Letters

The article in FN July 13th , NF Mayor “two months” away from futuristic plan for community development. When I first read that heading , the thing that immediately came to mind, here we go with the “Sustainable Development” to help save the...

Central Frontenac Council would be foolish to accept the proposition that the township has no business concerning itself about chip wagons which seek to establish themselves close to the junction of Highway 7 and Road 38 at Sharbot Lake. Assertions...

How many times have you rolled your eyes whenever someone talks about teenagers.  How many times have teens been the assumed culprit in some circumstance?  My son is 21 now.  That means many years of playgroups, play dates and birthday parties. ...

I was interested to read last week's piece on the OPP initiative to  "Share the Road" and the chilling statistics that 94 pedestrians were killed and 3,523 were injured in Ontario in 2014. I'm a senior, and I walk my dog along the local road twice...

Hi there folk of the Frontenac News, That’s a great article about the Family Yoga class I was teaching at the Bellrock Hall. Thank you so much. But I do need to clarify that I said that yoga keeps our joints juicy not squishy. We need to keep our...

I would like to provide some comments on matters brought up by Mr. John Sherbino, as he questions the Mayor's memory. I was the founder of Desert Lake Family Resort, which was operated by my family for 40 years (1973-2013). During our ownership,...

Further to the recent letter to the Editor that appeared in the Frontenac News on [noise complaints related to Desert Lake Resort, I wanted to take this opportunity to clarify that the Township and our contracted By-law Enforcement Services have...

From what I keep reading in the papers, Frontenac County is keen to market itself to visitors from outside our borders.  The separate townships are coming up with tourism hooks based on geographic features that define them, like cat-tails, dark...

I suffer from chronic sinusitis caused by environmental pollution including the chief villain, second hand smoke. I have never smoked myself. When I am in contact with second hand smoke, my condition is exacerbated and I am smothered, nauseated, and...

I'm worried about our Mayor. At the last Council meeting the Desert Lake Family Resort was given permission to extend a number of its musical presentations beyond the normal bylaw hours. Desert Lake residents - and I am one, are not happy about that...

I appreciate your continuing coverage of the electoral reform issue, including your February outline of MP Scott Reid’s sensible comments, and last week’s story about the idea of “weighting” votes in Parliament rather than incorporating...

I wanted to personally thank you and your reporter Craig for the excellent job covering my presentation before North Frontenac Council . It is a shame that regular communication between our elected officials and residents is almost non-existent. The...

I agree with you 100%! Four plant limit is totally impractical since marijuana plants that grow the buds that have THC and can be used for smoking or baking, have to be female! If you grow the plants from normal seeds, you are likely to get 50% male...

Jeff Green stated "A mandatory inspection system has to treat  everyone in the same way." This mantra has slowed action on septic re-inspection but its basis is questionable. Focusing the debate on waterfront properties alone could enable more...

Imagine a giant chemical experiment taking place in our county.  Where we are the subjects -- and the scientific method is non-existent.  "Wow!"  you say.  "Will we get any mind-altering experiences from this?"  No.  But you will get lots of...

I am a former president of the Sharbot Lake Property Owners’ Association (SLPOA), former Environment Director with that organization, one-time member of a committee set up by Council to consider economic development options for Central Frontenac,...

In response to the article in the March 23 edition (Heading to New Gate @ Kaladar waste site- Addington Highlands Council) In the article it referred to the attendance of a resident at the council meeting. That person was, and is, me. Yes I did say...

The Sharbot Lake Property Owners’ Association (SLPOA) has been under a mandate from its members for the past 8+ years to push Central Frontenac (CF) Council to establish a form of mandatory septic system re-inspection. SLPOA was very pleased to...

Throughout most of 2016 and all of 2017 the Northern Frontenac Community Services have sponsored the Community Paramedicine Wellness Program.  On Tuesday March 21, while in attendance for the monthly diners luncheon,  my husband Lorne went for his...

The NEWS reported that North Frontenac’s Council had sanctioned Councilor Vernon Hermer for openly opposing one of their decisions and publicly criticizing the process they had or had not followed to reach it.   The News also reported that Mayor...

I wish to provide my input in regards to septic inspections and the cost of complying with the regulations. If you enjoy the privilege of owning a car, you are the one who pays the car insurance, comply for safety regulations and do your own repairs...

I noticed that in the South Frontenac Committee of the Whole report in the March 16, edition of The Frontenac News, Pam Vaughan spoke in opposition to a solar power project because it would be, among  other things,"noisy". I was not sure if your...

Letters have been written regarding the plan to initiate a mandatory septic inspection program in our township. Those who have defended the plan have characterized dissenters as being willfully ignorant of the dangers of contaminated wells, and by...

I am very disappointed in your paper, specifically your reporter Craig Bakay's stance on Central Frontenac approval of a motion to introduce a Septic Assessment program. His stance, an seemingly the stance of your newspaper, seems to be to encourage...

As I read these sales pitches on how crucial it is that I get my septic tank pumped out and inspected, a few questions come up.  Is the Township going to give every truck driver from every pumping service within a certain radius of this township a...

