County Offices Closed on November 13th
Rob Plumley
All Lennox & Addington County offices will be closed in observance of Remembrance Day on Monday, November 13th. They will re-open on Tuesday, November 14th at 8:30am.
Major Expansion Brings New Services to L&A County Manufacturer
Rob Plumley
Already an in-demand custom metal fabrication business, Odessa-based Willis Manufacturing has added a second facility and new services to help the company develop, enhance and diversify its burgeoning Eastern Ontario customer base.
Low-Cost Real Estate in Central Location to Multiple Markets
Lindsey
Big City Amenities, Small Town Feel
Staff Picks: Unleashed
Catherine
Julie Wendland, Readers’ Services Coordinator for the County Libraries, recently enjoyed Unleashed by local author Sally Barnes. It is a witty mystery novel set against the backdrop of a dog park.
“Groucho Marx had it right when he said, ‘Outside a dog, a book is man’s best friend. Inside a dog it’s too dark to read,’” quotes Julie. “So I was excited when Sally Barnes’ book Unleashed came across my desk.”
Staff Picks: The Haunting of Maddy Clare
Catherine
The Haunting of Maddy Clare offers a spooky mystery which moves at a quick pace. Set in a small English town in Post-WWI era, a trio of likeable characters in young temp Sarah, ghost hunter Alistair, and his charming assistant Matthew encounter suspicious types like a snobby aristocrat, a wary gravedigger, and a shadowy stranger. Our amiable trio aims to unravel the source of the spirit Maddy's distress who intensifies her haunting of a barn where she allegedly killed herself.
November's Goodreads Book Club: Birds!
Catherine
The County of Lennox & Addington Public Libraries has its very own online book club via the bookish social networking site Goodreads. Anyone is welcome to join and you can participate as much or as little as you they like. This club doesn't read one book, rather we read by monthly theme. The themes allow for a lot of flexibility and creativity, so generally you are able to avoid books that don’t appeal to you – a common book club pitfall.
Why L&A County is a Great Choice for Your Craft Brewery or Winery
Lindsey
Starting a brewery or winery in Ontario is an exciting challenge. You want to thoroughly research the area you are considering to be sure it will give your business the best possible chance to succeed.
Deep in the heart of Ontario, Canada’s largest beer market and a significant and expanding wine region, is the low competition, mostly untapped market of Lennox & Addington County. Close to major population centres, this amazing Food and Beverage Region is frequented by both residents and tourists year round.
Museum Kids... Stamp Block & Print Making
Rob Plumley
It’s a Museum Kids Saturday at the L&A County Museum and Archives in Napanee. On November 4th at 10am, learn the ancient art of "Stamp Block and Print Making" with Spark Box Art Studios.
Topsy Farms featured on Discovery Channel's 'Tougher than it Looks?'
Rob Plumley
Is shearing sheep "tougher than it looks?" The Discovery Channel Series ‘Tougher than it Looks?’ found out while filming an episode at Topsy Farms, a popular family-owned sheep farm located on Amherst Island, Ontario.
Off-Road Vehicle Use: Responsible Riding on Crown Lands
Lindsey
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is reminding off-road vehicle users to ride responsibility and sustainably on Crown land. The new Fact Sheet includes some guidelines to help preserve the integrity of trails and protect the natural environment.