Wind Power, Michael Wise How a real community…

Addington Highlands and North Frontenac energy survey

Photo: A bin for wood pellets to be installed at North Addington Education Centre, Here we are with spring in sight and a good portion of the home heating season behind us, or so we hope. Within the next few weeks, 800 households, 400 each from Addington Highlands and North…

Digging up your roots

Photo: Doug Lovegrove's computer genealogy seminar in Hartington On February 9, those looking for help in unearthing their family trees got the ins and outs at a seminar called “Computer Genealogy” presented by Verona resident Doug Lovegrove. Sponsored by the Portland & District…

Northbrook Legion Public Speaking

Photo: Winners of the public speaking contest from left to right: Kaden Snider, Riley Kay, Madi Lemke, Lance Wagner and Ben Mieske, photo by Dave Deacon. Students participated at the Lions Hall, Northbrook, on Friday Feb. 11/11 in front of family and friends. It was encouraging…

Jet quilt takes off again at the AEAC

Photo: Kim Ondaatje and her “Jet” quilt It is no wonder that the “Jet” quilt designed by renowned Canadian artist Kim Ondaatje is the first quilt you see as you enter the show “Collecting Stories: The Heritage Quilt Collection”. The show is now up and runs until July 17 at the…

Got the winter blues? Strap on some snowshoes!

Photo: Instructor Rebecca Whitman For those looking for a inexpensive way to enjoy the winter sun and snowy outdoors, snowshoeing might be just the thing. If you don't own your own pair and have never tried it- six bucks and a quick trip to Foley Mountain Conservation Area in…

Great cakes! at Prince Charles PS

Photo: Mr. Schneider's grade 2/3 class at PCPS Students at Prince Charles PS in Verona had a chance to win a cake and eat it too as they and their families got creative in the kitchen, baking cakes for the school’s annual Valentine’s Day cake raffle. The cakes came in all…