I want to provide my opinion, as a senior, of the mandatory septic systems inspection program as conceived by the Central Frontenac council. I understand their desire to be seen as contributors to the "Green Revolution”, but their timing is all...

Last week’s letter from David Daski reflects a commonly held belief that septic systems in locations with   no proximity to either neighbours or water bodies could not be a threat to either public health or to the environment. Unfortunately, the...

How arbitrary, sad, chilling and undemocratic it seems that North Frontenac Coun. Vernon Hermer could be compelled by a government entity--the council--to publicly apologize for Hermer's opinion and protected communication to a constituent that...

Last fall I had the displeasure of unearthing and reburying four septic tanks on three properties I own in the township. Each one is radically different from the others and yet they all perform their function. Only one of the four is located close...

Excitement about factory goats raises basic questions. Is the goal profit? For whom? Feihe will enforce contracts to guarantee amounts and qualities of goat milk to assure their profits. Small, part-time herds won't fit. Perhaps county...

I am writing to express the serious concern of the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust (MMLT) regarding the proposed Amendment to Lanark County’s Official Plan (OP) that would remove candidate ANSI (Area of Natural Scientific Interest) designation...

Just read your piece about the OMB hearing and have some comments from my own experience. When the OMB heard appeals on the 2002 Official Plan and, a year later, similar appeals on the Zoning by-law, it was clear that the Township had not done any...

Oh, dear, here we go again. That old notion of a smaller municipal council is being trotted out once more in North Frontenac. Well, a five-member Council was a bad idea in 2013, and it’s a bad idea now. The new proposal is slightly different, but...

Did I wish/hope to see a different electoral system than First Past The Post?  You bet your socks I did!  Am I disappointed that will not be the case for the next election, yes, very.  The real question I should have asked and answered however,...

ln a short sighted decision, the South Frontenac (SF) Council approved the budget of 2017 and simultaneously undermined one of the major tenets of the SF Waste Management Bylaw 20050098: '... The Township of South Frontenac deems it desirable to...

So you didn’t get your Alternative Vote system. I agree, it would have helped to ensure Liberal victories. You would be in the middle between the ‘godless communists’ on the left and the ‘fascist capitalists’ on the right. But, to quote...

I’m feeling disheartened and angry about the Liberal decision to abandon their promise of electoral reform. Having rejected the recommendations of an all party task force, the government put out a nonsensical survey to the Canadian public last...

I would like to address some of the points raised. The “inequality” of waste management tax is no different than any other fee. Does the waterfront property owner expect better snow removal, better policing or better fire protection? Yet, they...

On January 14 we suffered the devastating loss of our home, when it was severely damaged by fire. On that day and on every day since, we have received amazing support from family, friends, and the community, and we want to take this opportunity to...

I am profoundly shocked by your government's decision to renege on your commitment to meaningful electoral reform. Your father and my father, the late Hon. Eugene Forsey, were friends. And so many of us trusted you. When you came to office we had...

As per our new CBO: I called to see if Mr. Arcand would extend the same level of enforcement enjoyed by Amherstview. The answer was NO. I asked if he intended to enforce regulations around waterproofing and soil gas control. The answer was NO....

Imagine my surprise when I came upon a CTV News show from London Ont. Featuring a news clip about Animal Rights Activists protesting against fur, leather, wool, and feathers! The protestors were taking clothing manufacturers to task for making coats...

We are concerned and puzzled to learn that the Township of South Frontenac is trying to eliminate the current bag tag system, also known as pay as you throw (PAYT), and lump the waste disposal fee into property taxes. PAYT  is based on two guiding...

We’re back to ‘outing lefties’ are we? I guess, not surprisingly, it didn’t take long for the new fascism to rear its ugly head in our corner of the world, since it’s always been here, lurking under the surface, reserved for private...

Helen Forsey’s gushing tribute to El Commandante and praise for Trudeau II’s supposed “guts” is emblematic of the naïveté that results in mass graves-or ignores them when they are being dug. Since she values truth, let’s talk about truth...

Fidel Castro was a controversial and legendary figure, with amazing accomplishments in health and education - exactly as Justin Trudeau said. I am proud that our Prime Minister has the guts to speak the truth about the late Cuban President. Despite...

In printing by letter – Rasied Eybrows on November 10, your editing changed the intent. My concern was to suggest the trail head in Verona be named for Anne Marie Young, because of the waste of money spent on a trail from Kingston City limits to...

Oh dear! Just when I thought we were all saved by Donald's election, along comes a correspondent to the news, who suggests (November 24) that there are still remnants of leftish, liberal thoughts infecting the body civil and politic, including...

Having read the front page ( South Frontenac budget Set for 2.2% tax increase, Nov 17th)  I am wondering where common sense has gone with South Frontenac council? An increase of 2.2% every year for 10 years is above the cost of living for Ontario &...

Jeff Green, in his editoral "About that elephant, Nov 17/16" delineates his view from the left corner of his left eye in the November 17, 2016 issue of the Frontenac News.  As a loyal and dedicated member of the main stream libbie movement, his...