Letters

We are writing to express a matter of great concern for our community in Central Frontenac, Hinchinbrooke District 4, regarding the alarming absence of fire apparatus at Piccadilly. After reading the paper on Thursday June 6, where we read with...

I read the account of the last council meeting and want to voice my support for the position that Councillor Nicki Gowdy took with regard to the Piccadilly fire sub-station. The Mayor and the Fire Chief rightly point out that there is a...

As a small business and many like myself that are already in this field, this is a complete joke. Many parks and campgrounds like myself know all too well that the demand far outpaces the supply.  If the municipalities are now looking at spending a...

I would like to take time to congratulate the 8 councillors of Central Frontenac, who used their common sense and voted to repair the municipal light on the corner of Hwy 38 and White Lake road. The staff of Central Frontenac Township were trying to...

Thank you for the excellent article regarding NFLT Oliver show. As first-time attendees at NFLT, we were very impressed by the quality of this production, as articulated very well in your article. We also enjoyed a wonderful preshow meal at Belong,...

Please note the core tenet of Christianity is that Jesus Christ is the promised messiah who died for our sins, rose again, and will someday return. The ‘golden rule’ is one of many teachings that should not necessarily be elevated to any special...

A community begins to split over the topic of gender. Raised on a farm with animals and crops we had a silo. My Dad warned me not to go into the silo after it was filed with ground corn stocks that had settled a bit. The gases were deadly and could...

I want to thank the guys at Oso waste site [Crow Lake Road]. I really appreciate their help. They always offer to help with my trash. Thanks, guys! Karen Burke

I have been watching our federal government ministers and opposition members on the chamber proceedings station and have never felt more embarrassed about our elected representatives. The Speaker has no control over language, gestures, and pure...

On Saturday April 20th the Land O’ Lakes Garden Club and the Lions Club of Land O’ Lakes partnered for our first Pitch in For Mother Earth, PI4ME initiative.  We worked with Addington Highlands and North Frontenac Townships and had agreements...

It's that time of year once again, when the executive and members of the Harrowsmith & District Social and Athletic Club (commonly known as the S and A Club) begin the planning of our annual Canada Day celebrations in Centennial Park, Harrowsmith....

Thank you for your coverage of the proposal to stop testing well water in the public health labs and close the Kingston Laboratory. Closing the Kingston lab would remove a  convenient way for local residents to test their water.  Discontinuing...

Congratulations regarding the family handover of Verona’s Foodland. Family successions are great but it’s important that Clint and family were behind the wheel during COVID when our area was treated with concern and respect for seniors and all...

I will be deeply disappointed if Ontario stops free ecoli testing.  I have made sure over the years that my wells were tested, and while bacteria levels have varied over the years, it has always been a source of comfort the no ecoli has been...

Finally! South Frontenac has caught up with the French Riviera I’m looking forward to letting it all hang out at the beach! John Sherbino

I think a compromise which might win over the doubters would be to restrict this option to seniors in the evening. Wolfe Erlichman

Timely and convenient well water testing is absolutely vital for the health and safety of our Township and County taxpayers. It is already a challenge for many of us to get to the Kingston lab, but their service is second to none for the confidence...

The ‘big cleanups’ to celebrate Earth Day are a fine gesture. We don’t like litter spread across our living space. But the folks who began Earth Day had some more in mind when they suggested that we ‘clean up’ our environment. For example,...

I know the Post Office would like us to say, "Flyers"!  It's Junk Mail, in a plastic bag of all things. We shouldn't be forced to take it just  to receive the Frontenac News. There's no good reason other than.... the Big Baby in charge of junk...

The prehistoric dust collectors that call themselves North Frontenac Council, should vote themselves out. They are anti- business and tourism, and they have insulted the business community once again, by getting rid of the one important staffer at...

I am absolutely appalled at your story about NAEC and the safety breaches. There are so many inaccuracies in the story that it makes me question how it even hit print, or why it was written. It's a polarized issue and you lack even the basic...

After reading the article in the paper regarding bylaw officer and their duties, I need to ask why they do not have the power to lay charges. When I found a large amount of garbage dumped on my land, I called the township of Central Frontenac and a...

As Canada Post sinks  into the sunset of poorly managed businesses, It seems aimed at taking Independent and even all newspapers  with it or to require all mail recipients to accept junk/flyer mail in order to bolster its revenue. Its latest...

Manulife and Loblaws have announced an exclusive deal where if you rely on Manulife for benefits you will have to use Loblaws owned pharmacies to get your life saving drugs. “Manulife spokeswoman Emily Vear told The Canadian Press in a statement...

Normally new septic systems work good for 25 to 35 years without problems and re-inspections of these septic systems isn't necessary. Remediation tends to mean removing brush or small trees growing to close to the septic bed. Remediation problems...

Jonas, What a beautiful tribute to my late husband Ken.  I wept as I read I t(something I've done an awful  lot of lately). Thank you for painting such an accurate mental picture of him and how he was. I knew only too well his sarcastic wit and I...

