Written by Ken Fisher

Central Frontenac Council recently approved a $620,000 reconstruction project for the Sharbot Lake beach area. It could be a planning fiasco. On the face of it, the plan makes sense: fix the storm sewers, pave Mathew Street, maybe add some parking. The problem is, it will create more problems than… READ MORE

Written by Lesley Gauer

We recently had a group of four cyclists staying in our cottage. They were out on the K & P Trail and just about 3 km from home, when one of the riders hit a deep rut and was flung into a very deep ditch full of trees and brush.… READ MORE

Written by Jane D. Brown

I would like to thank Wilma Kenny and Helen Parfitt for their outstanding work for the Lakes and Trails Festival - “Historic Sydenham Outdoor Escape Adventure”. I began this adventure with a few friends and we did enjoy all the clues that we needed to match to the various sites… READ MORE

Written by Tracy Barber

I am responding to the letter from Bob Teal in last week’s paper. In his letter he mentioned that Mr. Myers told him that there is no money for recreation this year but Mr. Teal noticed there is money for a new rink project this year in the budget. I… READ MORE

Written by Grant Feasby P.Eng.

Calcium chloride, aka "Calcium" has been spread on our unpaved roads as well as the K&P trail. This results in effective dust suppression, which may be a good thing. However, we should all consider that this salt is extremely corrosive, many times more corrosive than the sodium chloride used during… READ MORE

Written by Tara Azzopardi

As I drove north on the Flinton Road the other day, I was horrified to come across a massive snapping turtle, lying with his head and shell cracked open, bleeding all over the middle of the lane. Someone had just run over it (this was on a very straight part… READ MORE

Written by Ian Whillans

I must say I am surprised I didn't get any replies about the neglect by our two Townships; Central and Northern Frontenac concerning the Air B&B problems at hand! So I will address the issue from a different perspective! Are your Municipal taxes going up? Are the roads not been… READ MORE

Written by Robert Craigue

I read in your column on Central Frontenac Council meetings that someone stated that they tried to allow subdivision of large properties in C/F by farmers and land owners and it was rejected by government. I imagine that was a previous government to the Conservatives of Doug Ford, because I'm… READ MORE

Written by Sally Angle

We at the Central Frontenac Railway Heritage Society were very surprised to hear that Central Frontenac Council voted on June 28, without community consultation, to turn Mathew Street in the village of Sharbot Lake into a one-way street. Under this new plan presented by the Public Works Department, traffic would… READ MORE

Written by Bob Teal

I am writing in regards to the Central Frontenac Council Meeting that was reported in the July 7, 2022 News. I am confused as I feel we are getting mixed messages about recreation funds and needs in the area. As the Chairperson for the District #4 Recreation Committee (Hinchinbrooke) I… READ MORE

I have been following the Air B&B controversy in both North and Central Frontenac Townships.  As I have work for three different Municipaliies over my working career I have seen the difficulties municipal governments get into by either procrastinating or ignoring the facts!  First of all the Rural and Urdan… READ MORE

I enjoyed your feature about the Cecropia moth.  Shortly thereafter we had a helicopter spraying around a lake on our property, supposedly for gypsy moths.  I have yet to see a gypsy moth caterpillar this year, or even a tent caterpillar. My concern is that the spray doesn't discriminate which… READ MORE

Written by Marlene Spruyt

Unfortunately I am writing to share that we noted 5 of the Green Party of Ontario election signs had been removed from the Ardoch Rd. Sometime Saturday morning between 8 am and 1 pm. How sad that folks in this neighbourhood are threatened by differing opinions. Haven’t had time to… READ MORE

Written by Jim Pond

Regarding the Editorial that appears in your May 12th issue, and its reference in quotations to the term "freedom convoy", and its reference to the term that was not in quotations, which was Ottawa Occupation. Presumably this verbiage was presented in this manner by the writer to reflect his opinion… READ MORE

Written by Barb Gemmell

I have to admit I was a bit shocked when I received my most recent tax bill. I am uncertain why the taxes are so high from South to Central Frontenac, and I get fewer services?  Where is the justification? Don't get me wrong, while I appreciate that my road… READ MORE

Written by Kelly English

Way to go for all the young adults in our community to take the time and effort to organize the ATV ride to help the Van Heyst family.. although they said the ride was a success I was truly disappointed to read about the OPP interfering with a spot check.… READ MORE