Owen Hewett meets Kingston Frontenac mascot Barrack the Bear during a game Jan. 1 at the Leon’s Centre. Hewett was the guest of honour in recognition of his annual winter clothing campaign, which gathers winter gear for those in need. Submitted photo.

A Canada Goose springs into the chilly waters of the Napanee River. Photo by Adam Prudhomme.

NDSS wrestling coach Jeff Brady watches as NDSS wrestling students practice. The program was revived at the school last year after more than 20 years. Photo by Adam Prudhomme.

This snow goose, found separated from its flock in Cornwall and is unable to fly, spent the winter in the care of Napanee’s Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre, the first of its kind to end up in the care of SPWC. Submitted photo.

Jade Peter of Napanee gets a one-on-one lesson from Canadian rock legend Rob Baker of the Tragically Hip. Submitted photo.

Four-time World Champion and Canadian national champion figure skater Kurt Browning was at Napanee’s Strathcona Paper Centre on Thursday to lead a work shop hosted by the Kingston Skating Accademy. He offered tips in both mental training and on-ice exercises while even performing a few tricks. Photo by Adam Prudhomme.

NDSS’ Elle Chapman (left) tips the ball over a leaping Dragons’ player during Wednesday’s KASSAA quarter-finals. Photo by Adam Prudhomme.

Young curlers had a chance to learn from the pros on Saturday as Scott Chadwick returned to his hometown Napanee District Curling Club to lead an on ice-session.
Chadwick, a member of John Epping’s curling rink, offered tips to the next generation of curlers on all aspects of the game.
A native of Napanee, Chadwick first learned the sport of curling at the NDCC and hopes to inspire more kids from the area to pick up a broom and learn the sport. Photo by Adam Prudhomme.

NDSS alpine skier Callum Moore. Submitted photo.

NDSS’ Sienna Eberle carries the puck into the Crusader zone during the KASSAA finals. Photo by Adam Prudhomme.

NDSS’ Owen Googe earned bronze and silver at OFSAA’s swimming championships, held March 1 in Windsor. Submitted photo.

the NDSS Golden Hawks junior girls volleyball team celebrate after winning the EOSSAA championship. Submitted photo.

Bath’s historic Layer Cake Hall. Now home to the Bath branch of the Lennox and Addington County Library, the building was officially re-opened on March 8 following a rehabilitation. Photo by Adam Prudhomme.

Members of the Kingston Irish Folk Club showcase some Irish step dances as part of the Lennox and Addington County Museum’s March Break programming. Photo by Adam Prudhomme.

Great Big Sea founder Sean McCann played a sold out show at Napanee’s Doghouse Studios, playing a collection of hits in celebration of the band’s 30th anniversary. Photo by Adam Prudhomme.

Grade 5 Southview Public School student Ella Smith holds her winning entry to Greater Napanee Fire’s colouring contest, which earned her the right to be fire chief for the day. Photo by Adam Prudhomme.

Rosemary Adams holds her birthday cake as she celebrated her 100th birthday at the Black Cat Cafe in Tamworth on Wednesday. Photo by Adam Prudhomme.

Amita Wyatt (age six) and Hudson James (age nine) did their part to pitch in on Earth Day, gathering litter throughout Napanee. Submitted photo.

Napanee Legion Branch 137 member William Smith (centre) a 101-year-old WWII veteran, was honoured for his 50 years of service with the Legion. He was presented a special award by Legion District G president Ken Heagle and Branch 137 president Peggy Sunstrum during Sunday’s awards. Photo by Adam Prudhomme.

Ethan Stein of Nate the Nobody performed at the Harmony Lounge and Music Club’s Concert of Champions, held Friday night at St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church. The concert was a showcase of over 30 young local musicians who take part in the non-profit program which teaches music to students aged 12-16. Photo by Adam Prudhomme.

Members of NDSS’ School to Community class have been busy in the school’s green house, growing a wide assortment of plants. Photo by Adam Prudhomme.

Isabella Baker of the U17 Express connects on a pitch during a season opening tournament held at the Napanee Fairgrounds. Photo by Adam Prudhomme.

NDSS Golden Hawks’ Will Myers drives the ball during a KASSAA league game against the Sydenham Golden Eagles, held at Kingston’s Woodbine Park. Photo by Adam Prudhomme.

Local Special Olympic athletes led the way during the 36th annual Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run, which kicked off from Napanee’s Giant Tiger and made its way through town towards Conservation Park on Friday. A group of Special Olympic athletes, OPP officers, GNFD firefighters, L&A County Paramedics and officers from Quinte Detention Centre also took part in the march which aimed to raise awareness for Lennox and Addington Special Olympics. Photo by Adam Prudhomme.

Hundreds of supporters marched in Greater Napanee Pride’s second annual Pride march, held on Saturday. Photo by Adam Prudhomme.

Penny Bennett ties a string of yarn squares to the fence at the Napanee falls to celebrate the start of Deafblind Awareness Month. Photo by Adam Prudhomme.

The NDSS Golden Hawks baseball team clinched the school’s first KASSAA baseball trophy with a 2-1 win over Frontenac on Thursday at Megaffin Park.

Erin Pincivero is retiring after 31 years in education, the last 11 of which as principal of Napanee District Secondary School. Photo by Adam Prudhomme.

Runners depart on the sixth annual Napanee Heritage Race, which was held Saturday. Photo by Adam Prudhomme.

History was re-told in Adolphustown’s UEL Heritage Park on Saturday, as sail boats glided onto its shores, re-enacting the original Loyalist Landing of 1784 as part of the Thunder on the Reach event. Shortly after their arrival, the historical re-enactors acted out the drawing of the lots, which saw the original Loyalists awarded land based on their military rank and family. Friday featured a simulated gunboat battle while Sunday saw a special flag raising ceremony at the UEL Cemetery and parade to St. Alban’s church. Throughout the weekend campers recreated a military encampment. Photo by Adam Prudhomme.