Napanee Writers’ Forum: Losing a friend
Michele works for Lennox and Addington County Libraries. She is a passionate volunteer for organizations that are important to her. Her green thumb is the envy of the Napanee Writers’…
Opinion
Showing Pride in Greater Napanee
June has arrived, bringing with it a mix of sunshine and rainbows. At the time of writing this editorial, the weather was looking great ahead of the June 1 Greater…
Napanee Writers’ Forum: Friday Night Ride
Joanne Kane, a resident of Amherstview, is retired from a lifetime of operating businesses. This includes a decade at Queen’s University, managing food services in the residence system. She is…
L&A Libraries hidden gems
Catherine Coles Coles’ Notes Libraries big and small, rural or urban are chock full of hidden gems that go far beyond books. It is these hidden gems that make a…
Avril Lavigne: from NDSS expulsion to international super star
When Avril Lavigne announced she’d be going on a cross-Canada tour this summer, this reporter decided this could be the long awaited chance. With stops in nearby Toronto and Ottawa,…
Exploring L&A County’s island gem
Admittedly, though Amherst Island falls under the coverage area of the Napanee Beaver, it’s rare this reporter actually makes it out that far. With a population of about 450, there’s…
Writers’ Forum: Rite of Passage
Sharon Hogan is retired from the Correctional Service of Canada. She is passionate about preventing abuse to children and has published a book on the subject. Sharon and her husband…
New CAO a chance for Greater Napanee to start fresh
To say Greater Napanee has been without a captain at the wheel for almost a year now wouldn’t really be accurate. While it was back in July that John Pinsent…
Witers’ Forum: Why Do I Write?
Judi Merle lives in Switzerville. She is a writer, editor and genealogist. Judi has written Wabanang an Anishinaabe Granddaughters Search for the Truth. Her new book Whispered Secrets That kokum…
Did You Know? Mother’s Day
May 12 is the day to celebrate mom. Here’s a couple of fun facts to share with her on her big day. -American Anna Reeves Jarvis is credited with establishing…