Jeff Green
September Closures for Northbrook And Sharbot Lake Beer Stores
Over the last two weeks, the inevitable announcements have come.The last two beer stores in the region will be closing. The Northbrook beer store will close on September 14, it was announced last week, and this Monday (July 28) the Sharbot Lake store was on the latest list of beer… READ MORE
This "Doc Is Not In Anymore" After 54 Years
When Peter Bell retired at the end of June, he was keenly aware of the historical context of his 54 year stint as a Family Doctor in Sharbot Lake, and his role in the development of the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team, where he served as the lead physician for… READ MORE
Mazinaw Lake Swim Program Only Getting Stronger After 53 Years
The Mazinaw Lake Swim Program (MLSP) just wrapped up for the year at its home base at Bon Echo Park on July 25th, the program has a lot to celebrate.Not only has this program continued to get local children started with swimming, it offers all levels of Lifesaving from Parent… READ MORE
"Jack of Diamonds, Jack of Diamonds" but No Ace Of Spades Yet
“Jack of Diamonds is a hard card to play” – lyric from Blind Lemon Jefferson, Jack of Diamond Blues“Jack of diamonds, Jack of diamonds, take my money/You can have my life of luxury/You can have my precious silver, studded saddle, Bbut you can not take my soul, can not take… READ MORE
Central Frontenac Buys Used Pumper At Special Meeting
Like many, council members look forward all year to the summer. For them, it is not only the beach weather and the BBQ's that they wait for, it is also the once a month meetings. Somehow missing the second meeting each month feels like a holiday.Central Frontenac Council members had… READ MORE
4th Annual Sharbot Lake Beach Bash
The Beach Bash has become a premier country music venue each summer in Eastern Ontario. This year’s event is no exception, with four stellar artists performing throughout the evening this Saturday (July 26) at the Sharbot Lake beach bandshell.The acts include Tyler Lorette, Sully Burrows, Mackenzie Leigh Meyer, and Jason… READ MORE
Bitterness in Local Politics
We have three levels of government, and the only one where we really know who is making the decisions, and more or less how they are made, is on the municipal level. We see our local politicians at the grocery store. We know where they live, who their friends and… READ MORE
Grand Opening Of Inverary Home Hardware
The Trousdale family marked the grand opening of the new Inverary Home Hardware store last week by celebrating the almost 200-year history of the Trousdale family business, and the next generation. John Trousdale, who has turned over the senior management functions of the company to sons Matt and Will, brought… READ MORE
Central Frontenac Council - July 8 meetng
New Volunteer Awards The inaugural Wanda Harrison awards were presented to four recipients in the bandshell at the Sharbot Lake Beach on Canada Day. The late, great, Wanda Harrison, died last year. She lived on Garrison Lake, near Arden, and devoted her senior years to supporting recreation in the community.… READ MORE
North Frontenac Council Report - July 10 meeting
Asset Management A provincial push for updates to asset management plans, led to a report from North Frontenac Treasurer Kelly Watkins about the state of repair of North Frontenac assets. As she pointed out, none of the rural townships looking at their fixed assets is in a position to bring… READ MORE
