Two notes from last week - no High Speed Train and Capsule Comments
In response to Ken Fisher’s letter in last week’s paper, Via Rail is planning a “designated passenger track” through the Quebec City- Windsor corridor, NOT a high speed train through Sharbot Lake. If you Google “Via Rail designated track” you will find correct information and the reasoning behind this plan.… READ MORE
Reid lives in passive abstraction
Another mailing from MP Scott Reid reveals that he lives in passive abstraction. In September he wrote about electoral reform, a theme he has maintained since his university days. In October, he reports on his constituency referenda – base solely on who responds to him. Great at asking interesting questions,… READ MORE
Water Is Liquid Gold
I felt a need to respond and share information surrounding the issue of septic system failure and the treatment of our water, or, as I prefer to refer to it as, liquid gold. Droughts that we have been experiencing of late (climate wierding generally) and the near-global trend of having… READ MORE
Re – “It is time to leave the monarchy behind”
I am so disappointed to see you falling for the uninformed, populist notion that the monarchy is irrelevant to modern democracy in Canada (“Time to leave the monarchy behind”, Oct. 5.) Dismissing the Governor General’s role as merely ceremonial is an all too common view, but it is a serious… READ MORE
Re - septic systems
In the early 80’s, the Township of Oso applied to the Ministry of Health (MOH) for a thorough inspection of all the wells and septic systems within the hamlet of Sharbot Lake. The survey confirmed that many systems were contaminating neighbouring wells and sometimes their own. Consequently, in ’84 and… READ MORE
Re – Planning and Ardoch Lake
I respectfully disagree with reporter Jeff Green's editorial assertion that "the role of local township officials is to work with developers in order to make sure that any proposal that makes it to the stage where it will face public scrutiny it is in a state where a path forward… READ MORE
Re: Septic failure in Central Frontenac
I would just like to add to Craig Bakay's article 'Just how big of a problem is septic system failure in Central Frontenac?' Some of the more hysterical views of the proponents of mandatory septic inspection, would have us believe that we are one faulty septic system away from massive… READ MORE
Re - Denbigh ambulance
My family has had a cottage on Skootamatta Lake in Addington Highlands since 1922. The Provincial Government set up an ambulance station at Denbigh originally, with responsibility now downloaded to L&A Council. AH is the most northern/remote, least populated, most economically challenged, with the longest current ambulance wait times- albeit… READ MORE
Re - Wintergreen
In his article on Wintergreen’s seminar concerning electricity options, Craig Bakay quotes Angela Bischoff as saying natural gas is a better option than nuclear. Having discussed this with Angela, I wish to clarify her position. Craig drew this conclusion, not from her interview, but from a slide in her presentation… READ MORE
Re K&P request
Your article, "K&P request rejected by County" 14/09/17 requires clarification. I would ask CEO Kelly Pender if their refusal to look after the fence requiring attention is at all in reference to the responsibility of the "trail" that requires them to look after such. I want to know if his… READ MORE
Re - Editorial on Sir John A. Macdonald
In regards to your editorial in your September 7, 2017 edition on Sir John A. MacDonald:First of all, a minor correction – the organization that called for the removal of Sir John A’s name is the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) not the Elementary School Teachers Association of Ontario… READ MORE
Letter re 150 women, 150 stories, 150 words
Kudos to Dianne Lake and her cohorts for their imagination, ingenuity, time, effort and their “stick-to-it-iveness” in producing 150 Women – Their Stories as a Canada 150 project. It is a most interesting read, bringing back lots of memories and connections, definitely a Coffee Table book. Jean and Carl Pritchard READ MORE
re Ardoch Lake
I suppose it is a key indicator of failing to grow old with grace and resignation that one greets with relief the news that "5 Years in Ardoch Lake Development Still Needs Work". Hopefully, the planning and evaluation will take forever, unless the proposed project is downsized to a more… READ MORE
Parkinson SuperWalk
Here we are, just days away from an event that I have been working to make a success since January, the first Parkinson SuperWalk to take place in Lanark North Leeds. This walk is only one of over 80 walks taking place across Canada on the weekend after Labour Day.… READ MORE
Gooderham History
My name is Bill Gooderham and I have been seeking an artifact (Verona Honour Roll) featuring names of Verona men who served in WWs I and II, which I am told once hung in the Legion in Verona where my grandfather Robert Gooderham was custodian and lived in an apartment… READ MORE
Stolen Flags
I hope whomever stole the two large flags from the fence on the new Robinson Road in Harrowsmith fly them high and proud! I purchased them and installed them out of respect for Bill Robinson. He was a War Veteran and our former Councillor and much loved in our village.… READ MORE