I always read the obituaries in the newspaper, as they're short stories of people’s lives. From the few lines you glean little pieces of a life, and with your imagination you put the rest of it together. Having lost my Dad in his early 50’s, I...

In your article “Education Night about Palestine” on page 5 of the December 21/2023 edition, there is an info graphic called “It didn’t start on October 7th”. I can only assume this was provided to you from the Kingston Islamic Centre and...

For a newspaper publisher with 40 years experience you seem to show little regard for the key values of journalism – namely sticking to the objective facts. The holds especially true for covering such a complex and controversial issue as the...

Just a quick note to say how much I appreciated your Editorial 'Troubled over Zionism'.   I have no trouble separating 'being Jewish' from supporting the actions of the state of Israel or more accurately - one man - Netanyahu. Your historical...

Thank you for your informative and honest perspective on the situation in the Middle East. Your article, as well as Jemma's (Education Night about Palestine) give much needed context to the conversation. If there is any hope of a solution to this...

All across the country we are losing community newspapers, swallowed up by large publishing companies who quickly drop local coverage in small communities. Without the Frontenac News we would be a community unable to mull over the weekly paper with...

In the Dec. 6 edition, you published an article by Calvin Neufeld, about the re-introduction of programming at Kingston's two prison farms. We strongly disagree with a statement near the top of the article, "Nothing has yet been achieved in prison...

Many thanks to the News and to author Calvin Neufeld for his excellent article updating us on the ongoing prison farm fiasco. It is so sad to see how what began more than a decade ago with the very best of intentions has morphed into a giant...

After reading last week's "article" by Calvin Neufeld I am very disappointed that Jeff Green and the Frontenac News would print that as if it were journalism and not an opinion piece. Calvin has been a firm opponent of both the Save and Restore our...

It is alarming that we have not given all our neighbours the information needed to let them understand that what we have done to the earth’s atmosphere is serious, not frivolous, as Ms. Kool labels it. It is even more discouraging that some folks...

Note - Web only content (this item did not appear in the November 23 print edition of the Frontenac News due to space considerations, but may appear in a future print edition) The Addington Highlands municipal council has, with the passing of its...

I am greatly disappointed by council’s recent decision to reject Louise Fragnito’s recommendation to hire a consultant to develop a formal climate action plan. I applaud Ms. Fragnito’s recommendation because it would guide council toward a...

I would just like to thank Gregg and Adele Hamelin from the Beautification Committee for placing our Remembrance Day Wreaths beside the lovely metal poppy containers in the parkette in Harrowsmith. The poppies were made by the late Rick Law to pay...

Thanks for your article about War on the St. Lawrence…my Uncle went down on the Caribou..we still have the telegram sent to his Mom, my Gram, saying he was considered lost at sea, but not to talk about it (some security reason).. War is just sad....

I would like to thank the organizers of today’s Remembrance service in Sydenham - the event was well organized, well presented and very moving. I was pleased to see a number of children there and the vast majority were well behaved and listened to...

I’m sure everyone in South Frontenac is excited to see the first Climate Action Plan unveiled soon. At the May 16th council meeting, we were promised it would emerge this fall. After this summer of 2023 with smoke advisories, heat waves and...

The Verona Flag Pole is Up and Our Canadian Flag Proudly Flies The Verona Community Association is pleased to announce our Verona Cenotaph flag has been installed due to the dedicated partnership from Atkinson Hartington Home Hardware, the Township...

It was the last weekend in October, my wife and I had the pleasure of taking our three-year-old granddaughter from Verona for a pumpkin-picking wagon ride at the Fruition Berry Farm pumpkin patch north of Kingston. As a three-year-old, this was an...

While I am sympathetic to the editorial on Addington Highlands proposed “Unreasonable Behaviour” policy, I am reminded of the adage that “the devil’s in the details.” I spent 8 years as a member of Central Frontenac Township Council....

Your editorial presents some interesting observations. I applaud that Addington Highlands Council “has seen steady improvement” in their access to information. Regardless, one should look at the whole process pertaining to this policy. In the...

Just want to say I how disappointed I was with your coverage of Parham Fair. I have attended the fair for many. Many years but this year I was unable to. I was hoping to read about the ‘costume’ contest and the winners in the Palace – but no...

I appreciated the editorial “Independent Newspapers Outliving the Chains.” It always grieved me to see independent newspapers get snatched up by the chains. Your editorial puts into words what’s been difficult to articulate through the gradual...

At the unorthodox intersection of County Road 38 and Westport Road in Godfrey, ON, I still find myself in disbelief trying to look through the dirty backside of a huge double-posted sign that blocks my view of on-coming traffic from Verona/Kingston...

Recently, my husband Jeff and I attended the weekend long festivities to celebrate Sydenham High School’s 150th reunion. While I am not an alumnus of the school, my husband and our two sons attended as students. Additionally, my husband and one of...